China News Service, Nagqu, August 18 (Reporter Yang Chengchen and He Penglei) The 11th Panchen Lama, born in 1990, entered the year of his inauguration and returned to his birthplace-Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region after 4 years. This time, for nearly a week, what research and activities did the Panchen Lama conduct in his hometown?
On August 12, the 11th Panchen Lama arrived in Jiali County, Nagqu City and received the auspicious Chema presented by the people. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
In November 1995, in strict accordance with religious rituals and historical customization, Gyaltsen Norbu from Jiali County was "legally judged" as the reincarnated soul boy of the 10th Panchen Lama and was succeeded as the 11th one with the approval of the State Council of China. Panchen Erdeni. After that, the Panchen Lama returned to Jiali County, where he was born, in 2006 and 2016, respectively.
On August 12, the 11th Panchen Lama arrived at the residence of Jiali County, Nagqu City and was warmly welcomed by people of all ethnic groups and all walks of life. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
"I'm back to my hometown again." On the first day of returning home on the 12th, the Panchen Lama said that earth-shaking changes had taken place in his hometown. These changes are not only external, but also internal changes—both changes in people's thinking and concepts, and changes in economic and social development.
Nagqu has an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters, with high cold and lack of oxygen and a dry climate. Jiali, located in the southeast, borders the city of Nyingchi, known as the "Jiangnan" of Tibet, with high oxygen content and relatively humid climate. The county is located at the intersection of the plateau of northern Tibet and the high mountains and valleys of eastern Tibet. The source of the Lhasa River and Yigong Zangbo flows from the alpine wetlands in the northwest of the county seat. The deep warm and humid air currents create charming canyons, forests and oceanic glaciers.
Summer scenery in Bu Nanggou, Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
On the 13th, the Panchen Lama and his entourage came to investigate tourism industry projects along National Highway 349, which was under repair, and watched the forests, rivers, snow-capped mountains and pastures of their hometown from the mountain plank road in the Dujun Grand Canyon and the summer pasture in Bu Nang Valley.
On August 13, the 11th Panchen Lama visited and investigated tourism industry projects in the Dujun Grand Canyon, Jiali County, Nagqu City. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
The Panchen Lama sincerely appreciated that the Dujun Folk Customs Zhuanshan Festival has been rated as an autonomous region-level intangible cultural heritage and has played a role in promoting local economic development and increasing the income of farmers and herdsmen. He also pointed out that Jiali must firmly establish the development concept of "innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing", relying on the locational ecological advantages and local unique resource endowments, and plan tourism construction on the premise of ensuring ecology, and increase the construction of scenic spots and supporting facilities. , Excavate and sort out cultural resources, create characteristic scenic spots, improve public service levels, and cultivate tourism as a pillar industry for increasing the income of local herdsmen.
From 15 to 16, the Panchen Lama went to the Niangya Yak Breeding Base and the Tibetan Medicine History and Culture Museum of Jiali County. At the breeding base, he successively conducted inspections and investigations in the Niangya Yak Original Breeding Farm, the "Ten Thousand Mu and Thousands of Livestock" Standardized Breeding Base, Niangya Yak Breeding Industry Development Co., Ltd. to understand the operation of the base from breeding, production to sales. Happening.
On August 15, the 11th Panchen Lama inspected and investigated the Niangya Yak Stock Farm in Jiali County, Nagqu City. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
Niangya Yak is one of the three excellent cattle breeds in Tibet, and it is also a unique animal husbandry brand in Jiali County. The company has established a Niangya Yak research and development system that combines production, learning, and research. The Panchen Lama said that he hopes that Jiali will make full use of its unique brand advantages and continue to promote high-standard scientific research and breeding; continue to implement the "company + base + cooperative + farmer" model, and establish a group of well-known typical enterprises.
On August 15, the 11th Panchen Lama inspected and investigated the Fresh Beef Processing Zone of Niangya Yak Breeding Industry Development Co., Ltd., Jiali County, Nagqu City. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
Jiali County has large fluctuations in altitude, ranging from 2,000 meters to 6,000 meters. It is rich in vegetation resources and Tibetan medicinal materials and is known as the "Tibetan Medicine Library". The county Tibetan hospital is well-known in the autonomous region. In 2015, a 4-story Tibetan-style county-level museum was erected. Inside the museum, the reporter saw that the Panchen Lama kept communicating with the explainers and had great curiosity about the traditional Tibetan medicine culture displayed in each exhibition room.
On the afternoon of August 16, the 11th Panchen Lama visited and inspected the History and Culture Museum of Tibetan Medicine in Jiali County, Nagqu City. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
On the afternoon of August 16, the 11th Panchen Lama visited and inspected the Thangka Exhibition Hall of the Tibetan Medicine History and Culture Museum of Jiali County. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
He put forward four specific views on the development of Tibetan medicine in Jiali, intensified publicity to the history and culture of Tibetan medicine and museums, and used various publicity methods to let more people know and understand the splendid culture of Tibetan medicine. Further enhance the interpretation of the content of cultural relics and enhance the experience and interaction of visitors. Carry out in-depth research on Tibetan medicine culture, grasp the orientation, base on academics, and focus on inheritance. Various measures have been taken to promote the development of the Tibetan medicine industry.
On the morning of August 16, the 11th Panchen Lama came to Dazi Temple in Jiali County, Nagqu City to honor the Buddha. Dazi Temple welcomed the Panchen Lama with the highest traditional etiquette of Tibetan Buddhism. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
In addition, the Panchen Lama also went to Dazi Temple to pay homage to Buddha. The temple stands on a hill in Aza Township, and the hillside behind the temple is covered with prayer flags. Guided by the local monks, the Panchen Lama stepped into the Dukang Temple, ascended to the throne, taught the "Sutra of Refuge with Xu" and "Bodhi Taoism Theory", and made the best for monks and nuns. The monks in the monastery offered Manza to the Panchen Lama and distributed alms to the monks in his name.
On the morning of August 16, the 11th Panchen Lama gave a lecture at Dazi Monastery in Jiali County, Nagqu City. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
The valley where Jiali is located is especially magnificent because of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and grasslands. The Xiongqu River winds westward to the depths of Jianai Yucuo Lake. The county has a small population, vehicles, and tall buildings. If you look down from a height, the vertical and horizontal asphalt roads, the newly repaired houses, and the school’s red rubber runway, the magnificent environment already looks like a modern town.
Scenery of Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. Photo by China News Agency reporter He Penglei
"The tremendous changes that have taken place in my hometown, people's production and living standards have been greatly improved and improved, and the people's days are changing with each passing day. Seeing these, I feel happy and moved from the heart." During the trip, the Panchen Lama said that such a huge Achievements were achieved under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, and achieved through the unity of the masses of all ethnic groups.
He mentioned that his hometown, Nagqu, has a small population, but there are railways, highways, networks, infrastructure, education, and pensions. In Western society, a place with a population of 530,000 and a remote plateau would not be able to invest such a large amount of money in construction.
"I will take the time in my hometown as another opportunity to learn, and in the future, I will better contribute to my hometown, Tibet, and the motherland and the whole country, and live up to the ardent expectations of the people in my hometown." Panchen Lama said. (Finish)