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| − | For nearly 2000 years the notion of an earthly paradise or Shangri La hidden among the peaks of Asia has captivated the human imagination. Western explorers combed the region in search of this hidden land of bliss and nectar described in ancient Buddhist texts as the Pemako or the Lotus land. | + | For nearly 2000 years the notion of an [[earthly]] [[paradise]] or {{Wiki|Shangri La}} hidden among the peaks of {{Wiki|Asia}} has captivated the [[human]] [[imagination]]. {{Wiki|Western}} explorers combed the region in search of this [[hidden land]] of [[bliss]] and [[nectar]] described in {{Wiki|ancient}} [[Buddhist texts]] as the [[Pemako]] or the [[Lotus]] land. |
| − | According to Buddhist tradition Pemako is one of the 16 earthly paradises, a promised land free of worry, the ultimate hidden haven. The place is where, it is prophesied that the seed of humanity will thrive at the end of the world in famine and calamities. | + | According to [[Buddhist tradition]] [[Pemako]] is one of the 16 [[earthly]] [[Wikipedia:Paradise|paradises]], a promised land free of {{Wiki|worry}}, the [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]] hidden haven. The place is where, it is prophesied that the seed of [[humanity]] will thrive at the end of the [[world]] in famine and {{Wiki|calamities}}. |
| − | In the beginning of the 20th century many Khampas from Tibet made the long, arduous trek to Pemako in quest of succor and refuge. They are one of the major inhabitants of the region, along The Adis, Mishmis who were the original inhabitants here. The region is a melting pot of different tribal cultures, where all the tribes exist in complete harmony among themselves and the nature. Walking through pemako one can see Adi, Memba, khampa and Mishmi villages with their distinctive culture, faith and lifestyle. | + | In the beginning of the 20th century many [[Khampas]] from [[Tibet]] made the long, arduous trek to [[Pemako]] in quest of succor and [[refuge]]. They are one of the major inhabitants of the region, along The Adis, Mishmis who were the original inhabitants here. The region is a melting pot of different tribal cultures, where all the tribes [[exist]] in complete [[harmony]] among themselves and the [[nature]]. Walking through [[pemako]] one can see Adi, Memba, [[khampa]] and Mishmi villages with their {{Wiki|distinctive}} {{Wiki|culture}}, [[faith]] and lifestyle. |
| − | The Pemako is consecrated to the female divinity of Dorje Phagmo and its sacred geography is mapped to the body of this sleeping Goddess. Her head is the Kangri Kangpo, her two breasts is Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri respectively. The lower part of her body lies in Yangsang or the innermost pemako which is the upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. In the confluence of Siang (Tsangpo) and Yangsang is the sacred triangle Kila Yangzom the vulva of Goddess Dorje Phagmo.The supreme of sacred lands is now open to the world to discover and marvel. | + | The [[Pemako]] is [[consecrated]] to the {{Wiki|female}} [[divinity]] of [[Dorje Phagmo]] and its [[sacred]] {{Wiki|geography}} is mapped to the [[body]] of this [[sleeping]] [[Goddess]]. Her head is the Kangri Kangpo, her two breasts is Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri respectively. The lower part of her [[body]] lies in [[Yangsang]] or the innermost [[pemako]] which is the upper Siang region of {{Wiki|Arunachal Pradesh}}. In the confluence of Siang ({{Wiki|Tsangpo}}) and [[Yangsang]] is the [[sacred]] triangle [[Kila]] Yangzom the vulva of [[Goddess]] [[Dorje]] Phagmo.The supreme of [[sacred]] lands is now open to the [[world]] to discover and marvel. |
| − | Every year pilgrims traverse the area on Kora(circumbulation).Covering the sacred Devakota ,the gathering place of Dakinis, The holy Titapori mountain, Pemashree and Riu Tala(Eko Dumbing for Adis). | + | Every year [[pilgrims]] traverse the area on Kora(circumbulation).Covering the [[sacred]] Devakota ,the [[gathering]] place of [[Dakinis]], The {{Wiki|holy}} Titapori mountain, Pemashree and Riu Tala(Eko Dumbing for Adis). |
| − | After an arduous trekking of 4 days one reaches the sacred Titapori Mountain at 14000 ft. The landscape here forms a fully opened lotus. In the lake of Danakosha there is the Citta Island, ‘the heart of the | + | After an arduous trekking of 4 days one reaches the [[sacred]] Titapori Mountain at 14000 ft. The landscape here [[forms]] a fully opened [[lotus]]. In the lake of [[Danakosha]] there is the [[Citta]] Island, ‘the [[heart]] of the [[world]]’. According to {{Wiki|ancient}} [[pemako]] guide [[book]]; upon merely [[seeing]] this place ones [[obscurations]] of [[knowledge]] will be cleared and negative [[Karma]] accumulated over a thousand eons will be [[purified]]. |
