Wonder of The Yaks: The Sustenance of Tibetan High-Altitude Zen Economy

Thousands of years ago, Tibetans believe Thpa Gali, their god of livestock, defiled a female yak in order to domesticate the entire species. Furthermore, they believe it was him who taught them how to raise and graze yaks and established the first nomadic way of life. Fast forward to today, and over 80% of Tibetans still work in the same sectors (Britannica, 2021).