What is Zhangzhung?

Q: What is Zhangzhung?


A: Zhangzhung is a kingdom of western China (Tibet) and northern India before the 7th century.

Q: What is the religion of Zhangzhung?


A: The religion of Zhangzhung is Bon.

Q: What are the people of Zhangzhung called?


A: The people of Zhangzhung are sometimes called Bonpo.

Q: What is the influence of the Bon religion?


A: The Bon religion influenced Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism.

Q: In what Tibetan texts are the Zhangzhung mentioned frequently?


A: The Zhangzhung are mentioned frequently in Tibetan texts as the original rulers of central and western Tibet.

Q: What are we still trying to learn about Zhangzhung?


A: We are still trying to learn more about Zhangzhung.

Q: How is Zhangzhung pronounced in Chinese?


A: Zhangzhung is pronounced Shangshung in Chinese.

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