United Sherpa Association - In Memory of late Ang. Dorjee Lama

Social contribution:

It was Mr. Ang Dorjee Lama who first thought of a need of a community place that belonged to the Sherpa community where Sherpas could proudly practise, preserve and promote the Sherpa culture without fear and intimidation from outside forces. It was due to his vision and tireless effort that the Sherpa Sewa Kendra in Bhaudhanath, Kathamndu was established with the help of many other Sherpas. Today it has become a symbol of unity for Sherpas from all walks of life.

Political contribution through Journalism:

Mr. Ang Dorjee Lama was the first Sherpa to edit and publish a national newspaper. That made him the first Sherpa journalist at the national level. Mr. Lama published RAJDHANI WEEKLY, a national newspaper in 2040 (BS) in order to promote social justice, welfare and equality. His newspaper, RAJDHANI WEEKLY was banned from publication by the then Panchayat Government under the anti-monarch charges, and he was jailed. Mr. Lama continued to receive a great deal of physical and emotional torture in the prison of Nepal under the Monarchism for his political views of equal justice, freedom and democracy for all. He was one of the true champions in mobilizing people for democracy against the autocracy. All past and current political leaders unquestionably recognize Mr. Ang Dorjee Lama's contribution in establishing democracy in Nepal. Tenjing Norgay Sherpa exemplified bravery of the Sherpas and Mr. Ang Dorjee Lama exemplified intellectual intelligence of the Sherpas. Those of us who were privileged to know him knew what a great person Mr. Ang Dorjee Lama was and what he could have done for the Sherpa community if only he was with us today. He is not with us to celebrate this Losar with us, yet he will remain in our memory for many Losars to come as " THE PRIDE OF THE SHERPAS". In memory of this extraordinary personality, I present here few words of praises for late Ang Dorjee Lama made by the political, social and journalist leaders of Nepal .

"Where there is a wish there is a way, the proverb was translated into reality by the one and only late Ang Dorjee Lama"

"B.P. Koirala recognized Late Ang Dorjee Lama trustworthy person. The Nepali congress recognizes him to be a true friend of democracy in hard times"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama devoted himself in the activities of common good"

"I like remembering the important contribution given by late Ang Dorjee Lama for the democratic movement in Nepal"

" Late Ang Dorjee Lama was for good governance for the fundamental right of the people"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was an articulated speaker, friendly personality and a true social worker who devoted his life for the well-being of the Sherpa communities and fought against discrimination in the societies"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was the greatest person representing the Janajaaatiis.The nation will miss him"

"Most people are born in the society for themselves. Late Ang Dorjee Lama was born for the society, and shall remain for ever in the society"

"The root of Ang Dorjee Lama's success was his determination"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was an example of struggle, success, community service and devotion"

"Pleasure is in helping others, a Buddhist principle has been truly practiced by Late Ang Dorjee Lama"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama not only help for human right, he fought for it"

" Ang Dorjee Lama loved me like his own son. I became involved in politics and social activities due to his influence"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama wanted to commit himself for social revolution after democracy"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was truly a responsible leader of the society"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama freely spoke against wrongs"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was jailed for his commitment for multiparty system"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama is a well known name in the Sherpa community. If we don't honor our own, who will?"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was a non-violent leader who believed in democracy"

"As a political leader and as journalist Late Ang Dorjee Lama never surrendered"

"Late Ang Dorjee Lama was an unique warrior of democracy"

"It was late Ang Dorjee Lama who facilitated the use of his Jeep to bring ill Sherpas to the hospital for care, and dead bodies to the cemeteries when Sherpas first migrated in Kathmandu, Nepal."

"In the sad departure of your father Ang Dorjee Lama and mother Phuti Lama ours sincere condolences to you and your family"

Finally, it is a privilege for me to have known late Ang Dorjee Lama and his wife personally, and now it is an honor to pay them my respect in their memory through this SHERPA E-TALK. With that said, let me finally quote Mr. Lama himself, "Company should be with those who study hard and have high morals/characters". This was one example of an advice given to his son by Late Ang Dorjee Lama from his jail cell. Mr. Lama was jailed twenty-four times during the movement for democracy in Nepal.

Thank you.
Tsewang sherpalama.

Note: A memorial statue of late Ang Dorjee Lama was recently installed in Sherpa Sewa Kendra, Kathmandu Nepal.

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