@@3TH3R34L_BL0M hi, I am not showing the location of kpg there....as you would hear in the narration... I say this region....and talk about the region....i say "this region comprises of the Districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong AND the state of Sikkim"...so I was showing the region as said in the narration...and not kpg exact ....my apologies if this offends anyone.
@@pablosilva5443 Hi, thank you soo much for your positively presented comment. A propoganda is the last thing that I would wish for. This has been presented with diligent research without any bias. It took me 10 months to make this video.
As a human I think it’s just a one of many manipulative act of conversion the sentiments of local people….coz I have seen many churches build as per local religious and cultural belief to manipulate the mind of locals to accept the new religion…Colonialism has always used the religion as a first weapon to dominate the beliefs of people to rule.
What good it brings when you use deception on self and others … Tibetan people took great care of missionaries when they were in Tibet but they can’t take care of the gospel because there is no teachings more profound than the teaching of awareness into any situation . Which Shakya prince taught so perfectly.
One thing is that jesus himself did not come to tibet . The missionaries who came to preach about jesus came so there r depictions of jesus in monasteries. Many people think that jesus himself came to tibet but know that jesus wasn't s traveller or a tradesmen.
@@user-kd8xo5ro1z yes , I m sure he did not come there … it was almost not possible to come there . Had he came there , he would have hard time as Tibetan people are headstrong and would b nearly impossible to convince them about a creator god .
Amazing, top quality video. I can only imagine what a task it must have been for you to do all this research and put all of that together in a beautiful narrative. Thank you for putting out this quality work. Will wait for more. On a seperate note, my family knew Father Jax personally. He did all of this, so far away from his home and everyone for his Faith. He had immense respect for other religions. He had a very good friendship with my dad. Use to come at our place ever so often. They use to distribute food rations, cooking oil and stuff from my grandmother's basement. And the most amazing thing is he never asked anybody to convert. My family is hindu. My dad is a Brahmin and they were close friends. I am not trying to justify him coz he doesn't need one. ❤
So your gripe is with Tibet not being mentioned is it?? The entire vlog mentions them trying to reach Tibet the entire time... And mentions that the events of 1959 when Tibetans started coming to kalimpong..... So is it the pea sized brain or the snowflake attitude that made you miss the point???
Jesus Christ is God who came in flesh ,born in Israel to a Jewish family. He came not to build physical temples and didn't want him to be worshipped as idols or statues. He came so we can have direct relations with our creator God. He He neither Buddhist monk nor a Muslim prophet. He is the Living God who died for our sin and rose again.
Where did you get the information that jesus is jew? Did you study the genealogy in matthew and luke. Don't post wrong information. By the way jesus is a myth invented by the Romans No historian wrote about such a person not even the Romans in their political history.
And if he died for our sin what about the people before him and all the living beings. So they are leftouts ? I respect all the religions. Buddha, jesus, Muhammad all were the teachers who taught love and forgiveness. To depict them as one and only god is wrong. Learn from their teachings and follow their principles. Don't be a frog of a pond who thinks the pond is the only world. Be open to everything. Peace be upon you
@@Dazum29people before JESUS busy worshipping the GODS that they made according to their own likeness. People had forgotten GOD THE FATHER CREATED THEM so hence the reason JESUS was sent by GOD THE FATHER to save that who are lost & rest story you need to GO READ THE BIBLE the TRUTH will open your eyes my friend ✨
There's is no such thing as died for one's sin. You have to be responsible for your own sin. What about ppl in the past? Who died for their sin? Wrong interpretation!
Tibetans are rock solid people so devoted to their ancestral religion of buddhism ,standing firm on their believe. I wasn’t surprised that the father wasnt able to convert tibetans into Christians. Really appreciate the fathers hard work into familiarizing christianity among tibetans.
Tibetan's ancestral religion is NOT Buddhism. Before Buddhism went to Tibet, there was some Bon religion and Animism practiced in Tibet, and before that there was no religion in Tibet. Remember, Asia does not have its own religion. All religions came from outside.
@@marmara9741 "Asia does not have its own religion". That's a mighty enormous statement there, mate. You sure you checked your sources before making this statement? No offence, just curious. I'm open for any corrections and education.
I’m a Tibetan living in Kathmandu. Tibetan Buddhist community live adjoining to Nepali Hindu communities. For decade both communities faced immense missionaries forces from Christians. Fast forward today most of our adjoining Hindu Nepalese have converted to Christian, once when there was not a single church today there are around 20 churches. But guess what not a single Tibetan Buddhist converted to Christianity. Christians can convert entire Nepal but Tibetans will protect & promote Buddhism ☸️ & take to west !
I would have assumed the same 15 or 16 years back until I personally came to know Tibetan christians in Kathmandu. There are Tibetan Christians with prayers in Tibetan language and christian songs in proper Tibetan language. The Tibetan Christians I know are not even just layman Christians. They are at Pastor's level. So, I would assume that you haven't tried to study on that side of Tibetan community. And, maybe it's also because they are not that open about their religion when they are among other Tibetan people.
Missionaries tried to proselytise Christianity in Bhutan but miserably failed during the same time . As Bhutanese were so devoted to Buddhism and Zhabdrung rinpoche
@@sonamtsering3471 Really? Which Church is Giving Money to Christain? 🤔. Obviously this statement shows what kinda brain you have because you think Money Grows on Trees. But yes Kid, tell me which Church is Giving Money? 🤔
My brother from kalimpong got married here, his family is Christian. Ig it was around late December 2019. Was amazed to see the amazing collaboration of culture and religion. Amazing!!
