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broadcloth, Tibetan broadcloth, and shawls, all of which formed 100 
horse-loads. The Jasag Lama’s 71 presents to the Emperor were half as 
much as those of his master the Panchhen Rinpochhe. The Sopon-Chlienpo 
and chamberlain 72 also made presents, each half as much as the above. 
The Emperor, at the first meeting, had made the following presents : Man¬ 
uals of gold and silver, three excellent embroidered pictures of the three 
Tantrik systems, Guhya-Samaja, Sambara Chakra, and Bhairava Chakra, 
a few of the finest gold painted China cups, a gold mendicant’s platter, a 
gold spittoon, a gold water-sprinkler, a pair of gold vases, a gold incense- 
burner, a square brocade carpet studded with turquoise; many articles of 
jade and crystal, 500 scarves, 500 gold san, 50 of the very best satin robes, 
9 tiger skins, 9 leopard skins, 9 fox skins, 1000 white ermine skins, 1000 
beaver skins, and 1000 lamb skins of the finest fur. The Jasag Lama and 
others also received suitable presents. The next day the emperor went to 
return visits at the Panchhen’s residence at Ye-hor Tasilhunpo. From 
the 23rd of the month for two days they met each other twice or thrice daily 
and talked on various topics, each time exchanging presents. From the 
25th for 12 days they spent their time in witnessing magical and illusive 
feats and performances, wonderful sights, horse-racing, dances, operas and 
theatricals. During his residence at Ye-hor the Panchhen did not forget 
his religious duties. He initiated many thousands of monks, made offer¬ 
ings to all the temples and viharas, and distributed alms to the congre¬ 
gation of monks. All these acts of piety and virtue raised *him high in 
the Emperor’s esteem. One day the Emperor presented him with a seal of 
yanti (jade) and a diploma written on golden tablets. In his conversation the 
Emperor expressed great anxiety for the welfare of the Tibetans —“ How 
is the Dalai progressing in his studies ? What interest does he shew in 
hearing religious sermons P Does he possess intelligence and talents ? Does 
he show parental love and affection for his subjects ? What is his age ? 
What are the religious accomplishments of the Panchhen himself?”—were 
some of the points of his enquiries, to all of which excellent answers were 
given by his Holiness. The Emperor, in accordance with the custom of his 
ancestors, presented the Panchhen with the Imperial Diploma and seal, 
appointing him the sovereign of the whole of Tibet 73 advising him to exert 
himself well to promote religion and the welfare of his subjects. The 
Panchhen then addressed the Emperor : 
71 Jasag Lama is the prime minister of the Panchhen Rinpochhe and Lord Treasurer 
of Tsah. 
72 Called in Tibetan Dsimpon. 
73 This does not rob the Dalai of his right, because the Panchhen and the Dalai 
bear the relation of spiritual son and father, vice versa when they differ in age, and of 
brothers when they are of equal age. 
