简论清代前期的五台山藏传佛教

On the Tibetan Buddhism of Wutai Mountain in the Early Qing Dynasty

清代前期,因五台山独特的地理优势,博大而悠久的佛教文化和清朝统治者的极力推崇,五台山藏传佛教渐至鼎盛。清初诸帝多次巡幸五台山;蒙藏高僧频繁朝拜;藏传佛教寺院数量、僧人人数迅猛增加;寺院管理制度日趋完善,为清初巩固民族团结和国家统一做出了重要贡献。

In the early Qing dynasty, the Tibetan Buddhism of Wutai Mountain grows prosperous due to its unique geographical features, rich Buddhism culture and the high praise of the emperors. In the early Qing dynasty the emperors visited the Wutai Mountain time and again as well as many Mongol and Tibetan eminent monks. The number of temples and monks of the Tibet Buddhism increased rapidly and temple management has been improving gradually. Tibet Buddhism makes a great contribution to strengthening its roles in country stability and the national unification.