Kublai Khan's Tibetan Buddhist Revolution

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Kublai Khan transformed Tibetan Buddhism into the state religion of the Yuan Dynasty. They discuss the rise of Drogön Chögyal Phagpa, the Sakya lama who became imperial preceptor, the invention of the 'Phags-pa script for unifying the multilingual empire, and the political tensions between Buddhist, Confucian, and shamanic traditions. Learn about the building of Tibetan-style temples in Dadu, the translation of the Kanjur canon, and how Kublai used religion to legitimize Mongol rule over China. The episode also touches on the legacy of this alliance, which shaped Tibet's relationship with China for centuries. A must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of faith, power, and empire. #KublaiKhan #YuanDynasty #TibetanBuddhism #Phagpa #Sakya #DrogönChögyalPhagpa #MongolEmpire #Dadu #Khanbaliq #Buddhism #StateReligion #ChineseHistory #Tibet #Mongolia #ReligionAndPower #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo