The golden urn lottery is a way for Tibetans to identify the reincarnation of the highest living Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, and it is a system formally established in the fifty-seventh year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Since the Qing Dynasty, the Dalai Lama, the living Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism, and the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama have been identified by the Golden urn under the supervision of the central representative.
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Politically, drawing lots from the golden urn is a further improvement of the reincarnation system of the living Buddha. By making legal documents and taking a series of measures, the reincarnation of the living Buddha was designated by blowing loyalty to the gods and decided by drawing lots from the golden urn. In essence, the central government of the Qing Dynasty maintained and maintained the power to identify the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
It further embodies and emphasizes the authority of the central authorities on the reincarnation of living buddhas such as the Dalai Lama and Panchen Erdene. In addition, after the Dalai Lama, Panchen Erdene and other living buddhas showed their silence, the search for reincarnated spiritual children, drawing lots and even sitting on the bed were carried out step by step in accordance with the national legal system, and the ministers stationed in Tibet personally took care of them, and reported them to the emperor for approval one by one according to procedures, thus fulfilling legal and administrative procedures.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Golden Bottle Lot