“If you’re a good human being, then the skills and knowledge you acquire will benefit the whole society. Otherwise, it is like giving a weapon to a child.” – His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, the 5th King of Bhutan During my days in Bhutan, I felt like I was not only in a […]
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Bhutan: The Fruit and Vegetable Section at the Centenary Farmers Market
You would have thought that I had never seen a fruit or a vegetable in my life. Or at least, I bet that is probably what my Bhutanese guide thought as we wandered through the fruit and vegetable section of the Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu, Bhutan. For what was probably the good part of […]
Bhutan: At The Highest Level
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 […]