Mustang: The Culture and Landscape of Lo by Michael Beck Eight auspicious symbol banner This is a fully gold

This is a fully gold plated Dancing Tara statue

In Zhang-zhung in the 7th century

It can be used to count repetitions in Buddhist practices--prostrations

Chenrezig God of Compassion

5"H X 11"W approx

Mustang: The Culture and Landscape of Lo by Michael Beck Eight auspicious symbol banner This is a fully goldMustang was and still is an enchanted region where nature and culture intermingled to keep a very old tradition alive. Culturally, geographically and historically Tibetan, but within the borders of Nepal, it has become a time capsule of Tibetan heritage and a place where the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is carried on to this. People may wonder why and how long communities may have chosen to settle in such unforgiving living conditions, but if