Zhao Erxun
The elder brother of Zhao Erfeng (1845–1911)—the Butcher of Kham—Zhao Erxun (1844–1927) was a Chinese political and military officeholder who lived in the late Qing dynasty and early Republic of China. He served in numerous high-ranking positions under the Qing government, including Viceroy of Sichuan, Viceroy of Huguang, and Viceroy of the Three Northeast Provinces. During the last part of the 19th century and up to the Xinhai revolution of 1912, the Qing Empire went through many political troubles. Among the Qing officials who played a part in Sichuan, Kham and Central Tibet were the amban Liu Yan (1886-1945), the military official Zhao Erfeng (1845-1912), and his elder brother Zhao Erxun.
Since the early 8th century, Tibetans and Himalayan people have treasured "Namtars" as written or spoken narratives that demonstrate the realization of the Buddhist path by exceptional practitioners. These namtars, or spiritual biographies, serve as inspirational guides on the path to enlightenment.
Today, Namtars Foundation aims to record, preserve, and freely offer the world a written and electronic treasury of the oral wisdom of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism.
