Chinanews.com, Lanzhou, August 4 (Reporter Li Xuefeng) "Although I haven't been here for 10 years, I have always been concerned about the development and changes in Gansu, especially Gannan, and the production and life of the broad masses of farmers and herdsmen, and the broad Tibetan Buddhism. People from all walks of life in Gansu have close contacts and in-depth exchanges with people from all walks of life in Gansu." Panchen Erdeni Choekjeje, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and chairman of the Tibet branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association Said before the cloth.
On July 29, the Panchen Lama waved to the masses during the investigation and visit in Gansu.
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On July 24, the Panchen Lama started Buddhist activities at Xicang Temple in Luqu County.
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On July 25, the Panchen Lama learned about the monks' study of the scriptures at the Kecai Temple Cultural Intensive Institute in Xiahe County, and blessed the monks.
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On July 25, the Panchen Lama learned about the monks' study of the Buddhist scriptures at the Kecai Temple Cultural Intensive Institute in Xiahe County.
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From July 22nd to 30th, the Panchen Lama went to Gansu for investigation and research.
He visited Diebu County, Maqu County, Luqu County, Xiahe County and Lanzhou City in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and traveled more than 100 kilometers per day on average.
He walked into the temple to carry out Buddhist activities, went to the homes of herdsmen to understand poverty alleviation, set foot in the grassland wetland to investigate the construction of ecological civilization, visited the red pavilion and had discussions with representatives of religious circles, and was warmly welcomed by religious believers.
On July 22, on the way from Sichuan to Gansu, the Panchen Lama was warmly welcomed by the people along the way, and he got out of the car and waved in greeting.
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On July 24, the Panchen Lama held Buddhist activities at Xicang Temple in Luqu County and touched the top for the monks.
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Propagating the Dharma and benefiting the health of the country
During his stay in Gansu, the Panchen Lama went to 5 Tibetan Buddhist temples including Dianga Temple, Waixiang Temple, Xicang Temple, Kecai Temple and Labrang Temple to carry out Buddhist activities. Blessed by Law and Touching; and visited Nanguan Mosque in Lanzhou, and had discussions with representatives of Islamic circles.
On July 23, the Panchen Lama went to the Waixiang Temple in Maqu County to carry out Buddhist activities.
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On July 24, the Panchen Lama started Buddhist activities at Xicang Temple in Luqu County.
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On July 24, the Panchen Lama started Buddhist activities at Xicang Temple in Luqu County.
The monks were holding Panchen Lama photos and waiting for the blessings from the touch.
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In Labrang Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the Panchen Lama led more than a thousand monks to hold an initiation ceremony to jointly pray for the disaster in Henan to recede as soon as possible, to overcome the new crown epidemic as soon as possible, and to pray for the prosperity of the country and national unity.
The Panchen Lama donated all the offerings and alms received in this puja to the disaster-stricken areas in Henan.
He expressed the hope that through this move, more representatives of religious circles can participate in social welfare and make more practical contributions to the motherland and people.
On July 27, the Panchen Lama held a preparatory ceremony at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County.
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On July 28, the Panchen Lama held an initiation ceremony at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe and led more than 1,000 monks to pray for the disaster-stricken areas in Henan.
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On July 28, the Panchen Lama held an initiation ceremony at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe and led more than 1,000 monks to pray for the disaster-stricken areas in Henan.
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On July 26, the Panchen Lama held a Buddhist event at the Tsongkhapa Hall of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County.
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On July 26, at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, the Panchen Lama paid respect to Jiayang Jiacuo Sutra.
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During a discussion with representatives of the Islamic circles, the Panchen Lama said that Chinese religious figures should jointly undertake the mission of protecting the country for the people, holding high the banner of patriotism and love of religion, contributing to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and contributing to the harmony and unity of 56 ethnic groups. Contribute to world peace.
On July 30, the Panchen Lama inspected the Nanguan Mosque in Lanzhou.
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On July 27, the Panchen Lama met with representatives of religious circles and religious people at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County.