When we deeply search ourselves, then we think on our roots, don't do it ,the need & the necessity of our very existence is Love ,compassion & buddachitta ( that means un conditional love & compassion at the highest level) . Pl help the needy & pl don't let your ego concour you, pl let go of your ego & self thought. I mean to say live a simple life& it will be wonderful. Pl forgive me ,if I am wrong.
Quality Content, I used to stay in my Grandfather's house in Dungra. I always used to think about the uniqueness of this church. Later I came across few documentry videos stating how Lord Jesus had been a part of Buddhist philosophy practitioner Now I can relate this Church. Very soon I will visit this church. New Subscriber 😊
Exactly there's no way to use this term. They might have demonstrated it beautifully but only with Christian's ideology. Not satisfied with that term sorry.
@@Ryankien1908 hi, I see that you found it offensive and not to your liking. But I have not termed Jesus as a bhuddist monk, i have used the term "portrayed". I have said that he has been portrayed as a bhuddist monk and not said that he is a Bhuddist monk in himself. Hope I was able to clarify the same. The word to stress on here would be "portrayed".
I went to this church several times during my stay in kalimpong as a student...never knew this..how ignorant was I. This is a wonderful video..absolutely loved it.
Religious missionaries are one of the worse. Why Christian religious leaders try to spread their faith in other countries where they already had their own faith. Faith should not be spread with help of money, Brain wash or Power. Faith should be individual right. Buddhist and Christianity has lots of different and basic teachings is also different. Let people choose their own faith with their mental state.
An extremely desperate attempt, the last straw if you will, to convert ( dare i say lure?) the "bhotay" (using the term loosely here, as for even the locals of other ethnicities it is inclusive of all the people of Tibetan culture, i.e, Sikkimese, Tibetans and Drukpas) population to the Gospels. Then again, this structure may very well be the only one (in its concept) in the entire world. So, looking from that point of view, it's something that we as Kalimpongeys should cherish, appreciate and preserve.
@@gilliandarling9239 I absolutely agree with you on that. Jesus was indeed an enlightened being. Just a teeny tiny difference/disagreement between these two philosophies is that Buddhists acknowledge the past existence and the possibility of existence of a future Buddha ( because everybody has the capacity for enlightenment), whereas in Christianity does not acknowledge the "other Buddhas", and there is no scope or possibility for any future Buddhas. That is what I understand with the basic knowledge I have of Christianity.
@@TigerWang1101 I agree with everything you said, your accomodating attitude towards Christian ideology..and I think it's a good start towards achieving religious harmony, albeit everyone should have the same point of view. I however have to humbly disagree with someone dying for my sin. It absolutely and completely goes against core Buddhist principle of Karma. A true Buddhist believes in cause and casualty. He believes that he alone is responsible, and accountable for his actions. In contrast, a Christian believes in the all saving might of God. That if he/she puts his/her belief in this God, he/she will be saved (from eternal damnation I believe). This does not sit well with how I reason. I hope you excuse me for adding my two cents here. I really do not mean to be rude.
@@TigerWang1101 Thank you for sharing your profound experiences and your thoughts on the intersections of Buddhism and Christianity. It’s always fascinating to see how different beliefs can provide comfort and guidance in our lives. However, as much as I appreciate your attempt to find common ground, I must humbly point out that Buddhism and Christianity have quite different core principles. Christianity, for instance, is quite clear about the uniqueness of its path to salvation..it's not exactly known for being open to mixing and matching philosophies. I suspect that if you tried to introduce karma or reincarnation into a Sunday sermon, you might get a few puzzled looks, or worse, a concerned visit from the pastor! (pun intended). I also respect that your near-death experience with Jesus was life-changing for you, and I wouldn’t want to diminish that. But as a Buddhist, I’m more comfortable with the idea that we are each responsible for our own karma, and that no one, not even an enlightened being like Jesus can carry that burden for us. So, while I admire your passion and your journey, I think we might just have to agree to follow different paths, each to our own "target," if you will. After all, it’s the diversity in our beliefs that makes conversations like this so enriching. Thanks again for the discussion, and for giving me some food for thought. 💐
@@silkrouteproductions Event of 1959?? Why do you shy away from saying the illegal & brutal invasion of Tibet by communist china ??? Filtered information.
It's really unique and story behind this church is unique..I m Buddhist but I wished I will visit that church. My policy respect all religions and I follow..all god or lords are same only no blood shed or help the poor.
As a my viewpoint Christen is not religion its one of the Missionaries path and foundation of income source money for god son.. Who were saw nowadays.. There 😅😅
Awesome piece of work. Such a unique church and yet i have not seen anybody talking about it. I am glad that i got to know about this and thanks to SILK ROUTE PRODUCTIONS for making such an amazing video. Would love to visit this place on my next trip to Kalimpong 😃😃
Greed is the cause of all problems. Greed will destroy the greedy. Everything is do not know blind believe in authority is the greatest enemy of truth. Actually poor nepalis uneducated people and some Tibetan people do not know.only waiting money from other hard workers people. But one days spit it out🌹📢🌎😜
Not only in a Tibetan Buddhist culture if you look for the history of Catholic Christianity they had already made their Churchs and Gods in each an every native mythology around the world.
this church was basically a bait in plain words. lol. tibetans are mostly buddhist and one of the sole stances in buddhism is to not believe God as a creator, moreover gods are considered to have sufferings too. So that reason seems to have led missionaries to their direct failure. Buddhism in general tend to have more flexibility in terms of questioning n doubt clearance. Its not like what has written in holy scripts n texts are final to all the followers.
