Aama Bombo Explained

Aama Bombo or Buddhi Maya Lama[1] is a shaman in the Nepali Tamang tradition. Aama Bombo means "Mother Shaman."[2] She is also a member of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers (IC13G).[3]

Biography

Bombo was born in Melong and later moved to Kathmandu after she was married at age sixteen.[4] [5] Following convulsions at age 25, she believed that her dead father, who had taught her shamanism as a child, was trying to leave her body. She began to practice as a faith healer afterwards. She is one of the first female shamans among the Tamang people.

She sees around 60 people a day at the Boudhanath Temple. Her work involves removing "bad spirits" from people, and she does not claim to cure cancer. She also teaches students about spirituality and faith healing.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wisdom Teachings for Seven Generations. Caudell. Robin. 6 September 2016. The Press-Republican. 12 October 2017. subscription. LexisNexis.
  2. Book: Pilgrimage and Healing. Dubisch. Jill. Winkelman. Michael. University of Arizona Press. 2005. 9780816524754. Tucson, Arizona. 205. en.
  3. News: 13 Grandmas, 4 Continents, 1 Mission. 2007-07-30. Chicago Tribune. 2017-10-12. 1–2. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Shamans at Crossroads. 9 November 2012. My Republica. 12 October 2017. subscription. LexisNexis.
  5. News: Boudha Welcomes Shaman Grandmothers. 5 November 2012. My Republica. 12 October 2017. subscription. LexisNexis.
  6. Web site: Faith Healers: Shamanism is Alive and Well. Rai. Dinesh. 16 August 2010. ECS Nepal. 2017-10-12.

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