Tamang Bon Shamanism is a spiritual tradition practiced for centuries by the Tamang people of Nepal’s Himalayan region. Rooted in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet—especially from the Zhang Zhung civilization—it has evolved uniquely within Tamang culture through oral teachings, sacred rituals, and deep communion with the natural and spirit worlds.

It is hard to say exactly when the ancestral deities and clan deity first began to take hold of me. I was very young, and I don’t fully remember. But according to my grandfather and father, I began learning around the age of nine, while I was still in Grade 5.
Learning to become a Bombo wasn’t like going to school with pen and paper. In fact, my grandfather always told us, “You must not write down the mantras. You have to learn by listening.” He used to say that writing down the mantras would weaken their spiritual power. That’s why we had to memorize them by heart, through deep listening and repeated practice.
Wherever my grandfather or father went to perform ceremonies and rituals, I would follow behind with a small basket on my back. I carefully observed every action they performed, how they invoked the spirits, made offerings, and recited mantras. I listened to the chants with curiosity and reverence.
Sometimes I was so fascinated by the mantras that I secretly wrote some of them down in a small notebook. I would pretend I needed to go relieve myself and sneak off into the bushes just to write down what I had heard, without letting my elders know. I knew I wasn’t supposed to, but my urge to remember and understand was too strong.
This went on for many years. That is how I learned: through experience, observation, devotion, and a deep spiritual connection that began in childhood and never left me.

Although both share ancient roots, especially in Zhang Zhung traditions, Tamang Bon has developed as a distinct, clan-based, and ritual-centered system within Tamang society. It remains primarily oral and community-driven, unlike the Tibetan Bon which today is often monastic and text-based.

Tamang Bon integrates local deities, nature-based healing, and ancestral rites, making it deeply woven into everyday life. While both honor Bon cosmology, their expressions have diverged across time and culture.

Tamang Bon Shamans (Bombo) offer a wide range of rituals and healing services, including:

Healing from illness, soul loss, or spirit disturbance

Protection rituals for people, homes, livestock, and travel

Life-cycle ceremonies: birth, marriage, death

House purification and space cleansing

Spirit appeasement and exorcisms

Ancestral offerings

Divination and astrology for guidance and diagnosis

Each service is performed with sacred tools—dhyangro (drum), bell, mirror, and mantras—with the goal of restoring harmony between the individual and the spiritual world.

Yes. Our doors are open to all who approach with respect—regardless of background, religion, or ethnicity. Many non-Tamang individuals and families regularly seek healing, blessings, and guidance from our shamans.

Some advanced rituals may require ancestral details or preparatory steps. We encourage a consultation first to determine what ritual is best suited to your situation.

es. We offer introductory and advanced training programs in Bombo Vidya for:

Tamang youth committed to preserving ancestral tradition

Dedicated spiritual seekers from any background

Researchers and educators interested in Himalayan wisdom

Our training includes cosmology, ritual practice, dream interpretation, ancestral ethics, and sacred instruments. Some teachings are public; others require formal initiation.

Rituals are performed primarily in Tamang, Classical Tibetan, or Zhang Zhung—languages with deep spiritual vibration.

However, teachings and explanations are also available in Nepali, Hindi, and English to support learners from different backgrounds. Key mantras and invocations are always preserved in their original sacred form.

Absolutely. In today’s world of emotional stress, disconnection, and spiritual confusion, Tamang Bon Shamanism offers grounding, clarity, and healing.

It reconnects people with nature, ancestors, and inner purpose. Whether in a mountain village or a busy city, the values of balance, respect for unseen forces, and sacred ritual care remain vital and transformative.

ou can contact us via:

Our website contact form

Phone or WhatsApp (+977 981-3626859)

Social media (Facebook, Instagram)

Email : info@tamangshamanism.com

Please include your name, birth details (if needed), and a short description of your concern. We’ll respond with suggestions and scheduling options. Both in-person and remote sessions are available.

Yes. We warmly welcome donations that help us:

Sustain and train shamans

Preserve oral teachings and sacred texts

Organize public healing and teaching events

Maintain ritual spaces and tools

Visit the Support Us section on our website to make a contribution. Your support ensures this tradition continues to thrive for future generations.

Yes. We warmly welcome donations that help us:

Sustain and train shamans

Preserve oral teachings and sacred texts

Organize public healing and teaching events

Maintain ritual spaces and tools

Visit the Support Us section on our website to make a contribution. Your support ensures this tradition continues to thrive for future generations.

There are many ways to get involved:

Become a member and receive teachings and updates

Volunteer in translation, documentation, photography, or design

Attend rituals, workshops, or training programs

Sponsor a ritual for someone in need

Share our work on social media or in your community

We welcome allies from all backgrounds who respect indigenous traditions and wish to help keep this sacred lineage alive.