Tibetan Kings and Ministers Dharma Protection Record (西藏王臣護法記)

About 西藏王臣護法記

Source text translated by 郭和卿

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"The Record of Tibetan Kings and Ministers as Dharma Protectors" is an important historical document authored by the Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, and translated into Chinese by Guo Heqing. Completed in the 17th century, this work meticulously documents the relationship between successive Tibetan rulers and ministers and the protectors of Buddhism, revealing the historical context of Tibet's integration of religion and politics. Its content spans various aspects of Tibetan politics, religion, and culture, with particular emphasis on the central role of Buddhism in Tibetan society and its influence on royal authority. As one of the classic texts of Tibetan Buddhism, this book serves not only as a vital resource for studying Tibetan history but also as a key document for understanding the interaction between Tibetan Buddhism and politics, holding immense academic and religious value.