Hiking Behind Drepung Monastery: A "Crazy" Dialogue with Myself

📍Location: Behind Zhaki Monastery, Chengguan District, Lhasa 🚗Transportation: Drive to Zhaki Monastery and hike up the mountain. 👍️Hiking Experience: When I first entered the mountain, some people were buying pine and cypress branches for burning incense. I didn't realize the seriousness of the situation at that time. I was jumping up and down on the flat stone road. The higher I went, the steeper the originally flat road became. The stone road turned into a dirt road, and the hillside was occupied by thorns. These annoying guys stretched their teeth and claws in front of me, like little guards guarding the back mountain, not allowing us to pass easily. Every step I took, my trousers were tightly hooked, and if I wasn't careful, there would be dazzling red marks on my arms. But there was no turning back. We could only bite the bullet and painstakingly open up a "way of life" in the thorns. At this embarrassing moment, I took the wrong path in a panic and deviated from the track of my friends. When I came back to my senses, all that was left around me was the whistling wind and unfamiliar scenery. At that moment, loneliness and fear engulfed me like a tide, and my heart was pounding as if it were about to burst out of my throat. But looking at the sapphire-blue sky above my head, I took a deep breath and told myself: Since I'm here, I'll be at ease. The top of the mountain is just ahead, and I can definitely do it! The process of climbing alone was a deep contest with my inner self. The mountain became steeper and steeper, and the sand and stones under my feet were loose. Every step was like stepping on the clouds, like a landslide. Sweat soaked my back, and my breathing became rapid and heavy, but every time I looked up, I saw the top of the mountain dazzling under the sunlight and white clouds. The strong wind raged at the top of the mountain, making it difficult to stand still. Along the way, I occasionally met one or two lamas. They looked peaceful, their steps were steady, and the calmness revealed in their eyes gradually calmed my manic heart. Under their silent influence, I stopped panicking and sprinted towards the top of the mountain step by step. After going through all kinds of hardships, I arrived at the place of practice, where I met up with my friends and continued upward. When I finally set foot on the top of the mountain, which was nearly 5,000 meters above sea level, the whole world seemed to be under my feet. The distant mountains stretched endlessly, like the sleeping spine of the earth; the city of Lhasa was in full view, where prosperity and tranquility intertwined. The sense of accomplishment after conquering the high mountain brought tears to my eyes. The way down the mountain was equally "perilous." Without the momentum of going up the mountain, my tired legs felt like they were filled with lead, and I would fall if I wasn't careful. Therefore, "rolling and crawling" became a true portrayal of our descent. Our buttocks were covered with dust, and our palms were worn out, but we supported and encouraged each other, and our laughter echoed in the valley. This hike behind Drepung Monastery, though full of twists and turns, has become the most dazzling treasure in my memory. It made me understand that the road of life is just like this mountain road, full of thorns and rugged, but as long as you have courage and firm steps, you will always reach the "top of the mountain" in your heart. Guys, if you have the opportunity, you must come and experience this shock, embrace the unknown, and challenge yourself. Believe me, you will meet a brand new self💕. 💗Other tips: You need to bring your ID card to enter the mountain. If you don't have it with you, you can also report your ID card number.