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Revision as of 18:37, 28 February 2020
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.
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.
On Jan 16, 2020, the new nation of Bhutan was recreated, with Tigers_Nest as it's capital.
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.
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 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)
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The Fishing Pagoda was completed on Dec 2, 2019.
Growth of Tigers_Nest
The map of Tigers_Nest in Sept. There is a dirt bridge spanning the chasm between the monastery and the scenic viewpoint.
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]
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]
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.
Notable People
- Barbay1 (mayor)
- islamord Joined Tigers_Nest on Sept 28, 2019. Founded the town of Terminus on Dec 21, 2019. Remains a close ally and in the new Bhutan.
- BowMaster512 Joined Tigers_Nest on Dec 4, 2019. Held Tigers_Nest while Barbay1 served as the Cascadian President in December 2019.
Current Residents (as of Feb 28, 2020)
- BowMaster512 Joined Tigers_Nest on Dec 4, 2019
- islamord Joined Tigers_Nest on Sep 28, 2019.
Founded Teminus on Dec 21, 2019. Has embassy in Tigers_Nest. - RexRage123 A former Bhutan citizen, joined the new Bhutan on Jan 27, 2020
- MrDom197 Joined Tigers_Nest on Jan 30, 2020
- SillyWilly69 Joined Tigers_Nest on Jan 31, 2020
- Nealie Joined Tigers_Nest on Feb 3, 2020
- Indiana9542 Joined Tigers_Nest on Feb 4, 2020
- kermaza Joined Tigers_Nest on Feb 6, 2020
- Rithyan1535 Joined Tigers_Nest 2nd time on Feb 21, 2020 (1st time on Sep 9, 2019)
- Taiwan_people Joined Tigers_Nest on Feb 21, 2020
- RuggedJoel98 Joined Tigers_Nest on Feb 23, 2020
- Sirius9121 Joined Tigers Nest on Feb 27, 2020
Former Residents (as of Feb 28, 2020)
- DRG_Mirage (8/19), Weabonie (8/19), Happy_Hazza (11/19), Mobzilla6229 (11/19), Max_Maximum (12/19), Robokid1354 (12/19), NinjaNuck (12/19), Dracothe7th (12/19), iqos (12/19), autismspergers (1/20)
Bhutan Mayors (as of Feb 28, 2020)
- islamord Terminus Formed town on Dec 21, 2019
- RexRage123 Joined Bhutan on Jan 27, 2020
- roddsteel18 Chittagong Joined Bhutan on Feb 14, 2020
- Knightof_Cydonia Dhaka Joined Bhutan on Feb 17, 2020
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References
[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] Snowman Trek
https://www.trekking-in-bhutan.com/snowman-trek/
[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