Podcasts about newari

Join us in this powerful conversation with Gert Matthias, a renowned ethnomusicologist who has spent decades studying and preserving Newa music traditions in Bhaktapur, Nepal. In this episode, Gert shares his journey from his early days studying chemistry to discovering tabla, immersing in the Guru Shishya tradition of Indian classical music, and eventually specializing in ethnomusicology in Nepal. We dive deep into the world of traditional Nepali musical instruments like the Dhimey and Nau Baja drums, the spiritual connection of music and rituals during Jatra, and the significance of music as a bridge between the human and divine realms. Gert also talks about the decline of Newa music culture, the impact of Nepal's guthi system, and the biased copyright laws for musicians in Nepal. As a foreigner navigating the rich Newari cultural heritage, Gert reflects on being accepted by the community, contributing through his work and books, and co-founding the Kathmandu University music department. The discussion also explores his views on homeopathy vs modern medicine, Newari drums vs global percussion instruments, and the spiritual depth of music rituals and blood offerings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in music preservation in South Asia, Bhaktapur's 1980s culture, and choosing passion over money in the pursuit of art. GET CONNECTED WITH Gert Matthias: email: mail@gmwegner.de  

In this interview I am once again joined by Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a tantric priest in a centuries old Newari Buddhist family lineage and master of the religious dance tradition of Charya Nritya. Prajwal Vajracharya reveals the rich world of Newari life rituals, in which major life events such as birth, coming of age, marriage, and death are celebrated by religious and community rites. Prajwal Vajracharya explains the initiation rituals for boys and girls, including a 12-day dark retreat in which girls are taught essential knowledge by community members, and reveals how divination and astrology are used to determine a child's name and life path. Prajwal Vajracharya also discusses the importance of purity and discipline, bespoke rituals to clear obstacles, find a partner, and heal illness, and reflects on the challenges in bringing his ritual tradition to the USA. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep295-life-cycle-rituals-prajwal-ratna-vajracharya-3 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Life cycle rituals of the Newari tradition 02:17 - Pregnancy and birth rituals 04:40 - Is Western culture traumatising? 05:21 - Creating a happy pregnancy 06:28 - Rituals for infancy 08:28 - The baby knows what it needs 09:31 - Naming and earring rituals 11:39 - Divination and adornment rituals 12:50 - The 1 year ritual 13:41 - Egg, fish, and wine 14:26 - 2nd year ritual 16:!6 - 7th year initiation ritual for boys 17:54 - 12-day dark retreat initiation ritual for girls 20:28 - Variations among castes in Nepal 21:23 - Special, old age ritual for the 77th year 23:02 - 88th year and a rebirth ritual 25:42 - Grieving customs for parent's death 27:36 - Science of rituals and living a happy life 28:29 - In Nepal, everyone takes care of their parents 29:07 - Lack of dementia in Nepal 29:44 - Ritual as a family and community activity 31:20 - Obstacle removal, house blessing, and healing rituals 32:44 - Clay-pot rebirth ritual at 99 years old 35:53 - Respecting the elderly 36:48 - How to choose a child's name 38:25 - Spiritual names 38:58 - Divination to determine the child's career and life path 40:39 - What did Prajwal's son choose? 42:02 - Astrology chart for a new baby 42:53 - The Chudakarma ritual and monastic training 43:49 - Ritual obligations as a Vajrācārya 48:40 - When rituals go wrong! 50:28 - Origin of and textual sources for Newari rituals 52:37 - Purity and preparing for ritual 54:47 - Discipline and respecting others 55:52 - Rituals to get a girlfriend and other life situations 58:08 - The many benefits of rituals 01:01:35 - The complexities of married life 01:03:06 - Bringing Newari ritual traditions to the West 01:05:34 - Innovation and training Westerners in Vajrācārya rituals 01:08:10 - Self-initiation and awakening the channel and nerves 01:09:13 - An American Vajrācārya? 01:10:00 - Challenging reactions in Nepal 01:11:52 - Gurū maṇḍala, the heart of Newari ritual 01:13:40 - Mudrā healing … Previous episodes with Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=prajwal To find out more about Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, visit: - https://www.dancemandal.com/ 
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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Newari culture and heritage with this episode! We explore the enduring legacy of the Newars of Nepal, from the sacred rituals of the Macchindranath Jatra to the unique beliefs surrounding Guru Gorakhnath, Sankata, and Bhairavs. This podcast reveals how Newari youth are stepping up to revive and preserve their rich heritage, bridging generations by learning from elders and adapting rituals like the famous Jatras of Kathmandu and Bungmati. Discover the cultural significance of symbols like Naag Raja and Jyapu, and learn why traditions evolve yet remain rooted in Newari history. We delve into the pursuit of Macchindranath across Kamaru Kamakhya, and the events leading to his relocation from Bungmati to Patan's Macchindra Bahal. Listen as we discuss the complexities of favoritism in Jatras and the importance of maintaining credibility as cultural custodians. This episode is perfect for anyone intrigued by Nepal's heritage, especially the unique role of the Newar community in preserving these traditions. From the story behind Kupondole's new Jatra to the link between Sankata and Macchindranath, this conversation unveils the myths, mysteries, and living legacy of the Newari people. Join us as we celebrate their dedication to cultural revival and the stories that shape Nepal's soul. GET CONNECTED WITH Bibek Tandulkar: Facebook ( The Newars ) : https://www.facebook.com/TheNewars.Nepal/ Instagram ( The Newars ): https://www.instagram.com/the.newars/?hl=en Instagram ( Puntay Diaries ): https://www.instagram.com/puntaydiaries?igsh=YmRla3FzOXRoZTRh&utm_source=qr Facebook ( Puntay Diaries ): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090220344966&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@puntay_diaries?_t=8rAR15ma1rj&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@puntaydiaries?si=jSjO9zgrKKrpx-vh  