Buddhism is much better. Buddha is much higher. Jesus is only a disciple monk. He came to learn and taught and he returned to Palestine and Judea. His later followers made him God.
@@johnchow you're wrong in my opinion, Buddha was born a human lived a human life and died like human, Jesus was born in a human way but from a virgin woman, he lived doing miracles, killed and rise from death.
@@sudeeplepcha7200Go and do some rum faat ritual because when lepchas converted to Christianity, they lost their age old traditions, faith and custom.
Tibet did not become Buddhist until around 600 years after Jesus died . Jesus may very well have studied Buddhism in his lost years but he was not a TIBETAN Buddhist . However Jesus is regarded as a Buddha by most Tibetan Buddhists.
No way. Thats a wild take. Buddhist dont like to diss or take credit elsewhere like like the rest religion do. Calling every other great personality their own god's avatar. Jesus is Jesus. Buddha is buddha. Buddha came earlier than jesus. if what u said is true. Jesus wouldnt be mentioning GOD as the ultimate saviour. There's no such as saviour in buddhism. it is rather ur own responsibility. But u may still say whatever u want. Ur wish.
Buddhism existed in Tibet since the days of Emperor Ashoka when he sent monks there in 200’sBC. Buddhism did not become an [official state religion] until the 600’sAD. Geography is also important. The region of Ladakh is where ‘Jesus’ went for his studies, this region was first to become Buddhism long before Lhasa due to its proximity to Greco-Buddhist Kingdoms of Bactria, Bamiya, and Gandhara. Kabul Afghanistan and Anuradpura Sri Lanka were the Medina and Mecca of their time. That said, the historical Jesus is King Izates II, the ‘Izas Manu IV’ of Edessa/Osorene. His twin brother Judas (St. Thomas) was often conflated with him. Izates/Jesus was the warrior, while Judas/Thomas was the healer. Izates/Jesus was defeated by Titus, crucified, survived with the help of Joesphus, then exiled to Britannia by Emepror Vespasian. During this expulsion Judas/Thomas made his way to Malabar India and then Anuradpura Sri Lanka where he established re-established the House of Essenes. This would later evolve into the Nestorian Monastery which was then absorbed into the Assyrian Orthodoxy by 400’sAD. While Judas/Thomas went to India in his later years, it’s not certain of Izates/Jesus did in his younger years as the two individuals stories were conflated. It is possible that, as heir to King, he will have advanced studies occuring outside of the Kingdom. Either Izates or Judas studied at the Re-Atum school of Energy at Heliopolis, upon which they were initiated as a Twice Born in the Kings Chamber of Giza during a [3] day ritual. After which he was instructed to go to Ladakh to complete his training. It’s possible that this may have been Izates/Jesus himself, but it’s also likely that it was Judas/Thomas. In any case. Neither of them have anything to do with early Chrisitans nor modern Christianity. Early chrisitans were the work of Jospehus after the collapse of the 2nd Temple. Modern Christianity is Imperial Rome turned into a Church:
Don't u feel that PPL would convert their religion from buddism to Christianity by seeing their culture in christianity.like in kerela they make church like Hindu temple because so that those Hindus will relate there culture n will be easier to influence them to Christianity...soft conversion
If God is all powerful all knowing then he wouldn't care what religion we follow or don't follow we are all equal in the eyes of God. If he is the creator of everything from stars galaxies to the tinest living being out there. Why would he care what religion we follow on a planet size of an atom compared to the vastness of the universe. What do you think?
Namo buddhay. Im a chettri (khas). As i learned about my history, we khas were animist (Masto god) and buddhist before converted/sanskritised by the brahmins. My love for buddha is and will be forever. My chettru community has forgotten long lost beleifs and tradition. And i want to follow the belief that my forefathers did. Not some outsiders religion. Also, i have read somewherr about this monastry. Dr. TB subba (anthropologist) have termed this concept as sedimentation. Check it out. Thank you
@@Peniba Hey...Thank you so much for the reference. I looked up Dr. TB Subba and found he is not so far away. I have been curious and have been looking into the history of the Libuwan in the region of Darjeeling & Sikkim. I believe they are not talked about much but are of the utmost importance. I think he would be one of the right person to look up for the same. Thank you once again for pointing me into the direction.
Dear Sir, The narration clearly states at timestamp 4:13, and I quote, "There is a mass every Sunday, conducted in the Nepali language, as this is the major language spoken in the region".
There are lots of buddhist monk who converted them self in to Christianity and now they use that knowledge of buddhist in to Christianity..i personally met a pastor who was converted from buddhist monk to Christianity and now he paint Thangkha in jejus thangkha..i have been to that church and i was so disappointed 😞 with it.more over nothhing is wasted..but looks deceiving to me..
I live in Kalimpong, a kilometre away from this Church and I am a Christian! This building used to be a monastry and was later converted to a Roman Catholic Church! And no, Jesus Christ was NOT a Buddhist! He is the ONE TRUE SON OF GOD!
@@asheshinfinite3766 Hey bro... This info on it being a monastery before is really intriguing. Do you think I can get some info on the same? I would really be very interested. If you could help, I would really be grateful 🙏.
