The 2nd Conference of the International Council of Gurung Buddhism (ICGB), held at the Tamu Bauddha Shanti Samiti Nepal building in Anamnagar, Kathmandu, highlighted the importance of preserving Gurung Buddhist heritage, traditional culture, language and identity.
The conference featured Dr. Kumar Gurung and Chief Guest Khenpo Khen Rinpoche Sher Lama, alongside prominent community leaders, representatives and distinguished participants.
Discussions focused on Gurung traditions, Buddhist philosophy, cultural preservation and the importance of passing linguistic and spiritual heritage to future generations.
The program also highlighted the Gurung Language Class (GLC), an initiative connecting learners from Nepal and countries including the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, India and Bhutan through online classes every Saturday and Sunday.
The conference emphasized that preserving language, culture and Buddhist values is a shared responsibility of the Gurung community worldwide.
Watch the full 2-hour-18-minute conference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQM56c2qMuk&t=206s