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Meza hesitated. It wasn’t that she didn’t want Luzan defeated, but she feared Gesar might lose and get hurt. She took him to Luzan’s palace and said, “Great King, look—this is Luzan’s bed, this is his bowl, and these are his iron balls and arrows.” K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. CHAPTER 30 SETTING A TRAP TO OBTAIN THE DEMON KING'S FATAL SECRET; DEFEATING LUTSAN TO SAVE THE DEMON KINGDOM FROM SUFFERING Meisa Helps Gesar Destroy Lutsan’s Soul Anchors “Great King, take me away quickly!” Meisa pleaded. “Do not worry, my queen,” Gesar replied. “We will escape, but only after I defeat Lutsan.” Meisa hesitated. It wasn’t that she didn’t want Lutsan defeated, but she feared Gesar might lose and get hurt. She took him to Lutsan’s palace and said, “Great King, look—this is Lutsan’s bed, this is his bowl, and these are his iron balls and arrows.” Gesar lay on Lutsan’s enormous bed, but, like a baby, he only took up a small corner. He tried to lift Lutsan’s bowl, iron balls, and arrows, but they were too heavy. Seeing this, Meisa warned him, “Defeating the demon king will be extremely difficult!” “Does this mean I should give up on defeating Lutsan?” Gesar asked. “Meisa, you must know how to defeat him. Please help me!” “In that case,” Meisa said, “I’ll kill Lutsan’s yellow cow and cook it for you to eat. After you eat it, you’ll grow stronger.” Meisa slaughtered the yellow cow, cooked it, and served it to Gesar. After eating the entire cow, his body grew taller and stronger. He now completely filled Lutsan’s bed and could effortlessly lift the demon’s bowl, iron balls, and arrows. Excited, Gesar exclaimed, “Now I can defeat Lutsan!” Meisa smiled. “There’s hope now,” she said. Meisa sent Gesar back to stay with Qinen for the night, promising to teach him the next steps to defeat Lutsan the following day. Lutsan’s Weaknesses Are Revealed That night, Meisa spoke to Lutsan and said, “My king, I had a terrible dream last night. I dreamed that the braid on the right side of my hair was cut off. I fear this is an ill omen. If something happens to you, what will I do? Yesterday, I heard from Qinen that Gesar is coming to the north to defeat the demons. You must protect your Soul Sea, Soul Tree, and Soul Bull carefully!” Lutsan laughed and said, “My queen, you worry too much. My Soul Sea is just a bowl of poisonous blood in the storeroom—only if it’s spilled will the sea dry up. My Soul Tree will only fall if struck three times with the golden axe in the storeroom. My Soul Bull can only die if shot with the jade-feathered golden arrow.” He continued, “My body is protected by many safeguards. I have eighteen horns on my head connected to Mount Meru, which can only be broken by the Garuda bird. There’s a scorpion-shaped tumor on my head that only the great black eagle of Kang can devour. My eyes can only be plucked out by the white-breasted eagle of Jaga. The tiger hair on my forehead can only be torn off by the small black eagle of Jhana. My back tumor can only be dug out by the seven iron-flower birds. My stomach and intestines can only be eaten by the red bronze dog. My nails, sharper than swords, can only be removed with the nine-foot poison serpent rope from the Dragon King of No-Heat Sea. Even if I’m injured, I can heal with just a sprinkle of dust. But my true life force lies in a small glowing fish on my forehead that appears when I sleep. Only if it is struck by an arrow while glowing can I die.” After revealing all this, Lutsan suddenly regretted his words. “My queen, you must never let anyone know this. If my secrets are exposed, I am truly doomed!” Feigning interest, Meisa asked, “How much treasure do you have? What will happen to me if something happens to you?” Lutsan replied, “If we ever encounter Gesar, take the white bag while I take the black bag. All our treasures will fit inside, and we can flee with them.” Meisa pretended to be relieved and said, “My king, why don’t you patrol the area tomorrow to ensure everything is secure?” Lutsan, fully trusting her, left the next morning to patrol. Gesar Destroys Lutsan’s Soul Anchors After the demon king Lutsan left, Gesar came to Meisa. She said, “Great King, I’ve discovered all of Lutsan’s soul anchors—his weaknesses.” After cooking a delicious meal for Gesar, Meisa explained, “Go to the storeroom and take the skull bowl filled with poisonous blood. Ride to the fork in the upper valley and pour the blood into Lutsan’s Soul Sea. Do not look back—return immediately.” Gesar went to the storeroom, took the skull bowl, mounted his divine steed, and rode to the Soul Sea. He poured the poisonous blood into the sea and stirred it with a stick. Using his magic, he transformed into a crow, flew to Lutsan’s Soul Owl, and pecked it to death before flying away. When Lutsan saw the dead owl, he felt uneasy. “I’ve been patrolling the upper valley for eight days, and now this ominous sign appears. Could it mean Gesar is here?” He rushed back to his palace. Gesar returned to Meisa before Lutsan arrived. Meisa cooked another meal for him and then dug a nine-layer deep pit beneath the hearth. She told Gesar to hide inside the pit and sealed it with a large stone. On top, she placed a bowl of water sprinkled with bird feathers, ashes all around, handprints, cow intestines, and finally, random grass and twigs. When Lutsan returned, he entered the room and exclaimed, “Another bad omen! Is Gesar here? Why does my body feel so unwell? Meisa, bring me my divination books and magical tools!” Meisa