@@asheshinfinite3766 This is what upsets me. Monastry converting to church, killing our ancestral teaching and preaching without understanding its science and running after artifical.
@@asheshinfinite3766 I think you being a local will soon be answerable to the claim and statement that you have made. Pls clarify or backup your statement with facts as it will be harmful for the church members of this church.
Nothing is as nonsense as hinlunds trying to encompass every natural formations even in tribal lands. The moment they heard about it, they try to grab that place. Cheeh!
This is completely disgusting and directing to wrong concept.. kalimpong is in West Bengal....This is looking like a propaganda Vlogs ..... To say about the culture..... Jesus is the culture and we should follow His steps not Tibetan.... For kind information
@@nethub3455 everyone keeps pointing out that for me.... I just meant that region...not the location exact...that region that contains sikkim and darjeeling... I probably should have put the pin on kpg....but I just wanted to point out the whole region...my mistake.
Lord Jesus is the only Way, Truth and Life. In him we get eternal life.. We have to follow him according to true living words from the Holy Bible. We only have to trust him and accept him in our life as our Savior as he is our Savior, to get eternal life. There are some false preaching regarding Lord Jesus in many places so we have to be very alert...we always have to study the Bible.
Not even 1% does it make sense. You don't even know about Jesus Christ of Nazareth.😂 This hindu, bhuddist muslim, and Christian has nothing to do with Jesus. He came to fulfilled the prophecy in Torah and to gather all human being together with the Father or to Him.
A stupid attempt of proselytization. Inclusivity of beliefs and ideals is a misnomer for abrahamic faith. if you want to see inclusivity come to mahakal mandir in darjeeling.
This is the most frociaginne thing ever fabricated. When Christianity came to Asia, it was an image of a Jewish Woman and in the style of Romanesque art. This is rather Syncretic nor in Faith of Christ.
Kalimpong is in the state of West Bengal.
Plz correct this.
@@3TH3R34L_BL0M hi, I am not showing the location of kpg there....as you would hear in the narration... I say this region....and talk about the region....i say "this region comprises of the Districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong AND the state of Sikkim"...so I was showing the region as said in the narration...and not kpg exact ....my apologies if this offends anyone.
@silkrouteproductions hope it's not a propaganda for upcoming political agendas
@@pablosilva5443 Hi, thank you soo much for your positively presented comment. A propoganda is the last thing that I would wish for. This has been presented with diligent research without any bias. It took me 10 months to make this video.
I've said that because some big changes are being planned out for the political gains of some corrupt ones and will be done in the year of 2026
Truth and history cannot be hide, ...
As a human I think it’s just a one of many manipulative act of conversion the sentiments of local people….coz I have seen many churches build as per local religious and cultural belief to manipulate the mind of locals to accept the new religion…Colonialism has always used the religion as a first weapon to dominate the beliefs of people to rule.
What good it brings when you use deception on self and others … Tibetan people took great care of missionaries when they were in Tibet but they can’t take care of the gospel because there is no teachings more profound than the teaching of awareness into any situation . Which Shakya prince taught so perfectly.
One thing is that jesus himself did not come to tibet . The missionaries who came to preach about jesus came so there r depictions of jesus in monasteries. Many people think that jesus himself came to tibet but know that jesus wasn't s traveller or a tradesmen.
@@user-kd8xo5ro1z yes , I m sure he did not come there … it was almost not possible to come there . Had he came there , he would have hard time as Tibetan people are headstrong and would b nearly impossible to convince them about a creator god .
Whether anyone converted or not I respect this hard work their expenses 👍🏻
Jesus loves you all ❤
Amazing, top quality video. I can only imagine what a task it must have been for you to do all this research and put all of that together in a beautiful narrative. Thank you for putting out this quality work. Will wait for more.
On a seperate note, my family knew Father Jax personally. He did all of this, so far away from his home and everyone for his Faith. He had immense respect for other religions. He had a very good friendship with my dad. Use to come at our place ever so often. They use to distribute food rations, cooking oil and stuff from my grandmother's basement. And the most amazing thing is he never asked anybody to convert. My family is hindu. My dad is a Brahmin and they were close friends. I am not trying to justify him coz he doesn't need one. ❤
If Italian missionaries are in Tibet at 1624 why most of the Christian’s follower are not mentioning Tibet is not a part of China.
So your gripe is with Tibet not being mentioned is it?? The entire vlog mentions them trying to reach Tibet the entire time... And mentions that the events of 1959 when Tibetans started coming to kalimpong..... So is it the pea sized brain or the snowflake attitude that made you miss the point???
Because CCP funnels $4 Billion per year to Vatican Bank and subsidized the Missionary expansion in China to subvert the Buddhist population
Jesus Christ is God who came in flesh ,born in Israel to a Jewish family. He came not to build physical temples and didn't want him to be worshipped as idols or statues. He came so we can have direct relations with our creator God. He He neither Buddhist monk nor a Muslim prophet. He is the Living God who died for our sin and rose again.
