“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》，全方位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》《**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。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 Tibet

Having just turned 40, an age alleged by Confuciusas when one is no longer vexed by earthly affairs, he wasstill haunted by too many worries and anxieties of life.He was looking back at his snowy homeland probablybecause he somehow felt that he might no longer be ableto return here, back to the high throne in the Tashi LhunpoMonastery, preaching the everlasting Buddha truth to thebelievers who trusted, loved, and respected him…

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