brought the tools but secretly performed rituals to confuse Lutsan. She passed the divination strings under her armpit three times, stepped on them three times, and dragged them across the threshold three times before giving them to Lutsan. Lutsan performed divinations three times. The first said, “Gesar is right in front of you.” Shocked, Lutsan said, “What?! What does this mean?” The second divination said, “Gesar is still far away, separated by a desert, a sea, nine mountains, and nine valleys.” The third divination said, “Bird feathers pile up, and grass grows on his bones—he’s already dead.” Feeling reassured, Lutsan finally went to sleep. Gesar Cuts Down the Soul Tree The next morning, Meisa suggested, “You should go to the three-way fork and check things out again.” Thinking this made sense, Lutsan left. Once Lutsan was gone, Gesar emerged from the pit. Meisa prepared a delicious meal for him once more. After he finished eating, she handed him a golden axe and said, “Go to the valley and chop down Lutsan’s Soul Tree. Strike it three times, but do not look back—just return directly.” Gesar followed Meisa’s instructions and rode to the valley. He struck the Soul Tree three times, and as it was about to fall, Gesar transformed into a wild boar and dug up all the dirt around Lutsan’s Soul Sea. When Lutsan saw this, he grew furious. He grabbed a large rock and hurled it at the boar, but he missed. Instead, the rock fell into the sea, causing it to churn violently. The Soul Sea dried up immediately. Lutsan’s Defeat and the Final Battle When Lutsan saw his Soul Sea dried up and his Soul Tree felled, he became deeply suspicious and hurried back to the palace. However, Gesar had already returned and hidden himself in the pit prepared by Meisa. As usual, Meisa sat alone, pretending everything was normal. The moment Lutsan entered, he exclaimed, “I smell the scent of humans! Has Gesar come to Ling Gabu? My Soul Sea is dry, and I feel unwell. Meisa, bring me my divination tools!” Meisa replied calmly, “What are you saying? Of course, there’s the smell of humans—I’m human, aren’t I?” She handed Lutsan his divination tools, just as she had done before. Lutsan performed three divinations. The first divination said, “Gesar is right in front of you!” Lutsan shouted in disbelief, “What?! This can’t be true!” The second divination said, “Gesar is far away, separated by mountains, rivers, islands, and endless obstacles.” The third divination said, “Gesar is dead! His bones are covered in grass, and he’s long gone.” Reassured by the third divination, Lutsan finally relaxed and went to sleep. The next morning, Lutsan announced, “I’m going to patrol the mountains and valleys for thirty days.” Once Lutsan left, Gesar emerged from the pit. Meisa prepared a meal for him and handed him the jade-feathered golden arrow. “Today, you must go to the middle valley and kill Lutsan’s Soul Bull with this arrow. Do not look back—return immediately,” she instructed. Gesar followed her instructions, rode to the middle valley, and shot the Soul Bull. The bull fell, barely breathing. Gesar then transformed into an eagle and landed on the Soul Tree. When Lutsan saw this, he was furious. He hurled a large rock at the eagle but missed, striking the Soul Tree instead. The tree toppled over, leaving Lutsan even more suspicious. The Final Trap for Lutsan When Lutsan returned, Gesar had already hidden himself again. Meisa sat calmly as before. Lutsan stormed into the room and exclaimed, “I smell human blood again! Is Gesar here? My Soul Tree is gone, and my body feels weak!” He demanded his divination tools again, and Meisa handed them over with her usual tricks. Lutsan performed another series of divinations. The first divination said, “Gesar is near!” Lutsan shouted in anger, “How can this be?” The second divination said, “Gesar is far, separated by countless obstacles.” The third divination said, “He is long dead, his bones buried beneath the earth.” Satisfied once more, Lutsan said, “I’ll patrol for another ten days.” Once Lutsan left again, Meisa told Gesar, “Tonight is the time to finally defeat Lutsan. Eat this meal and gather your strength.” After Gesar ate, Meisa hid him in the house again. When Lutsan returned, he felt a strange unease but couldn’t pinpoint the source. He muttered, “Meisa, why do I feel that Gesar is closer than ever before?” Meisa dismissed his concerns, saying, “You’re overthinking things, my king. Rest now.” Lutsan finally fell asleep. The Final Battle and Lutsan’s Defeat At this moment, Meisa said to Gesar, “Now is the perfect time to subdue the demon king.” She filled a bag with stones, wrapped it in her clothing, and placed it next to Lutsan to make it look like she was sitting beside him. Meanwhile, the divine arrows in Gesar’s quiver were trembling with eagerness to strike. Lutsan heard the noise and asked, “Meisa Bungji, I hear the sound of arrows. What is that?” Meisa replied calmly, “That’s the sound of my spinning wheel.” Lutsan said, “Spinning wheels make such a sound?” Gesar tightened the string on his sacred bow, and Lutsan heard it again: twang. “Meisa Bungji, what is this sound?” Meisa answered, “That’s the sound of me coiling yarn into a ball.” “Is that what coiling yarn sounds like?” Lutsan muttered. At that moment, Meisa whispered to Gesar, “Great King, look at the glowing light on Lutsan’s forehead. It’s like a little fish. Quickly, aim there and shoot!” Gesar sang a prayer to the gods of arrows. Hearing him, Lutsan stirred and said, “Meisa, I hear singing. What’s that sound?” Meisa