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Dr. Kumar Gurung is the Chairman & CEO of Triratna International Foundation (TIF) and the CEO cum Co-owner of the American Skyline Investment Group (ASI Group) and Gurung Brothers Real Estate companies he founded in the US. He is an entrepreneur, social worker, spiritual Master, Lawyer, Business Analyst, Leadership Consultant, and Executive Coach born in Bhutan and moved to America in 2009.
He has earned several degrees, including LLB (India), Master of Science in Leadership (USA), a Masters Certificate in Executive Coaching (USA) & a Ph.D. in Business Administration (USA).
Dr. Gurung was awarded the “New Millennium Star” for his exceptional academic achievement in the school (India) and awarded prestigious honor as a “Presidential Member” by the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for accomplishing honorable distinction in his Ph.D. Program in Business Administration.
He is the former Chairperson of the Omaha Refugee Task Force (ORTF), former President of Bhutanese/Nepali Community of Nebraska, and the Advisor of BCN, BSN Inc., OBCA, and GBLO. He has also served in distinguished positions in FOBTU, ABAA, UGSA, and OBCA. He published the book Basic English Language in 2008 for language institutions in Nepal.
He is multilingual (Nepali, Hindi, English, and Dzongkha) and loves driving, photography, and video editing. Besides, he started the musical journey as a lyricist, and a composer with his album Buddha Sandesh released in 1998. He does have some Shito-Ryu-Karate-Do training.
Current Organization & Designation:
1. Chairman & CEO, Triratna International Foundation (Non-Profit).
2. CEO, American Skyline Investment Group & Gurung Brothers Real Estate (For-Profit).
3. Spiritual Master & Spokesman Buddhist Samaj (Society) of Nebraska (BSN); Former Chief Advisor (BSN)
4. Chief Advisor, Bhutanese Community in Nebraska (BCN), Former President (BSN)
5. Founder, United Gurung Society of America (UGSA)
6. Advisor, Global Bhutanese Literature Organization (GBLO)
7. Advisor, Organization of Bhutanese Communities of America (OBCA), Former V. Chair (OBCA)
Dr. Kumar Gurung’s Quotes:
Material comfort is not the permanent source of peace & happiness.
Success can not be stabilized without spirituality.
Peace blossoms when the faith leaders stand together.
Science is a science; spirituality is a spirituality; if they blend, it’s a miracle.
Religion is the abstract of spirituality.
Practical experience is more promising than a Ph.D.
The message of Lord Buddha is consistent with religious, spiritual, scientific, and cultural values.
भगवान बुद्धको सन्देश धार्मिक, आध्यात्मिक, वैज्ञानिक, र सांस्कृतिक मूल्यहरु संग संगत छ।
His prime purposes are compassion, unconditional brotherhood, peace, prosperity, happiness, and non-violence.