"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

Update: 2025-08-21

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In 1793, Emperor Qianlong of Qing decreed a new process by which to select future Tibetan spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. And he wrote an essay about it.

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"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

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"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

William Han

"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn