ARTH237 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Sakya Pandita, Langdarma, Sakya
4 May 2016
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Lecture 19 outline: politics and the history of tibetan buddhist monastic complexes. Buddhism enters tibet in 7th century under king songtsengampo, but influence is limited. 8th century, king trisongdetsen, invites buddhist teachers and practitioners from india. 9th century, persecution of buddhism in tibet by king lang darma. 10th-11th century, renewed interest in buddhism in tibet, renewed ties with india. Early 13th century (1207), mongols under genghis khan take control of tibet. 1239, genghis khan"s nephew godan meets with sakya pandita, gives abbots of sakyapa order right to govern tibet, provides protection to tibet. 1354, mongol power in asia fading, sakyapas no longer rule tibet, new government with many orders co-existing peacefully. 1435 dynasty collapses, 200 years of fighting between rival groups begins, tibet is factionalized. Early 15th century influence of geulgpa order increases, they forge times with mongol tribes. Altan khan confers title of dalai lama on geulgpa leader.
