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Chod Cham: A spiritual practice of selflessness, compassion, and liberatio
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Nagi Gompa mountaintop abbey is a sanctuary of spiritual awakening on the outskirts of Kathmandu where a powerful tradition known as Chod Cham has been practised for centuries, Bhutan Live reported.
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King, Queen receive wishes from political parties as Bhutan anticipates th
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Political parties have offered their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema as the nation Bhutan celebrates the impending arrival of the third Royal Child, Bhutan Live reported.
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Lobzang's journey: A pioneering female bus driver takes over roads in Bhut
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Though Bhutan's city bus service was established in the late 1990s, the country's first female bus drivers didn't start operating their vehicles until last year, Bhutan Live reported.
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Bhutan's Paro Taktsang Monastery attracts both pilgrims, tourists
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The use of drones to shoot aerial footage of Paro Taktsang has provided us with a treasure trove of spectacular visuals that reveal the architectural marvel and sheer beauty of the monastery. The drone's bird's-eye view helps us to appreciate the delicate elements of the temple complex, whic
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Bhutan: New Sustainable Development Fee incentives bring hope for tourism
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Haa showcases both the ancient and modern aspects of Bhutan. It has been one of the popular destinations for tourists following Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Bumthang.
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Ahead of monsoon, Bhutan takes proactive steps to prevent landslides
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As the monsoon season nears in Bhutan, officials from Phuentshogling Dungkhag and Thromde have been taking proactive steps to prevent landslides in the region, reported Bhutan Live.
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China, Bhutan hold talks on border issues, discuss taking forward implemen
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
China and Bhutan expressed satisfaction on the progress made in the implementation of the Roadmap during the 12th Expert Group meeting in Thimphu.
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Surge in general well-being, happiness in Bhutan; 40 per cent experience e
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In Bhutan, the population's general well-being and happiness are comprehensively measured by the Gross National Happiness (GNH) Index, which includes 33 variables that evaluate nine different aspects of GNH, such as effective government, education, and psychological well-being, according to
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Bhutan, Singapore signs virtual agreement on Carbon Credit to tackle clima
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Carbon credit, a financial tool used to counterbalance or negate carbon emissions created by people, businesses, or governments, will be critical in this collaboration.
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Chinese leadership betrays its ignorance of Bhutan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Archery is the national sport of Bhutan. The practice of archery leading to occasional accidents is not unheard of in the Himalayan kingdom. In 2019, a man from Punakha in Bhutan was airlifted to Kolkata with an arrow stuck to his aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to t
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India and Bhutan: Unique bond strengthened by Buddhism
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A lesser-known symbol of the enduring spiritual and cultural ties between these two nations is the Royal Bhutan Monastery in India. Constructed in 2003 under the auspices of the then-King of Bhutan, this monastery is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, and serves as a testament to the deep connecti
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Like Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bhutan will face huge losses if it sides with
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China has been toying with Bhutan's sovereignty and territorial integrity for decades, sometimes by showing large parts of Bhutan as part of China, and sometimes by building heavy infrastructure in Bhutan's territory. But mostly by trying to construct illegal sites in the disputed areas. Chi
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