Enter the spiritual realm of pictographic hieroglyphs: Journey through the Dongba religion of the ancient Naxi kingdom

Author: Yang Fuyuan
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: "The Illustrated 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 the Culture of the Bon Religion," "The Light of Faith – Li Ethnicity's Primitive Religion and Bimo Culture," "Stepping into the Realm of Pictographic and Ideographic Writings – A Spiritual Journey Through the Ancient Kingdom of the Naxi," "The Mysterious Beliefs Between the Silver Mountains and Jade Lakes – Bai Ethnicity's Benshu Worship," and "The Rhythm of the Gobi – The Mysterious Northern Shamanistic Culture." These are five waves from 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 regions with ethnic minorities, and the content of the books is largely based on their firsthand materials. Each book is written by authors of the respective ethnic groups about their own religious cultures, making the reading experience warm and touching. This series combines knowledge and appreciation, with rich illustrations that complement each other, 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 attention of the world. The ancient and mysterious Bon religion is a magnificent chapter of the globally celebrated Naxi ancient civilization. In the vast world, the Bon religion has accompanied the Naxi people through storms and winds, becoming the most important spiritual force in their lives. Their joys, sorrows, and life's milestones are all deeply intertwined with the Bon religion, leaving indelible traces on its altars. The Bon religion has shaped their spirit and soul.