In Nepal, Indra Jatra has been celebrated on Tuesday, 17 September this year. Newari cultural expert Malla K Sundar spoke to SBS Nepali about the annual festival's history and cultural significance. - इन्द्रजात्रा काठमाण्डू उपत्यकामा मनाइने एक पुरानो जात्रा हो। विभिन्न पौराणिक किम्बदन्तीहरूमा आधारित उक्त जात्रालाई काठमाण्डूका बासिन्दाहरूले निकै उल्लासका साथ मनाउने गरेका छन्। इन्द्रजात्राको सांस्कृतिक र सामाजिक महत्त्वबारे नेवारी संस्कृतिका एक जानकार, मल्ल के. सुन्दरसँग एसबीएस नेपालीका लागि प्रयास दुलालले गर्नुभएको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

This year, Gai Jatra was celebrated on Tuesday, 20 August in Nepal. Known as 'Sa Paru' in the Newari language, this festival is observed in memory of loved ones. Cultural expert Tejeshwar Babu Gwanga says the ways of celebrating this festival have changed over time. Gwanga spoke to SBS Nepali about the history and cultural significance of Gai Jatra. - मङ्गलवार, २० अगस्टमा नेपालमा गाई जात्रा मनाइएको छ। समयसँगै यो चाड मनाउने तरिकामा निकै परिवर्तन आएको नेपाली संस्कृति विद् तेजेश्वरबाबु ग्वंग: बताउँछन्। नेपाल भाषा अर्थात् नेवारी भाषामा 'सा पारु' भनिने चाड गाई जात्राको इतिहास र सांस्कृतिक महत्त्वबारे ग्वंग:सँग एसबीएस नेपालीका लागि प्रयास दुलालले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

On Tuesday, 20 August, Nepal is celebrating Gai Jatra. Known as 'Sa Paru' in the Newari language, this festival is observed in the memory of loved ones. Since the 2010s, Gai Jatra has taken on a new dimension with the country's LGBTIQ+ community celebrating it as a Pride Festival. Blue Diamond Society founder Sunil Babu Pant spoke to SBS Nepali about the parade's history and significance. - मङ्गलवार, २० अगस्टमा नेपालमा गाई जात्रा मनाइँदै छ - बितेका नजिकका आफन्तको सम्झनामा मनाइने चाड। नेपाल भाषा अर्थात् नेवारी भाषामा 'सा पारु' भनिने यो चाडमा सन् २०१० को दशक यता एक नयाँ आयाम आएको छ। लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक समुदायले गाई जात्रालाई प्राइड फेस्टिभलको रूपमा मनाउने गरेका छन्। नेपालमा फेस्टिभलको सुरुवात र यसको अर्थबारे एलजीबीटीआईक्यु प्लस' समुदायको अधिकारका लागि लडिरहेका अभियन्ता तथा ब्लु डाइमन्ड सोसाइटीका संस्थापक सुनिलबाबु पन्तसँग एसबीएस नेपालीका लागि प्रयास दुलालले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

