If you haven’t had the pleasure of relieving yourself in one of Tibet’s sacred and wild sky toilets, then you’ve truly missed out on a soul-shaking “detox feast.”
Imagine standing atop a mountain peak, with a yawning abyss beneath your feet and an endless expanse of mountains and clouds before your eyes. The bitter highland wind whistles past as you loosen your belt. Oh, that feeling—it’s as if you’re the sole king of the entire world!
As your “inventory” unhesitatingly rushes out of your body under the invitation of gravitational acceleration, plummeting freely into the abyss, that distant “plop” may be far away in the sky, but it sets off a blooming flower in your heart. What do you call “a release that spans a thousand miles”?
This is what you call “a release that spans a thousand miles”! No obstacles, no fetters, just you and nature in the rawest exchange. In that moment, you are the eagle soaring freely, roaming the heavens and earth at will. All the pressure and worries dissipate with that “release.”
This experience surpasses any five-star toilet, leaving you thoroughly and utterly liberated in both body and mind. It’s a true taste of what it means to be “too high and cold to bear,” yet so exhilarating that you’re flying high!
After experiencing the feeling of a thousand-mile release and free flight, turn around and embrace Zizhu Temple. You’ll discover that this place is not merely a secret garden where the body can find release, but also a sacred realm where the soul can find rest.
Zizhu Temple, a Bon monastery located in Dingqing County, Chamdo Region of eastern Tibet, is like a jewel embedded among the mountains, emanating an ancient and mysterious glow.
Perched atop Mount Zizhu at an altitude of over 4,800 meters, it is surrounded by precipitous peaks. Amidst swirling clouds and mist, Zizhu Temple seems to float in midair, both solemn and enigmatic.
The temple’s architecture is well-arranged, with red and white walls and golden roofs shimmering in the sunlight. Every brick and tile exudes the settling of time and the profundity of religion.
Walking through Zizhu Temple, you can feel a tranquility that transcends the mundane world. The low, reverberating chants of monks echo in your ears, while the unique fragrance of cypress branches and Tibetan incense permeates the air. Each step seems to tread on a path leading deep into your inner self.
Looking up, ancient cave temples loom in and out of sight on the cliffs—sacred places where practitioners seek spiritual liberation.
Here, you can find a quiet corner, close your eyes, let your heart follow the wind, and feel that inner peace and harmony that surpasses physical experience.
Zizhu Temple is not merely a location; it is an experience, an invitation to profoundly explore the meaning of life. It allows you to find your own tranquility and sublimation after “a release that spans a thousand miles,” amidst the awe of nature and the piety of faith.
