I had only been in Bhutan for five days when I saw this poster. It had taken me only those five days to realize the extreme importance, and the deep belief and faith, of the Buddhist religion in the country. Buddhism is part of everyday life in Bhutan. Its values and concepts permeate everywhere. In […]
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Four Friends in Bhutan: The Spirit of Cooperation
There is a very important fable in Bhutan. The story has four characters – an elephant, a monkey, a hare, and a bird. Four animals. Seemingly very different from one another. But through the spirit of cooperation, they become four friends. The first time I heard about the fable was before I traveled to Bhutan. […]
Buddha Dordenma in Bhutan: Everlasting Happiness and Enlightenment
“…Meant to fulfill the prophecy of bestowing blessings, universal peace and happiness to the world as a whole…” During one of my early-morning-medititative-get-some-fresh-air-before-most-people-are-awake-before-I-start-the-rest-of-my-day walks in Bhutan, I noticed a very large Buddha statue sitting gracefully on top of a hill. It was brilliantly front-lit by the light of the sunrise. It caught my attention much […]