During the Kangxi period, there were two famous talents, one was the melancholy Nalan Xingde, and the other was the sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso, who yearned for the mortal world. They had many similarities, and they both lived contradictory and entangled lives.

During the Kangxi period, there were two famous talents, one was the melancholy Nalan Xingde , and the other was the sixth Dalai Lama Cangyang Gyatso who yearned for the world of mortals. They had many similarities, and they both lived contradictory and entangled lives.

From a religious perspective, Tsangyang Gyatso is a complete rebel. He is clearly a "god", but he stands up and declares that he is not a "god". Regarding the evaluation of his life and events, various parties have different perspectives, and there is no final result.

The central figure of the political tragedy

In the ancient history of the feudal dynasty, Tsangyang Gyatso was a magical being. He originally wanted to be a quiet and beautiful man, but was forced to reach the pinnacle of power.

After gaining status, he could obviously rely on power to obtain everything in the religious field, but he was full of talents.

The discussion about Tsangyang Gyatso has not been interrupted for hundreds of years. During his lifetime, people may have argued about Tsangyang Gyatso from different perspectives. However, after his death, he received countless praises, and some even mythologized his image.

From the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 18th century, the political struggle in Tibet was already complicated.

In 1683, Tsangyang Gyatso was born in Wujianling, Yusong area, at the foot of Dawang Nala Mountain in the southern gate of Tibet, into a family that believed in the Red Sect of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism, but history took the initiative to find him.

At that time, the Potala Palace had just been rebuilt, and the fifth Dalai Lama Lobsang Gyatso also passed away. However, at this time, the fifth Dalai Lama's direct disciple Sangye Gyatso had selfish motives: he hoped to use the fifth Dalai Lama's authority to continue to be in charge of the affairs of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, so he kept his funeral secret.

He even publicly announced that the Dalai Lama had "entered concentration" and would practice indefinitely. He would live quietly in a high pavilion all day long without seeing anyone, and all matters would be handled by Diba.

According to the meaning in Tibetan, " Diba " is the highest official appointed by the Dalai Lama to manage administrative affairs.

Sangjie Gyatso was very courageous, because even the current Emperor Kangxi was unaware of this matter. If Long Yan was offended, the consequences would be disastrous.

He naturally understood these truths, so he had to be fully prepared. Therefore, he set the location to search for the "reincarnated soul boy" at the foot of Nala Mountain in the southern corner of Tibet.

From Sangye Gyatso's point of view, this place is remote and quiet in political struggles, and everyone believes in Nyingma Buddhism. If a Yellow Sect leader is born here, it will also help the Yellow Sect expand its influence. Besides, if Emperor Kangxi learns that the fifth Dalai Lama has passed away, the newly selected sixth Dalai Lama can immediately come to fill the vacancy.

The specific way to find the "reincarnated soul boy" is: whichever baby is the first to grab the relics of the previous Dalai Lama, it means that he is the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.

Cangyang Gyatso was selected under such circumstances. He had no other choice, but for him, this was actually the key to changing his destiny.

The reincarnated soul boy has been selected, but due to political struggles, he never knew about it. Therefore, he also spent a happy folk childhood and was not taken to the Potala Palace for enthronement as required.

In the blink of an eye, in 1696, Emperor Kangxi, who had put down the Junggar rebellion, finally had time to pay attention to things in Tibet. He also heard from a prisoner captured by his subordinates that the fifth Dalai Lama had passed away for many years. This made Kangxi very angry and directly wrote a letter to Sangjie Gyatso to raise an army to accuse him.

Sangjie Gyatso was so frightened that he quickly admitted his mistake to Kangxi and immediately went to find someone to welcome the "reincarnated soul boy".

The teenage Tsangyang Gyatso was in his rebellious adolescence, but his happy worldly days suddenly came to an end. After suddenly knowing that he was the "reincarnated soul boy", he immediately understood that his future life would be firmly controlled by others, and he would also become a "golden bird" in the palace.

