People The late Padam, the great spirit medium of Lake Ngangtse Ladies of Tang performing the ancient Shun dances An elderly couple of Namru known for their profound local knowledge Lakeside village in Upper Tibet Prelude to a domestic religious ceremony Making offerings to the water spirits of Lake Nam Tsho Undertaking a curative ritual A weaver on the Changthang Walkers on the ice of ages A lay practitioner with his son Herding in Upper Tibet The late Khampai Pachung, one of Upper Tibet’s great spirit mediums A female story teller and healer Upper Tibetan shaman in typical dress Monks of Lubo monastery, Changma A drokpa A local guide