Where did you get the information that jesus is jew? Did you study the genealogy in matthew and luke. Don't post wrong information. By the way jesus is a myth invented by the Romans No historian wrote about such a person not even the Romans in their political history.
amen 😊
And if he died for our sin what about the people before him and all the living beings. So they are leftouts ? I respect all the religions. Buddha, jesus, Muhammad all were the teachers who taught love and forgiveness. To depict them as one and only god is wrong. Learn from their teachings and follow their principles. Don't be a frog of a pond who thinks the pond is the only world. Be open to everything. Peace be upon you
@@Dazum29people before JESUS busy worshipping the GODS that they made according to their own likeness. People had forgotten GOD THE FATHER CREATED THEM so hence the reason JESUS was sent by GOD THE FATHER to save that who are lost & rest story you need to GO READ THE BIBLE the TRUTH will open your eyes my friend ✨
There's is no such thing as died for one's sin. You have to be responsible for your own sin. What about ppl in the past? Who died for their sin? Wrong interpretation!
Tibetans are rock solid people so devoted to their ancestral religion of buddhism ,standing firm on their believe. I wasn’t surprised that the father wasnt able to convert tibetans into Christians. Really appreciate the fathers hard work into familiarizing christianity among tibetans.
Tibetan's ancestral religion is NOT Buddhism. Before Buddhism went to Tibet, there was some Bon religion and Animism practiced in Tibet, and before that there was no religion in Tibet. Remember, Asia does not have its own religion. All religions came from outside.
@@marmara9741”Asia doesn’t have its own religion “? What type of shit you smoking 😄😄😄
@@marmara9741I was going to comment the same thing.
@@marmara9741 "Asia does not have its own religion". That's a mighty enormous statement there, mate. You sure you checked your sources before making this statement? No offence, just curious. I'm open for any corrections and education.
Not all Tibetans are Buddhist. Balti and Purgi who preserve the purest Tibetan dialect are Shia.
Will pay a visit to this Church on my next trip very soon. Never knew about this unique church.
It's in a place called Relli Road. 10 mins from Kalimpong market in West Bengal
I’m a Tibetan living in Kathmandu. Tibetan Buddhist community live adjoining to Nepali Hindu communities. For decade both communities faced immense missionaries forces from Christians. Fast forward today most of our adjoining Hindu Nepalese have converted to Christian, once when there was not a single church today there are around 20 churches. But guess what not a single Tibetan Buddhist converted to Christianity. Christians can convert entire Nepal but Tibetans will protect & promote Buddhism ☸️ & take to west !
I would have assumed the same 15 or 16 years back until I personally came to know Tibetan christians in Kathmandu. There are Tibetan Christians with prayers in Tibetan language and christian songs in proper Tibetan language. The Tibetan Christians I know are not even just layman Christians. They are at Pastor's level. So, I would assume that you haven't tried to study on that side of Tibetan community. And, maybe it's also because they are not that open about their religion when they are among other Tibetan people.
Leave Kathmandu.
People converts when they find a better religion 😂
Tibetan muslims also
Tamangs who are almost 2 million population and are close to Tibetan cultures are converting to Christianity in huge numbers.
Valuable information, great job
Da, very informative video, thanks for enlightening us with our surroundings and locality..
Missionaries tried to proselytise Christianity in Bhutan but miserably failed during the same time . As Bhutanese were so devoted to Buddhism and Zhabdrung rinpoche
Well isn't it sad? Because People embraced A Kingdom of hell and not of heaven?
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@@kavisbreaker1946😅I listen a good joke today. May you find a peace.
If you need money 💴 my friend join Christian 😝 attend to church every Sunday not for faith and worship but for money.
@@sonamtsering3471 Really? Which Church is Giving Money to Christain? 🤔. Obviously this statement shows what kinda brain you have because you think Money Grows on Trees. But yes Kid, tell me which Church is Giving Money? 🤔
My brother from kalimpong got married here, his family is Christian. Ig it was around late December 2019. Was amazed to see the amazing collaboration of culture and religion. Amazing!!
Ultimately
Man proposes God disposes.
The architecture and the artistic paintings / depiction is awesome. ❤❤❤❤ History for respect ❤
Wow I m also from Kalimpong and I don’t even knew this church was made by foreigners
When we deeply search ourselves, then we think on our roots, don't do it ,the need & the necessity of our very existence is Love ,compassion & buddachitta ( that means un conditional love & compassion at the highest level) . Pl help the needy & pl don't let your ego concour you, pl let go of your ego & self thought. I mean to say live a simple life& it will be wonderful. Pl forgive me ,if I am wrong.
Quality Content, I used to stay in my Grandfather's house in Dungra. I always used to think about the uniqueness of this church.
Later I came across few documentry videos stating how Lord Jesus had been a part of Buddhist philosophy practitioner
Now I can relate this Church.
Very soon I will visit this church.
New Subscriber 😊
Thank you so much 🙏.... One step at a time I guess.... Glad you like the video
It's located in Relli Road. 10 mins from Kalimpong market in West Bengal. I used to go to this church
Not China in the north, it is Tibet in the north,
Tibet is in China noh?
@@John_Abdul_Shiva occupied nation from commy,
Great documentary. I salute you...
@@anira8905 thank you so much di 🙏
What similarity did you find in Christian doctrine and Buddhist doctrine that you call Jesus a Buddhist monk
Exactly there's no way to use this term. They might have demonstrated it beautifully but only with Christian's ideology. Not satisfied with that term sorry.
@@Ryankien1908 hi, I see that you found it offensive and not to your liking. But I have not termed Jesus as a bhuddist monk, i have used the term "portrayed". I have said that he has been portrayed as a bhuddist monk and not said that he is a Bhuddist monk in himself. Hope I was able to clarify the same. The word to stress on here would be "portrayed".
