Secrets and Stories of Boudha Stupa | Buddhist View with Shiriin

Your generosity is what allows us to cover the expenses of creating new content and courses. If you’d like to contribute, in any amount, simply click one of the links below: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vajra... Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUbKK4yB07... Shiriin is an independent researcher and long term resident of Boudha who shares her knowledge about the Boudha Stupa. Note! Since this interview was recorded in December, 2025, the current Chiniya Lama was replaced by a committee for management of Melamchi Ghyang Guthi. 0:00 Introduction 0:01:14 The Newar Version of the Stupa's Origin 0:03:57 The Tibetan Version 0:06:35 Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo 0:08:18 Boudha Stupa's Replicas 0:10:37 Yolmo and Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo's Lineage 0:12:45 The Stupa during the Rana's Regime 0:13:45 The Legend of the Chiniya Lama 0:14:48 Nepal-Tibet War 0:16:12 Transition between the Shah and Rana's dynasties 0:18:08 The Chiniya Lamas Today 0:24:45 Chiniya Lama Against Public Toilets 0:27:44 Chiniya Lama and his Concubines 0:30:57 Influences on Boudha Tamang Annual Festivals 0:35:22 Lhake 0:38:30 Ajima/Mamala's Festival 0:41:12 Four Main Monasteries Around the Stupa 0:45:58 The Guru Rinpoche Pond 0:48:06 White Washing/Namza 0:51:49 Boudha Newars 0:53:19 Yearly Festivals 0:59:01 Personal decision to stay in Boudha 1:00:37 Last Remarks Konchok Lhakyab — translator, teacher, guide, producer & host of this podcast. For Nepal tours or Tibetan language classes: https://buddhistview.org/ Michelle Magrini, who wears many hats, producer & editor of this podcast, also offers tarot readings. You can learn more on her website: https://www.michellemagrini.org/tarot