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− | '''[[Beyul]]''' are [[hidden valleys]], encompassing hundreds of square kilometers, which [[Padmasambhava]] blessed as [[refuges]] in the [[Nyingmapa]] [[Tibetan]] [[Buddhist]] [[beliefs]]. [[Terton]] may reveal them from [[terma]] at specific and appropriate times. Their locations were kept on scrolls ([[lamyig]] or [[neyig]]) hidden under rocks and inside [[caves]], [[monasteries]] and [[stupas]]. [[Padmasambhava]] assigned [[deities]] to {{Wiki|protect}} [[beyul]]. [[Protective]] forces [[manifest]] as snowstorms, mists and snow leopards. [[Buddhist]] texts indicate the [[beyul]] are discovered when the {{Wiki|planet}} is approaching destruction and the [[world]] becomes too corrupt for [[spiritual]] practice. They describe valleys reminiscent of [[paradise]], which can only be reached with enormous hardship. [[Pilgrims]] who travel to these wild and distant places often recount [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]] similar to those encountered by [[Buddhist]] [[spiritual]] practitioners on the [[path]] to [[Liberation]]. [[People]] who try to force their way in, may encounter failure and [[death]]. [[Beyul]] [[retreat]] [[time]] has [[concentrated]] benefits. The places originate from a [[faith]] which has [[traditional]] natural site [[respect]]. [[Life]] in [[beyul]] is [[sacred]] and protected. [[Earthly]] [[beyuls]] share significant {{Wiki|characteristics}} with [[Shambhala]], which is the greatest hidden valley. | + | [[File:Guru Padmasambhava.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Padmasambhava]])] |
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+ | '''[[Beyul]]''' are [[hidden valleys]], encompassing hundreds of square kilometers, which [[Padmasambhava]] blessed as [[refuges]] in the [[Nyingmapa]] [[Tibetan]] [[Buddhist]] [[beliefs]]. [[Terton]] may reveal them from [[terma]] at specific and appropriate times. Their locations were kept on scrolls ([[lamyig]] or [[neyig]]) hidden under rocks and inside [[caves]], [[monasteries]] and [[stupas]]. [[Padmasambhava]] assigned [[deities]] to {{Wiki|protect}} [[beyul]]. [[Protective]] forces [[manifest]] as snowstorms, mists and snow leopards. [[Buddhist]] texts indicate the [[beyul]] are discovered when the {{Wiki|planet}} is approaching destruction and the [[world]] becomes too corrupt for [[spiritual]] practice. They describe valleys reminiscent of [[paradise]], which can only be reached with enormous | ||
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+ | hardship. [[Pilgrims]] who travel to these wild and distant places often recount [[extraordinary]] [[experiences]] similar to those encountered by [[Buddhist]] [[spiritual]] practitioners on the [[path]] to [[Liberation]]. [[People]] who try to force their way in, may encounter failure and [[death]]. [[Beyul]] [[retreat]] [[time]] has [[concentrated]] benefits. The places originate from a [[faith]] which has [[traditional]] natural site [[respect]]. [[Life]] in [[beyul]] is [[sacred]] and protected. [[Earthly]] [[beyuls]] share significant {{Wiki|characteristics}} with [[Shambhala]], which is the greatest hidden valley. | ||
[[Guru]] [[Padmasambhava]] forecasted [[beyul]] while in the presence of [[Tibetan]] [[King Trisong Detsen]] and others at [[Samye Monastery]] :– “in the {{Wiki|future}} when there will be warfare, strife, and difficult circumstances in the [[world]], good [[people]] and [[dharma]] practitioners should travel to ‘[[Beyuls]]’ or [[hidden valleys]] situated [[south]] of the [[Tibetan]] [[Himalayan]] range for [[refuge]].” | [[Guru]] [[Padmasambhava]] forecasted [[beyul]] while in the presence of [[Tibetan]] [[King Trisong Detsen]] and others at [[Samye Monastery]] :– “in the {{Wiki|future}} when there will be warfare, strife, and difficult circumstances in the [[world]], good [[people]] and [[dharma]] practitioners should travel to ‘[[Beyuls]]’ or [[hidden valleys]] situated [[south]] of the [[Tibetan]] [[Himalayan]] range for [[refuge]].” | ||
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In [[Buddhism]], [[sacred]] environments are places to deeply enter the [[world]], and to avoid escaping it. The qualities [[inherent]] in such places reveal the interconnectedness of all [[life]] and deepen [[awareness]] of the [[spirit]] and [[mind]]'s hidden regions. Visiting [[beyul]] with good [[motivation]] and appropriate [[merit]], the [[pilgrim]] can learn to see the [[world]] differently from the way it commonly appears, developing and enhancing the [[Buddhist]] [[virtues]] of [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]]. Inside [[beyul]], [[people]] should abandon their negative [[actions]]. The lands embody [[protector]] [[deities]] and [[lords]] of the land, which are associated with the geographic features such as mountain, [[trees]], rocks and [[water]] sources. In {{Wiki|custom}}, [[ritual]] [[offerings]] are made to these [[spirits]] to appease their [[wrathful]] [[nature]] and with the [[symbolic]] {{Wiki|unity}} that [[people]] share with them. The [[attitude]] affords a sustainable approach toward land stewardship. | In [[Buddhism]], [[sacred]] environments