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The Golden Urn: How an 18th-century Qing innovation still shapes Tibetan Buddhist reincarnation

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The term "Golden Urn" may sound unfamiliar to you. However, you may have heard of the reincarnation of living Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism. The "Golden Urn" is the most pivotal step in recognizing a reincarnated child and was created by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), who designed the golden urn himself. Why did Qianlong create it? Click on the video to learn more about the history behind the "Golden Urn."

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