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16 his looks on the ground, to avoid troubles of conscience, as the chronique scandaleuse of Lamaism comments.

Throughout his stay he was in close intercourse with the Chang Chia ‘Hut‘ukht‘u and seems to have spent some time in the residence of the latter, Yung Ho Kung (雍和宮)

Regarding the Teshoo Lama's intercourse with priests in Peking, a curious anecdote is found in the 聖武記. It relates that a certain Buddhist priest of high morality from the western hills, came to discuss with him the Law of Buddha, and took the opportunity to reprove his coming to China and accepting undue reverence (貴以不宜入中國過受崇奉) recalling that the Dalai Lama too was overwhelmed with attentions from Shun Chih (世祖禮達賴處也) He reminded him that his place was in Tibet, where he should remain to serve as a model of peacefulness and purity (宜居西番清淨式衆.) The story goes, that the Pan-ch'an thanked the priest for his kindly correction. This little account would suggest that the proper Buddhist clergy, the 和尚, was inclined to envy the favours and distinctions shown to the Lamaist dignitaries by the Court.

The Emperor held the Pan-ch'an indeed in the highest esteem and manifested his satisfaction at having him in his capital in every possible way. Entertainments and feasts succeeded each other rapidly. Prayers were offered by the Lama for the prosperity and welfare of the Emperor and his people in the Temple of the Amplification of Charity and that of Concord and others. The Emperor seems really