During a recent trip to Nepal, I met with frequent podcast guest Lama Glenn Mullin, spiritual teacher, Tibetologist, and author of over 30 books on Buddhism. Glenn was in Kathmandu to lead a group of over fifty pilgrims into tantric retreat in the nearby mountains and graciously agreed to film with me at various sacred sites before and after their retreat. In this video, we join Glenn before his retreat as he carries out his early morning circumambulation of the Great Stūpa of Boudhanath. As we walk, Glenn explains the story and significance of the renowned holy site, reveals the esoteric symbolism of stūpa design, and discusses the healing and spiritual power of pilgrimage. Glenn also reflects on his own life experiences in Kathmandu, recalls his early dharma training, interacts with people around the stūpa, and considers the implications of Kālacakra prophecies for recent history and current events. … Link in bio. Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Glenn's early dharma training 02:54 - The sacred land of Nepal 03:28 - Movement of Buddhist masters and lineages from India through Nepal 04:30 - A local offering ritual 04:59 - History of Boudha 05:53 - History of the Tibetan exile community in Nepal 10:22 - Shechen Gompa and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche 11:44 - An enlightened being 12:26 - Walk to the stūpa 13:16 - Stūpa architecture and its symbolism 16:59 - Morning circumambulation 17:43 - Glenn and students 18:53 - How to do kora circumambulation 22:59 - Kora in Dharamsala 24:21 - Why morning kora? 25:51 - Clockwise or counterclockwise? 28:51 - Healing power of pilgrimage 31:32 - Anecdote of life extension through kora 33:24 - The power of pilgrimage 33:49 - The meaning of ‘ani-la' 34:49 - Many temples of Boudhanath and city migration 38:02 - Kangyur recitation 39:11 - Cakravartin or spiritual teacher? 41:45 - The story of the Great Stūpa 43:32 - An auspicious lineage 44:12 - Misconceptions about Buddhism in Tibet 45:37 - Damage and renovation of stūpa 47:08 - Making a donation 48:45 - Walking around the stūpa 49:50 - Prophecy of Buddhism coming to the West? 54:37 - Kālacakra prophecy about age of darkness or golden age 55:56 - Buddhist and Newari art 01:01:46 - Glenn's favourite monastery in Boudhanath 01:03:25 - Walking around the stūpa … Previous episodes with Lama Glenn Mullin: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=glenn%20mullin 
To find out more about Lama Glenn Mullin, visit: - http://www.glennmullin.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Maitripa.Glenn 
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OMG Spark is a performer, singer, songwriter, and music producer known for blending traditional Newari folk elements, rhythms,to create vibrant musical energy. Bluesss, is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer based in Kathmandu, renowned for his debut album "Blue Up High" released in 2019.

Namaste. This week Pirate recounts his experience of attending his nephew's marriage to a Nepalese (Newari) bride, embracing the Hindu culture in this once in a lifetime experience! English weddings are boring in contrast to this wonderful celebration of love, life and community. Big love to the Nepalese people of Plumstead who accepted us into their lives and culture!You can get in touch with Josh and Pirate to tell them YOUR spooky stories at: paranormality.uk@gmail.comShow your support for the show by subscribing to our patreon: www.patreon.com/ParanormalityUKOr join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/ pPUcFxFKGWVisit our online store for all your merch needs... https://paranormality-uk.myspreadshop.co.uk/You can also watch the episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2b2p_zOHpfZDydnA5QD8sQIf you're enjoying our podcast, please go ahead and give us a review and a rating! We'd love more of YOUR feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview I am joined by Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a tantric priest in a centuries old Newari Buddhist family lineage, and master of the religious dance tradition of Charya Nritya. Prajwal Vajracharya recounts his upbringing and early training, explains why his lineage was kept secret for hundreds of years, the reasons for its emergence into public awareness, and why his family received criticism for opening up their sacred secrets. Prajwal describes the holy dance tradition of Charya Nritya and details its layers of spiritual meaning, impact on the subtle energetic body, and emphasis on embodied awakening. Prajwal also shares the application of Charya Nritya to meditation, deity yoga, and ritual, and reveals the stages of enlightenment in the Newari Buddhist tradition. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep227-the-vajra-master-prajwal-ratna-vajracharya Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Prajwal's sacred family lineage 02:53 - 800 years of secrecy under oppressive Hindu rule 04:14 - Newari family rituals of the 10 paramitas 06:20 - 2200 years of lineage 07:38 - Secret Newari tantric masters 10:40 - Prajwal's remarkable father, Ratna Kaji Vajracharya 12:48 - Prajwal's family dynamics 15:23 - Learning holy dance at 8 years old 16:32 - The meditative training process of Charya Nritya dance 17:53 - The importance of the five Buddhas and their animals 19:56 - Charya Nritya key to enlightenment 20:44 - Embodying the deity 21:24 - Inner, outer, and secret mudras 22:12 - Practice in every moment 22:56 - The power of hand mudra 24:37 - The outer mudra of nature 25:20 - The role of sitting meditation 26:52 - Making a mind connection to the deity 27:40 - Becoming one with the deity 28:37 - The effect of holy dance on the audience 29:36 - Embodied vs intellectual dharma 30:31 - Breaking the secrecy and facing opposition 35:36 - Powerful subtle body effects 37:30 - Ritual and working with spirits 39:06 - Stages of Newari enlightenment 42:13 - Prajwal's teaching activities … To find out more about Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, visit: - https://www.dancemandal.com/ 
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The Veterans Cup Football is set to kick off in Western Australia, commencing on October 8th. This event promises to extend until October 16, welcoming players aged 35 and above to participate in the tournament. In celebration of Nepal Samvat, 'Guthi Australia' is organizing a 'samuhik Newari bhoj' group banquet. Stay tuned to discover what's happening in the community - अक्टोबर ८ तारिखदेखि वेर्स्टन अस्ट्रेलियामा भेटरन कप फुटबलको आयोजना हुदैछ। ३५ वर्ष माथिका खेलाडीले भाग लिन सक्ने कार्यक्रम अक्टोबर १६ सम्म चल्ने बताइएको छ। सिड्नीमा भने नेपाल सम्वतको अवसरमा सामूहिक भोज र इही कार्यक्रमको पनि आयोजना हुदैछ। वेर्स्टन अस्ट्रेलिया मै इभेन्ट्स सिनेमामा 'नाङ्गो गाउँ' नामक नेपाली चलचित्र चल्दैछ। कहाँ के कार्यक्रम हुदैछ त? सामुदायिक गतिविधिका बारेमा सुन्नुहोस्।

