Background information:

Dolpo district is situated in most remote area of western Nepal. There are almost ten big Bon Buddhist monasteries and many small subsidiary monasteries in the region. Most of the big monasteries are tantric monastery headed by respective lineage holder. Traditionally there are no formal and fixed systems of education in these monasteries. However, general pattern is students attain basic knowledge of Tibetan language from their own homes before joining the monastery. Thereafter they take tantric vows and ordination from head lama on auspicious day. After taking vows they are not allow to go out from the monastery premises for three years. In these three years they learn ritual performances, religious chanting, playing various religious instruments and making sacramental cakes. Moreover they have to accumulate mantras and perform meditation of various deities. After completion of three years’ learning and practice they are recognized as a real tantric. In such way they keep alive Bon culture and heritage. But unfortunately these days this system has nearly declined and fading every instant due to lack of facility and awareness among public.

Keeping all these important things in mind there were couple of meetings and conferences of many lamas and Geshes of different monasteries of Dolpo. As a result every representative unanimously decided to have some kind of particular society and centralized learning center.  Hence Dolpo Bon Society was finally established.

Introduction of Dolpo Bon School (DBS):

Dolpo Bon Society is a non-profit organization that has officially registered under the Nepal Government society act. This society was established with the consent and approval of head lamas and Geshe (doctorate degree in Bon philosophy) from different Bonpo monasteries and villages of Dolpo. 

This society consists of a representative of Bonpo lama from each region of Dolpo and set up with permanent executive bodies consisting of following members:

1. President -  Geshe Nyima Kunkyap
2. Vice-president – Geshe Nyima Woeser
3. Secretary – Santaram Hiracheen
4. Assistance Secretary –Angad Hamal
5. Treasure -  Teg Bahadur Jankri

 

Aim and objective of Dolpo Bon Society (DBS):
The foremost aim of this Society is to educate poor children of Dolpo and for the revival of Bonpo heritage and its religion which is on the verge of extinction in Dolpo region without any distinction of cast and creed. Through this strategy we can provide better future to poor and backward children of Dolpo and can also enrich its rich culture i.e., Bonpo religion.  
Since the appointment of Geshe Nyima Kunkyap Rinpoche as the president of this society he has worked hard altruistically and has developed this society immensely in a short despite having particular sponsor.

Yearly achievement and completion of project:

1. Yungdrung Kodlek Stupa (2006-2007) View photo
2. School Hostel – (2007-2008) View photo
3. Kitchen and store room – (2008-2009)
4. Class Room - (2009-2010) View photo
5. Dining and prayer hall – (2011- 2012 Under construction)View photo

Future plan and project:

Our next project is to construct School library and dispensary.
In near future soon getting your support and donation, we will iniciate its construction. So, unless we get support and donation from you, we are absolutely helpless to achieve our goal. Even your little donation will be in the source of huge merit and virtuous act for our school children. Click here to contact us

Dolpo Bon Society, Lama Pailo, Dunai-1, Dolpa

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