A Buddhist Academy Hidden in the Deep Mountains (Not Seda)

Gatuo Monastery is located in Baiyu County on the Sichuan Western Line. Baiyu is a treasure trove, with temples such as Baiyu Monastery, Yaqing Monastery, and Gatuo Monastery, as well as local customs like tree burials and the 'primitive patriarchal tribe of mountain rocks.' I visited Yaqing many years ago, so I didn't go this time. Instead, I mainly visited Gatuo Monastery. Gatuo Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Nyingma school (Red Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism. It is one of the Ten Wisdom Buddhist Academies (Seda is one of the Five Wisdom Buddhist Academies). Located deep in the mountains, it takes about an hour and a half to drive from Baiyu County, with winding mountain roads all the way. Upon reaching the top, a vast expanse of red houses suddenly unfolds before your eyes—magnificent! Standing in front of it, you can feel the solemn and majestic atmosphere rushing towards you. The monastery's architecture is grand and magnificent, with exquisite murals and carvings, all showcasing a profound religious and cultural heritage🎨. Sunlight shines on the golden roof, radiating dazzling light, as if telling a thousand-year-old story🌟. The sound of chanting and bells echoing in the valley, mixed with the morning birdsong, is quite healing. 🎫: Free