This blog isn’t about the beginnings of the country of Bhutan itself. Rather it is about the beginnings of my own journey of making my decision to travel to Bhutan. Although, the beginnings of the country of Bhutan itself are actually quite interesting, so I’ll throw in a few sentences about that. (It really would […]
Gross National Happiness
Happy. Happier. Happiness.
“May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes…” – part of Brahma Viharas (The Four Immeasurables). Traditional Buddhist prayer before beginning mediation. This is one of the main reasons I am going to Bhutan in October of this year: Equitable socio-economic development. Conservation and protection of the environment. Preservation and promotion of unique cultural […]
Bags are Packed!
(This is a reposting of a blog I published in April under “Tea, Sugar, a Dream.”) [With some edits.] Preliminary itinerary created. Time off work requested. Deposit check paid. [Airline tickets purchased.] Bags are packed. I’m going to Bhutan! Well, ok, maybe the bags aren’t packet yet. But I am going to Bhutan! Bhutan. Land […]