replied, “It’s the sound of the soul bees from the coral jar of my elder sister, Droma.” “Ah, my queen, you’re right,” Lutsan said and drifted back to sleep. Gesar then took three grains of white rice from his quiver, tossed them into the air, and sang a song to summon divine support for his arrow: “If you do not know this place, It is the land of the Eight Mountains of Northern Yarlkhon, Home to the Nine-Spired Demon Citadel. If you do not know me, I am the lion king of the Great Ling Realm, Gesar, the demon-slaying king. I shoot arrows that strike the demon’s head, I act to benefit all beings. In my homeland, I offer butter the size of a square inch; In foreign lands, I offer three grains of white rice. Frost has never withered its sprouts, Bugs have never gnawed its roots. With this offering, I invoke the heavenly gods, dragon gods, and wrathful gods— All come to aid me in slaying my enemy. The White Brahma King crafted my bow's upper limb, The Dragon King Zuna shaped the lower limb, The Red Wrathful God forged the grip. Thunder dragons in the sky, come together! Strengthen my arms to shoot this arrow. Let the arrow pierce the demon king’s head, And let everything I wish come true!” Upon finishing the song, Gesar released the arrow. The sky was dark, and he couldn’t see clearly, so the arrow missed its mark. Lutsan awoke with a start and asked, “What was that noise?” Meisa replied, “I dropped a golden ladle into a golden bucket.” Unfazed, Gesar took another arrow, a raven-feathered shaft, and shot again. This time, it struck the glowing fish on Lutsan’s forehead. Lutsan leapt up, screaming, “Meisa! You’ve betrayed me! If not for Gesar, who else could be my enemy?” In a furious rage, Lutsan lunged at Meisa, but all he grabbed was the empty bag of stones wrapped in her clothes. He frantically searched the area and found Meisa standing nearby. Gesar wanted to shoot another arrow but feared hitting Meisa, so he rushed forward. Unable to use weapons effectively indoors, the two began grappling. They dragged each other outside, where Meisa cried, “Stop using weapons! Fight with your bare hands so we can see who the real hero is!” Both agreed and began wrestling. Lutsan’s immense strength began to overpower Gesar. Seeing this, Meisa shouted, “Let’s count this round as Lutsan’s victory! But there will be a second match. Whoever wins the next round will decide it all!” The two grappled again. This time, Gesar began to gain the upper hand. Lutsan, using all his strength, threw Gesar to the ground. Meisa grew anxious, but Gesar quickly stood up and said, “Ancient wisdom says: A true contest requires three rounds. Let’s fight one more time!” Meisa agreed eagerly. During the third round, as they wrestled, Meisa ran to fetch ashes and beans. She scattered the ashes under Gesar’s feet and the beans under Lutsan’s. Lutsan noticed and asked, “Meisa, what are you doing? Why scatter beans under my feet and ashes under his?” Meisa replied, “The ashes under his feet will seal his mouth, and the beans under yours are a sign of your impending victory!” Satisfied, Lutsan continued the fight. Gesar secretly prayed to the heavenly, dragon, and wrathful gods. Summoning divine strength, he threw Lutsan onto the beans. Lutsan slipped and fell to the ground. Gesar seized the moment to pin him down. Meisa quickly joined him, and together they bound Lutsan with a nineteen-foot-long rope, wrapping him like a ball of yarn. Meisa said, “Great King, I’ll go fetch the soul bees of Lutsan’s sister. If she isn’t killed, she’ll come for revenge, and we won’t be able to defeat her. While I’m gone, do not let anyone touch Lutsan’s body!” After Meisa left, Gesar, exhausted, rested. Suddenly, a small bird approached and pleaded, “Please, let me touch Lutsan just once!” The bird wept, and Gesar thought, What harm can a small bird do? He allowed it to touch Lutsan. The bird pecked Lutsan’s lips and flew away. When Meisa returned with the soul bees, she asked, “Did anyone touch his body?” Gesar replied, “No one, except a small bird that came and touched him briefly.” Meisa exclaimed, “This is terrible! That bird was Lutsan’s soul bird! If we wait any longer, the silver fluid flowing through his body will revive him. Once his body is fully restored, arrows won’t pierce him, and blades won’t harm him. Quickly, smear the silver fluid on yourself and your divine steed!” The Defeat of Lutsan’s Sister At this moment, Lutsan’s sister, Droma, appeared. Her mouth was like a dark cave, her eyes like glowing tunnels, her teeth like long spears. One of her long breasts rested on her shoulder, while the other was carried in her hand. She shouted loudly, “Who killed my brother?” After shouting, she leapt forward. Gesar stood up, furious. Meisa handed Gesar the coral jar, and Gesar released the soul bees inside. He grabbed one bee by its waist, tilted it upward, and Droma’s head also tilted upward. Then he bent the bee downward, and Droma’s head followed. Finally, he cut the bee’s waist, and Droma opened her mouth wide and fell dead. After subduing the demon king Lutsan and his monstrous sister, Gesar burned a bag of foul insects belonging to Lutsan and buried his body under a black tower. There, he built a compassionate stupa to release Lutsan’s soul into a pure and peaceful realm. At this point, Gesar had been in the demon kingdom for only three months and nine days. Afterward, Gesar continued to rule the demon kingdom with Qinen as his minister. He performed many good deeds in the demon land and stayed there for two years and three months.

