Dear Venerable Master,

Today, we are deeply grateful for your permission to make the pilgrimage to Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s Nest), allowing me and my baby to embark on this profound journey together and experience the powerful blessing of the Buddha’s grace!

Before setting off, we sincerely paid respects to Master and all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, under the guidance of our senior disciple.

As I carried my baby on my back and hiked up the mountain, there were moments I felt like crying from exhaustion. On one of the rest breaks, I prayed devoutly once more. At that very moment, two magpies suddenly flew out from the trees, as if cheering us on.

In another instance, as my steps grew weary, a resounding and clear voice singing the Great Compassion Mantra reached our ears. It was a Lama from a group up ahead. The pure sound of his voice immediately filled me with strength, and my steps became light once again.

During another rest stop, we paid respects to our masters beside a waterfall at the foot of a long flight of steps. Just then, the sun rays that shone upon the waterfall created a rainbow before our eyes! This unexpected gift moved me beyond words.

What surprised me most was my baby’s behavior. As soon as we arrived at the temple, he firmly walked in one direction. I later understood that he was eager to go to the Guru Rinpoche Hall. Once inside, without waiting for my guidance, he naturally knelt down and offered his sincere prostrations. After we left, he kept wanting to return!

In our rush to descend the mountain, I had to carry him, which caused him to cry. This little incident filled me with a sense of guilt.

The entire experience of the day made me deeply grateful for the compassionate protection of Master and all the Dharma protectors, ensuring our safety on the journey. I am also grateful to my baby, who insisted on coming and, with his pure heart, led me to this practice and grow together. ❤️

I am immensely grateful to everyone who supported, assisted, and encouraged us along the way—including our teammates, our Bhutanese guides, and the passing travelers. You made this journey a reality, and transformed the steps of Taktsang Monastery into a path of compassion. 🙏🏼

This truly was a pilgrimage full of emotion and gratitude!

With deep gratitude to to Master Zhang, and to the convergence of all conditions! 🙇🏻‍♀️