This book examines the Hyolmo people of Nepal, focusing on their social, political, and religious life within the animated Himalayan landscape. It explores how Hyolmo culture adapts and changes, specifically analyzing the interplay between shamanic traditions and Tibetan Buddhism, and how these shape their identity within the broader Nepalese context.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain insight into the social, political, and religious structures of the Hyolmo people.
• Understand the dynamics of the Shamanic-Buddhist interface in the Himalayas.
• Explore how landscape, ritual, and identity are interconnected in a unique cultural context.
• Learn about ethnic revival and cultural adaptation among indigenous communities in Nepal.