Wandered out to Aryaval Temple near Terelj, north of Ulaan Baatar. The temple has been under construction for several years now and should be completed this summer.
Aryaval Temple, center
Bridge leading to Aryaval Temple. The sign says, “"The Bridge to Deliver [you] Beyond Wisdom,” according to Luke Distelhorst.
Bridge with Aryaval Temple beyond
The temple while under construction
The Kalachakra Temple, to the right of the main templeWhen completed this temple will contain a thangka of Shambhala, a Kalachakra mandala, and other items connected with the Kalachakra.
In the first floor of the temple is the stunning “Gallery of Buddhist Philosophy,” with 220 original paintings by artist Bayantsagaan illustrating various points of Buddhist beliefs and philosophy.
Four of the paintings
One of the paintings
Artist Bayantsagaan, right, explicating a fine point of Buddhist philosophy to the ever-rapt Narangua
A newly carved Buddha on the hillside above the temple
Newly constructed meditation hut in the cliffs above the temple, just visible in the center of the photo.
Hey Don,
ReplyDeleteFor the sign on the bridge, it literally means,
"The bridge to deliver [you] beyond wisdom"
So it has a little bit different. There is no mention of the, "perfection of wisdom." Hope all is well with you,
Luke
Is the Mongolian word for "Prajnaparamita Sutra" in the sign? Bayantsagan seemed to indicate that it was, although I might of misunderstood him. The "Prajnaparamita Sutra" is the "Perfection of Wisdom Sutra."
ReplyDeletethe word "Bilig," is the first word on the sign. This means wisdom. The name of "Prajnaparamita Sutra" is, "Bilgiin Barimid."
ReplyDeleteThe sign, "Bilgiin chanad...." means beyond wisdom.
Thanks, Luke! I am glad someone is keeping on eye on these things . . .
ReplyDeleteThat meditation hut in the cliff is just about the coolest thing I've yet seen in Mongolia. Leaving in less than 24 hours and I'm practically choking I'm straining at the leash so hard!
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