九世班禅传略

“人文西藏”丛书旨在通过新手法、新视角，点面结合，立体呈现，讲好中国西藏故事。全套丛书分为两辑：一是“西藏风情”系列：包括《雪域经轮——西藏宗教考释》《藏地风土——西藏民俗趣谈》《物华天宝——西藏艺术掠影》《高原华章——西藏文学撷英》《流年乾坤——西藏历史述略》，多方面描绘西藏风土人情和历史、文化风貌，向国内外读者展示西藏魅力和时代亮色；二是“西藏历史文化名人”系列：包括《松赞干布》《元朝首任帝师八思巴》《九世班禅传》《首席代表阿沛·阿旺晋美》，通过西藏历史人物形象侧面反映西藏社会的演进和转折，让历史人物走进新的历史方位。本书全面介绍了清末民国西藏地区宗教上层人物九世班禅的生平掌故，九世班禅不仅佛学造诣极深，而且有政治远见、顾全大局。书中精当利用历史文献、典籍、档案资料等，真实展示了一个宗教的成长经历和政治、宗教活动，早期他与十三世喇嘛共同领导了抗英斗争，晚年又积极参与抗日活动。他一生始终一贯地为维护祖国统一、民族团结而努力。

PART I The 9th Panchen Lama:Four Decades in Tibet (1883-1923)
Chapter I A Son of an Ordinary Family "Entering" the Golden Urn-the Beginning of a Challenging Life Journey
A Freak of Fate-Identified as the Soul Boy of the 8th Panchen Lama
An Imperial Decree from the Forbidden City
The Golden Urn Ritual Hosted by Amban Wenshuo
The Enthronement Ceremony Hosted by Amban Shengtai
Chapter II A Budding Hero:Fifteen Years as a Religious Leader
1887:A Conspiracy Shattering Peace in Tibet
Message from the Imperial Edict
A More Urgent Matter in the Decree on the Golden Urn Ritual
Unity Brought by Gunfire-a Thousand Tibetan and Han Soldiers Killed in the Battle of Mount Lungthur
Two Ambans, Two Ways of Handling Tibet
Tibet Plagued by Continuous Internal Chaos and External Invasion
Two Ambans in Tibet:Youtai and Guilin
Chapter III Assuming Both Political and Religious Duties during the Last Seven Years of the Qing Court
Amban Youtai Taking a Foe for a Friend
Key Lessons Learned by the 9th Panchen Lama in Tackling Internal and External Challenges
A Gelugpa Leader Endorsed by the Qing Court
What the British Expected of the 9th Panchen Lama
Political and Religious Matters Facing Tibet after His Return from India
Chapter IV Political Infighting in Tibet-Conflicts between the 9th Panchen Lama and the 13th Dalai Lama
Lhasa:Loss of Political Control
A Reward of Title by the Nationalist Government
The British Expedition Active in Tibetan Questions
Challenges from the Followers of the 13th Dalai Lama
PART II 15 Years outside Tibet (1924-1937)
Chapter V Active in Politics, Business and Religion, the 9th Panchen Lama Yearning for National Peace
History of Tibet Changed by an Unconventional Choice the 9th Panchen Lama Made
A Respectful Telegraph Sent by the Beiyang Government to Gansu
A Grand Reception Ceremony Arranged for the Panchen in Lanzhou
The Forced Takeover of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery by Kashag
The Unexpected Ceremony in Taiyuan
Beijing:A Spe Reception Ceremony
A Trip to Hangzhou:Building the Image of an Eminent Monk
Great Benevolence Shown on His Trip to Mount Putuo and Shanghai
An Admirable Preaching Tour in Southern China
Political Status Intensified by the Central Government with a New Title of Honour
Residence at Fuyou Temple:Campaigning for Peaceful Unity
Chapter VI Determined to Create a New Pattern of "Mutual Trust and Interaction" amidst the Upheaval
Mutual Trust Built Bit by Bit
A Secret Telegram Requesting His Return to Tibet to Lead the Resistance against the Nepalese Invasion
His Stay in the Capital City as Reported in the News
Spe Considerations to Eliminate His Concerns
Defending National Interests through Tibetan Buddhism
Chapter VII Spe Efforts to Unite the People-Dedicated to Re-establishing the Nation-protecting Dharma Assemblies after the Mukden Incident
The Nation-protecting Humane King Dharma Assembly:A Common Wish for Fighting with One Heart
Kalachakra Dharma Assemblies:to Pray for the Future of the Chinese Nation
Seven Medicine Buddhas Dharma Assembly:to Pray for National Prosperity
Chapter VIII Seeking Agreement in the Unpeaceful Regions for "an Internally Consolidated Nation"
Seeking Autonomy, the Mongolian Prince De Turning a Deaf Ear to Advice
A Lucky Escape from a Plotted Murder
Adventure to Spread the Government's Benevolence in Inner Mongolia
A Secret Telegram from Bailing Temple
The Well-planned Journey Back to Tibet
Efforts to Mediate between the Two Living Buddhas in Tibet
Emerging Obstacles to the Planned Journey Back to Tibet
Last-minute Failure of the Plan
Chapter IX A Concept of Modern State Initiated-a Decade in the Nationalist Government
Elected Member of the Nationalist Government
Active Engagement in a Modern Society
A Religious and Political Figure Promoting National Integration
Focused Concern on Education of Mongolian and Tibetan Children
Vision Broadened by the New "Contacts" in the Hinterland
Friendly Association with Dignitaries and Notable Figures
Memorial of the 13th Dalai Lama Held in Ningyuan Building
EPILOGUE The 9th Panchen Lama's Last Fifty Days of Life
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