Langtang-Lirung from Kyanjin

Langtang Gompa
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• Kyangjin Valley in the foothills of the Langtang Mountains
• Gurupadma Sambhav disclosed the secret of this Beyul to
Trichong Dechen
• size of a half-moon
• Terton Rigzen Godemchen found the Terma
• Renjin Nida Lokse opened the Terma in 1680
• "Lang“ means“Ox," and “Tang" means “Reposed happily."
• A Yak Came to this valley from Tibet
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• The Yak’s activities helped give the names of the places like
Bridim, Langtang, Langsisa, Kyangjin
• The yak deceased in Langsisa Kharka.
• The shapes and colors of that yak's intestine, stomach, and
blood are still visible on the certain stones
• Tamangs’ settlement is around the valley
• Number of festivals from the Buddhist tradition are observed.
• The Nara Festival is a unique festival that is honored in this
area.
• The goal of this celebration is to send all creatures headed to
hell to the best possible world.
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• A cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated
and built the foundations may still be seen at the
base of Langtang Lirung.
• Locals claim that Guru Rinpoche danced here
with the Dakinis.
• As a result, Khandoma-phug is the name given to
this cave.
• Some people think that if you meditate here, you
will become perfect or find happiness right away.
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• Around the Kyangjin Valley- more shrines of Guru Rinpoche.
• Center of Kyangjin village- footprints of Guru Rinpoche on a
stone –revered as a sacred sign of Dharma
• Other footprints found
• Guru Rinpoche is said to have taken the first step in Namgo
Dagam and put his second step in the Helambu region,
crossing Gonjalapass.
• In a similar way, people say that the marks on the stones on
the way to Langsisa Kharka show where Guru Rinpoche slept
and built the Torma.