I experienced something unique when I was in Bhutan. In fact I believe that I was the only non-Bhutanese to watch this amazing event. It was not in my guide book, let alone my itinerary, and I didn’t even know I was going to be seeing this until about 15 minutes before. It was a […]
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Bhutanese Prayer Wheels for All Sentient Beings
“A prayer wheel is a spiritual tool for widely distributing loving, compassionate and kind blessings with your positive wishes for yourself, all those you care for, as well as all [sentient] beings.” Just as the wind activates prayer flags with similar blessings and wishes, prayer wheels are activated by turning them clockwise, mostly with one’s […]
The Bhutanese Love Red Hot Chili Peppers
In Bhutan they are considered a vegetable. Not a spice. (And I’m not talking about the band.) Which to me is crazy. I mean after one bite, one tiny bite, it was too much for me. Way too hot and way too spicy. I quickly grabbed a glass of water, and tried to calm my […]