Gurung people
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The Gurung people, also called Tamu, are an ethnic group from different parts of Nepal.[2]
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Religion
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
- Amber Gurung, Musician/Composer/Singer/Lyricist of Nepali music
- Amrit Gurung, Singer/musician
- Anil Gurung, Top Striker of Nepal National Football Team
- Ciney Gurung, Singer
- Prabal Gurung, New York Fashion Designer
- Lachhiman Gurung, recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Bhanbhagta Gurung, recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Bimal Gurung, leader of GJM
- Chhatra Man Singh Gurung, Former chief of Nepal Army
See also
References
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Further reading
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Khas and Newars are the dominant nations; about one third of Madhesi people are of Indian ancestry while the other two thirds are indigenous.
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