Panchen Lama meets Chinese President
Dear friends,
I found this interesting. I do not endorse nor am I against this. This is simply news and I thought I would share. The more friendly China is with the Tibetan leaders they perceive as leaders will make Tibetans achieve what they want.
Tsem Rinpoche
President Xi expects Panchen Lama to be a patriot
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) meets with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu (L, rear) in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2015. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu (L) presents a hada to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2015. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)
BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping met the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu on Wednesday, and asked him to carry on the patriotic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Xi hoped that the Panchen Lama would keep the motherland and its people in his heart and work for the unity of the country and for all its ethnic groups.
The President said during the meeting that he expected the Panchen Lama to grow into “a Tibetan Buddhist leader with great religious acumen, deeply loved by the monks and secular followers.”
The Panchen Lama should carry on the legacy of his predecessor and actively engage in the cause of incorporating Tibetan Buddhism into socialist society under the Buddhist principles of equality and compassion among all beings.
He suggested that the Panchen Lama promote positive Buddhist doctrines, such as upholding kindness, denouncing wickedness, promoting equality and generosity, as well as helping the needy.
The Panchen Lama was also advised to advance his religious study, nurture his own virtue and expand his vision by studying science and culture.
Xi said the Chinese government has always paid high attention to the development of Tibet. This year marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region, and the central authorities will send delegations to Tibet to celebrate with local people.
Xi also said he is convinced that Tibet will achieve the goal of building a moderately prosperous society together with other regions of the country by 2020, and he wished a bright and prosperous future to Tibet.
During the meeting, Panchen Lama presented President Xi with a hada — a piece of silk used as a greeting gift among the Tibetan and Mongol people. He also detailed his study and work over the past two decades, which the president replied to with warm congratulations.
Panchen Lama promised that he would learn from the example of 10th Panchen Lama to unswervingly safeguard national unity and ethnic harmony.
He also said he would bear in mind President Xi’s advice, to learn hard and work vigorously to make his contribution to Tibetan Buddhism and socialist construction, so as to live up to the expectations of the people.
Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also attended the meeting.
Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-06/10/c_134315564.htm
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4-armed Chenrezig (central figure)
10th Panchen Lama Choekyi Gyaltsen (top left), Buddha Amitabha (top right), 6-armed Mahakala (bottom left), Tsangpa Karpo (bottom middle) and Dorje Shugden
The 10th Panchen Lama Choekyi Gyaltsen is widely regarded as the emanation of the Buddha Amitabha and for many lifetimes, the Panchen Lama line of incarnations have been the tutors of the Dalai Lama’s previous lives, who in turn are widely regarded as emanations of Chenrezig. Both Tsangpa Karpo and Dorje Shugden have been the protectors of the Panchen Lama for a number of incarnations. In fact, the 10th Panchen Lama himself composed special and extensive prayers to Dorje Shugden and this has been included within his collected written works. This shows that the Panchen Lama himself had the highest regard for Dorje Shugden as an enlightened protector and his powerful ability to assist sentient beings of this time.
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President Xi Jinping accepted an audience with the 11th Panchen Lama Erdini Qoigyijabu. Well… not the first time they have met to help promote friendly relations between religious circle in both countries and other countries as well. A big break through to foster a better relationship and ethnic harmony among both countries . The Panchen Lama was told to carry on the patriotic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism under the Buddhist principles of equality and compassion among all beings. In return the Panchen Lama would support China and safeguard national unity and ethnic solidarity. Make new achievements in promoting the adaptation of the religion to socialist society. And to follow the example of HH Dalai Lama to be another model of loving the country and the religion.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing
The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is in Dharamsala, which is broken into two parts. Upper Dharamsala is where the Dalai Lama’s palace is located with his audience room and main prayer hall. It is also the location of the Dialectics School, Gaden Shartse’s guesthouse, restaurants, tourist hotels and main tourist areas.
A short ride down takes you to the lower part of Dharamsala where the Tibetan government is located. It is the location of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Nechung monastery, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, the Tibetan arts centre…it’s all in one area. And the reason why it’s split into upper and lower Dharamsala is because the area is mountainous.
The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives was established by the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government to preserve all the ancient texts – both secular and spiritual – of Tibet and in the process, translate them into various languages like English. This book, Overview of Buddhist Tantra, by Panchen Sonam Drakpa was one of the books translated into English. What’s very interesting is that the book very clearly says that Panchen Sonam Drakpa’s previous life is Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen, one of the five main disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa. It also says that after that, he was Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen.
