格西喜饶嘉措书信的史料价值新探

On the significant value of Geshe Sherab Gyatso's letters

Geshe Sherab Gyatso is an outstanding scholar not only in Buddhist Studies as a monk but also in culture studies,political science and so on.He contributed tremendous works respective subjects including nearly 200 letters selected in his work.The letters written Geshe Sherab Gyatso describe various aspects of his life including the personal communication with others,the Buddhist debates,the consultations of the political affairs,academic discussions.These letters reflect his understanding of religion and politics,and general development of the politics,economy,and culture in the last century,and play important roles in both history studies and academic research.