Civilization of Ancient Zhang Zhung Dynasty
The ancient Zhang Zhung Dynasty has united eighteen states, which were home to 180,000 tribes, and established a kingdom that held the Central Asia in awe. When Zhang Zhung Dynasty was in its heyday, it possessed extremely strong military force, enormous population and vast territory. Shenrab Mivo Buddha, prince of Zhang Zhung, has created a complete Nine-Rank Teaching Method and doctrines, known as ancient Zhang Zhung Buddha dharma. The source of Buddhism theory can be seen in Zhang Zhung Tripitaka, which is under translating by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. At present, there are still many people in Russia, India, Nepal, Kingdom of Bhutan, and Mongolia called themselves as the descendants of Zhang Zhung. Bonismo temple that spread Zhang Zhung Buddha dharma still exists and inherits the ancient Zhang Zhung culture. Chinese ancient Zhang Zhung culture is a Chinese culture integrated with prairie culture, plateau culture, Persia culture, etc. As for the Zhang Zhung culture, it has already enjoyed a history of 18,000 years, according to the record of Zhang Zhung sacred books. After the transmission of Shenrab Mivo Buddha and Buddha of different period, the religious system of ancient Zhang Zhung culture has affected the emergence of Hinduism, Jainism, and Indian Buddhism years later. Now, there are still many relics, temples and monks of this religious culture in Tibet, India, Nepal, Kingdom of Bhutan, Mongolia, Russia, etc. In addition, a lot of people from Tibet or even around the world believe in the Zhang Zhung Buddha dharma of Zhang Zhung culture. As ancient Zhang Zhung enjoys a profound and splendid history, it has been listed into the scope of protection of World Cultural Heritage. The Chinese ancient Zhang