are places to deeply enter the [[world]], and to avoid escaping it. The qualities [[inherent]] in such places reveal the interconnectedness of all [[life]] and deepen [[awareness]] of the [[spirit]] and [[mind]]'s hidden regions. Visiting [[beyul]] with good [[motivation]] and appropriate [[merit]], the [[pilgrim]] can learn to see the [[world]] differently from the way it commonly appears, developing and enhancing the [[Buddhist]] [[virtues]] of [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]]. Inside [[beyul]], [[people]] should abandon their negative [[actions]]. The lands embody [[protector]] [[deities]] and [[lords]] of the land, which are associated with the geographic features such as mountain, [[trees]], rocks and [[water]] sources. In {{Wiki|custom}}, [[ritual]] [[offerings]] are made to these [[spirits]] to appease their [[wrathful]] [[nature]] and with the [[symbolic]] {{Wiki|unity}} that [[people]] share with them. The [[attitude]] affords a sustainable approach toward land stewardship. | ||
− | In [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]], around {{Wiki|Mount Everest}}, are the Khenbalung, [[Solukhumbu]], Rolwaling, Rongshar, [[Kyirong]] and [ | + | In [[Nepal]] and [[Tibet]], around {{Wiki|Mount Everest}}, are the Khenbalung, [[Solukhumbu]], [[Rolwaling]], Rongshar, [[Kyirong]] and [http://www.nubri.org/ Nubri www.nubri.org] [[sacred]] valleys. The {{Wiki|Sherpa}} [[people]] discovered [[Solukhumbu]] when they left [[Tibet]] to escape [[religious]] persecution in the 15th and 16th centuries. They entered the valley to seek [[refuge]] and made a new homeland there. [[Buddhist]] [[monasteries]] and [[sacred mountains]] have brought many [[spiritual]] travelers to [[Solukhumbu]]. [[Traditional]] [[beyul]] are found in the [[Himalayan]] regions of [[Nepal]], [[Tibet]], [[Sikkim]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[China]] and {{Wiki|Pakistan}}. |
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[[Category:Pemako]] | [[Category:Pemako]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:10, 30 March 2024
[[File:Guru Padmasambhava.jpg|thumb|250px|Padmasambhava)]
Beyul are hidden valleys, encompassing hundreds of square kilometers, which Padmasambhava blessed as refuges in the Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist beliefs. Terton may reveal them from terma at specific and appropriate times. Their locations were kept on scrolls (lamyig or neyig) hidden under rocks and inside caves, monasteries and stupas. Padmasambhava assigned deities to protect beyul. Protective forces manifest as snowstorms, mists and snow leopards. Buddhist texts indicate the beyul are discovered when the planet is approaching destruction and the world becomes too corrupt for spiritual practice. They describe valleys reminiscent of paradise, which can only be reached with enormous
hardship. Pilgrims who travel to these wild and distant places often recount extraordinary experiences similar to those encountered by Buddhist spiritual practitioners on the path to Liberation. People who try to force their way in, may encounter failure and death. Beyul retreat time has concentrated benefits. The places originate from a faith which has traditional natural site respect. Life in beyul is sacred and protected. Earthly beyuls share significant characteristics with Shambhala, which is the greatest hidden valley.
Guru Padmasambhava forecasted beyul while in the presence of Tibetan King Trisong Detsen and others at Samye Monastery :– “in the future when there will be warfare, strife, and difficult circumstances in the world, good people and dharma practitioners should travel to ‘Beyuls’ or hidden valleys situated south of the Tibetan Himalayan range for refuge.”
In Buddhism, sacred environments are places to deeply enter the world, and to avoid escaping it. The qualities inherent in such places reveal the interconnectedness of all life and deepen awareness of the spirit and mind's hidden regions. Visiting beyul with good motivation and appropriate merit, the pilgrim can learn to see the world differently from the way it commonly appears, developing and enhancing the Buddhist virtues of wisdom and compassion. Inside beyul, people should abandon their negative actions. The lands embody protector deities and lords of the land, which are associated with the geographic features such as mountain, trees, rocks and water sources. In custom, ritual offerings are made to these spirits to appease their wrathful nature and with the symbolic unity that people share with them. The attitude affords a sustainable approach toward land stewardship.
In Nepal and Tibet, around Mount Everest, are the Khenbalung, Solukhumbu, Rolwaling, Rongshar, Kyirong and Nubri www.nubri.org sacred valleys. The Sherpa people discovered Solukhumbu when they left Tibet to escape religious persecution in the 15th and 16th centuries. They entered the valley to seek refuge and made a new homeland there. Buddhist monasteries and sacred mountains have brought many spiritual travelers to Solukhumbu. Traditional beyul are found in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, Bhutan, India, China and Pakistan.