11 Hidden Historical Tales of Huanglong - #3 Will Change Everything You Know!

4. The Secret Buddhist Archives

One of Buddhism's most fascinating historical gems, hidden within the walls of Huanglong Temple, is a collection of old texts kept uniscovered until the late 20th century. From the 7th to the 13th century, these records provide thorough descriptions of early Buddhist practices in the area as well as until unheard-of interpretations of Buddhist doctrine. Rare books written in several languages—including Sanskrit, Tibetan, and several Chinese dialects—suggestive of Huanglong's vital cross-roads for many Buddhist traditions. According to the manuscripts, the temple was a major hub of education and cultural interchange in addition to a place of worship. Among the most important results were thorough documentation of medical procedures combining Buddhist healing traditions with the therapeutic use of mineral waters from Huanglong. These records outline particular therapies for distinct diseases, together with exact guidelines for using different pools according on their mineral concentration and temperature. To illustrate a comprehensive awareness of both spiritual and scientific ideas, the archives also include maps and architectural drawings that show how the temple complex was built to match astronomical events and sacred geometry ideas.