I went to this church several times during my stay in kalimpong as a student...never knew this..how ignorant was I. This is a wonderful video..absolutely loved it.
Thank you so much sir 🙏. A small town like kalimpong... definitely has its own little gems.
Unique story came across 🙌🤗
Religious missionaries are one of the worse.
Why Christian religious leaders try to spread their faith in other countries where they already had their own faith. Faith should not be spread with help of money, Brain wash or Power. Faith should be individual right. Buddhist and Christianity has lots of different and basic teachings is also different. Let people choose their own faith with their mental state.
Islam shares the same belief of spreading faith and compelling others in public. which is kinda annoying tbh.
Lol. As if the radhe Krishna are not doing the same in western countries. That toh I didn't see you objecting
What a brilliant ways they describe this in Kerala convert the hindu temple into church.
An extremely desperate attempt, the last straw if you will, to convert ( dare i say lure?) the "bhotay" (using the term loosely here, as for even the locals of other ethnicities it is inclusive of all the people of Tibetan culture, i.e, Sikkimese, Tibetans and Drukpas) population to the Gospels. Then again, this structure may very well be the only one (in its concept) in the entire world. So, looking from that point of view, it's something that we as Kalimpongeys should cherish, appreciate and preserve.
Jesus was an Enlighted being therefore a Buddha ... this is the logic behind that reasoning
@@gilliandarling9239 I absolutely agree with you on that. Jesus was indeed an enlightened being. Just a teeny tiny difference/disagreement between these two philosophies is that Buddhists acknowledge the past existence and the possibility of existence of a future Buddha ( because everybody has the capacity for enlightenment), whereas in Christianity does not acknowledge the "other Buddhas", and there is no scope or possibility for any future Buddhas. That is what I understand with the basic knowledge I have of Christianity.
@@TigerWang1101 I agree with everything you said, your accomodating attitude towards Christian ideology..and I think it's a good start towards achieving religious harmony, albeit everyone should have the same point of view. I however have to humbly disagree with someone dying for my sin. It absolutely and completely goes against core Buddhist principle of Karma. A true Buddhist believes in cause and casualty. He believes that he alone is responsible, and accountable for his actions. In contrast, a Christian believes in the all saving might of God. That if he/she puts his/her belief in this God, he/she will be saved (from eternal damnation I believe). This does not sit well with how I reason. I hope you excuse me for adding my two cents here. I really do not mean to be rude.
@@TigerWang1101 Thank you for sharing your profound experiences and your thoughts on the intersections of Buddhism and Christianity. It’s always fascinating to see how different beliefs can provide comfort and guidance in our lives. However, as much as I appreciate your attempt to find common ground, I must humbly point out that Buddhism and Christianity have quite different core principles. Christianity, for instance, is quite clear about the uniqueness of its path to salvation..it's not exactly known for being open to mixing and matching philosophies. I suspect that if you tried to introduce karma or reincarnation into a Sunday sermon, you might get a few puzzled looks, or worse, a concerned visit from the pastor! (pun intended). I also respect that your near-death experience with Jesus was life-changing for you, and I wouldn’t want to diminish that. But as a Buddhist, I’m more comfortable with the idea that we are each responsible for our own karma, and that no one, not even an enlightened being like Jesus can carry that burden for us. So, while I admire your passion and your journey, I think we might just have to agree to follow different paths, each to our own "target," if you will. After all, it’s the diversity in our beliefs that makes conversations like this so enriching. Thanks again for the discussion, and for giving me some food for thought. 💐
Missionaries cannot be trusted
Very well directed and written. Also the voice over was very soothing and clear 👌🏻
Thank you 🙏
@@silkrouteproductions Event of 1959?? Why do you shy away from saying the illegal & brutal invasion of Tibet by communist china ??? Filtered information.
It's really unique and story behind this church is unique..I m Buddhist but I wished I will visit that church. My policy respect all religions and I follow..all god or lords are same only no blood shed or help the poor.
As a my viewpoint Christen is not religion its one of the Missionaries path and foundation of income source money for god son.. Who were saw nowadays.. There 😅😅
Thanks for showing your cluelessness.
U r wrong. Kalimpong is in the state of west bengal not in Sikkim
Such a brilliant vlog bro. Very informative and interesting. Keep up the great work .❤
Thank u so much. 🙏
Awesome piece of work. Such a unique church and yet i have not seen anybody talking about it. I am glad that i got to know about this and thanks to SILK ROUTE PRODUCTIONS for making such an amazing video. Would love to visit this place on my next trip to Kalimpong 😃😃
Thank you for the love and kind words 🙏
Hahah😂
nice way of conversion. Jesus even didn't knew about this part of world
Nice short video of our church.thank you Bhai
Thank u very much... Really worked on this one... And thank you for your immense contribution. 🙏
Wonderful!!
haha...this is how you infiltrate with other religion to cover them with your faith.
Greed is the cause of all problems. Greed will destroy the greedy. Everything is do not know blind believe in authority is the greatest enemy of truth. Actually poor nepalis uneducated people and some Tibetan people do not know.only waiting money from other hard workers people. But one days spit it out🌹📢🌎😜
So true
Propaganda
Conversion strategy
Not only in a Tibetan Buddhist culture if you look for the history of Catholic Christianity they had already made their Churchs and Gods in each an every native mythology around the world.
