![]() ![]() Kublai Khan gifted Phagpa districts of Tibet and the title Imperial Preceptor. Robert Thurman offers analysis of Phagpa's influence on Khan, particularly the reduction in violence toward the Chinese. In 1253 Kublai Khan brought Drogön Chögyal Phagpa, of the Sakya order, into his court. ![]() Kublai Khan Displaces Confucianism (03:07) When Genghis Khan's descendent Kublai Khan declared himself emperor of China in the 13th century, Confucianism prevailed. Reign of Genghis Khan (02:21)īy the 13th century the Mongols had spread in every directions, Genghis Khan having started the Mongol invasions that resulted in the conquest of most of Eurasia Reign of Kublai Khan (03:32) Hear a brief description of Genghis Khan's childhood and formative years. The warring Mongols emerged as a dominant force in Asia between Russia and China. Robert Thurman explains that it took 500 years for Tibet to "become Buddhist." Buddhism at the Turn of the Millennium (02:24) Divided by Dogma (02:04)ĭiffering interpretations of Buddhism left the country divided different sects governed the various districts. The will of the people disenfranchised the nobility and gave the reins of government to the monasteries. ![]() Tibet's Bloodless Revolution (01:43)īuddhism encouraged equality and Tibetans flocked to become monks, the hierarchy of which was merit-based. It was a time when a few aristocrats owned much of the land serfs could not hope to improve their lot in life. Tibet Emerges as a Dominant Military Power (02:37)īuddhism arrived in Tibet 1300 years ago in a time of military expansion. Scenic views of Tibet accompany an introduction to this picturesque land where a great religion was born. Introduction to Tibet (02:08) FREE PREVIEW ![]()
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