So the book is basically saying that Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen – the three Drakpas – are of the same mindstream.
Now that’s very peculiar because if Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen’s previous life is Panchen Sonam Drakpa, the renowned composer of 45 volumes of Dharma texts, the abbot of three monasteries AND the 15th Gaden Tripa, the holder of Lama Tsongkhapa’s throne…if that’s the case, how can Panchen Sonam Drakpa take rebirth as Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen and become an evil spirit and have a negative mind?
Prior to Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen, he was Panchen Sonam Drakpa and before that, he was Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen, a heart disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa. How can a heart disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa reincarnate as the erudite master Panchen Sonam Drakpa, and then die and reincarnate as Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen…and then Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen, due to a bad and negative prayer, become the evil spirit Dorje Shugden? How is that possible? Logically, it’s not.
What’s incredible is that all of this was printed by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives under the Dalai Lama’s guidance. They contradict themselves because on one hand, the Tibetan leaders say Dorje Shugden is an evil spirit. On the other hand they’re printing a book saying that Panchen Sonam Drakpa, whose later incarnation became Dorje Shugden, is of this illustrious mindstream.
So how can the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, which is under the auspices of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government, print the translation of a book composed by the previous incarnation of a so-called evil spirit? How can they then say in the book that Panchen Sonam Drakpa’s previous life is Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen, and his next life was Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen?
Prior to the Dorje Shugden ban and controversy, everyone in Tibet knew that Dorje Shugden is Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen, that Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen is Panchen Sonam Drakpa, and that Panchen Sonam Drakpa is Duldzin Drakpa Gyaltsen. The three Drakpas, they are one mindstream emanating again and again to benefit other beings.
And as we all know, Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen became Dorje Shugden so it totally doesn’t make sense to call him an evil spirit, then highlight all of his previous lives as erudite masters, and publish all of this information under their own library. So you can see the contradictions. You can read all of this for yourself in Overview of Buddhist Tantra, which was printed by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives.
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OVERVIEW OF BUDDHIST TANTRA
GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE CLASSES OF TANTRA,
CAPTIVATING THE MINDS OF THE FORTUNATE ONES
rgyud sde spyi’i rnam par bzhag pa
skal bzang gi yid ‘phrog ces bya ba bzhugs so
BY
PANCHEN SONAM DRAGPA
(Pan-chen bSod-nams grags-pa, 1478-1554)
O Choje Sonam Dragpa Pel! (Chos-rje bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal!)
In the vast expanse of Your bodhi-mind,
The mind that the Buddhas have lauded for as many as
one hundred times,
You have developed “merit” shining like the sun.
Through Your skill in learning, debate and writing,
As illuminating as one hundred thousand sun rays,
You have developed in You a complete knowledge of
the entire sutras and tantras,
Resembling a garden of flowers in full bloom.
The power of Your speech is like the sun;
The fame of your name has reached the three realms of
this world.
O Sonam Dragpa, the teacher of teachers!
I bow down at your feet.
In the vast garden of Your great teachings,
The intelligent young people gather for
The ‘six ultimates’ and the ‘four modes of transmission,’
Just as they are attracted to
The one hundred thousand types of nectar
Dripping from a flower of one hundred petals.
May I be able to experience
The taste of the secret tantra!
Panchen Choje Sonam Dragpa Pel (Panchen Chos-rje bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal), the holder of sutra and Vajrayana teachings, was a master whose outstanding learning and spiritual accomplishments are well known by all the learned ones in Tibet. His first incarnation came in the form of one of the five prestigious disciples of Lord Tsongkhapa (Tsong-kha-pa) and became known as Vinaya Holder (Dulzin) Dragpa Gyaltsen (Gragspa rgyal-mtshan). Then came Panchen Sonam Dragpa Pel (Panchen bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal), the author of the present text. The next was Nagri Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen (mNga’-ris sPrul-sku Grags-pa rgyal-mtshan). In this way, a line of his incarnations, each with the Dragpa (gragspa) surname, followed successively.
