Lama clan (Tamang)

In this article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Lama clan (Tamang). We will explore its origins, its relevance in today's society and its impact on different aspects of daily life. From the historical perspective to its evolution today, Lama clan (Tamang) has been the subject of study and debate, generating great interest among academics, lovers of the subject, and society in general. Through this article, we will seek to shed light on Lama clan (Tamang), providing a panoramic view that allows the reader to understand its importance and influence in the contemporary world.

Buddhist Lama of the Tamang People, Tistung, Nepal

The Lama of the Tamang people, is an ancient priestly clan having resided in the area now known as Nepal since antiquity and predating the spread of Buddhism, is associated with spiritual and religious dealings, including ancestor worship Additionally, other Swagen Bhai (Tamang kinship clans) perform priestly rituals, such as shaman Jhankris, but the Lama are most associated with priesthood.

This particular Swagen Bhai (kinship clan) of the Tamang are so associated with religion that all Tamangs are addressed as Lama by other highland Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups in the region, such as Gurung, Sherpa, etc. Nevertheless, only those of Swagen Bhai Lama are truly Lama. As with all Swagen Bhai, there are complex restrictions on intermarriage between kinship clans. The exact relationship between Bon Lamaism, their religion of antiquity that survives to modern times, Gurung Dharma, the religion of a nearby and related ethnolinguistically close people, and Bon Buddhist tradition (Bonpa), has not been established. Nevertheless, the Tamang are considered to be least influenced by Khas-ization of all ethnic groups in Nepal, in addition to being the most connected to traditional religion of the Southern Himalayan region.

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