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He also said that today, our various religions and sects can sit together and work together to build our homes, precisely because we have a common ideal and pursuit, that is, a good motherland and a good people.
On July 22, the Panchen Lama was in the Ruoergai grassland at the junction of Sichuan and Gansu.
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Pay attention to the production and life of farmers and herdsmen
"From Gannan to Lanzhou, I have witnessed tremendous changes in the urban and rural landscapes along the way. Compared with ten years ago, this improvement and change is not only reflected in the enrichment and improvement of material life, but also in the construction of infrastructure. It is more reflected in the spiritual outlook of the people.” Panchen Lama said.
On the first day of the expedition from Sichuan to Gansu, the Panchen Lama was attracted by a pasture where hundreds of yaks were scattered.
Panchen Lama got out of the car immediately, and when he approached he saw the yak fat and strong, his face was full of joy.
On July 30, the Panchen Lama was in Sangke Grassland, Gansu.
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In Gaxiu Village, Luqu County, the Panchen Lama walked into the home of Geri Tashi, a 58-year-old herder, and asked in detail about his family life.
When he learned that the whole village has been able to get rid of poverty and become rich through the development of "mujiale" in recent years, he nodded with satisfaction and hoped that Tashi would take the lead and bring more neighbors and villagers to help realize the revitalization of the village.
The Panchen Lama also cares about the learning and education of the next generation of herdsmen and encourages them to study hard and rely on knowledge to achieve more and greater ideals in life.
On July 24, the Panchen Lama inspected the construction of an ecologically civilized and well-off village at the home of a herder in Gaxiu Village, Luqu County.
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The construction of ecological civilization is also an important part of the investigation of the Panchen Lama's trip to Gannan.
He visited Awancang Wetland, Gahai Wetland and Sangke Grassland successively.
At the time when aquatic plants are abundant, various wild poultry and birds are leisurely foraging in the wetlands, and cattle and sheep flock on the plateau meadows.
The Panchen Lama said to herders and colleagues earnestly that protecting the ecological environment means protecting productivity, and improving the ecological environment means developing productivity. It is necessary to keep in mind the development concept of "green water and green mountains are golden and silver mountains", and solidly promote ecological environmental protection and construction.
On July 23, the Panchen Lama was in the Awancang Wetland in Maqu County.
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On July 24, the Panchen Lama inspected the ecological protection situation in the Gahai Wetland in Luqu County and held a treasure throwing ceremony.
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Continue the red blood to build national unity
The Lanzhou Office of the Eighth Route Army was an open office established by the Communist Party of China during the Anti-Japanese War.
During the investigation and investigation in Lanzhou, the Panchen Lama walked into the Lanzhou "Eight Office" memorial hall to review the glorious deeds of Gansu compatriots of all ethnic groups in fighting the Japanese War and safeguarding national independence and national dignity.
On July 30, the Panchen Lama visited the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office Memorial Hall.
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The Panchen Lama listened carefully to the explanations and communicated with the guides and colleagues in the exhibitions such as "widely establishing a united front to promote the Muslims' resistance to Japan and national salvation", "initiating the masses to support the war of resistance, and Tibetan monks losing their wealth and defending the country".
The anti-Japanese deeds of progressive groups such as the Fifth Jiamu-like Living Buddha, the "Islamic Society", and the "Muslim Education Promotion Association" also affected everyone present.
After the visit, the Panchen Lama stood silently in front of the memorial wall of the "Death of Anti-Japanese Soldiers", bowed deeply, and presented Hada.
On July 30, the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office Memorial Hall, the Panchen Lama presented hada for the soldiers who died in the Anti-Japanese War.
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"I have also benefited a lot from the contributions made by the older generations of patriotic and religious monks in the religious world to the founding of New China and the overall liberation." The Panchen Lama said that no matter which ethnicity or religion, it is the Chinese nation. Part of the community. The leadership of the Communist Party of China is the common guarantee for all ethnic groups and all walks of life. Without the leadership of the Communist Party of China, there would be no common prosperity and common prosperity of the people of all ethnic groups today, nor would there be a more prosperous future. (Finish)