Deception master is what Christian’s have become hehe
this church was basically a bait in plain words. lol. tibetans are mostly buddhist and one of the sole stances in buddhism is to not believe God as a creator, moreover gods are considered to have sufferings too. So that reason seems to have led missionaries to their direct failure. Buddhism in general tend to have more flexibility in terms of questioning n doubt clearance. Its not like what has written in holy scripts n texts are final to all the followers.
Great work brother. More power to you 💪
@@adt_xperience Thank you so much man 🙏🍻🍻🍻
Jesus also knew that Buddhist religion is better❤️
Lolz
Buddhism is much better. Buddha is much higher. Jesus is only a disciple monk. He came to learn and taught and he returned to Palestine and Judea. His later followers made him God.
@@johnchow you're wrong in my opinion, Buddha was born a human lived a human life and died like human, Jesus was born in a human way but from a virgin woman, he lived doing miracles, killed and rise from death.
@@sudeeplepcha7200Go and do some rum faat ritual because when lepchas converted to Christianity, they lost their age old traditions, faith and custom.
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Tibet did not become Buddhist until around 600 years after Jesus died . Jesus may very well have studied Buddhism in his lost years but he was not a TIBETAN Buddhist . However Jesus is regarded as a Buddha by most Tibetan Buddhists.
No way. Thats a wild take. Buddhist dont like to diss or take credit elsewhere like like the rest religion do. Calling every other great personality their own god's avatar. Jesus is Jesus. Buddha is buddha. Buddha came earlier than jesus. if what u said is true. Jesus wouldnt be mentioning GOD as the ultimate saviour. There's no such as saviour in buddhism. it is rather ur own responsibility. But u may still say whatever u want. Ur wish.
@@GellyGe3666 buddha means enlightened ... not here to argue sematics
Buddhism existed in Tibet since the days of Emperor Ashoka when he sent monks there in 200’sBC. Buddhism did not become an [official state religion] until the 600’sAD.
Geography is also important. The region of Ladakh is where ‘Jesus’ went for his studies, this region was first to become Buddhism long before Lhasa due to its proximity to Greco-Buddhist Kingdoms of Bactria, Bamiya, and Gandhara. Kabul Afghanistan and Anuradpura Sri Lanka were the Medina and Mecca of their time.
That said, the historical Jesus is King Izates II, the ‘Izas Manu IV’ of Edessa/Osorene. His twin brother Judas (St. Thomas) was often conflated with him. Izates/Jesus was the warrior, while Judas/Thomas was the healer.
Izates/Jesus was defeated by Titus, crucified, survived with the help of Joesphus, then exiled to Britannia by Emepror Vespasian. During this expulsion Judas/Thomas made his way to Malabar India and then Anuradpura Sri Lanka where he established re-established the House of Essenes. This would later evolve into the Nestorian Monastery which was then absorbed into the Assyrian Orthodoxy by 400’sAD.
While Judas/Thomas went to India in his later years, it’s not certain of Izates/Jesus did in his younger years as the two individuals stories were conflated. It is possible that, as heir to King, he will have advanced studies occuring outside of the Kingdom.
Either Izates or Judas studied at the Re-Atum school of Energy at Heliopolis, upon which they were initiated as a Twice Born in the Kings Chamber of Giza during a [3] day ritual. After which he was instructed to go to Ladakh to complete his training. It’s possible that this may have been Izates/Jesus himself, but it’s also likely that it was Judas/Thomas.
In any case. Neither of them have anything to do with early Chrisitans nor modern Christianity. Early chrisitans were the work of Jospehus after the collapse of the 2nd Temple. Modern Christianity is Imperial Rome turned into a Church:
Don't u feel that PPL would convert their religion from buddism to Christianity by seeing their culture in christianity.like in kerela they make church like Hindu temple because so that those Hindus will relate there culture n will be easier to influence them to Christianity...soft conversion
Father was very clever 😂🤣😁
If God is all powerful all knowing then he wouldn't care what religion we follow or don't follow we are all equal in the eyes of God. If he is the creator of everything from stars galaxies to the tinest living being out there. Why would he care what religion we follow on a planet size of an atom compared to the vastness of the universe. What do you think?
It interesting looked his 6 years missing story shown he to being monk.
Namo buddhay. Im a chettri (khas). As i learned about my history, we khas were animist (Masto god) and buddhist before converted/sanskritised by the brahmins. My love for buddha is and will be forever. My chettru community has forgotten long lost beleifs and tradition. And i want to follow the belief that my forefathers did. Not some outsiders religion.
Also, i have read somewherr about this monastry. Dr. TB subba (anthropologist) have termed this concept as sedimentation. Check it out.
Thank you
@@Peniba Hey...Thank you so much for the reference. I looked up Dr. TB Subba and found he is not so far away. I have been curious and have been looking into the history of the Libuwan in the region of Darjeeling & Sikkim. I believe they are not talked about much but are of the utmost importance. I think he would be one of the right person to look up for the same. Thank you once again for pointing me into the direction.
That is Sikkim you're pointing😅
Contrary to what the narrator says, it seems the church’s preacher is speaking in Nepali because his congregation is all Nepali people.
Dear Sir, The narration clearly states at timestamp 4:13, and I quote, "There is a mass every Sunday, conducted in the Nepali language, as this is the major language spoken in the region".
Dhanya bhannai parchha. Nepali mandirko saili ko apaman bhaena ra? Dosro bhikchhu lai ke sandesh dieko? Ko khusi hune bhayo hola?