That kind of life is a kind of sadness in his eyes. He would rather not have this noble status and just want to be " snow lotus blooming freely on the plateau."

The sudden change in life did not bring him any pleasure or comfort. In his eyes, it deprived him of his right to "be a human being".

As his understanding of the world continues to increase, he believes that religion cannot provide convincing answers to many sufferings in the real world.

But his body is not free and he needs to be strictly supervised to study scriptures and practice Taoism. When he occasionally walks out of the courtyard to relax, there will be some old scripture masters following him. Since he is a "living Buddha", these people can only plead with him to continue studying scriptures, for fear that the rebellious Tsangyang Gyatso will implicate themselves.

Tsangyang Gyatso yearns for love.

Because Sangye Gyatso was looking for a "reincarnated soul boy" in the Red Sect area, and the Red Sect did not clearly stipulate that monks were not allowed to marry and have children, but the Yellow Sect strictly prohibited monks from approaching women. It was difficult for Cangyang Gyatso to adapt to these red tapes.

Theoretically, he has high power, but because he is young and has no credibility, even his life is firmly controlled by Diba. But he yearns for freedom, and those rules and regulations cannot stop him.

According to some records, Tsangyang Gyatso would often change his name to Sangwangbo at night, wandering around restaurants and houses on the streets of Lhasa as a noble prince, and even stayed overnight in a women's home outside the palace. Obviously, people at the time did not know that he was the current Dalai Lama.

Even Tsangyang Gyatso said in his own poem: I am the biggest king in the snowy land, wandering on the streets of Lhasa, and the most beautiful lover in the world.

The woman named Maggie Ami appeared during this process. Her position in Tsangyang Gyatso's heart has always been very important.

However, Sangye Gyatso still knew his whereabouts and immediately sent someone to find him back to the Potala Palace. Tsangyang Gyatso disagreed, so Sangye Gyatso kidnapped him directly.

When the monks and lay officials saw that the Dalai Lama had been kidnapped, they immediately wanted to untie him, but Tsangyang Gyatso said: "I am also a mortal with seven emotions and six desires. I am no different from anyone you have kidnapped."

After that, some people said that they found the body of Majia Ami. This seemed to remind the Sixth Dalai Lama: If the girls you date will end up like this, you should stop this behavior.

At this time, Tsangyang Gyatso was completely disheartened. He knew that he was just a tool, and he had no choice but to embark on his own misplaced life.

But he has never had the thought of resignation. He just has an "independent" and "natural" nature. Others cannot control his thoughts, but he himself is constantly suffering in pain and reality.

The Sad Remaining Life

Sangjie Gyatso had nothing to do with all this. After all, Tsangyang Gyatso was already the Dalai Lama and he had no way to replace him. Of course, all this was the bitter fruit he had planted himself.

The political conflict in Tibet has reached the extreme point. The disparity in strength between the Yellow Sect and the Heshuo Special Ministry has become increasingly disparate, and they have never been able to regain power. Sanggye Gyatso has dealt with all this, but he has never been able to change the situation in his favor.

In 1701, Lazang Khan inherited the throne of Khan, and the conflict with Sangjie Gyatso became increasingly acute.

Tsangyang Gyatso, who has been re-controlled, still does not want to live the life of a "caged bird" and still yearns for the sensual life of the outside world.

Lhasang Khan, the new leader of the Mongolian Hoshuote who oversees Tibet, also urgently reported to the court amid the chaos: The sixth Dalai Lama violated his monastic vows and acted dissolutely, all because of the instigation of the regent. We, Mongolia who believe in the Yellow Religion, are ashamed to see this. We hope that the court will punish the regent, depose the fake Dalai Lama, and quickly establish a new Dalai Lama.

The only thing that can end the turbulent situation is the attitude of Emperor Kangxi.

