A Mongolian Living Buddha: Biography of the Kanjurwa Khutughtu - Paul Hyer, Sechin Jagchid - Google Books

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The Khutughtus were highly ranked in the Lama Buddhist hierarchy. Considered equal to or higher than secular princes, they wielded great influence in both ecclesiastical and secular life in Inner Mongolia until the end of World War II. The career of the…