白族是我国西南地区最古老的民族之一。他们历史悠久、文化灿烂,无论是经济、文化发展,还是政治制度,都有诸多值得我们去研究和探索的内容。本文从白族、南诏王室起源、白族佛教研究等方向,对二十一世纪新发表的研究成果试做一综述。 Bai is one of the oldest ethnic groups in southwest China. They have a long history and splendid culture. There are a great many contents worthy of our study and exploration in both economic and cultural development as well as the political system. This article tries to give a brief account of the newly published research results in the 21st century from the perspectives of the Bai people, the origins of the Nanzhao royal family and the study of Bai Buddhism.