Seal of Living Buddha Rwa-sgreng, the Great Chan Master Who Assists State Affairs and Disseminates Buddhism, Republic of China,copper seal with a straight knob, 12 cm high, each side: 8.8 cm long

This is a seal bestowed upon Living Buddha Rwa-sgreng by the National Government. The seal inscriptions read: "Seal of Living Buddha Rwa-sgreng, the Great Chan Master Who Assists State Affairs and Disseminates Buddhism". And its back bears the same inscriptions and the words "Made by the Printing and Casting Bureau in the eleventh month of the twenty-fourth year of the Republic of China." In 1935, the National Government conferred upon Living Buddha Rwa-sgren Thub-bstan-vjam-dpal-ye-shes the title of "Great Chan Master Who Assists State Affairs and Disseminates Buddhism". The National Government issued an order, saying: "Rwa-sgreng Hutuktu disseminated Buddhism and was famous for his service. After the death of Dalai Lama, he administered political and religious affairs over Tibet. He succeeded in satisfying the Central Government and pacifying the localities and obtained great achievements. Therefore, the title of 'Great Chan Master Who Assists State Affairs and Disseminates Buddhism' is conferred upon him in his honor."