Over the course of the year, a group of two dozen Nepali students has convened every Saturday afternoon with a shared goal: to learn the Newari language and immerse themselves in its cultural dances. Spearheaded by Guthi Australia, a community-driven volunteer organization, 'Guthi Bone kuthi' has been established as a language school to impart the Newari language to Australian children of Nepali heritage. - विगत एक वर्षदेखि गुठी अस्ट्रेलियाको पहलमा सिड्नीको क्याम्प्सीमा नेवारी भाषा विद्यालय सञ्चालन भइरहेको छ। 'गुठी बोन कुथी' अर्थात् गुठीबाट सञ्चालित विद्यालयले नेवार समुदायमा बालबालिकालाई मात्र नभएर अन्य समुदायका बालबालिकालाई पनि नेवारी भाषा र संस्कृतिका विभिन्न पक्षका बारेमा सिकाउने लक्ष्य राखेको छ। अस्ट्रेलियामा अङ्ग्रेजी सिकेर हुर्कँदै गरेका बालबालिकाका लागि परम्परागत भाषा र ज्ञानको महत्त्व कत्तिको रहन्छ त? हामीले नेवारी भाषा कक्षामा लागि पुगेका विद्यार्थी, अभिभावक, शिक्षक एवम् पदाधिकारीहरुसँग गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

  This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Ila Reddy, a returning guest and listener as she takes us to the ancient kingdoms of Newar.  Today's destination: Nepal Nearest Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport, KTM Nearest Railway Station: N/A Prerequisites:  N/A Packing: Pack according to the season Time of the year:  September - Feb Length of the itinerary: 9 days Itinerary Highlights:  Ila takes us overseas as we discover the Newari capitals of Nepal - Patan, Bhaktapur along with other places like Panauti and Bharatpur! Historically, the Nepal valley and adjoining areas made up a confederation known as the Nepal Mandala. Until the 15th century, Bhaktapur was its capital, when two other capitals, Kathmandu and Lalitpur (Patan), were established.  The trip was done with the Community Homestay Network (CHN). The Community Homestay Network (CHN) is a social enterprise that supports a network of homestays run by local women and families across Nepal. Their homestay model provides hosts with an additional source of income and the opportunity to meet travelers from around the world, while travelers get a taste of the local way of life.  The best part is that 80% of the revenue goes directly to the community and is used for family and household expenses, education, personal development, community activities, and community development We begin the journey by flying into Kathmandu and making our way to Patan/Lalitpur, one of the ancient cities of the Newari kingdom.  The Durbar Square is one of the iconic locations of Patan that is made up of a number of temples and provides a view into the wonderful architecture of the region.  The prominent temples of Patan Durbar Square include:: Krishna Temple, Royal Palace Patan, Jagannarayan Temple, Keshav Narayan Temple, Char Naarayan Temple, Golden Temple and others.  On the east side of the square looms the impressive Ancient Royal Palace, which dates back to the late 1600s. With its red-brick walls, tiered rooftop pavilions and latticed window screens, the palace is a shining example of traditional Nepalese architecture. The next stop is the Golden Temple Also known as Kwa Bahal and Hiranyavarna Mahavihara, this Buddhist monastery takes its English name from the beautiful golden metalwork which adorns its façade. We also speak of the rich traditional food from Nepal - including local candy, thalis, daal and sabzi.  The next pitstop is Bharatpur - to experience the life of the Tharu community that lives around the Chitwan national park. Besides the rhinos and mustard fields, the experience is all about the time spent with the community, sampling their way of life, food and celebrations!  Ila makes a short trip back to Patan again, which they used as their base camp. In this leg, Ila covers the Paubha painting workshop which she was a part of. The painting is native to Nepal and is similar to the Tibetan Thangka paintings and involves detailing of Hindu mythological figures and deities and Mandalas. Paubha painting is treated as a form of meditation by its practitioners, and mastering the pattern of even a single leaf, wave, or cloud can take weeks. The next stop from Patan is Bhaktapur, another of the capitals of the Valley. Bhaktapur, the "City of Devotees," is also known for Newar traditions, food, and artisans, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal The Bhaktapur Durbar Square - is similar to the one in Patan, except that the temples are more massive. There are several smaller squares or chowks and the one with pottery shops was particularly beautiful. Like Patan, the area is best explored on foot and the local mitho doi (similar to Bengali mishti doi, or sweet curd) is a must-try! Ila moves to Panuati after spending time in Bhaktapur -  Panauti is a historical city in Nepal, originally it was a small state given by King Bhupatindra Malla as a dowry to his sister.  Ila explores a few temples, walked around the market and alleys, and even made a day trip to Namobuddha Monastery, located atop a hill and offering exceptional views of the snow peaks. The final stop is a quick return to Patan where Ila takes part in a Ranjana lippi workshop, the traditional script of the Newari people as well as a quick visit to Kathmandu to visit the Pashupatinath temple and a sound bath meditation!                                                                             Links: Link to Ila's substack: https://ilareddy.substack.com/ Link to blog posts:  https://ilareddy.substack.com/p/nepal-part1 https://ilareddy.substack.com/p/nepal-part2 Link to Community Homestay network: https://www.communityhomestay.com/ Link to Ila's episode on Nagaland:  Ep. 110: Headhunters of Nagaland with Ila Reddy The ...Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › ep-110-headhu... 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On Saturday, May 13, Nepali girls of Newari background participated in a unique tradition of Ehi in regional Victoria. Organised by the Brishti Ganesh Temple located inside the campus of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Myers Flat near Bendigo, the participants told SBS Nepali such events help promote social harmony and help the next generation of Nepalis to learn more about their culture. - शनिवार, १३ मेका दिन रिजनल भिक्टोरियामा केही नेवारी पृष्ठभूमिका नेपाली बालिकाहरूको सामूहिक इही कार्यक्रम आयोजना गरिएको थियो। बेन्डिगो नजिकैको मायर्स फ्ल्याटमा रहेको ग्रेट स्तूपा अफ युनिभर्सल कम्प्यासनको हातभित्र रहेको ब्रिष्टी गणेश मन्दिरद्वारा आयोजित कार्यक्रमले सामाजिक सद्भाव प्रवर्द्धन गर्न र नयाँ पुस्तालाई आफ्नो संस्कृतिबारे थप जान्न मद्दत गर्ने सहभागीहरूले एसबीएस नेपालीलाई बताएका छन्।

On the new year's day according to the Nepal Sambat calendar, the Newari community celebrates Mha Puja as a festival for self-purification. Far from home, Australia's Newar community is continuing this tradition of worshipping oneself for good health and longetivity. What is Mha Puja, and how is it celebrated in Australia?

A singer, songwriter, composer, and performer, Dharmendra Sewan began his career with the band ‘Damage Glitters' before pursuing a solo career and making his debut with "Yo Andheri Raat." He has given numerous songs, including Herda Ramro Machhapuchhre, Ranga Ranga, Joripari, Maya Marera, and others. In this episode of On Air, we discuss heaven and hell, growing up in the Newari culture, father-son relationships, Balen, Resham Firiri, collaborating with Vten, and many other aspects of his journey.

Kengal Mehar Shrestha is a brilliant singer who gained popularity after she participated in Nepal Idol Season 1. She is the singer of the 'Type Three' band. In this podcast, Kengal and Sushant talk about her Nepal Idol experience, Newari culture, and much more. Follow Kengal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kengalmeharshrestha Follow Kengal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennymstha Follow Type Three band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typethree_officialband

