The Sengze Village Mani

Local residents believe Seng ze Ma Ni in Khams has the largest number of ma Ni stones in a single location anywhere in the world. Certain accounts, sacred objects, and ceremonies associated with the ma Ni and an interview with a resident, provide insight into its historical importance as a focus of pilgrimage and trade. Local beliefs and statements reveal the significance of the Ma Ni with regard to local notions of territoriality.