A syncretic Blend of Gurung Cultural Ideals and Buddhism Manifests Gurung Buddhism. It is characterized by synthesizing traditional cultural values and practices with the principles of Buddhism.
Gurung Buddhism in a simplified way:
Suppose you, as Gurung, continue to practice the traditional customs, culture, rituals, language, script, attire, ceremonies, and festivals passed down from ancient times and worship ancestral spirits and totems, nature, and local deities based on science, technology, and the principles of Pancha Sila. Having practiced these, you are preserving the identity of the Gurung. By integrating the teachings of Lord Buddha, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, great compassion, loving-kindness, and non-violence as the highest virtue, you seek a path of happiness, peace, prosperity, and liberation in life. In doing so, you are a follower of Gurung Buddhism or are upholding the principles of Gurung Buddhism.
What are Gurung Buddhism's core philosophical principles, and how do they differ from other Buddhist traditions.
Answer:
a. Reverence for totems and ancestors (Kul-Pitri).
b. Worship animism and local deities (Sthaniya devataharu).
c. Adhere to the prime Gurung cultural values and practices.
d. Practice the fundamental principles of Buddhism.
e. Consistency with modern science and technology.
Gurungs who adhere to these five principles are considered followers of Gurung Buddhism. Gurung Buddhism is not a monolithic tradition but a rich tapestry of syncretic practices. It is marked by a syncretic blend of Vajrayana Buddhism and Gurung prime cultural values and practices. This principle distinguishes Gurung Buddhism from other Buddhist traditions by emphasizing the Gurung cultural values-oriented approach to Buddhism.
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