Gurung people

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Gurung people
Languages
Gurung, Nepali
Religion
Buddhism[1]

The Gurung people, also called Tamu, are an ethnic group from different parts of Nepal.[2]

Religion

Selected ethnic groups of Nepal: Bhotia, Sherpa, Thakali; Gurung; Kiranti Sunuwar , Rai, Limbu; Newari; Pahari; Tamang

They are Buddhists and large minority of Hindus. Centuries of cultural influence from Tibet and its northern neighbours – which adopted the Tibetan culture to a heavy extent resulted in many Gurungs gradually embracing Tibetan Buddhism–particularly among Gurungs in the Manang region – over the centuries, particularly the Nyingma school.[3]

[4] Priestly practitioners of Gurung Dharma include lamas, ghyabri (klehpri), and pachyu (paju).[5] Shamanistic elements among the Gurungs remain strong and most Gurungs often embrace Buddhist and Bön rituals in all communal activities.[6]

Traditions

Honey

Some of the Gurung people are renowned for their use of mad honey, which they collect from the Himalayan honey bee, both for its medicinal and hallucinogen properties.[7]

Notable Gurung people

See also

References

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