A Tibet reader

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1. l'introduction : Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north of the Himalayas. It is home to the indigenous Tibetan people, and to some other ethnic groups such as Monpas and Lhobas, and is inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft). It is sometimes referred to as the roof of the world. 2. le Preface Stories from The Marriage ofSongtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng The Journey of Monk Xuanzang and Introduction of Buddhism Whirlwind of the Islamic Warriors Folktales and Myths The Creation of the World Where Did I Come From ? Today's Answers to How Mankind Originated Lost Glory, the Tubo Kingdom Ancient Names, Tubo and Tibet Myths of the YarlungValley Songtsen Gampo and His Children Tibetan Buddhism The Turbulent History of Tibetan Buddhism .