K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 54 The Lion King Wins The Demonesses At Dice; Three Sisters Pledge Their Sincerity To Aid The Great King Encounter and Deception on the Road As King Gesar and his steed continued their journey, they suddenly encountered a ragged Hor woman. She was carrying a full goatskin bag of cheese and approached them, panting heavily. Upon seeing Gesar, she immediately feigned great concern and asked, "Oh, young man, where do you come from? Where are you headed? Judging by your fine horse's gait, it seems like a treasure steed that can cover a thousand miles in a day. And looking at you, the rider, you seem like a man of wealth. On such a hot day, would you like some cheese? If you wish to buy it, a thumb ring from your hand or even a tassel from your armor will do. I, this Hor beggar woman, am going to various places and wanted to ask a stranger about all that he knows." Gesar thought to himself: Could this be the Black-Nosed Demoness wandering the wilderness, as foretold by my aunt in her prophecy? The Hor woman then muttered to herself, "Oh dear! I've been talking so much, I don't even know how my brother Dozan is doing now. I must go find my brother." Putting on an innocent air, she quickly ran back the way she came. Gesar took out his sling, placed in it a white, sharp-edged stone like the size of a sheep's stomach, and let out a long whistle. The demoness peeked her head out from behind a grey-white stone cliff. Seizing the opportunity, Gesar hurled the stone. With a whoosh, it instantly smashed her skull, destroying the Black-Nosed Demoness. Gesar and his horse pressed on, crossed the Tuola Long Mountain, and arrived at a sandy, rocky mountain pass. There stood a square fortress-like house, inhabited by the three nieces of the Hor Demon Kings—three sisters who were also the god-daughters of the Hor demons. Because the Hor Kings distrusted other gatekeepers, they had specifically assigned these three sisters to guard this place. Just as Gesar reached the mountain pass, the three demonesses appeared before him as if they had sprung from the ground. One of them asked, "Handsome young man! This place strictly forbids anyone from passing through. A man has come where there are no men, a horse has come where there are no horses. Where do you come from? What business brings you here?" The Dice Game and the Wager Upon hearing this, Gesar addressed the three demon daughters: "Excellent! After all, you three sisters and I are fated to meet. I am on my way to Upper Yellow Hor for two matters even more important than subduing the demons of Northern Yar Kong. The situation is like this..." With a silver tongue, Gesar deceived the three sisters. He claimed to be Qinen, a minister of the Demon King Lutsan of the Demon Kingdom. He said that after the Demon King was killed by Gesar and the Hor had formed a deep enmity with the Ling Kingdom, he had come to form an alliance with the Three Hor Kings, hoping to one day avenge his king and reclaim the lands of the Demon Kingdom. He spoke so convincingly, like a minister who had truly lost his king and country, that he seemed overcome with grief. After finishing his story, he added, "As the saying goes, 'A servant who loses his benevolent master is like an orphan, even if he has a father.' Having no superior to shelter me, I think and think, suffering immensely, to the point where I can hardly go on living. I thought, perhaps I should go somewhere to play dice?" Hearing the young man's words, the three demonesses were delighted. They immediately replied, "Of course! If we are to play the square dice, we must have a wager. Without a stake, what's the point? So, we must place a bet. How about wagering our bodies and lives? Please consider it!" Gesar teased, "If we're placing a wager, I am from the Demon Kingdom, and you are the Hor gatekeepers. As the proverb says, 'A woman guarding a gate will beckon to a hundred men.' Let's make a wager where no one truly wins or loses: whoever loses must have a tendon extracted from their body." The three demon daughters, confident in their possession of the "Wish-Fulfilling" conch dice made by the demon gods and sure of victory, readily agreed. Victory and Revelation They drew a deep, clear dice circle on a flat, round stone, coloring it brightly with rouge. They warned, "You must not go back on your word! We three sisters won't either. If we win and you renege, you would be the lowest of the low!" They thought to themselves: This young man is handsome and elegant, the finest among a hundred men. Moreover, he currently has no master, and we are not bound by any constraints. How wonderful it would be to have him as our lifelong companion! They then took out the conch dice, secretly calling upon the three demon god brothers for aid. Instantly, dark clouds and thick fog gathered and swirled, a black wind howled, sweeping up dust from the ground like a mad bear or a frenzied tiger running wild. Gesar also silently called upon the deities and his aunt for assistance. The three demonesses used their clothes as sitting mats, while Gesar stacked four saddle blankets for his seat, and they began throwing the dice on the white stone. After several rounds, Gesar emerged victorious, and the three sisters lost. The demonesses said, "According to our demon god customs and our status as three sisters, we should continue playing for three days." So, at their request, they played for three more days, but Gesar still won. He then declared, "Three maidens, initially we never agreed to play for three days, yet I complied with your wish. Now, as the saying goes, victory is like the latest on the mountaintop, and the outcome is as solid and unchangeable as the earth. From each of you three sisters, I must extract one tendon. That is precisely why I came here!" Saying this, he brandished his treasured sword and advanced as if to carry it out. The three sisters trembled like willow leaves in the wind, stammering pleas for mercy: "Ah, Minister! Minister of boundless powers! We were only joking with you! Please, don't extract our tendons. As for the wager, we offer you our accumulated wealth for your enjoyment; we