●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
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
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 "tual Trust and Interaction" amidst the Upheaval
tual 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 kden 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 rder
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 Held in Ningyuan Building
EPILOGUE The 9th Panchen Lama's Last Fifty Days of Life
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