Live Interview with Anand KarkiAnand Karki, a popular name in Nepali music industry, is the most leading singer of Nepal. Born in Solukhumbu district, a beautiful place in Nepal, he was the one who started a trend with Ghazals in Nepal. He has sung in over 4000 plus songs in different language such as Hindi, Newari, Nepali, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Maithili and Choudhary. He is also one of the first Nepalese singers who sang in the Korean Language.He has sung everywhere from the famed Albert Hall in London which every singer’s dream to play in: Denmark, Bangkok, Singapore, HongKong, Malaysia, China, Pakistan and all over India. Mr Karki has been awarded dozens of national and international honours from the late King and Queen of Nepal and from the prestigious Birendra Aishwarya Padak, Gorkha Dakshin, Zee TV Close-up’ Sa Re Ga Ma (London) in 1999 for the best singer, Chhinnalata award for vocal, Kollywood award for best singer in the film Bharia 1997 and Parai Ghar 1999, KTV award for the best playback singer and so on. He has devoted 33 years of his life in the music industry and is one of the busiest artists in Nepal. His contribution to the Nepali music industry has been outstanding.Live at:https://www.facebook.com/thedeepeshshowhttps://www.youtube.com/thedeepeshshowhttp://www.twitter.com/thedeepeshshow#Nepalipodcast #LiveInterview #TheDeepeshShow#anandkarki #music Please Subscribe: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thedeepeshshow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thedeepeshshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedeepeshshow http://www.thedeepeshshow.com You can also listen to us on Hamro Patro, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Sticher and Spotify. PodcastLinks,●Apple Podcast ➤ 

Sharing stories about working with different languages in the room. Helene Jewell, podcast co-host and freelance facilitator based in Bristol,  Martin Gilbraith (CPF facilitator and trainer and consultant based in London – who also took part in Episode 7 on facilitation values), Simon Wilson has been running facilitation company for 20 years CPF working internationally and in the UK, based in the Peak District. The podcast starts with some examples of working with people who speak different languages. Simon shares a story about working with a UN agency 5 years ago doing a mix of facilitation and training over 20 sessions. Virtual sessions using Webex platform in English, French and Spanish and Simon co-facilitated all of these. He talks about his different levels of competence in these languages and the different dynamics and energy. He used Google Translate to help him and when he was speaking in English which was often not the native language for many participants he had to keep his language simple and avoid too many metaphors. Helene talks about her time in Nepal as a VSO volunteer Speech and Language Therapist where she delivered lots of different training sessions. She explains that although she had learnt Nepali she initially lacked the confidence to use it initially and how she got through that. And the difficulties of there being “side talk” in another language in the room (Newari). Martin talks about a Middle East regional gathering for a global NGO – 60 people over 3 days. Martin began his career as an international volunteer for ICA and learnt Arabic in Egypt so still enjoys joining in conversations when he can.  He explains why even though he could speak Arabic he had to hold his tongue so as not to exclude the non- Arabic speakers. If there are any questions please ask at: e-mail: podcast@iaf-englandwales.org twitter: @IAFEnglandWales Working with interpreters Simon talks about how developing a relationship with interpreters is key a key part of facilitating and how he has a relatively relaxed attitude to losing nuances in translation. He describes how getting interpreters involved in the processes can be helpful and shares an example of a large event he facilitated in Istanbul with 7 different languages that involved interpreters and how it felt a but chaotic but ended up being very collaborative. Martin talks about whether the interpretation is needed for the facilitator or the participants. He describes a conference in Switzerland which had several different languages that often had interpreters in booths and mediated by technology. The parts that he facilitated were much more participatory and encouraged people to work together at tables, even if they didn’t understand each other’s languages. He notes how this allows communication and connection at a human level even without any language in common. Helene talks about her experience of being an interpreter with the ICRC for delegates during the conflict in Nepal. She talks about translating every single work (or not) and how as an interpreter it enabled her to concentrate on the spoken words and not get too emotional about the content. She also observed how much the delegates would begin to pick up for themselves even when they didn’t understand the language. Martin comments that in training facilitation, working with interpreters who don’t understand facilitation is problematic and conversely working with interpreters who are facilitators can sometimes give their own explanations which can also be problematic. Martin gibes a shout out to Mikael Rossus from Personal Image in Moscow is a facilitator and know the ICA’s Top really well and is really good at translating what is said and not giving his own interpretation. Simon comments on interpretation in virtual and how he has had experienced where it often looks like the participants aren’t there as they are sat to the side of the interpreter who is visible on the screen. He also talks about text translation closed caption text in Googlish which is “almost communication”. Martin talks about having ideas written in both languages and how you need to be careful in mistranslations when they are written down that they mean the same thing. Helene talks about working in Devanagari script and how writing and training and facilitating was not something she could efficiently do, so she involved participants to help her. Simon talks about co-facilitation and working with Jean from Formapart mainly in French and discovering new words in another language that might not be present in your own language. He has also brough the warmth he discovered from Anna in Peru to his English sessions – he has never net her but has developed a connection nonetheless. Martin recalls working in Russia and how certain phrases don’t mean what you want them to mean if you are not careful – “I want to break you into small groups” can sound painful! Simon talks about having good French but not having the facilitation words so bringing your language up to date is important. Pilar herself has learnt all her professional language in English but has been working recently in Spanish (her native language) but doesn’t necessarily have the words. Helene and Martin both gave examples of when words do not exist in different languages and how you might Pilar returns to Helene’s comments about working in groups where two languages were spoken and she only understood one (Nepali and Newari) and how she didn’t ever really resolve the difficulties they presented but somehow got around them. Martin talks about being quite relaxed about not understanding side conversations and that if he misses something he encourages participants to draw his attention to it. And the fact that a lot can be understood without being able to speak the language. He shares an example of working with ICA in Bosnia and how although he didn’t know the language he was able to work out what was going on as he was familiar with the materials and approaches. Simon recalls some early IAF conferences running facilitated development sessions with different language groups. and that checking with the group that everything is okay is often enough. But when the objective is developing a common understanding then different language groups can be a barrier and how it’s harder to push across language barriers but this is the role of the facilitator. Martin reminds us that the role of the facilitator anyway is to know when to step in and push people across their comfort zone and when is better to help people stay in their comfort zone. Helene comments on how even when people don’t share a common language they will usually find a way. Martin talks about helping a group of different language speakers to come up with a mission statement in English but that for it to make sense in different language (25/30 different languages in this case) they closed the session with coming up with versions in their own languages. What have these experiences taught us? Helene talks about how when everyone has to work hard to understand or help others understand a language there can be a feeling of being all in it together. And about confidence and getting on with it. Simon talks about how co-facilitation being a joy and how it reinforces and challenges his practise and that language barriers can usually be transcended. This is harder in the virtual world. Martin talks about the fact that there are joys and struggles with working in different languages, but that language and culture are just two different dimensions of diversity. As a facilitator our job is to accommodate diversity as best as we can all the time. You can get in touch with us on twitter@ Simon Wilson @wilsonsherriff Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith Helene Jewell @Helenejewell Pilar Orti @pilrorti @IAFEnglandWales; use #iafpodcast Get in touch via email podcast@iaf-englandwales.org - Send us some text, or even an mp3 audio! Find out more about us over at the EnglandWales page on https://www.iaf-world.org ( https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales for show notes ) This has been Facilitation Stories brought to you by IAF England and Wales.

