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15 Forgotten Religions That Once Had Millions of Followers

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11. Bon (Pre-Buddhist Tibetan Religion)

11. Bon (Pre-Buddhist Tibetan Religion)
Beneath the towering Tibetan mountains, monks perform Bon rituals surrounded by ancient Tibetan manuscripts and flickering butter lamps. | Photo by Wikipedia

Bon was the original spiritual tradition of Tibet, marked by rituals devoted to mountain spirits, nature, and ancestor worship. While Buddhism eventually became dominant in Tibet, traces of Bon’s ancient practices still survive in some Himalayan areas. Its unique blend of animism and shamanism continues to fascinate scholars and spiritual seekers. Britannica on Bon

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