Hoboksar Lamasery

Hoboksar Lamasery

Hoboksar Lamasery is a cultural tourism attraction.

Hoboksar - Temple

Most Mongolians adhere to -ism, a branch of Buddhism centered in Tibet, with followers among Tibetans, Mongols, Manchus, and other ethnic groups. "-ism" is a transliteration from Tibetan, meaning "guru" or "spiritual teacher." Originally, it was an honorific title for highly respected, learned, and cultivated monks capable of leading others in spiritual practice.

In Tibetan, it means supreme and invincible. In the eyes of the Mongolians, the - temple is the most revered place. There are many - temples and monasteries, and their architectural styles and interior decorations are deeply influenced by Han and Tibetan craftsmanship.

Early in the morning, arriving at the - temple, the early-rising - monks are already chanting scriptures. In the courtyard, half-reclining on a wooden beam is an exceptionally elderly - monk, seemingly transcendent of worldly affairs. Entering the main hall, a solemn and devout - monk is performing religious rites, accompanied by the humming chants of scripture. The - temple has been preserved to this day thanks to the efforts of Mongolian craftsmen, painters, sculptors, and artisans. The hall houses many exquisite thangka religious paintings, ornaments, embroidery works, as well as a large number of ritual instruments. The temple enshrines Panchen Erdeni; there are several photos of the Panchen Lama from different periods. The Panchen Lama once visited He Feng, and many locals have seen the Panchen Lama. Nowadays, the - monk Xialiwa (phonetic translation) from He Feng is said to serve as a member of the CPPCC Standing Committee in the autonomous region. A few years ago, the - monk returned to He Feng in relation to a criminal case.