These narratives provide a visceral exploration of Tibetan spiritual life and the stark realities of existence in high-altitude landscapes. Through detailed accounts of sky burials, ritualized sexual initiations, and the tragic cycle of reincarnation, the text bridges the gap between the sacred and the profane. The stories follow various figures, including a troubled soldier, a girl trapped by polyandry, and a female Living Buddha who undergoes a grueling physical and mystical transformation. Death and suffering are portrayed not as endings, but as integral components of a harsh environment governed by Buddhist tradition and local custom. Collectively, the excerpts offer a haunting perspective on how faith, survival, and identity intersect in the remote regions of Tibet.

《亮出你的舌苔或空空荡荡》（Stick Out Your Tongue）是流亡英国的华语作家马建于1987年发表的短篇小说集。该书因其对西藏地区极度颠覆性的描写而在中国被禁，在当时惊动了华语文坛。

小说集共由五部短篇小说组成，其中包括“女人兰”等内容。作品以尖锐、客观甚至带有残酷感的风格，描写了藏地偏远地区的生活、信仰与肉体关系，打破了外界对西藏的“神圣”想象。因内容涉及对特定文化和宗教禁忌的描写，该书在发表后引发巨大争议，随后被中国政府禁止出版。该书的英文版由Chatto & Windus和Farrar, Straus & Giroux于2006年出版。