The Yungdrung Bon religion and the Xiangxiong culture are important components of Xizang's ancient civilization. They spread across Xizang earlier than Indian Buddhism. The advocated philosophies profoundly influenced the spiritual beliefs and social life of the Xizang. Involving medicine, astronomy, and architecture fields, the Xiangxiong civilization creates the original form of Xizang culture and is of great significance for the study of Xizang civilization and Tibetan Buddhism.

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Editor: Zhang Shu, Tsering Dekyi

Translator: Zheng Yujie, Liu Fang

Reviewer:Drakpa Wangchen, Yang Guangyuan