I recently interviewed Karma Thinley, a certified French-speaking Bhutanese guide. During the interview, I learnt that Karma had gone to France nearly two decades ago. I didn’t realize that language...
Have you ever wondered about the human equivalent of a traffic light? In Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital and the country’s most populated city, there are no traffic lights. Instead, young police...
My first memory of the water bowl offering dates back to childhood, when I watched my grandmother enter and exit our altar room. Early each morning, at the break of...
In Buddhism, there are many gods. This article will talk about some of the Buddhist gods—Bodhisattvas and Buddhas—you’ll see in temples and homes across Bhutan, and what they symbolize. ZambalaZambala...
I recently came to know the story of the phallus and how it came to be widespread in Bhutanese society. The story is different and probably older than that of...
When planning a trip to Bhutan, it’s important to carefully consider how many days you intend to spend there. Cost Factor Bhutan is a comparatively expensive country to visit. The...
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, I spent my time talking to Passang Tobgay, at VAST. VAST is Bhutan’s first and major art studio and center. For nearly a month now,...
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan’s King—widely known as the People’s King—has received an honorary doctorate from the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan. This is the latest...
