Gongbu Qiongqu Linsi is located at the very peak of the mountains in Metze (Moezer) County, Litze (Linze), in the Tibetan Autonomous Region, it is a thousand-year-old Gelug Sect temple, renowned as “a beacon of faith at the top of the snow mountain.” The temple is built into the mountains, with a well-arranged architectural group, red walls and golden roofs harmoniously blending with the misty snow mountains. The winding spin-turning path connects the main hall, monk residences, and the prayer flag wall, forming a three-dimensional depiction of faith. Inside the temple, the murals are painted with mineral pigments, depicting scenes from the life of Shakyamuni Buddha and the arrival of Princess Wen Cheng, with powerful lines and vibrant colors, a treasure of Tibetan art. The prayer flag wall stretches for several kilometers, with colorful wind flags fluttering in the wind, carrying the wishes of the pilgrims, a magnificent poem of nature and faith. The temple was originally built in the 15th century by the descendants of the Gongbu royal family and was a witness to the fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and the culture of the Later Tibetan Kingdom. During the Kangxi period, Qing Dynasty officials visited and left inscriptions mentioning “Kangxi.” The eight copper Buddha statues enshrined in the temple are believed to be relics from the time of Songzan Gampo, with a kind face and eyes like torches, witnessing the inheritance of faith for a thousand years. This place is not only a sacred religious site but also a microcosm of the cultural fusion of the Tibetan Southeast region. At dawn and dusk, the sound of chanting and the ringing of bells harmonize, as if time has solidified here, allowing people to feel the power of faith and the eternity of the snow mountains.