For centuries, the European Church depicted Jesus as a white European. This form of cultural contextualization is not very different.
A faith blended with culture
There are lots of buddhist monk who converted them self in to Christianity and now they use that knowledge of buddhist in to Christianity..i personally met a pastor who was converted from buddhist monk to Christianity and now he paint Thangkha in jejus thangkha..i have been to that church and i was so disappointed 😞 with it.more over nothhing is wasted..but looks deceiving to me..
I live in Kalimpong, a kilometre away from this Church and I am a Christian! This building used to be a monastry and was later converted to a Roman Catholic Church! And no, Jesus Christ was NOT a Buddhist! He is the ONE TRUE SON OF GOD!
@@asheshinfinite3766 Hey bro... This info on it being a monastery before is really intriguing. Do you think I can get some info on the same? I would really be very interested. If you could help, I would really be grateful 🙏.
@@asheshinfinite3766 This is what upsets me. Monastry converting to church, killing our ancestral teaching and preaching without understanding its science and running after artifical.
I am from this church and this church was not a monastry before.
@@asheshinfinite3766 I think you being a local will soon be answerable to the claim and statement that you have made. Pls clarify or backup your statement with facts as it will be harmful for the church members of this church.
Christen techniques to convert 😂..with nonsense stories...when nothing works..
😂😂
How uneducated can you be
Nothing is as nonsense as hinlunds trying to encompass every natural formations even in tribal lands. The moment they heard about it, they try to grab that place. Cheeh!
For you it's nonsense...keep it up
@@JohnyBarm don't cry...
Cristian people trying to take bhuddism title.s culture 😅😂
There is no creator god - Epicurus 300 BC
How possible two different religious in 1 Temple..... omg 😲
Very well made and informative.. thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you so much 🙏
Short, crisp and the amount of detail that intrigues.
Thank u so much Abhishek 🙏👍🍻
Influence of buddhism on jesus christ when he was in Tibet during his lost days
No records ever found of Jesus being in Tibet or india. Jesus was in Egypt during his lost years.
🌍🇮🇳🇮🇳😮😮 ये देक्ते हुये कालेबुङ के लेपचा समूदया के गुमबा भी इशु मे सामेल कीया है ? क्या
Buddhism believes that is no God.
Kalimpong is not a Sikkim bro correct this title bro
This is completely disgusting and directing to wrong concept.. kalimpong is in West Bengal....This is looking like a propaganda Vlogs ..... To say about the culture..... Jesus is the culture and we should follow His steps not Tibetan.... For kind information
Now I know why Jesus isn't white
using marketing tools for conversion like mac D sold mac Alu tikki to attract indian customer
Nice video!
Kalimpong is not the state of Sikkim brother.
@@nethub3455 everyone keeps pointing out that for me.... I just meant that region...not the location exact...that region that contains sikkim and darjeeling... I probably should have put the pin on kpg....but I just wanted to point out the whole region...my mistake.
Boddhisatwa not buddha
Good informative video but some mistake u may be clear keep it up
I did not like it. This seems more of conversion rather than preaching.
Very interesting and beautifully narrated. My appreciation.
@@sonamchhogyel508 thank you soo much 🤚
According to the archaeological evidence of the researchers,who have worked in the life of jesus states that Jesus was a budhist monk
Brother, Give me Source link. I want to know it😊
Make your own history 😂. Shameless.
@imbama5323 truth is always bitter
@@LORDEMMANUEL-oz4od you can get it in BBC news.
@@LORDEMMANUEL-oz4od jesus was a budhist monk BBC documentary
Lord Jesus is the only Way, Truth and Life.
In him we get eternal life..
We have to follow him according to true living words from the Holy Bible.
We only have to trust him and accept him in our life as our Savior as he is our Savior, to get eternal life.
There are some false preaching regarding Lord Jesus in many places so we have to be very alert...we always have to study the Bible.
Not even 1% does it make sense. You don't even know about Jesus Christ of Nazareth.😂 This hindu, bhuddist muslim, and Christian has nothing to do with Jesus. He came to fulfilled the prophecy in Torah and to gather all human being together with the Father or to Him.
Informative video .
A stupid attempt of proselytization. Inclusivity of beliefs and ideals is a misnomer for abrahamic faith. if you want to see inclusivity come to mahakal mandir in darjeeling.
Nice and informative video
State of West Bengal......
Kalimpong is in the state of West Bengal and not Sikkim
State😂
These people who do not know the difference between state and district rule over us
😂😂😂😂😂😅 What is Joking 😂😂😂😅
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Excellent documentary 🙌🏻
Thank you so much 🙏
beautiful documentation
Brother ur r giving wrong information 🤣🤣
Enlightening.
Click bait
Intresting to know the history.👍
Should have been in a Nepali style in Kalimpong..Cuz they are all Nepali there.
Don't lie you the dogy
You are suffocating somebody's religious peace/harmony if you try to show your religion is better and greater than theirs .
yesto yesto huni nepal maa matrai ho tani
This is the most frociaginne thing ever fabricated.
When Christianity came to Asia, it was an image of a Jewish Woman and in the style of Romanesque art.
This is rather Syncretic nor in Faith of Christ.
Let me also add that Christianity was a closet God. Not displayed on Google, RUclips Canals, nor in Restaurants or Fastfood chains.
Liars go to hell.
Jesus is buddhist? 😆😆😆 this church look like monastery. 😆😆
Amazing work bro...
Thank you so much man 🙏