Since the introduction of Buddhism to China, the ** region is undoubtedly the place where the atmosphere of Buddhist belief can be deeply felt.
It is amazing that this unique social status of ** is unmatched anywhere in the country by the Buddhist faith. Therefore, people can't help but wonder, who is higher and lower in the status of ** and the Panchen?
Behind all this, it is closely related to the history of Buddhism's introduction.
For a long time, the world has known the far-reaching influence of the Tang Dynasty, and the core of it is the integration of ideas, especially Buddhism, which was once respected as the "state religion".
During the Tang Dynasty, in order to alleviate border conflicts, Tibetan Buddhism gradually evolved into four main schools, including the Gelug school (also known as the Yellow Sect), the Nyingma sect (also known as the Red Sect), the Kagyu sect (also known as the White Sect), and the Sakya sect (also known as the Flower Sect), which still exist today.
As an important branch of Tibetan Buddhism, the Gelug sect has produced two extraordinary figures, * and the Panchen Lama. These two figures, who enjoyed high status in **, were both disciples of Tsongkhapa.
Tsongkhapa, their, is known as the most influential figure in Tibetan Buddhism in the 15th century. Therefore, it can be said that the teachings and influence of the Panchen Lama are directly derived from Tsongkhapa's lineage.
Lobsang Zabepa, also known as Lama Tsongkhapa, is known for his vast influence and his life story is something we admire. Since he was a child, he has shown a deep Buddhist faith and a charitable heart, and people often call him a "Buddha-like" person.
When he was two years old, the Living Buddha Raobi Dorjee granted him the "Matter Vows", allowing him to practice at home without having to enter a monastery. At the age of 16, he became a monk from the Kadampa monk Dhondrup Rinchen and went to ** for further study.
His actions and decisions are a testament to his worth and talent.
Tsongkhapa visited the monks of famous monasteries, listened to the teachings of the Mahayana Motivational Ritual, the Five Mahamudra Dharmas, and the Six Dharmas of Nanno, and also listened to the Sutras from the auspicious feet and Shanman at the Kek Lok Monastery in the west of Lhasa.
These experiences had a decisive impact on his later position. Tsongkhapa's path of learning Buddhism was full of patience and hard work, which also allowed him to earn a high position in the ** Buddhist community.
As a result, the Gelug sect came into being, and in the early days it was named after the Ganden Monastery, the temple where Tsongkhapa lived, and was called the "Ganden Monastery School". Later, "Gelug" means "good rules" in Tibetan, so it was renamed "Gelugpa".
The monks to which they belong all wear yellow hats, and compared to other Buddhist sects, the Gelug school has stricter precepts and a special emphasis on self-restraint. Its basic tenets include "no killing, no marrying, no produce" and that "Tibetan Buddhist monks of all sects must abide by it" and that the main form of practice is austerity.
In order to gain attention among his followers, Tsongkhapa received a wide range of people, and two of them became his big ones. With their strong support, Tsongkhapa founded the Gelug sect, which attracted a large number of followers and eventually made the Gelug sect the largest sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Tsongkhapa is known as the "Second Buddha", also known as "Je Rinpoche" (Precious Dharma King), and is regarded as the "reincarnation of Manjushri". His deeds and miracles were widely known to the world.
During Tsongkhapa's lifetime, he led the Gelugpa to unprecedented prosperity. After his death, his three ** carried forward the Gelugpa school beyond the scale of Tsongkhapa's lifetime.
The most distinctive feature of Tibetan Buddhism is that "the living Buddha has been passed down from generation to generation", which originated from Songchenpa, the founder of the Karma Kagyu school. When he passed away, he said, "From now on, we will always have a living Buddha to pass on." ”
Tsongkhapa was opposed to the reincarnation of the Living Buddha during his lifetime, so after his death, the Great Gyalcoy naturally inherited his position as the head of the sect. And the other two ** did not fight fiercely, but each formed two different factions under the Gelug sect, namely ** and the Panchen.
Therefore, Tsongkhapa's three **s present a certain order and harmony in interpersonal relationships.
Tsongkhapa's reincarnation of the spirit child, thus inaugurating the Gelugpa lineage.
Sonam Gyatso's travels not only allowed him to bring Tibetan Buddhism to Mongolia, but he was also revered by Altan Khan, the head of the Mongolian Tumut tribe, and was also revered as "**".
After this title was recognized by the Ming Dynasty, Gendun Juba was posthumously recognized as the first generation**, and Gendun Gyatso was posthumously recognized as the second generation**.
In this year, 1461, a figure named Panchen appeared. He was recognized by Emperor Kangxi and, like **, was officially recognized as an important representative of the "living Buddha reincarnation system" in Tibetan Buddhism.
Both Lobsang Yixi and Kezhujie were canonized as Panchen Lamas, and their "I" titles were also posthumously recognized by ***. Their religious status is high and low, and they play a role in the ** directly governed region.
While their political status may differ, their religious status is equal.
After turmoil, ** and the Panchen Lama achieved reconciliation with the efforts of New China. Today, their relationship has improved significantly.