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Auspicious Saka Dawa | Escape the summer heat and cultivate your practice at Songzanlin this summer. Let's fulfill our 'simple' wishes together.


Shangri-La is not actually far away; it's in books, on the road, and deep in everyone's heart. It is an ideal, a belief, and more importantly, a spiritual orientation.


2024-05-08

Songzanlin Temple Murals | Immersive experience of Tibetan Buddhist mural art.


On a journey, what captures your heart - the scenery or the rich local folk culture, the humanistic sentiments or the unique landscape? I think both are indispensable. A pure land is the product of human history and civilization. The intertwining of humanity and scenery, the harmony between nature and all things, can create the best tourist paradise.


2024-06-11

Songzanlin Temple murals | Six Paths of Rebirth, a common mural in Tibetan Buddhism


Upon entering a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, I believe everyone has seen this painting of the six realms of reincarnation. You may have only glanced at it or have a rudimentary understanding, but may not know its deeper meaning. In this episode, let's follow our Songzanlin interpreter to understand the profound Buddhist implications contained within this painting.


2024-07-09

This autumn, gaze upon the earthly paradise of Shangri-La by the Nai Zi River from Songzanlin.


Ganden Songzanlin Temple was founded in 1679 AD, with a history of more than 340 years. It remains the largest Gelugpa Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. The three main halls at the top of the monastery, from left to right, are: the "Jikang" Hall (also known as the Zongkaba Hall), a five-story Tibetan-style tower with golden tiles, which is the main hall for major religious ceremonies; the Zancang Hall; and the "Zukang" Hall (also known as the Sakyamuni Hall), which embodies comprehensive and perfect wisdom. Below these are eight "Dakang" halls, representing the monastic organizations of eight regions radiating from Shangri-La as a center. These are all three-story Tibetan-style tower buildings. The surrounding two-story buildings are the monks' living quarters and dining halls, commonly known as monk's residences.


2024-09-02

Songzanlin Temple murals | The mind is like a wild elephant that must be tamed - Driving the elephant into the Dao (Taming the elephant)


Buddhism is a wisdom for cultivating the mind, teaching all beings how to perceive their true nature in the mundane world, control their desires and afflictions, and maintain inner peace and joy through diligent practice.


2024-09-13

Shangri-La Songzanlin Scenic Area Winter Tourism Ticket Promotion


Shangri-La Songzanlin Scenic Area Winter Tourism Ticket Promotion


2024-10-25

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