14 years have passed since the establishment of the new Tibetan Buddhist title system, during which policies and regulations of the system have since formed a basic structure.

Speaking on the compilation of teaching materials for the three-level Tibetan Buddhism academic system, Bangden Dhunyu said, "Buddhism was founded in India and promoted in China. In its more than 2,500 history, there has never been a unified textbook. In compiling the teaching materials for the three-level system, the state has invested a lot of manpower, materials, and finances. The funds for these textbooks are allocated by the Central Government. This has never happened before in history. Since it involves compiling textbooks for the different sects of Tibetan Buddhism, nearly 100 high-ranking senior monks gathered to select and proofread materials. At present, 14 textbooks have been written for the public courses and eight sets of textbooks (total of 150 ones) for the professional courses, which are gradually being published. The response from the Tibetan Buddhist community to this has been very enthusiastic."

"Referring to the path to develop socialist culture with Chinese characteristics, it is said in the report to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that we shall 'don't forget the original; assimilate the foreign; and face the future'. I believe that the development of Buddhism should also combine these ideas. We must first develop and pass down the excellent traditional cultures of the Chinese nation, assimilating advanced Buddhist culture from India and other places, and adhering to the principle that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation and adapt to the socialist society. For Tibetan Buddhism, we attach great importance to the interpretation of the doctrines. After returning to their hometowns, each of our graduates should continue their spiritual practice and apply what they have learned to promote social harmony and development. Buddha dharma does not depart from worldview. It is not enough to simply chant sutras but not integrate them with the society. The dharma must be integrated into life and work."

"After the 19th CPC National Congress, we were spreading the policies in Shigatse, Ngari, and Nagchu. Senior monks used language that the common people could understand to explain the state's policies, the stable development today, and the Buddhist culture. They were very willing to listen to. We hope to teach people to understand that faith is a kind of restraint, and it is also a kind of self-consciousness. There must be a minimum moral line, and people cannot do anything for the sake of immediate interests. There can be faith but not blind superstition. We must break evil and do good, and even if we cannot do good things, we must not do bad things. This is the bottom moral line, and it is good for the country, for nationalities, and for the society. This is how it combines a little bit with all aspects of people's lives and families."

Editor: Tommy Tan.