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For generations, Mongolian herders lived by one principle: follow the water and grass. It was more than an economic strategy; it was a way of life that shaped the Mongolian language, social structure, and values. Spiritual traditions like Shamanism and Tibetan Buddhism cultivated a philosophy of balance, reverence, and coexistence with nature. Practices such as worshipping "Eternal Heaven" (Tengger) or offering to Aobao hill shrines reflected an ecological ethic, preserving g

“My parents didn’t get much schooling. I want to make the most of this opportunity, get into a good university, and find a good job in the future.” This was a remark I heard during an online interview. On the other side of the screen, Dazhen, a junior high student at a Tibetan boarding school in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, expressed her dream with a shy yet determined smile. In that moment, I realized that the debate surrounding these schools should not merely rest on a