In Langmu, in the
south of Gansu , there is a monastery which is
divided into two parts by the Bailongjiang
River , one half belonging to Sichuan and the other to Gansu . It has two Tibetan monasteries and
two schools. The Tibetans who live in Langmu Monastery share the living habits
in daily life and often also the religious activities. Langmusi is an ideal
destination for the backpackers, quiet and picturesque.
It is not only a
name for a monastery, but also a name for a township where Buddhist and Islamic
believers live a leisurely life style. Langmu monastery is a place where you
can experience both Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic culture. Historically Langmu
monastery was the center of local religion, culture, economy and politics.
Langmu Monastery’s whole name is “Dacang Lamu Gerdeng Monastery”. In the
Tibetan language, Dacang means Tigers’ den. According to legend it got this
name because there is a big hole which was called the “tiger’s den” where many
tigers lived. Langmu means fairy maiden
because many stones in the cave look like pretty girls. So the name “Dacang
Langmu” can be translated as "a fairy maiden in the tiger's den".
The two Tibetan
monasteries are very famous Gelu monasteries named Kerti Gompa and Serti Gompa.
Kerti Gompa is the biggest and most impressive Gelu Monastery in whole Aba area and belongs to Sichuan
province since it is located on Sichuan ’s
side of the river. In 1413, the first Kerti incarnated lama named Kerti
Jiangcan, built a small hermitage in Dacang Langmu. In 1713, the second lineage
of Kerti incarnated lama named Tala built a small temple. And later the
incarnated lama named Quzong established a small temple again in the same
location. At present this monastery is composed of five temples, one monastic college
and about 650 monks.
Behind the Kerti
Monastery there is a gorgeous and sacred gorge. The source of Bailong River
is in this beautiful rocky gorge. It is also the location of the famous
“Tiger’s den,” as well as the caves of the fairy maidens. In one of the fairy
caves there is a natural Tibetan goddess statue called Palden Lhamo. After
about 20 or 30 minutes walk through the gorge, you will reach abroad and
beautiful grassland.
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