– Lord Buddha
On Life’s Journey Faith is nourishment,
Virtous deeds are a shelter,
Wisdom is the light by day and
Right mindfulness is the protection by night.
If a man lives a pure life nothing can destroy him;
If he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom.
MESSAGE from
His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser
Delivering few words to the managing committee of Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba, that the Gurungs were originally Buddhists by religion but due to the lack of Gurung Lamas and proper guidance the Gurungs of the eastern region came under the influence of the Hindu religion. That is like as we do not have the knowledge of the cultivation of fruits and vegetables we were compelled to buy from others for our livelihood and totally depended on them. It is like staying at a stranger’s house to a traveller when the night befalls and when the dawn prevails we continue the journey after departing from them. whereas the journey will be completed only after reaching our own house i.e. our original religion (BUDDHISM). Since it is our great privilege and virtue to follow Boudha marga for generations.
Similarly, even all creatures can achieve Boudha Nirvana or Salvation only after we follow the path of our Guru Budha, Religion and the Sangh.
Mangalam Mastu !
History
Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Boudha Gumba is situated at Upper Singtom Gurung Busty, North Point, Darjeeling. It is also popularly known as Gurung Bouddha Gumba.This Gumba is run by a Managing Committee as per the Gumba constitution as accorded by the Government authority. It is about 5 k.m away from the heart of Darjeeling town and 25 minutes walk from Singamari, NorthPoint or Singtom Fatak. The vehicles from Darjeeling town are available at any time. The vehicles can be hired to reach the Gumba. The panoramic views of the Himalayas, Mt. Kanchenjungha, hills of Sikkim, Darjeeling Bazar, Batasia, Happy Valley Tea Garden and Singtom Tea Garden are visible from the Gumba complex at times of clear weather. The Gumba is functioning full-fledged since its inception.
The concept of establishment of this Gumba started when His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe directed Late Ambar Bahadur Gurung and Late Punya Prakash Gurung, disciples of His Holiness to construct a Gurung Bouddha Gumba at Gurung Busty, North Point, Darjeeling as early as possible. As per the divine wish of His Holiness, Late Ambar Bahadur Gurung and Late Punya Prakash Gurung initiated and donated a piece of land at Gurung Busty for the construction of the monastery. Later, Sri Pradeep Golay and Sri Tham Bahadur Gurung also donated the land for further development of the monastery.
A meeting for the construction of the monastery was held at the residence of sri Tham Bahadur Gurung at Gurung Busty on 22/11/98 in the presence of Late Ambar Bahadur Gurung, Late Shyam Bahadur Gurung, Late Punya Prakash Gurung, Sri Deo Prakash Gurung, Sri D.B.Gurung, Bikram Gurung. Sri Deepak Gurung, Sri Tek Bahadur Gurung, Smt Sarda Gurung, Sri Ramesh Gurung. Sri Khemraj Ghalay, Sri Tham Bahadur Gurung, Sri Rajen Gurung, Sri Madan Kumar Gurung and Smt Hemlata Gurung. The meeting unanimously passed a resolution to commence the construction work of the said monastery for which a committee had been formed as follows:
President: Sri Deo Prakash Gurung
Vice Presidents: Late Punya Prakash Gurung, Late Shyam Bahadur Gurung, Sri N.M.Gurung.
Secretary: Sri Khemraj Ghalay
Cashier: Hemlata Gurung
Sri Khemraj Ghalay resigned from the post of secretary and gave the charge to Sri Tilak Gurung on 05/03/2000.
The foundation stone laying programme was organized on 12th March 2000 under the auspicious graceful presence of His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe (Gurudev). The actual construction of the work started on 25th September 2000. It took five years to complete the first phase of the construction which led the Gumba to function with a Chaesum and statues installed in the monastery. Finally, the inauguration ceremony of the Gumba was organized on 17th, 18th, and 19th March 2006. His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe (Gurudev) gracefully inaugurated and named the Gumba as Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba.