Panchen Sonam Dragpa Pel (Panchen bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal) was born in the 14th century in Tsetang (rTsed-thang) in the Lhoka (Lho-kha) region of Central Tibet. He entered the great seat of learning, Sera Thekchenling (Se-ra theg-chen-gling) monastic university, where he became the personal disciple of spiritual master Donyo Dangden (Dhon-yod dang-ldan) and His Holiness the Second Dalai Lama Gedun Gyatso (dGe-‘dun rgya-mtsho). Under them, he studied the entire teachings of sutra, tantra and their commentaries, and became known for his outstanding learning. He also received from them the empowerments, reading transmissions, guides and instructions of the entire body of spiritual training. On becoming the fully blessed one, the Dalai Lama appointed him the abbot of the Loseling (Blo-gsalgling) college, one of the four colleges of Drepung (‘Bras-dpung)- the most prestigious monastic university in Tibet before 1959, with over 10,000 monks on its register. He continued to be the abbot of this college for the next six years; and after him the tenure for each of his successors in this position was fixed for a period of six years, a rule that is followed even today.
He was then appointed the head of the Gelugpa (dGe-lugs-pa) order, the throne holder of Gaden (dGa’-ldan), thus becoming the 15th regent of Lord Tsongkhapa (Tsong-khapa), the second Buddha. In his eulogy to him, Khedrub Gelek Pelsang (mKhas-grub dGe-legs dpal- bzang) says:
O Lama, the second successor of the Unsubduable One,
The regent of the Lord of Dharma,
You are the one who made the virtuous qualities thrive;
You are the one who ascended to the golden throne uplifted
by the fearless lions.
May Your success thrive forever!
He continued to be the throne holder for the next seven years, during which time he promoted the spread of Lord Tsongkhapa’s (Tsong-kha-pa) precious teachings, the Gelug (dGe-lugs) tradition, across the land in all directions. He also paid special attention to the practice of monastic rules and the learning and meditation of Buddhism in the monasteries such as Sera (Se-ra), Drepung (‘Bras-spungs), Kyomolung (sKyo-mo-lung), Phagmo Chode (Phag-mo chos-sde), Nyeding (Nye-sdings), Ödna (’Od-sna) and Chöde Rinchen (Chos-sde rin-chen) etc. and improved them to a great extent. He taught the Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso (bSod-nams rGya-mtsho) as the latter’s spiritual master. It was from him that the Dalai Lama received the name Sonam (bSod-nams).
His contributions in the literary field are enormous; and, indeed, they are the most valuable of all his contributions. Tsongkhapa (Tsong-kha-pa) has rightly said:
Of all one’s deeds,
The ‘deeds of speech’ are the most valuable.
Panchen Sonam Dragpa Pel (Panchen bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal) was a person with an extraordinary talent for teaching, debate and writing. In his colophon to Bu mey chi don zab don sel wey dron mey (dBu ma’i spyi don zab don gsal ba’i sgron me), he wrote:
In the field of teaching, I am [next to none!] Knowing that
I would outdo them in this field, Arya Asanga and his
brother transmigrated into another realm.
In the field of debate, I am [next to none!] Knowing that
I would find out the areas they had contradicted and
that I would examine them and put forth my arguments,
the logician Dignaga (Digh-naga) and Dharmakirti tactfully
bypassed me.
In the field of writing, I am [next to none!] [In my eyes,]
Arya-sura was just good at spreading the works, which
are like ‘disputes~ between an insect and a field.’
I am the learned man. Peerless in the field of teaching,
debate and writing!
For some this passage might sound utterly nonsensical, but the most learned master of our age, the talented teacher, logician and writer, the late tutor to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Yongdzin Trijang Dorjechang (Yongs-‘dzin Khri-byang rDorje-‘Chang), said: “Now, some people of our time, who consider themselves learned scholars, think that this is utter nonsense; but they are wrong.”
Panchen Sonam Dragpa Pel (Panchen bSod-nams grags-pa-dpal) wrote over 45 volumes of books dealing with many different subjects, such as the commentaries on the sutras and tantras, the saddhana manuals of the tutelary deities, history, religious history and so forth. Among these, one that is very important for all who wish to learn and meditate on the path-of the practical aspect of Buddhism in general and that of Vajrayana in particular is the Leg shey gyu de chi nam par shagpa kelsang gi yi trod (Legs bshad rgyud sde spyi’i rnam par bzhag pa skal bzang gi yid ‘phrod). In this book, he has explained precisely how the four tantras differ from one another. He has also fully described the stages of the two spontaneous path practices of the Vajrayana tradition, dealing with the ‘six ultimates’ and the ‘four modes of transmission’, thus interpreting without mistake the intention of Adhi-Buddha Vajradhara.
May the reprint of this text, which the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is publishing herewith, bring peace and happiness in this world!