offer ourselves, the three sisters, for your enjoyment; or we willingly offer our heads and bodies, serving as slaves for life. Would any of these suffice? But please, don't kill us! Spare us!" Gesar declared righteously and sternly: "Let me tell you the truth. I am no minister from the Demon Kingdom. I am King Gesar, the Great Lion King of Ling. I have come to avenge my fallen brother; to seek justice for the heroes who lost their lives; to reclaim the plundered wealth. You, daughters of the demon gods, are the famous daughters of a powerful father, wealthy women adorned with turquoise and coral. Meeting you is my good fortune. In taking revenge on an enemy, it matters not whether it's the father or the son. If you didn't want tendon extraction as the wager, you should have said so clearly three mornings ago. In short, you coquettish women, like the red tongues of dairy cows, refuse to behave when told to be content; you women with square mouths like poison arrow nocks, refuse to know your limits when told to be satisfied. When arrogance lasts too long, it is met with suffering. Now, no matter what you say, I will do as I please, whatever brings me joy. I will still extract your tendons. You may cry 'aiya, aiya' in pain!" He brandished his sword again, ready to act. Pledge of Aid and the Final Obstacle The three sisters continued to plead: "Noble Great Lion King! We sisters had no part in invading Ling. That was White Tent King's own wrongdoing. You can investigate whether this is true. What significance does Zumu hold for us three women? In the future, when you attack the Hor lands, we will absolutely act according to your command. If we break our word, may the heavenly gods punish us!" After they expressed their sincerity, Gesar said, "In your possession are the keys to the iron locks of the iron box containing the inextinguishable Ever-Burning Lamp. If you give me those keys and show me where the lamp is located, I will not extract your tendons." Hearing this, the three sisters kowtowed incessantly like a fire-making bellows and hurriedly replied, "Noble Great Lion King! The eternal Ever-Burning Lamp is the treasure upon which White Tent Heavenly King's nine major lives and four minor lives—thirteen life-souls in total—depend. It is kept inside a triangular iron box. The outer iron door has three iron locks, each held by one of us three daughters. Although White Tent King commands a vast army, he values this lamp above all else. Therefore, it is hidden with utmost secrecy. Even at his end, no one could easily find it. Not only is its location extremely secret, but its safeguarding is also strict. Still fearing it insufficient, they made seven identical boxes, each also containing a lit lamp, moving them up and down three times daily. Therefore, even White Tent King himself cannot distinguish which is the true Ever-Burning Lamp. Only we sisters know. So, when you destroy White Tent King, send us a message. We can point it out to you. But aside from that, you must rely on your own power to prevail. We sisters are powerless." Gesar said, "Good. When the time comes, I will have my divine horse notify you. But you must come!" The three sisters nodded in agreement. Also on that day, the disaster bird Gangga Raosang, with its hemp-brown feathers, clutching three human heads tied together, flew back to its old nest on the Red Mountain Black Cliff. Gesar saw this from afar. He knocked an arrow on his bow, tied a ball of mugwort down to the arrow's tail, lit it with fire, and shot. The arrow flew straight into the disaster bird's nest. The bird was inside playing with its heads with its young when the nest suddenly caught fire, burning the old disaster bird and its six offspring—seven in total—to death. Afterward, Gesar was warmly hosted by the three demon goddess sisters, resting and staying there for five days. Then he set out alone and arrived at the ferry crossing of the Hor Kingdom.

Discover the best thats belong to you. No one knows what will happen, but the Sun tomorrow will always bring new light. diary from the Producer When my master Yongzhu Tashi Rinpoche was still alive, I often expressed my exhaustion to him, believing that the most glorious days of my life were behind me. However, he repeatedly emphasized that I still had many things to accomplish and should set greater aspirations to achieve better spiritual practice. Honestly, for an ordinary person, even if they make such aspirations, can they truly believe they can achieve them? Without my master’s guidance, I wouldn’t be who I am today. This is an undeniable fact. After my master passed away, I realized that it was my responsibility to continue his unfinished work. This site was registered at 28 Dec 2024, and officially lauch ar 2nd of Jan 2025. Gedan Sangye we are currently doing a revamp to correct the inconsistence of the english translation. In particular the the people's name and location. Please keep in tune. Gaden 28/10/2025 "It has been a few months since I last updated this diary. A lot has been going on, besides my continued translation and updates for The Epic of King Gesar. The Shechen Center in HK is set for a grand opening soon. Gaden 25/10/2025 On this special day, I extend my deepest gratitude and respect to you. You had been more than a guide—your wisdom, patience, and unwavering belief in me have shaped who I am today. Like a father, you had nurtured my growth, corrected my missteps, and inspired me to reach heights I never thought possible. Your teachings are more than lessons; they are gifts that stay with me forever, a testament to your profound care and dedication. Thank you for being a source of strength, guidance, and inspiration. Gaden 14/6/2025 Source of wisdom The "Epic of King Gesar" is indeed renowned for its rich layers of wisdom, encapsulated within the adventures and trials of its hero, King Gesar. it serves as a multifaceted source of wisdom, offering insights that are applicable to personal development, leadership, conflict resolution, and spiritual growth. Take passage from Chapter 5 as an example: Without failth, blessing cannot be received Without fortune, wealth cannot be gained Without farming, crops cannot grow Without effort, success cannot be achieved Gaden 26/3/2025 Update for 2 new locations Over the past week, I have successfully updated information on two key locations related to King Gesar: Guomariz Castle and the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum. These updates are part of my ongoing efforts to enrich the resources available for those interested in exploring the legendary tales and cultural significance of King Gesar. Both locations play a pivotal role in preserving and showcasing the rich heritage associated with this iconic figure. Stay tuned for more updates as I continue to delve deeper into the fascinating world of King Gesar. Gaden 10 March 2025 Busy but happy（Posted 3 March 2025） The period following the Chinese New Year has brought a significant increase in my workload, yet this has not deterred my dedication to promoting the culture of King Gesar. