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Tibetans formerly followed the Bon religion. When the Silk road was developed and Buddhism was brought to Tibet, it was adopted by the Tibetan people. Although there may be Hindu Tibetans, the religion of Tibetans as a majority has either been Bon or Buddhism.

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