Enter the spiritual realm of pictographic hieroglyphs (diving into the Dongba religion of the ancient kingdom of Naxi)

Author: Yang Fuyuan
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: "The Visual Series on Chinese Primitive Religious Culture," strives to showcase the highlights of China's multi-ethnic primitive religious cultures. The first batch released includes "The Flame of the Soul – A Journey into Bon Culture," "The Light of Faith – Li Ethnicity's Primitive Religion and Bimo Culture," "Entering the Realm of Picture-Writing – A Spiritual Journey in the Ancient Kingdom of Naxi," "The Mysterious Beliefs Between Silver Mountains and Jade Lakes – Bai Ethnicity's Banzhu Worship," and "The Charm of the Gobi – The Mysterious Northern Shamanism." These are five waves in the long river of China's primitive religious culture that we have selected. Each book has its own unique charm. The authors of this series are experts and scholars who have dedicated years to researching and introducing China's primitive religions. They have spent many years conducting field research in China's border minority regions, and the content of the books is largely based on their first-hand materials. Each book is written by authors from the respective ethnic groups about their own religious cultures, making the reading experience deeply touching. This series combines knowledge and appreciation, with rich illustrations that complement the text, allowing readers to gain a wealth of information about primitive religions in a pleasant reading experience.
The Naxi ethnic group is renowned as an ancient civilization. The ancient city of Lijiang and the Naxi Ancient Music attract the world's attention. The ancient and mysterious Bon religion is a magnificent chapter of the globally celebrated Naxi ancient civilization. In the vast world, Bon religion has been inseparable from the Naxi people, becoming an essential spiritual force in their lives. Their joys, sorrows, and life's milestones are all deeply intertwined with Bon religion, leaving indelible traces on its altars. Bon religion has shaped their spirit and soul.