Derge Printing Scripture Institute

Three into Tibet, a Yunnan-Tibet line, two Sichuan-Tibet line, did not take this Sichuan-Tibet north line, each time we missed this a long history, cultural heritage of the ancient city of Derge, so that the westbound pilgrimage always left a little regret.

This time, we left the beautiful Seda, along the 317 National Highway all the way west, embarked on the northern line of Sichuan-Tibet, through the Ganzi County, Manigango, Tuoer Mountain and the beautiful scenery of the first line of the sky canyon, and finally came to the ancient city of Dege!

Derge Yijingyuan collects more than 70% of the Tibetan culture books, which is called "the cultural treasury under the snowy mountains"

With respect, we visited the ancient Yijingyuan under the guide's explanation.

In order to fire protection scripture engraved plate, no electricity and oil lamps in the scripture printing hospital, craftsmen with the help of the windows of the weak light, from the ink, engraved plate, printing to binding, all manual work, traditional crafts passed on from generation to generation. In the entire Tibetan region, as long as the Dege Printing House scriptures, all people will be in awe!

This is the scripture engraved plate that emits a strong smell of ghee, ghee is to protect these engraved scriptures engraved plate. The oldest one is said to be more than 300 years old.

The Tibetan culture is rich, and every day there are countless Tibetans and lamas who come to worship outside the walls of the Institute, along the walls of the sutra.

The Tibetans and lamas holding rosary beads, silently reciting the scriptures, emitting a very subtle sound, like an ensemble of soul music.

This is not a temple, people are pious, have faith, here, the heart is at peace...

Master, why do we circle around the Indraprastha?

It's called transmutation, the same as we do at the Wuming Buddhist College when we turn the altar...

Master, what is transmutation then?

Sutra transmigration is an ancient ritual passed down from Tibetan Buddhism, in which believers walk clockwise along a temple or stupa to pray or kowtow. It's the same as chanting, and it's a great way to get rid of disasters and accumulate merit!

Master, is this the way to get rid of disasters and accumulate blessings?

It is also necessary to have a good heart, to think good thoughts, to practice good dharma, and to be diligent in one's practice...