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In a land once called Shangshung stands a mesmerizing, mysterious, mystical mountain, a summit of spiritual beauty. The lands below this peak remain under the magical spell of Tantra and its master, Guru Rinpoche (Padma Sambhava).That Mountain Kailash is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists is nor in doubt, but what other faith revere this most holy of mountains? Who were the ancient Bonpo of Shangshung, and where is the castle of the silver bird, the Khyunglung citadel?Pilgrims walk around Mount Kailash to gain merit and wash away the sins of a lifetime. Others seek its spiritual powers to enhance their earthly lives. Kailash is unique amongst mountains, for it casts a spell of wonder upon its intrepid admirers.Under the same Tantric spell, the former Kingdom of Guge, with its dramatically set fortress monasteries of Tsaparang and Spiti, has been in decline for over 350 years. But where is this lost world of the hidden mystery, with its secret, haunting troglodyte villages, towering mud turrets and unbelievable Himalayan vistas?This book is much more than a route to kailash and Guge, for in Land of the Tantric Mountain we also explore the mysteries of the religions, as well as the history and the cultural aspects of Shangshung or Western Tibet.