China's traditional culture is extensive and profound, and the scenery is even more beautiful and spectacular. You don't have to go abroad to see the beautiful scenery and ethnic customs. Our own country also has many very unique landscapes. I went there last summer vacation and have always wanted to The place I went to was Xinzhai Village, Fujiegu Town, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. I visited the Xinzhai Jiana Mani Stone Pile, commonly known as the Ghana Mani Stone Pile. Here is the largest Mani Stone Pile in the world. The Mani Stone Pile is Composed of stones of various sizes, each stone has its own meaning.
The first impression of Mani Stone came from watching TV when I was a child. "Journey to the West" is a well-known TV series. When the Tang monk, master and apprentice came back to cross the Tongtian River, the scriptures fell into the river and got soaked. So the Buddhist scriptures were put on the stones by the river to dry, and the words of the Buddhist scriptures were engraved on the stones. The mani stone is the drying stone for monks and disciples of the Tang Dynasty. Mani stone is a product of Tibetan Buddhist culture and a fusion of local Bon religion and Buddhist culture. This is a holy place for blessings and wishes. In addition to monks, many people also believe in Mani stone.
It is said that there are more than 2.5 billion mani stones in Xinzhai, which is the largest mani stone pile in the world. These stones are of different sizes and each stone is engraved with special patterns. People will carve their own on the mani stones. Expectations and sustenance, as long as each stone is engraved with patterns, it is not an ordinary stone. In the eyes of the local people, mani stone is a very sacred thing. Of course, in addition to pious wishes, some stones are also given It is the willingness to redeem sins. According to legend, in ancient times, there were some witchcraft among the Tibetan people. When villains appeared in the family, people would engrave words on the mani stones and pile them on the pile of Gyanamani stones, and the villains would shut up. To be punished, there is a ghost living on each stone, so the locals told us not to touch those stones, we can only watch from a distance and not play with them.
When entering Xinzhai Village, the first thing to see is the tall mani stone pile, which is as high as a city wall and composed of various colorful stones. The worship ceremony, every festival or important day, people will worship around the mani stone pile, add stones to it, and recite scriptures silently in their mouths to pray for good weather in the coming year. The ceremony is very spectacular. More and more tourists come, and more and more people add mani stones. Gradually, the scale of mani stone piles here becomes very large. Compatriots from different places have a common wish. They They will sing and dance around the Mani stone pile, the atmosphere is lively, and the Tibetan people are simple and kind, and they are very friendly to people and animals.
The altitude here is as high as 3600 meters, and it has a history of 300 years. One can imagine how beautiful the scenery here is, how profound the culture is, the sky is endless, and the land is full of vitality. Before entering the scenic spot, the roadside You can already see large and small mani stone piles on the mountain. Whether you are poor or rich in the hearts of the Tibetan people, offering scripture stones represents your inner admiration for the Buddha, and the Buddha will bless you. As long as you are still alive, they Mani stones will be added tirelessly.
There are professionals here who specialize in carving mani stones. The children in Yushu Tibetan area have been fascinated by this culture since they were young. They have emotions for mani stones. There is a person named Gengqiu who learned this technique from an early age. Yes, there are many people who come to him every day to carve mani stones. His skills are exquisite and he is well-known in the local area. In addition to carving traditional patterns, he has also learned a lot of new ideas, constantly introducing new ones and keeping pace with the times. Now he I am already an intangible inheritor of this technology, but it is said that there are not many people who learn this technology, and more and more mechanical carvings. I hope more and more people can see this excellent traditional culture and be able to Handed down.
There are many theories about the origin of mani stone in history, and it remains to be verified which one is true. Many people's first impression of Yushu comes from the earthquake in 2010. This huge disaster also destroyed the mani stone. The disaster is ruthless, but the people are united. In order to thank the compatriots across the country for their assistance, all Yushu The scenic spots are all free. They know how to be grateful. The place is peaceful and peaceful, full of hope and expectation. It is a kind of comfort to the soul to come to this place when you feel tired.
