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The Sherpas belong to
the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the
Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as
the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in
the middle of a lake, it is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and mani wall
inscriptions are address as ""OM MANI PADME HUM'', Hail to the jewel
of the lotus. Religious book recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician
and sorcerer.
Sherpas People celebrate
Mani-Rimdu Festivals at Tengboche monastery.
Mani-Rimdu Festivals is
important festival for Sherpa People.
The first celebration of
Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche (Everest region) seems to have taken
place some time in 1930. Mani-Rimdu normally takes place every year in the
month of November (full moon, it can be changed depending upon Tibetan
Calender) and at-least for three days.
This festival came from Rongbukh Monastery of Tibet .
Mani-Rimdu is a prayer
ceremony where the Monks put on masks representing divine personages and
perform ritual dances.The spectators of devotion come from many village to gain
Sonam (merit) from the head Lama's blessing and making corn and grain
contributions to the Monk's community. This period coincides with the cessation
of work in the village at the end of harvesting. Mani-Rimdu is the only big
social event that draws together large crowds from all villagers in the Khumbu
region.
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