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to spread awareness of this rich aspect of Tibetan heritage. It is my hope that by sharing the stories and values associated with King Gesar, I can contribute to a broader global appreciation of this fascinating culture. Gaden The children are not pitiable (Posted at 9 Feb 2025) The children are not pitiable; you are the ones to be pitied. Many years ago, our master led us to support education efforts in remote location, and we would always look at the children with a sense of pity because the resources were so scarce. Some would even comment on how the school somehow had a TV despite the lack of supplies. But the teacher said firmly: 'The children are not pitiable; you are the ones to be pitied.' Suddenly, I felt a wave of realization within me, and I understood. H. Gaden Way of encouraging (Posted at 13 Feb 2025) from small sketch to logo Many years ago, my master gave me a small sketch of King Gesar. I didn’t understand its meaning at the time. When I was building this website, I happened to need a logo, so I reached out to a creative director I had been collaborating with to design a logo based on it. Perhaps this was my master’s way of encouraging me. H. Gaden The 2nd day of chinese new year (Posted at 3 Feb 2025) aFour miles beach, port douglas The second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year is called "Open day" in cantonese, marking an important day that symbolizes the official beginning of the new year. Although waking up at 6:30 AM meant missing the sunrise, looking up and seeing the magnificent sight of a great roc spreading its wings was undoubtedly uplifting. This wondrous moment felt like a good omen, signaling a year full of hope and strength ahead. With such a good mood and anticipation, 2025 is sure to be a fulfilling and wonderful year with blessing from Rinpoche. Acala (Posted at 6 Feb 2025) left hand acala ? Somtime It took a while to identify the statue. In traditional depictions, Acala a wrathful deity and one of the Five Wisdom Kings, is typically shown holding a sword in his right hand and a lasso (or rope) in his left hand. Acala holding the sword in the left hand, it could signify a rare or unique interpretation Acala is considered the wrathful manifestation of Vairocana Buddha (also known as Mahavairocana, the cosmic Buddha, who is the reward body of Shakyamuni Buddha). One month after the web site was built (Posted at 1 Feb 2025) Posted : while travelling to cairns for my chinese new year holiday. One month after the website was launched, we recorded more than 4,500 visits from 60 countries. This far exceeded my expectations and gave me the encouragement to continue my work. One year after (Posted at 2 Feb 2025) In Loving Memory of Yongzhu Tashi Rinpoche The spring breeze and rain warm my heart within, A lifetime of care, silent and deep. It’s your steadfast and loving gaze, That teaches me courage to face the waves. You remind me to relax, yet never give in, How can I ever repay your kindness fully? Your boundless love is beyond compare, Please let me earnestly say, “I love you.” Yong's Gallery (Posted at 20 Jan 2025) The Statue of Milarepa When establishing Yong’s Gallery (in the name of Yongzhu Rinpoche), the most challenging part was identifying the Buddha statues' origins, craftsmanship, and age. Experts in this field are incredibly hard to find. Fortunately, among the Rinpoches I know, one is highly knowledgeable, which made the identification process much easier. Year 2024 Yong's Gallery (Time : Dec 2024, but this post was added later) Katok Monastery During the cold winter, in order to fulfill a wish I made at the beginning of the year, I went to Katok Monastery for three days to receive a oral transmission of King Gesar . The monastery was on winter break, and a friend took me to visit the local sacred mountain. At that moment, an idea struck me, and I decided to create this website. After returning to Hong Kong, I immediately purchased the domain name kinggesar.com for HKD 60,000. Major site migration (Posted at 15 Feb 2025) moving home After launching the site on Network Solutions, we have successfully attracted more than 20,000 visitors. Now it is time to migrate the site to a better web hosting solution to ensure improved performance and provide a better user experience. We are working on it now but the actual migration are targeted to be done by end of the month. (announced later) H. Gaden WIX site migration completed (Posted at 23 Feb 2025) In the past three days, I visited Tibet, while my assistant handled the task of migrating our website. I hope to share more with you soon. As you have notice the chinese version of this site is coming. Gaden

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K i n g G e s a r The Great The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. selected video from youtube - mantra, praying Brief Offering Prayer to Gesar & King Gesar Mantra｜Drukmo Gyal 格萨尔王祈请颂及心咒 Life Story of the Buddha Gesar of Ling On May 26, 2012 during the Gesar Windhorse Retreat at Padma Samye Ling, Venerable Khenpo Tsewng Dongyal Rinpoche taught the brief life story of Gesar of Ling, the direct emanation of Guru Padmasambhava, and an emanation of the Three Lords Manjushri, Chenrezig, and Vajrapani.