Prof. Nawang Jinpa
St. Joseph’s College
Darjeeling
January 24 1996
H.H. the 10th Panchen Lama (Main figure)
(Top to bottom): Amitabha, Lama Tsongkhapa, H.H. the 10th Panchen Lama, Tsangpa Karpo and Dorje Shugden.
The Panchen Lama line of incarnations are believed to be emanations of Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light. Amitabha is relied on strongly within Pure Land Buddhism that is popularly practised in East Asia. He embodies the awakened aggregate of discernment and that means he purifies desire within the mindstream of practitioners. He currently resides in Sukhavati, the Western Pure Land, where practitioners aspire to take rebirth in order to continue their spiritual practice.
Panchen Lama is not just a name but a title bestowed by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama upon his illustrious teacher, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen and it literally means ‘Great Scholar’ in recognition of his teacher’s scholarly prowess. Since then, the Panchen Lamas have been regarded as the second highest incarnation lineage after the Dalai Lamas in Tibet. Although this incarnation lineage stems all the way back to India, it is traditionally traced back to Kedrub Gelek Pelsang, one of the two main heart disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug tradition. Furthermore, the Great Fifth Dalai Lama bestowed the monastery of Tashi Lhunpo in Shigatse to be the monastic seat of the Panchen Lamas. Therefore, Tashi Lhunpo which was originally established by the First Dalai Lama Gendrub Drub has since become the monastic seat of the later incarnations of the Panchen Lama.
In 1938, the 10th Panchen Lama was born in what is today’s Qinghai province. He was enthroned and given the name Choekyi Gyaltsen at Kumbum Monastery in 1949. In 1954, the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama travelled to Beijing in order to attend the first session of the first National People’s Congress, meeting Mao Zedong and other Chinese leaders. When the Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959, the Panchen Lama remained in Tibet and supported the Chinese government in order to be the spiritual head of his people that remained in Tibet. Following a tour of Tibet, in 1962 the Panchen Lama wrote a document entitled the 70,000 Character Petition denouncing the abusive policies of the Chinese in Tibet. In 1964, he was publicly humiliated and dismissed from all posts and imprisoned. In 1978, he returned his monastic vows and married Li Jie, a soldier and medical student. In 1983, Li Jie gave birth to a daughter who was named Yabshi Pan Rinzinwangmo. She is highly revered as she is the only known offspring of the either Panchen Lama or Dalai Lama incarnation lineages. The Panchen Lama entered clear light from a heart attack in Shigatse at the age of 51 in 1989.
One of the main protectors of the Panchen Lama line of incarnations is Tsangpa Karpo, the peaceful aspect of Setrap Chen. Setrap along with his various manifestations is a Dharma Protector that arose in ancient times in India and was brought to Tibet by Lotsawa Loden Sherab. Dorje Shugden was also closely associated with the Panchen Lamas by virtue of his previous life as Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen, the heart disciple of His Holiness the 4th Panchen Lama. There is a large chapel dedicated to Dorje Shugden in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery which still stands today. It was consecrated by Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche at the request of His Holiness the 9th Panchen Lama. Within the collected works of the 10th Panchen Lama, there is an extensive liturgy propitiating Dorje Shugden. Therefore, his writings bear testament to the fact that the Panchen Lama worshiped and considered Dorje Shugden to be beneficial and his practice efficacious.
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H.H. the 4th Panchen Lama (Main figure)
(Top to bottom): Manjushri, H.H. the 4th Panchen Lama, H.H. the 5th Dalai Lama, Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen, Dorje Shugden and Four-Faced Mahakala.
The Panchen Lama line of incarnations are believed to be emanations of Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light. Amitabha is relied on strongly within Pure Land Buddhism that is popularly practised in East Asia. He embodies the awakened aggregate of discernment and that means he purifies desire within the mindstream of practitioners. He currently resides in Sukhavati, the Western Pure Land, where practitioners aspire to take rebirth in order to continue their spiritual practice.
Panchen Lama is not just a name but a title bestowed by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama upon his illustrious teacher, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen and it literally means ‘Great Scholar’ in recognition of his teacher’s scholarly prowess. Since then, the Panchen Lamas have been regarded as the second highest incarnation lineage after the Dalai Lamas in Tibet. Although this incarnation lineage stems all the way back to India, it is traditionally traced back to Kedrub Gelek Pelsang, one of the two main heart disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug tradition.
Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen who later became known as the 4th Panchen Lama was born in a village called Drukgya in the Lhan valley, in Tsang, in 1570. He searched for and enthroned Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso as the 5th Dalai Lama and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen as the 4th Zimkhang Gongma (the incarnation of Panchen Sonam Drakpa). These two lamas became the heart disciples of Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen.
Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen managed to keep suppression by the Tsang king at bay by healing the king from disease and subsequently, he was allowed to recognise the Fifth Dalai Lama. Later, he forged an alliance with the invading Mongols after they had defeated the Tsang king and thus, he was able to enthrone the Dalai Lama as the temporal leader of Tibet at Drepung Monastery. In turn, the Dalai Lama unified Tibet and established his government of the Gaden Podrang. He offered his monastic seat of Tashi Lhunpo to his guru, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen and also bestowed upon him the title Panchen Lama. Thereafter, Lobsang Chokyi Gyeltsen was known as the Panchen Lama and Tashi Lhunpo became the monastic seat of the Panchen Lama incarnation lineage. On the spiritual side, he wrote prolifically and one of his most famous works was the Lama Chopa, also known as the Guru Puja. It was originally transmitted through an oral tradition and stemmed from the sacred teachings and transmissions that Manjushri gave to Lama Tsongkhapa.
Four-Faced Mahakala is a protective emanation of Manjushri, the patron Bodhisattva of Wisdom and is a protector of the Cakrasamvara Tantra. This is one of the main tantric systems widely practised within the Gelug order and therefore, this protector is widely propitiated by many high lamas of our tradition as well.
Upon his passing Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen arose in the form of Dorje Shugden, who became a protector of the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa and has been widely propitiated as such ever since.
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Thank you Rinpoche.This may be dated 2015, but it is so pertinent and relevant in the light of recent exciting developments. It is clear that already in 2015, the Chinese Xi Jinping was strongly supportive of Tibetan Buddhism, and of the qualities of compassion and equality among all beings that it embodies. There is also strong recognition of the 11th Panchen Lama’s responsibility of carrying on the legacy of the 10th Panchen Lama. Yes, the Dalai Lama’s recent announcement that he officially recognizes this 11th Panchen Lama is a great sign that the Dalai Lama is reconciling with the Chinese President and extending a hand of friendship towards China.
May the Dalai Lama follow this up by lifting the ban on Dorje Shugden practice and once again align himself with China’s support of Dorje Shugden.May all be well and the way be smoothtly paved for the Dalai Lama to return to Tibet , thus fulfilling his heart’s deepest wish.
Even though this great news was old yet there are powerful message behind it. Having China behind supporting Panchen Lama are just too encouraging for the China and Tibet. One great Lama and the other a great world leader meeting up for national unity. Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘s meeting with the 11th Panchen Lama were indeed wonderful approach . The Chinese President had advice Panchen Lama to learn hard and work vigorously to make his contribution to Tibetan Buddhism . To these days the Panchen Lama had kept his promised to work hard for the unity of the country and for all its ethnic groups. The 11th Panchen Lama has since received some 1,000 initiations and performed head-touching blessings for millions Buddhists. China has always allows religious freedom throughout.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this great news.
In this news published in Jun 2015, it was seen that the President of China encouraged positive Buddhist doctrines, such as upholding kindness, denouncing wickedness, promoting equality and generosity, as well as helping the needy. It was also seen that the Chinese leadership was not shy in voicing out its expectation of the 11th Panchen Lama, which is to carry on the legacy of his predecessor and actively engage in the cause of incorporating Tibetan Buddhism into socialist society under the Buddhist principles of equality and compassion among all beings. The openness and reassurance from President Xi Jinping is a breath of fresh air for Tibetan Buddhist, when compared to the Tibetan community in exile who had been subjected to persecution and discrimination over the last 2 decades. Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this news.
It is good that China’s leaders have an inclusive point of view with regards to the Tibetan Buddhism and they do not exclude those that are not inherently Han Chinese. If the Panchen Lama currently in China practices the Buddha dharma and benefits others thats the most important he should be doing as a religious leader.
This is just such great news!
People always say that the Chinese Government do not care about the Tibetans that are still in Tibet. The Chinese would mistreat them.
From the article it surely does not say so. Why would the government make such statements to be put on the news if they are doing the opposite? If things like that are shown by the media to all around the world, it is for sure that President Xi Jinping will be doing what he has promised for those in Tibet. Why will President Xi wish Tibet a bright and prosperous future if they are really against Tibetans?
It is just great to see that President Xi and Panchen Lama meeting each other and having the Panchen Lama to present President Xi a khata.
