Tibet im 18. Jahrhundert. Wo lag die Macht und wer war der Herrscher?

A key insight from this study is that the Dalai Lama's role as a sacral ruler, embodying both political authority and religious salvation, was crucial in stabilizing Tibet's governance during the 18th century. The research reveals how the Dalai Lama unified conflicting social and ideological differences through his dual function as a reincarnated figure of salvation and an earthly emanation of Avalokites´vara, while also legitimizing foreign rule by integrating it into a priest-patron framework. The study employs historical analysis to explore Tibet's hierarchical structure, highlighting the tension between Buddhist moral principles and political action, which was managed through narrative unity and institutional consolidation, such as the establishment of central monasteries and pilgrimage sites.

Schwieger, P. (2019). Tibet im 18. Jahrhundert. Wo lag die Macht und wer war der Herrscher? Transkulturelle Annäherungen an Phänomene von Macht Und Herrschaft, 299–312. https://doi.org/10.14220/9783737010863.299