This episode with 86 years old Dhammawati Guruma was recorded on March 6th & 12, 2020 at the Dharmakriti Vihar in the Sheegha neighborhood of Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

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This episode with 84 years old Dil Hera Tuladhar was recorded on 9 January 2020 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please support us on Patreon to help us bring you more episodes.Watch Dil Hera Tuladhar on BBC. Purchase her Dhaka baby blankets.

This episode with 71 year old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

This episode with 82 year old Dil Ratna Shakya was recorded on 10 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

In this episode, your hosts Big and White reunite with an old friend who lived in Nepal four years ago. They talk about her experience coming back now that so much has changed, and all the things that she missed about Nepal (including amazing Indian food!) Her husband also joins the conversation and describes his traumatic experiences brushing his teeth with Perrier, sleeping on a hard bed, and trying to embrace ambiguity (not easy for a software developer). Big and White also wax poetic about two of their favorite things: Jazzmandu and Newari food!

In this episode, I hope you’re feeling hungry, because your hosts Big and White talk all about Nepali food! They discuss such mysteries as the food-snack continuum, weird eating customs, and what category dried yak cheese belongs in. They also talk about momos, chowmein, thukpa, Newari food, all the parts of the national dish (dal bhat, literally: lentil rice), and snacks forever. All the snacks. They also talk about how Big is doing actual linguistics and White has actual friends!

I'm so grateful to be able to share with you the highlights of this past week in Kathmandu, Nepal from the rooftop of my hotel-Pilgrims Hotel. I've already seen 3 festivals and I've only been here a week. One of the highlights was witnessing Gunla, the Newari Buddhist tradition of prayer, fasting, singing, playing musical instruments and making pilgrimages to Swayambhunath, The Monkey Temple. I arrived on the platform of the stupa of Swayambhunath greeted by drums, flutes, singing, and a incredible diversity of musical styles ranging from the traditional flute instrumentation of Newari ensembles to traditional Nepal folk music. It was inspiring! In this episode I play some of the highlights. I'm often asked what am I eating when I'm traveling. Naturally I want to experience as much local food as possible so I'm eating what alot of locals eat, Nepal food, momos,(dumplings), fried noodle dishes, and Indian food like curries, and snacks. Kathmandu has great international food as well and staying in Thamel affords you the ease of walking only a few steps to sample many cuisines of the world from Japanese to Thai, Italian, Middle-Eastern, American and more. There is good pizza and pasta to be had in Kathmandu! I'm primarily here to trek and I'll be leading a small group soon up to Everest Base Camp. One of the many things I do besides creating travel stories and content online and mobile is promoting travel to Nepal through a company I partner with called Sacred Trekking. If you want to find out more about trekking whether you are a beginner or looking for something more advanced contact me at john@fareasttravels.com. If you want to support the podcast and the other work I do consider becoming a patron. You can support travel and production expenses with a monthly contribution while gaining access to exclusive content including extra podcasts only available to patrons. To find out more visit my Patreon page:http://patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravelHelp others discover Far East Travels by writing a review in the iTunes Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/john-saboes-far-east-travels/id1079513943?mt=2

