Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t36.5

v1.c7.s3.t36.5

Monks were selected from young intelligent people from 49 Mongolian banners, seven Khalkha clans and Chinese and Tibetan Regions and edified into eminent monks who respected for national policies, behaved in good manner and excelled in Buddhist doctrines and precepts. After they completed study, they were assigned to administer religious affairs in Beijing or went to Tibet or Mongolia to attend to local religious affairs.