Panchen Lama or not, as long as genuine dharma of the Buddha is spread for the benefit of all sentient beings is what matters.
To have the backing of Chinese premiership to recognized and encourage the spreading of Buddhas teachings certainly auspicious and good. Politics aside.
I, wholeheartedly, agree to what Rinpoche has stated, that “The more friendly China is with the Tibetan leaders they perceive as leaders will make Tibetans achieve what they want.” With this new era, China believes that bringing peace and happiness to a troubled World, should be the ultimate aim of all living beings, irrespective of their religious background or belief. Humanity should all live for World peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless people first establish creating peace within their mind and helping others to do the same. In this way, then can we hope to achieve peace in this troubled World! That is why President Xi said that, “He expects Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu to be a patriot, requested him to carry on the patiotic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism” as disclose in the blog. President Xi also did mentioned that he expected the Panchen Lama to grow into “a Tibetan buddhist leader with great religious accumen, deeply loved by the monks and secular followers. He is said to be convinced that Tibet will achieve the goal of building a moderately properous society, together with other regions of the country by 2020, and He wished a bright and prosperous future to Tibet”. Let us all pray that this will come true as wished! Om Mani Padme Hung.
The meeting of the 11th Panchen Lama and President Xi has more depth than just a propaganda stunt as seen by many.
As there is an impasse with the CTA and the Chinese Government, I notice the change of direction from the Chinese Government. Doing the same time and creating the same stalemate is complete insanity. My Kudos to President Xi in finding a solution to the issue.
President Xi’s advice to the young Panchen Lama, to be the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people with high development of virtuous and religious acumen and be loved and respected by both the monastic and secular Tibetans in Tibet, is empowering to have Buddhism advance into the 21st century.
If the advice is adhered to, we shall see China’s ownership of Tibet not just political but religious.
What wonderful development for Buddhism and peace and harmony for Tibet in China.
This is very good news. But it is very unfortunate that the 11th Panchen Lama is not getting the full support he needs to help his own Tibetan people in Tibet.
I understand the controversy that surrounds the Panchen Lama, how the Panchen Lama that was recognized by HHDL is under house arrest, and how the current Panchen Lama was selected by China instead. However, I also do not see why there can’t be two genuine Panchen Lama that deserves the people’s love and respect… after all there is two Karmapas as well, both genuine.
To my understanding, if one is wrongly recognized, especially for such a high ranking… it is impossible that the wrongly recognized being can survive long on the throne because it takes a lot of merits to shoulder the title, on top of that, public scrutiny on a religious figure is unforgiving. The very fact that the current Panchen Lama have a clean record on all aspects just tells us that he truly practice the Dharma and a genuine Sangha member.
If only people do not mix politics into religion and allow the Panchen Lama to help preserve Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture within Tibet by giving him full support… It truly is unfortunate to see how the CTA’s influence on the ignorant people, become an obstacle to the preservation of the Dharma. I hope that the current Panchen Lama will get the full support of the public and continue the good works of his predecessor, whom did much for the good of the Tibetan people.
Thank you Rinpoche for sharing this. Personally I regard it as welcome news. Buddhism has spread over the millennia because it has had the support of kings and powerful people such as King Ashoka, not to mention the Tibetan Kings. To think that China was once against all forms of religion and now sponsors the Panchen Lama, we see the triumph of Dharma.
Tibetan Buddhism has been shrouded by so much conflict over the decades and it has certainly taken its toil on the reputation of the faith. It is definitely time to repair and focus on the Teachings instead. There will be people who will say that this is the ‘Chinese Panchen Lama’and is not the ‘real’one. Strangely, the same people do not seem to have any issues with the Chinese enthroned Karmapa. Regardless of whether it is the Panchen Lama, or not, it should not matter. This news could be about an ordinary monk meeting the Premier of China and it is still good news. Anytime there is support for the Dharma to grow, I feel we should be glad.
Having said that, there is no reason why there cannot be more than one Panchen Lama. The Panchens are emanations of the Buddha Amitabha. Can Amitabha emanate in more than one form or body? Of cause He can. How can any amount of political maneuvering ‘outsmart’ an enlightened Buddha? So there is no reason whatsoever to say that one Panchen is correct and another wrong. These are merely constructs of samsaric mind trying to confuse faith.
I am especially happy to read that the present Panchen Lama intends to follow in the footsteps of his previous incarnation, the Great 10th Panchen Lama who did so much for Tibetan Buddhism.
Noted.