Tonight's guest is an Esoteric Vajrayana Buddhist Monk. The particular type of monk he is called a “Ngakpa,” which is a non-monastic Buddhist monk. He's been fascinated with Sasquatch, in foreign locations, since he was a kid. On tonight's show, which is part 1 of a 2-part show, Sun's going to talk about his first Sasquatch experience, as well as several other interesting Sasquatch-related topics. Because of his desire to learn as much about Sasquatch as he could. He studied under a Nepalese Shamaness, from the Newari region of Nepal. Newari Shamans are renowned for their frequent interactions with Yeti. That's how he learned how to interact with Sasquatch on a frequent basis.

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Sankhu, is a historic town that sits on the old Tibetan salt trade route in the Kathmandu Valley, 17kmh away from the capital of Kathmandu. I made a few trips to the village in May 2015 that had suffered severe damage and loss from the series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began on April 25. This was a well-preserved traditional Newari town with many entrance gates to the village, and at least 100 different temples and shrines in the area. I listened to many stories from villagers who had lost their loved ones-brothers, sisters, parents, and neighbours. Almost twelve hundred homes damaged, 200 completely destroyed and at least 2000 forced to live in nearby tents or move to another village or town. It was one of the most heart-wrenching experiences during my visit in May. I also met some brave women and men from the Canadian Armed Forces on disaster relief and local people with more money than others willing to share their temporary shelter with other families of Sankhu. Truly the best of humanity. The post My Beloved Nepal-Earthquake Stories Part 4-Sankhu Devastation appeared first on Far East Adventure Travel.

Patan's Durbar Square was closed for several weeks following the earthquakes of 2015. It is currently open to the public. Patan is one of three royal cities in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, the other two are Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. All three former kingdoms feature a Durbar(royal) Square that are made up of temples, idles, shrines, and a former palace where each royal family lived. When I visited Patan in May 2015 I was saddened by the temporary closure, due to the recent earthquakes, of the beautiful square with it’s intricate carvings, glimmering deity statues and wonderfully restored Newari buildings. I was relieved however to see that many of the structures of the square were miraculously still in tact and overall although there was noticeable damage, it didn’t look as bleak as the first media reports of a tourism industry in ruins. Patan’s official name is Lalitpur along with a number of small communities it’s included in Lalitpur District. It could be argued that it’s Durbar Square is the prettiest of the three in the Kathmandu Valley. It was in the opening scene of the 1992 documentary “Baraka”, that featured scenes of religious and human life from around the world. There is a refinement to the square, it’s fixtures, and buildings unlike the other two Durbar Squares. Perhaps that could be attributed to the community of artisans, and crafts people that have been based there for centuries. Patan is one of my favorite places to visit in the valley. A 15 minute taxi ride from Kathmandu's Thamel section makes it a convenient morning, afternoon, or day trip. Currently Patan's Durbar Square has been undergoing restoration and reconstruction and is open to the public. It's estimated it will take several years for the square to be fully restored to it's pre-earthquake state. As part of the My Beloved Nepal Earthquake Stories series on Far East Adventure Travel part 2, a look at Patan’s Durbar Square, shortly seen after the last massive earthquake on May 12, 2015. The post My Beloved Nepal-Earthquake Stories Part 2-Patan’s Durbar Square appeared first on Far East Adventure Travel.

Video of Lau Aakha Bhijyo

Jems Pradhan's song from Awaaz

We invited Madeleine to sit in with us in this episode as we talked about Nepal. Nepal is the birthplace of one of the many Buddhas. This got us into a discussion of the idea of enlightenment and what it might mean. Our conclusion, umm, we don’t know. Nepal is of course the home of the tallest mountain in the world, and apparently people want to climb it and get naked, these people are idiots (clearly Dave is writing these show notes...) We spoke a bit about the Nepalese culture, which seems to be a multicultural one. Sort of a melding of Indian and Tibetan traditions, which seems cool. One group the Newari are a multicultural ethnicity, which is odd and quite well, almost Canadian, except for their music videos... Next time it is off to Mongolia!