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Tiger's Nest is based on a real life location in Bhutan.
History
Tigers_Nest was founded on July 5, 2019 by Barbay1.
The purpose of this town is to recreate a version of the cliff-hugging Tigers Nest Monastery, to serve as a base for exploration in the Himalayas.
Tigers_Nest requested and was invited to join the Bhutan nation on July 9, 2019 by Leader Beepsky. There had been some obstacles to joining, which were resolved with the help of mod Lyonc.
Buildings and Architecture
The plan is to build the monastery, part of the trail, the cafeteria viewpoint area, and interesting Bhutan structures found along the path.
The design is based on the style of Bhutan monasteries. Attempts will be made to be consistent with Incarnation's High_Garden architecture.
Tigers Nest Site
After prospecting for some while, a likely location was found that corresponded with Google Maps. The location for the Tiger's Nest cafeteria vantage point was also identified.
- Construction began with scaffolding on July 13, 2019.
- Leader BeepSky visited the site on July 14, 2019.
Tigers Nest Caves
While excavating into the mountain (July 16, 2019), a series of small caves were found with a central corridor, with no connecting corridors. The cave system appears to be direct from EarthMC. That corresponds to the description that the Tiger's Nest Monastery marks the location of some caves where Guru Rinpoche could have meditated. The caves system has access to a few natural springs, and is therefore a hospitable place for meditation, and explains why a monastery could exist there.
This corridor with small cave openings was found, naturally generated by EarthMC (i.e. without modification). Only the torches and Bhutan banner was added. There was a natural spring nearby.
Also close to that natural spring is a separate, larger cave, naturally generated by EarthMC. It was separate from the corridor, and has an uneven, rocky access.
[Editor's Note: I've never been to Bhutan, and visitors are not allowed to take pictures inside the monastery. These caves don't look natural. If they mirror the actual caves inside Tiger's Nest, it's really cool! And this means I have found the right located for the Minecraft version of the monastery!]
Construction
After prospecting for some while, a likely location was found that corresponded with Google Maps. The location for the Tiger's Nest cafeteria vantage point was also identified.
- Construction began with scaffolding on July 13, 2019.
- Leader BeepSky visited the site on July 14, 2019.
Building is in the framework and design phase.
Because of the steep cliff, a platform has been built to prevent bad accidents. (July 23, 2019)
Notable People
- Barbay1 (mayor)
Diplomacy
Tiger's Nest is friendly and neutral. When the building is complete, it will be open to friendly and peaceful visitors.
Real Location
Tigers Nest is also known as Paro Taktsang, and Taktsang Palphug Monastery. [1]
Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated in a cave for over three years in the 8th century. He is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.
The temple complex was first built in 1692 by Tenzin Rabgye, whom people believed was a reincarnation of Guru Rinpoche. Nobody was injured in the steep trek to the monastery, and the people in Paro valley saw various animal forms and religious symbols, including a shower of flowers in the sky. [3]
[1] Paro Taktsang - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang
[2] Atlas Obscura
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/paro-taktsang-tigers-nest-monastery
[3] Paro Taktsang - Background and Legends - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang#Background_and_legends
[4] China Buddhism Encyclopedia
http://chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php/Paro_Taktsang