Pemako – Vajrayogini’s Sacred Body
Pemako is located in southeast Tibet. In Tibetan, the word “Pemako” means “Lotus Array” or “Lotus of Great Bliss”. It is a land that intrigues many Western explorers as it is thought to be the sacred land of nectar and bliss as described in Buddhist scriptures.
Pemako is thought to be one of the 16 earthly paradises, a promised land where humanity will survive in the event of worldwide famine or calamities. It was also referred to by Guru Rinpoche as the “supreme hidden land”. Guru Rinpoche had concealed 108 “beyuls” or “hidden valleys” in the Himalayas to be revealed at specific times during the degenerate age. Shambala is the greatest hidden valley, Pemako is another one of them. The Buddhist texts describe these hidden valleys as being reminiscent of paradise. They can only be reached with enormous hardship, and those who force their way through may encounter failure or even, death.
The landscape and geography of Pemako is shaped like that of Vajrayogini’s sacred body in a sleeping posture form.
Her head is Kangri Kangpo (White Snow Mountain) Her two bosoms are Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri (both mountains) The lower part of her body lies in Yang Sang (upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh) Her sacred triangle is at the confluence of Siang and Yang Sang (rivers) Her sacred vulva is at Kila Yangzom Her navel is a small Nyingmapa monastery called Rinchenpung The lakes, rocks and forestry are often regarded as being especially sacred as it is the worldly abode of supernatural beings. Gathering of resources is allowed, but nothing in excess. The animals are protected as no killing is tolerated… because of this some endangered species have called this place their home, like the Himalayan Black Bear and the Musk Deer. The sacredness of beyul’s also discourages humans hurting other humans.
In the beginning of the 20th century, many natives of the Kham region made the long trek to Pemako seeking refuge. Between the 1990 to the early 2000’s, many expeditions were done by Westerners. These expeditions were mainly kayaking expeditions as the land was famous for whitewater kayaking.
I have added a lot of information below about Pemako. I have added it for educational purposes, and have added the links to the original source for those who wish to know more… I wish for everyone to be educated on beyul’s and Pemako. I especially hope for people to aspire to trek in Pemako.
PEMAKO: highlight
For nearly 2000 years the nation of an earthly paradise or Shangri-La hidden amoung the peaks of Asia has captivated the human imagination. Western explorers eombed the region in search of this land of bliss and nectar described in ancient Buddhist texts as the Pemako or the Lotus land.
According to Buddhist tradition Pemako is one of the 16th earthly paradise, a promised land free of worry, the ultimate hidden haven. The place is where, it is prophesied that the seed of humanity will thrive at the end of the world in famine and calamities.
In the beginning of the 20th century many Khampas from Tibet made a long, ardous trek to Pemako in quest of succour and refuge. They are one of the major inhabitants of the region, along with The Adis, The Mishmis who were the original inhabitants here. The region is a melting pot of different tribal cultures, where all the tribes exist in complete harmony amoung themselves and the nature. Walking through Pemako one can see Adi, Memba, Khampa and Mishmi villages with their distinctive culture, faith and lifestyle.
The Pemako is consecrated to female divinity of Dorje Phagmo and its sacred geography is mapped to the body of this sleeping goddess. Her head is the Kangri Kangpo, her two breasts is Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri respectively. The lower part of her body lies in Yangsang or the innermost Pemako which is the upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. In the confluence of Siang (Tsangpo) and Yangsang is the sacred tringle Kila Yangzom the vulva of Goddess Dorje Phagmo. This the supreme of scared lands is now open to the world to discover and marvel.
Every year pilgrims traverse the area on Kora (circumbulation). Coverung the scared Devakota, the gathering place of Dakinis, The holy Titapori mountain, Penashree and Tiru Tala (Eko Dumbing for Adis).
