In
the pavilion there is a stone stele erected in 1792. On the stele are
inscriptions in four languages: Manchu on the front side; Mongolian
on the eastern side; Tibetan on the western side and on its back Han
Language written by Emperor Qianlong. It records the origin of Lamaism and the Emperor's attitude towards it. That's why the pavilion
is called Imperial Handwriting Pavilion. The inscriptions are in four
languages, so it is also known as the Pavilion of Four Language.
Lamaism
was quite popular in the Qing Dynasty. Lama Means "teacher"
or "superior being". At the very beginning only the monks
on the top ranks were called lamas. Later it became an honorable title
for all the monks.
Beijing Tour Routes Covers Lama Temple
Lama Temple Photo
      
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