Lineage
The Gompa befalls under the ‘Ningmapa’ Lineage of Buddhism which is the oldest form of Mahayana Buddhism in the world. So, all the religious rites are performed in accordance to the sect.
Governing Body / Members
His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe (Gurudev)
Grand Patron-in-Chief:
Madan Kumar Gurung
President - 9733081314
Tilak Gurung
Secretary - 9733420155
Deo Prakash Gurung
Cashier - 9749857677
D. B. Gurung
Advisor - 9832482884
Avinash Gurung
Legal Advisor - 9641631423
Tek Bahadur Gurung
Vice-President -9641872758
Deepak Gurung
Vice-President - 9832537437.
Tarun Gurung
Joint Secretary - 9832448161
Sri Lekhraj Gurung
Head Lama (Executive Member) - 9733293639
Barun Gurung
Executive Member - 9593676887
Tham Bahadur Gurung
Executive Member - 9734923853
Sarad Kr. Gurung
Executive Member
Durga Gurung
Executive Member
Ramesh Gurung
Executive Member
Subodh Gurung
Executive Member
Hemlata Gurung
Executive Member
Sarda Gurung
Executive Member
Bharati Gurung
Executive Member
Sangeeta Gurung
Executive Member
Rajen Gurung
Executive Member
Sajaan Gurung
Executive Member
Dambar Gurung
Executive Member
Sujata Gurung
Executive Member
Anand Gurung
Executive Member
Ashok Gurung
Executive Member
Rajen Gurung
Executive Member
Bhupal Gurung
Life Time Member
Garjaman Gurung
Life Time Member
Passang Gurung
Life Time Member
Tek Gurung
Life Time Member
Late Ambar Bahadur Gurung
Founders
Late Punya Prakash Gurung
Founders
Late Shyam Bahadur Gurung
Founders
Our Lamas
Left to Right : Chewang Rigzen Gurung, Tashi Gyaltsen Gurung, Rangjung Gurung, Pema Gurung, Nima Tenzing Gurung, Tshering Gurung.
Donation
The wholehearted support and charities received from kind members have enhanced the work of construction of the Gumba to a great extent. But still, major work for completion of Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Buddhist Monastery is still under process due to lack of sufficient fund. The Gumba has undertaken the projects of the establishment of a library, Meditation centre, and an auditorium for the accommodation of all visitors during religious ceremonies at Gumba. The Gumba Managing Committee is facing acute difficulties to promote and spread spiritual development among devotees on the occasion of such religious ceremonies.
Hence, we solicitously appeal to all individual agencies and concerned authorities to extend all possible help in cash or kind to the Gumba Managing Committee for its smooth functioning and spreading the messages of non-violence, love and service to all mankind.
Appealed by
Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba Managing Committee
Gurung Busty, P.O.North Point, Darjeeling.
Donation of Pratimas (Statues):
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The present Buddha Statues were donated by the family of Sri Pramod Gurung, Sri Subodh Gurung and Sri Sanjay Gurung of Lal Kothi, Darjeeling in loving memory of their beloved mother late Kausilya Gurung.
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Later a Buddha Pratima (Statue) was also donated by Sri Nima Tshiring Ghising of Namchi, Sikkim.
Donation of Holy Books:
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16 volumes of Boom donated by the family of His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe (Gurudev)
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108 volumes of Kangyur presented by Miss Krishna Kumari Gurung, Miss Sarala Gurung, Miss Kushal Gurung and Miss Mamta Gurung of Tukvar Tea Estate (All family Members of His Holiness Gurung Tulku Nima Hoiser Rimpochhe, Gurudev)
All donations are welcome at:
Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba,
UCO Bank,
Account no. 20520100005306
Singamari, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
For International Donation:
Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba
Account no.20520100005306
IFS Code : UCBA0002052
Branch Code: 2052
President / Secretary,
Guru Pema Chhoeling Gurung Bouddha Gumba,
Gurung Busty, P.O. North Point, Singamari,
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India – 734101.
Email Id: gurunggumba@gmail.com
Website : www.gurunggumba.com
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