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The Buddhist Pilgrimage Trail of the Himalayas
An overview of walking pilgrimages in the Himalaya: major routes, the custom of the kora, and serious cautions about altitude, weather and permits.
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Himalayan Pilgrimage Trails
Kailash, Langtang, Manaslu and other routes walked by pilgrims.
A Guide to the Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites of China: From the Himalayas to the Yangtze River
A west-to-east sweep of Buddhist pilgrimage in China, from Tibetan areas to the sacred mountains, and how the traditions along the way differ.
Discovering the Sacred Sites of the Himalayan Foothills
Foothill Buddhist centres in northern India, led by Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, home of the Tibetan exile community, and the monasteries nearby.
Exploring the Sacred Sites of the Himalayan Foothills
Buddhist pilgrimage places on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, including Pharping and Namobuddha, and the traditional stories that link them to the Buddha.
The Buddhist Pilgrimage Route of the Himalayas' Kailash Circuit
How the Kailash kora is usually described: its stages, the Drolma La pass, walking direction by tradition, and the serious altitude risks involved.
The Buddhist Pilgrimage Trail of the Himalayas' Langtang Valley
Langtang in Nepal: Tamang and Tibetan-influenced Buddhist culture, Kyanjin Gompa, and the rebuilding of the valley after the 2015 earthquake.
The Buddhist Pilgrimage Trail of the Himalayas' Manaslu Circuit
The Buddhist villages and gompas of Nubri and Tsum on the Manaslu route in Nepal, with careful notes on restricted-area permits, altitude and weather.
The Sacred Landscapes of the Himalayas
The Tibetan idea of sacred geography: holy mountains, lakes and beyul (hidden valleys), and how pilgrims relate to them in practice.
Unveiling the Mystique of Mount Kailash
Why Mount Kailash is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and followers of Bon, how each tradition sees it, and the custom of not climbing the mountain.
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