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The Tibet Code

The Tibet Code begins with a Chinese dog expert receiving a mysterious picture of a rare Tibetan mastiff. Impressed and excited, he leaves for Tibet immediately on a quest for the perfect dog. Not surprisingly, our hero finds much more than a dog during the long and dangerous journey into Tibet.

This book is simultaneously fun, exciting, and packed with knowledge. The author, He Ma, has lived in Tibet for more than ten years. A seasoned explorer, he has hiked across the Hohxil Reserve alone, and has read more than 600 books and documents about Tibet. The book is based on personal experience, a wide range of reading, and wild imagination. With its snow-covered mountains, unique culture, and rich folklore and legends, Tibet is the most scenic and mysterious area in China, offering a great background for an exploration thriller.

The Tibet Code is a bestseller that has given birth to a series; the fourth instalment was published in August. In addition to in-depth descriptions of scenes and rituals in Tibet, the author evokes a sense of the wild power of the Tibetan Mastiff. This dog is clearly not just a pet to Tibetans. It is more like a loving family member, who guards the home and shares the family’s life. According to the magical “Tibet code” in the book, the Tibetan mastiff is a loyal guardian of oracles, who protects the long-lost secrets of the Tibetan religion from generation to generation.

The Tibet Code （《藏地密码》）

By He Ma（何马）

Chongqing Publishing House (重庆出版社) April 2008, 24.8 yuan