“人文西藏”叢書旨在通過新手法、新視角，點面結合，立體呈現，講好中國西藏故事。全套叢書分為兩輯：一是“西藏風情”繫列：包括《雪域經輪——西藏宗教考釋》《藏地風土——西藏民俗趣談》《物華天寶——西藏藝術掠影》《高原華章——西藏文學擷英》《流年乾坤——西藏歷史述略》，全方位描繪西藏風土人情和歷史、文化風貌，向國內外讀者展示西藏魅力和時代亮色；二是“西藏歷史文化名人”繫列：包括《松贊干朝首任帝師八思巴》《九世班禪傳》《首席代表阿沛·阿旺晉美》，通過西藏歷史人物形像側面反映西藏社會的演進和轉折，讓歷史人物走進新的歷史方位。The series “Tibet History and Culture” tells the stories about Tibet from a new perspective. It includes such books as A Brief History of Tibet, A Study of Tibetan Religions, Tibetan Folk Customs, Tibetan Literature, A Snapshot of Tibetan Arts, The Biography of Songtsen Gampo, Drogon Chogyal Phagpa: The First Imperial Preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty, The Ninth Panchen Lama: A Biography and Chief Tibetan Delegate Ngabo Ngawang Jigme.本書全面介紹了清末民國西藏地區宗教上層人物九世班禪的生平掌故，九世班禪不僅佛學造詣極深，而且有政治遠見、顧全大局。書中精當利用歷史文獻、典籍、檔案資料等，真實展示了一個宗教領袖的成長經歷和政治、宗教活動，早期他與十三世達賴喇嘛共同領導了抗英鬥爭，晚年又積極參與抗日活動。他一生始終一貫地為維護祖國統一、民族團結而努力。This is a full biography of the 9th Panchen Lama, China’s highly esteemed Tibetan Buddhist leader and political figure in the early 20th century, who joined in his earlier years the 13th Dalai Lama in leading the patriotic fight against British expedition to Tibet, and was later actively involved in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. He was remarkably known for his lifelong devotion to China’s national unification and solidarity.

喜饒尼瑪，藏族，四川爐霍人。陝西師範大學人文社科高等研究院特聘教授，中央民族大學二級教授、博士生導師。享受國務院政府特殊津貼，兼任中國民族史學會副會長等職務。曾主持國家社科基金及其他多個項目，論著曾獲省部級特等獎等。 韓敬山，滿族，遼寧大連人，中央民族大學藏學研究院博士、哲學與宗教學學院宗教心理學博士後。研究領域為近現代中央政府治藏及漢僧入藏史研究、藏傳佛教格魯派轉世制度研究等。2019年臺灣“中央研究院近代史研究所”訪問學人。Shesrab Nyima, born to a Tibetan family in Luhuo County of Sichuan Province, is a professor and PhD supervisor at Minzu University of China and a visiting professor at the Institute for AdvancedStudies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University. A recipient of the special government allowances of the State Council of China, he has also served as Vice President of the Chinese Association for Nationality History, and head researcher of a series of research projects including those sponsored by the National Social Science Fund of China. Some of his academic publications have won prestigious awards in China.Han Jingshan, born to a Manchu family in Dalian City of Liaoning Province, graduated with a PhD degree in Tibetan Studies and served as a post-doctoral researcher in Psychology of Religion at Minzu University of China. His research areas include China’s central governance in Tibet, development of Chinese Han Buddhism in Tibet, and Gelugpa Buddhism incarnation system. In 2019, he was a visiting scholar at the Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica (Taiwan).

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 Gun re – 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 Special 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 Special Considerations to Eliminate His Concerns Defending National Interests through Tibetan Buddhism Chapter VII Special E orts 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 References