State Religious Affairs Bureau Order No. 5
According to State Religious Affairs Bureau Order No. 5 of the State Administration for Religious Affairs of the People's Republic of China, a Reincarnation Application must be filed by all Buddhist temples in that country before they are allowed to recognize individuals as tulkus (reincarnated teachers). Tibetan Buddhist believe lamas or other religious figures can consciously decide to be reborn, often many times, in order to continue his or her religious pursuits. These tulkus are referred to in sources translated from Chinese as living Buddhas. In 2007, the Chinese government passed a decree, to take effect September 1, that each of these people who plan to be reborn must complete an application and submit it to several government agencies for approval. It is not clear how the Chinese plan to enforce these regulations against beings who, even according to Chinese interpretations; demonstrate authority and transcendence beyond death itself. (more)
Genres: buddhism, religious
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