Tiger's Nest

iger's Nest is based on a real life location in Bhutan.

Tiger's Nest
Tiger's Nest Sand Mandala Flag
Nation	Bhutan
Continent	Asia
Population	4
Date of establishment	July 5, 2019
Languages	English

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.

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.

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 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.

Caves on a central corridor

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.

Large cave with ledge and ditch

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 No

te: 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

Because of the steep cliff, a platform was constructed to prevent bad accidents.(July 15, 2019)

Building is in the framework and design phase. (July 22, 2019)

Frame with platform

View from the Tigers Nest Cafeteria site

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Started constructing the front. (Aug 13, 2019)

The west side is almost complete (Sep 5, 2019)

The main building exterior is complete. (Sep 6, 2019)

The exterior is complete, now to remove the grass platform... (Sep 13, 2019)

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Tigers Nest map gifted by EggzOnToast, leader of North Korea (July 28, 2019)

Notable People

• Barbay1 (mayor)

• islamord
• BowMaster512
• Weabonie

Former Residents

• Rithyan1535
• DRG_Mirage

Tiger's Nest Exterior at Sunrise

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]

Tiger's Nest

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]

Bird Song

A common bird found in the area is the Rufous-breasted Accentor · (Prunella strophiata). It sounds like this.[6]

Prayer Flags

Prayer flags are often strung out across the landscape. The monks believe that the prayers will be blown by the wind to spread good will and compassion to all sentient beings. They continually mount new flags to renew their hopes for the world, the act symbolizing a welcoming of life's changes, and an acknowledgement that all beings are part of a greater ongoing cycle. [7]

Prayer flags by Tiger's Nest

Phallic Paintings in Bhutan

In the 15th and 16th century, Bhutan was visited by a Buddhist saint “Drukpa Kuenley”, after hearing about the good wine and beautiful women in the south of Tibet. The unorthodox method of Saint got him many names, some refer to him as the Divine Madman. There are phallic paintings on some houses in Bhutan because of him. [8]

Snowman Trek

The snowman trek is a 216 mile hike through the eastern Himalayans, usually accompanied by guides and a team of yaks. The scenery is beautiful, and there is a book [9] about an author's experience on the trek.

Mountains from the Snowman Trek

Lingzhi Zhong

[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

[5] Ascending Bhutan's Sacred Tiger's Nest
https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2014/11/30/ascending-bhutans-sacred-tigers-nest/

[6] Bird sounds at Tigers Nest
https://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Prunella-strophiata

[7] Prayer Flag
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_flag

[8] Phallus Paintings
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phallus_paintings_in_Bhutan

[9] "Beneath Blossom Rain" by Kevin Grange
https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Blossom-Rain-Discovering-Toughest/dp/0803234333/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=beneath+blossom+rain&qid=1566425142&s=gateway&sr=8-1