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K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 84 The Queen's Diplomatic Mission Brings Three Years of Peace Between Ling and Jiang The Queen's Grief and the Divine Prophecy Since the Ling army launched its counter-offensive into Jiang territory, most of the valiant warriors and able-bodied young men had marched off to the battlefield. Queen Sangjang Zumu resided in the royal palace of Dazi Castle in the Ling Kingdom, where day after day she prostrated herself before the heavens, made offerings, and prayed for blessings and protection. She devoted herself to spiritual practice and prayer, wishing peace for all sentient beings, and especially hoping that the white virtuous deeds of the Ling region would flourish and prosper. When Michong and the heroine Adanam arrived at Dazi Castle to report on the war between Jiang and Ling, Zumu was stricken with grief upon learning that her younger brother Buya Zhujie and Rongtsa Malie had fallen on the battlefield. "I am truly a woman without good fortune," she lamented. "No misfortune ever passes me by. My brother has died in battle—I feel as though my very heart has been torn from my chest while I still live." Overwhelmed by sorrow, Zumu's mind grew clouded and confused. Her vision blurred as if leaves covered her eyes, and she collapsed in a faint. Those nearby immediately fetched holy water and sprinkled it on her face, slowly reviving her. Once she regained consciousness, she ordered her attendants to bring refreshing food and sweet tea and wine for Adanam and Michong to enjoy. The two visitors first presented the king's personal letter, which requested that Zumu come to the military camp, and then explained the entire situation to her in clear detail. After hearing their account, Zumu thought to herself: Even if I were to devise clever schemes to reconcile Jiang and Ling, it would be impossible to secure advantages for Ling. Since Meisa had already gone twice without results, and now they ask me to go, it seems unnecessary—yet the king's command cannot be defied. She therefore resolved to set out immediately. That very night, she departed for Jiang territory with two hundred attendants. As she left, everyone offered her farewell libations of wine and ceremonial scarves (khata). Meanwhile, on the front lines, the Jiang and Ling armies clashed like a fierce tiger and a wild boar locked in combat, each side attacking with greater ferocity than the other. As Zumu and her party journeyed, they continuously prayed to the venerable Tara for protection from demonic obstacles of the dark forces, and for safe passage to the Ling camp. The Prophecy and Debate in the War Council Through divine protection, Zumu and her party finally reached the Jiang region. The heroes came out in force to welcome her, and a tent like a white cloud—the great Gyalo Dragon Tent—was pitched on the grassland for her entourage to stay in. That night, the White Brahma King descended from above, riding a white horse and surrounded by divine children amid clusters of brocade-like clouds. He delivered a prophetic song to the King of Ling: "Tomorrow when the sun lights up the earth, The moment for forging peace must not be lost. If reconciliation cannot be achieved, Beware—the enemy will strike again. Tomorrow in the dead of night, The Jiang generals Caima Keji, Baidui, Sela, and Qimei Jiaduo Will each lead two thousand elite troops to surround and attack. The Ling generals Zhale and Niben Daya Will face calamity like Gyatsa once did. Danma Jangcha and Bara Senda Adong Will meet disaster like Yuda once did. Beautiful Queen Sangjang Zumu, If you do not go to make peace with the Jiang, The consequences will be grave beyond imagining— Death itself will come, impossible to resist." Having sung his prophecy, the White Brahma King vanished. Before dawn broke, all the heroes had gathered before the sacred tent. King Gesar recounted the White Brahma King's prophecy and consulted with them on how to proceed. The minister Danma said, "There is no need to repeat the White Brahma King's prophecy. Regarding peace talks, the gods have previously given prophecies and the king has given instructions. Two rounds of negotiations have already been held without reaching an agreement. Even now, we still cannot tell whether brass is truly gold or white lead is truly silver. The only question now is whether Queen Zumu has the ability to accomplish this matter. If she cannot, then no matter how many more casualties we suffer, we have no choice but to fight the Jiang to the end." Rongtsa Chagen said, "Danma speaks wisely. A few days ago, Meisa went twice to negotiate with the Jiang without results. Perhaps Meisa thought too highly of herself and only spoke foolish words that the Jiang ignored. Now we must send Zumu with her attendants and a few heroes to see whether peace can indeed be reached with the Jiang!" Chao Tong interjected, "Has Uncle the Chief Steward grown old and muddled in his thinking? When Meisa was sent the first two times, you seemed to think she was quite capable. Now you treat Zumu as if she is certain to succeed. In my view, sending Zumu again will not accomplish this task either. If the Jiang attack, there are four people who need extra protection, and we must devise better strategies to deal with them. If our forces suffer further losses, that will not do." Everyone ultimately agreed to send Zumu for peace negotiations. The next day, Sangjang Zumu and her party, escorted by two hundred riders including Danma, Bara, and Sinba, galloped toward the Jiang camp. The Exchange of Songs Between the Two Queens When the Jiang saw them approaching, the minister of internal affairs Baidui said, "Here comes another group of people—what can they mean by this? Among those approaching, there are more women in female attire than in previous visits. If they have come to negotiate, then it will fall to the women to respond. Princess Pema Chuzhen is not here at the moment—we must quickly send for her from the palace." Thus Pema Chuzhen was summoned, and both sides met at the same place as the previous two negotiations. Zumu first expressed to the Jiang princess her hope for reconciliation between the two sides. The Jiang believed that whether the Ling side was sincere or insincere in seeking peace, they could not refuse to respond. Under the protection of Minister Baidui and two hundred riders, the Jiang princess and her attendants engaged in talks with the Ling side as before. Sangjang Zumu sang slowly to the princess about the great significance of peace between the two nations: "I am the beloved daughter of Gyalo Dunpa, As if painted by a master artist's brush. When I was born upon this earth, My name was chosen according to auspicious signs. Why do Jiang and Ling wage war? First, because of fate in this lifetime, Second, because King Sadan brought disaster upon us. The two kingdoms have known no peace, Battle after battle, savage combat, So many brave generals and warriors have died. Those caught between black and white deeds Wish only for death to escape their suffering. My little brother Buya Zhujie, How tragic that he died on the battlefield! Disaster has fallen upon the Gyalo family, How