Hey amigos! 🎉 Yesterday, on December 8, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 11th Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po’s enthronement via the Golden Urn Ceremony. It’s been three decades since this historic moment rocked the world of Tibetan Buddhism.
It all started on November 29, 1995, at Lhasa’s Jokhang Temple 🛕. Following ancient Tibetan Buddhist rituals, a slip of paper was drawn from a golden urn in front of a Shakyamuni statue. The magic? It revealed a 5-year-old boy named rGyal-mtshan Nor-bu from Lhari County in the Tibet Autonomous Region as the true reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Erdeni.
With the approval of the Chinese government, rGyal-mtshan Nor-bu was officially enthroned on December 8, 1995, at Tashilhunpo Monastery 🙏. This was a milestone: the first time since 1949 that the People’s Republic of China recognized a reincarnation through the Golden Urn Ceremony.
Fast forward to 2025, and this anniversary is a reminder of how traditions evolve and connect past and present. Whether you’re a history buff, a cultural explorer, or just curious, the story of the Panchen Erdeni’s enthronement is a fascinating chapter in Asian heritage that continues to inspire.
Stay curious, stay inspired, and keep exploring the stories that shape our world! 🌏✨
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30th anniversary of Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po's enthronement
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