This weekend I'm going on a trip with my co-workers to the Khamar Monastery Energy Center, located in the south Gobi. The story behind the energy center, according to Ariuna, is that long ago there was a Buddhist monk who was venturing into the countryside. One day he came upon a large natural circular area with mystical powers. He prayed and meditated there and achieved enlightenment. After this, he discovered another energy center, and he proceeded to build monasteries on both locations. These monasteries expanded rapidly as word of their mystical powers spread throughout the land.
Unfortunately, these monasteries and the towns that grew around them were destroyed during the purge of all things Buddhist and Genghis Khan by the Mongolian communists during the 1900's. The monastery we will be visiting was built after the democratic revolution in 1991.
Despite the original monasteries having been destroyed, people say the energy is still there. Many Mongolians and foreigners alike go to the Monastery several times a year for its renowned wishing mountain that grants wishes to everyone who goes there.
More to follow when I return from my trip!
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