Explore the deep spiritual bond between people and sacred mountains worldwide. This compelling study delves into “Living Mountains,” investigating whether reverence for these sites, including the revered Himalayas, is inherent or constructed. Author Darrelyn Gunzburg masterfully blends material religion, cultural environmentalism, and phenomenology to reveal how landscapes shape personal and group cosmologies. A vital read for scholars, students of religious studies, geography, and anyone fascinated by the profound interplay of place, space, and spiritual belief across diverse cultures.