Needless to say about the regent Sangjie Gyatso, Emperor Kangxi was already very dissatisfied with him because of his failure to report his funeral.

But on the other side, Kangxi also believed that Lhasang Khan had the ambition to control Tibet.

So, whether to abolish Tsangyang Gyatso is a question that must be considered carefully in such a complicated situation. No matter how deviant he is, the outcome of his treatment is also related to the fate of Tibet, either peace or war.

Kangxi was also very shrewd. He adopted a conciliatory attitude and issued an edict: Whether Cangyang Gyatso is true or false as the Dalai Lama, the imperial court will send a golden envoy to check. If it is true, it will not be too late to investigate again.

Anyone who understands the business of looking for a "reincarnated soul boy" understands that the decision of the Golden Messenger is related to the outcome of this matter, because whether Tsangyang Gyatso is the real Dalai Lama or not depends on the words of the Golden Messenger. Of course, the person who really has the right to speak is Kangxi.

Sure enough, Tsangyang Gyatso was deposed in 1905 and sent to the capital.

There are relevant records in "The Biography of the Seventh Dalai Lama": It was Lazang Khan and others who used a trick to "welcome" Tsangyang Gyatso to the mainland. He only appeared on May 17, 1706. At that time, countless people who believed in the Dalai Lama were praying for the Dalai Lama. Before he left, he also harvested countless hada.

When Tsangyang Gyatso arrived at Drepung Monastery, the monks had tears in their eyes to leave behind the Dalai Lama in their hearts.

Lazang Khan saw that the situation was not right and immediately launched an army to attack. At this time, Cangyang Gyatso couldn't bear it. He said: "Life and death have nothing to lose to me."

In this way, Cangyang Gyatso continued to advance towards the Mongolian army fearlessly.

When the troops escorting Cangyang Gyatso arrived in the territory of Damxung, they also stayed here for more than four months. They hunted, soaked in hot springs, etc. Cangyang Gyatso was not idle at that time. He met the monks and lay people along the way, touched their heads and prayed for them.

It was during this period that Cangyang Gyatso wrote many works, but his leg disease became more and more serious. People came to pay homage in an endless stream, and some people even dedicated their cattle and horses to Cangyang Gyatso.

On December 8 of that year, Tsangyang Gyatso walked to a beach called Abasu Guobi. There was not a drop of water along the way, only some Artemisia .

Tsangyang Gyatso's face was already very ugly, and his high fever also made him extremely uncomfortable. If he could find water, his condition might improve.

However, on the next day, Cangyang Gyatso became unconscious. He also said: "There is a monster riding a black horse and wearing black clothes blocking the tent door."

On December 10, Cangyang Gyatso unfortunately passed away, and many of his followers were heartbroken.

These followers tried to continue searching for the "reincarnated soul boy", but were surrounded by the Qing army. Soon after, they also heard a legend in Qinghai: a child pointed to the sky and told his mother that the Dalai Lama was flying in the air wearing his original monk's hat and his original monk's robe.

In 1707, the entourage of Tsangyang Gyatso returned to Lhasa one after another.

According to the "Records of the Holy Ancestor of the Qing Dynasty": In 1706, Shannan Dorji, the lama stationed in Xining, reported that a fake lama was sent from Lhasang, died of illness outside Xining, and was dumped in the wilderness.

History can already give the answer to the reason why Tsangyang Gyatso was repeatedly persecuted and slandered but still respected by others.

Because, feudal serfdom brought about a strict hierarchy, which also existed in secular life and monasteries. The vast number of poor people and the lower class Zhaba were all enslaved.

Mysterious preaching can give people comfort, but it cannot fundamentally replace the cruel reality. A sudden situation arises in this context: the god creators want to rule the people through the gods they created, but the "gods" they selected are in turn attacking them.

The public has always believed that Tsangyang Gyatso, a man in the opponent's camp, was his loyal spokesperson, and the sentences he wrote have also been circulated for many years.

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