can this not grieve Zumu's heart? Zumu has traveled here today To avenge the fallen warriors, To bring the lost stallions home. If compensated, the Ling will not hold a grudge. If Jiang and Ling wish to escape the suffering of war, Peace talks are the only great plan. In this supremely sacred divine realm, Every pure aspiration must be cherished. Let bygones be bygones from this day forward— May Jiang and Ling be friends for all eternity. The war between Jiang and Ling must cease at once, Lest two tigers fight and both suffer harm. Jiang and Ling should be like brothers— Not just on the surface, but in heart and soul. Whether king or subject of Jiang, None may interfere with the flourishing of virtuous deeds. Let us set aside our differences and speak of friendship, Like tea and butter coming together, Meeting by fate in a single dragon bowl. O Princess Pema Chuzhen of Jiang, You are the dakini of the Purple Jiang Kingdom. I, Gyalo Sangjang Zumu, lion queen of Ling, Am the dakini of Ling Gabu. A pearl necklace with red coral strands, A master's prayer beads of countless gems, White precious stones and red agate— I offer them all to you, Princess Chuzhen, for safekeeping. First I present these gifts of greeting, Then let us speak openly of peace. Can sharp weapons be turned into soft silk? I ask you, Princess Pema, to consider this carefully." The Accord and Three Years of Peace After listening to Zumu's song, the Jiang princess thought for a while and then said, "Sangjang Zumu! You claim to be the incarnation of White Tara without the slightest blemish, manifesting your form in mortal flesh. Don't you think you are praising yourself a little too highly?" She then sang: "Listen, Gyalo Sangjang Zumu, Now I have words to answer you. Though my eyes have never seen you, My ears have long heard of your great fame. What Zumu truly thinks in her heart, No one else can ever know. On the surface you seem honest, But perhaps you are truly a deceiver. If Jiang and Ling truly seek peace, Both sides must show genuine sincerity. Know that although Ling has suffered casualties, The Jiang people too have endured losses. Your Ling people always try to show off, Causing death here and injury there, This is Ling's own great fault. The Jiang people have flourished for generations, Like young crops growing strong in the fields. Now like crops struck by hail, Who will compensate us for this poor harvest? Our right-wing vanguard Qula was thrown to his death, Our left-wing young general Yula was captured, The poison man Baigan Tulu lost his life, This grieves us more than losing nine castles. Countless Jiang heroes have fallen, How does Ling plan to compensate for these losses? If the dead heroes could be brought back to life, Then peace talks could become a reality. Across Jiang's mountains, valleys, and plains, The Ling people have covered the land like heavy snow. The Jiang people know no peace and suffer humiliation, How can we even speak of peace talks? You and I are both incarnations of dakinis, With different vows, born in different lands. Now both sides have become enemies, Where to go from here is up to you Ling people." The Jiang princess sang this probing song. After hearing it, Zumu thought: This song is meant to test whether we are truly sincere. I must answer her clearly and directly. So she said, "Princess, do not speak in riddles, and do not be like soft mud that cannot bear examination. Speak plainly like a hen laying an egg—put out the words you truly hold in your heart." Upon hearing this, the princess did not answer immediately but stood silently to one side. "Today you and I come to negotiate. If we do not discuss matters sincerely, but merely attack and slander each other, we will only deepen hostility and hatred. If we raise a great white pillar, both hillside and plain will be blessed. Fish naturally delight in calm waters—I will tell you the truth from my heart. The Jiang people have done wicked things in the past—does the princess not know this even now? Reflect calmly and carefully; if you can understand, my heart will rejoice. Among all the treasures of the snow land of Tibet, salt is the most precious seasoning. The Jiang people were determined to seize it—that is the root of this war between Jiang and Ling. If the Jiang had not first invaded Ling, how would the Ling army have come to press upon Jiang territory? If the Jiang had not attacked us first, how could the Ling have attacked you? The past need not be revisited; the present matters should be discussed anew. From this day forward, let everything begin afresh—Jiang and Ling shall live in friendship and harmony." Zumu then said to the Jiang princess, "Know that this conflict is heavier than a mountain, longer than a river, and wider than the sky. If we do not make peace, the calamities that follow will be endless." Zumu once again conveyed to the Jiang princess that reconciliation was essential no matter what. The Jiang princess also weighed the matter privately, recognizing that true reconciliation between Jiang and Ling would not be easy. As Zumu had said, this war had been provoked by the Jiang. Due to karma from past deeds, when the Ling army pressed upon their borders, her father the king remained secluded in his mourning chamber, and many brave warriors had perished for lack of support. But until her father left that chamber, a temporary peace between the two nations was necessary. So she said, "Sangjang Zumu! You are the incarnation of White Tara, your heart is pure without blemish, your words are sincere without deception. Medicine cannot be mixed with poison, white silk cannot be stained with dust. Perhaps what you say is truly from the heart. Let the war between Jiang and Ling be fought no more—from today, let the fighting cease. For three years, let both sides live in peace and friendship. After three years, we will discuss our relations anew. Feed the fine horses with careful nourishment, let the young men relax their minds and rest. Unstring the mighty bows and store them in their cases, fit the sharp arrows with new fletching. Polish the precious swords and set them aside, hang up the armor and helmets on high. We will gradually discuss what comes after—remember this well in your heart, Zumu." The princess and Zumu exchanged many words of hope for reconciliation, and both expressed mutual trust. Zumu presented the gleaming pearls, coral necklaces, and amber to the princess, and they agreed that the two nations would observe a three-year ceasefire. Only then did both sides finally feel at ease. Zumu and those who had accompanied her to the negotiations, along with the Jiang princess and her attendants, each returned to their own camps. The Jiang forces then withdrew their front-line troops to the rear. The Ling army likewise ceased hostilities on the spot as agreed. For more than two years, no war broke out—the two sides coexisted peacefully. Although the Ling army remained encamped in Jiang territory, the bridge of friendship was cherished by all. During this period, the Ling troops hunted wild game for food, while some of the Jiang soldiers returned to the royal palace and gathered around their king; others garrisoned their own castles, each living a peaceful life.