Nepal: Land of the Gods - Travel Video.

VHS. Mystic Fire Video Journey to Nepal and explore the ancient cultures still thriving in the Himalayan kingdom - a unique mixture of Hinduism from India and Buddhism from Tibet. The film shows sacred art and religious rituals of the Nepalese; meditation training for young Tibetan monks; beliefs in local spirits, mountain gods and folk figures in daily Sherpa life in the Everest region. The narrative, written by Buddhist scholar John Reynolds, explains how lamas have taken over the shaman's role as psychic healer and guide of souls, and how Tantra is an essential part of daily life, harmonizing the relationship between man, woman, nature and a higher spiritual reality. A film by Sheldon Rochlin, Mike Spera and Loren Standlee. 60 minutes. c2002