Lion Throne

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The Lion Throne, within the former quarters of the Dalai Lama. The effigy represents Tenzin Gyatso, the incumbent Dalai Lama. The throne bears the Chinese character Shou , meaning "long life". IMG 1206 Lhasa Potala.jpg
The Lion Throne, within the former quarters of the Dalai Lama. The effigy represents Tenzin Gyatso, the incumbent Dalai Lama. The throne bears the Chinese character 夀, meaning "long life".

The Lion Throne is the English term used to identify the throne of the Dalai Lama of Tibet. It specifically refers to the throne historically used by Dalai Lamas at Potala Palace in Lhasa. [1] [2]

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  1. ↑ Burns, John M. (6 March 1996), "Dalai Lama Finds China's Threats A Subject for Humor and Anxiety", The New York Times , archived from the original on 6 March 2016, retrieved 22 February 2011
  2. ↑ "Dalai Lama concludes Japan tour". Phayul. 7 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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