| − | From here one have breathtaking view of the majestic Himalaya range with Namche Barwa peak and Kondu Dosem Potrang the mythical palace of Dorje Sempa in the north, the Pemashree and the Eko Dumbing or Riu Tala of the Abroka range towards west and south respectively. | + | From here one have breathtaking [[view]] of the majestic [[Himalaya]] range with Namche Barwa peak and Kondu Dosem Potrang the [[mythical]] palace of [[Dorje Sempa]] in the [[north]], the Pemashree and the Eko Dumbing or Riu Tala of the Abroka range towards [[west]] and [[south]] respectively. |
| − | It is a treasure trove of flora and fauna with all kinds of medicinal and aromatic plants and rare flowers. It is also a Rhododendron fairyland.44 new species was discovered here in 2005.Wildlife:Goral,Takin,musk deer Snow leopard ,tiger (please add…) | + | It is a [[treasure]] trove of flora and fauna with all kinds of medicinal and aromatic [[plants]] and rare [[flowers]]. It is also a Rhododendron fairyland.44 new species was discovered here in 2005.Wildlife:Goral,Takin,musk {{Wiki|deer}} Snow leopard ,{{Wiki|tiger}} (please add…) |
| − | The Adi hunters come to the high mountains in an annual expedition to collect aconite poison and offer their prayer and homage to the Deities of the mountain. | + | The Adi hunters come to the high mountains in an annual expedition to collect aconite [[poison]] and offer their [[prayer]] and homage to the [[Deities]] of the mountain. |
| − | The region offers very challenging trekking opportunities for pilgrims, plant enthusiasts and bird watching and more. | + | The region offers very challenging trekking opportunities for [[pilgrims]], plant enthusiasts and {{Wiki|bird}} watching and more. |
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[http://www.aborcountrytravels.com/high-pemako-trek.html www.aborcountrytravels.com] | [http://www.aborcountrytravels.com/high-pemako-trek.html www.aborcountrytravels.com] | ||
[[Category:Pemako]] | [[Category:Pemako]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:34, 26 October 2013
For nearly 2000 years the notion of an earthly paradise or Shangri La hidden among the peaks of Asia has captivated the human imagination. Western explorers combed the region in search of this hidden land of bliss and nectar described in ancient Buddhist texts as the Pemako or the Lotus land.
According to Buddhist tradition Pemako is one of the 16 earthly paradises, a promised land free of worry, the ultimate hidden haven. The place is where, it is prophesied that the seed of humanity will thrive at the end of the world in famine and calamities.
In the beginning of the 20th century many Khampas from Tibet made the long, arduous trek to Pemako in quest of succor and refuge. They are one of the major inhabitants of the region, along The Adis, Mishmis who were the original inhabitants here. The region is a melting pot of different tribal cultures, where all the tribes exist in complete harmony among themselves and the nature. Walking through pemako one can see Adi, Memba, khampa and Mishmi villages with their distinctive culture, faith and lifestyle.
The Pemako is consecrated to the female divinity of Dorje Phagmo and its sacred geography is mapped to the body of this sleeping Goddess. Her head is the Kangri Kangpo, her two breasts is Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri respectively. The lower part of her body lies in Yangsang or the innermost pemako which is the upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. In the confluence of Siang (Tsangpo) and Yangsang is the sacred triangle Kila Yangzom the vulva of Goddess Dorje Phagmo.The supreme of sacred lands is now open to the world to discover and marvel. Every year pilgrims traverse the area on Kora(circumbulation).Covering the sacred Devakota ,the gathering place of Dakinis, The holy Titapori mountain, Pemashree and Riu Tala(Eko Dumbing for Adis).
After an arduous trekking of 4 days one reaches the sacred Titapori Mountain at 14000 ft. The landscape here forms a fully opened lotus. In the lake of Danakosha there is the Citta Island, ‘the heart of the world’. According to ancient pemako guide book; upon merely seeing this place ones obscurations of knowledge will be cleared and negative Karma accumulated over a thousand eons will be purified.
From here one have breathtaking view of the majestic Himalaya range with Namche Barwa peak and Kondu Dosem Potrang the mythical palace of Dorje Sempa in the north, the Pemashree and the Eko Dumbing or Riu Tala of the Abroka range towards west and south respectively. It is a treasure trove of flora and fauna with all kinds of medicinal and aromatic plants and rare flowers. It is also a Rhododendron fairyland.44 new species was discovered here in 2005.Wildlife:Goral,Takin,musk deer Snow leopard ,tiger (please add…)
The Adi hunters come to the high mountains in an annual expedition to collect aconite poison and offer their prayer and homage to the Deities of the mountain.
The region offers very challenging trekking opportunities for pilgrims, plant enthusiasts and bird watching and more.
