Miracles That Saved the Bön Monks

Open Minds with Regina Meredith

There is a spiritual tradition older than Buddhism in Tibet that was nearly lost.

The Bön, an ancient and lesser-known spiritual tradition, was nearly obliterated during the Chinese invasion in the mid-20th century. Authors Jackie Cole and Harvey Rice explore the remarkable resilience of the Bön monks and the supernatural guidance they received as they fled a war-torn Tibet.

Cole and Rice delve into the brutal suppression of the Bön and the desperate struggle for survival led by Tenzin and two dedicated monks. From miraculously frozen lakes and extraordinary access to lost sacred texts, divine intervention helped these brave monks survive and safeguard this endangered spiritual heritage.