@article{ART003146105},
author={Soyoung Choi},
title={A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2024},
volume={81},
number={4},
pages={183-207}
TY - JOUR
AU - Soyoung Choi
TI - A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2024
VL - 81
IS - 4
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 183
EP - 207
SN - 1598-3021
AB - Between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Gelugpa, the most emerging sect of Tibetan Buddhism, faced political and religious difficulties. In response, Sonam Gyatso of the Gelugpa gladly accepted an invitation from the Mongol Khan and went to Mongolia for missionary activities, where he eventually passed away. The Gelugpa declared that he had reincarnated as the great-grandson of the Mongol Khan. This child from the Tümed Mongol royal family arrived in Tibet and was also revered by respected elders of other sects. According to Gelugpa records, the reason for this reverence was “reliance on the strong power of the Mongols.” Additionally, the large-scale donations he distributed changed the Tibetans’ perception of the Gelugpa, and the Gelugpa took pride in this. However, there were clearly rumors about the lack of scholarship of this Mongol boy, who only arrived in Tibet to begin his studies at the age of 14. In response, the Gelugpa strongly denied these claims, arguing that it was due to his humility. Thus, based on limited records, we can say that Yonten Gyatso, the only Mongolian Dalai Lama, was respected by Tibetans for his high status and wealth during his short reign but was repeatedly subject to doubts regarding his scholarship.
KW - 3rd Dalai Lama;4th Dalai Lama;Tibet-Mongol Relationship;the Gelukpa Sect (dge lugs pa);the Shamarpa Sect (zhwa dmar pa)
DO -
UR -
ER -
Soyoung Choi. (2024). A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617). Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(4), 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. 2024, "A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.81, no.4 pp.183-207.
Soyoung Choi "A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81.4 pp.183-207 (2024) : 183.
Soyoung Choi. A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617). 2024; 81(4), 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. "A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.4 (2024) : 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617). Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 81(4), 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617). Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2024; 81(4) 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617). 2024; 81(4), 183-207.
Soyoung Choi. "A Study on the Perceptions of Tibetans towards the 4th Dalai Lama Yonten Gyatso (yon tan rgya mtsho, 1589-1617)" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 81, no.4 (2024) : 183-207.
