The politics of religion
Bhutan long cherished the mission of culture preservation, the energy primarily injected by the Kagyupa priesthood, the national cult declared officially in 2008 when constitution was adopted. The attempts to end the isolation were long shattered by the leaders of Drukpa Buddhism in the past. Though efforts are still...
Revival of the oppressed literature
Creations see no bounds, no borders. Geography, politics, bureaucracy or many other restrictions that human being and nature created can act just the feeblest resistance to creations. Even the end of civilization cannot end the literature. One of the reasons of eviction Nepali-speakers in early 1990 was our endeavour...
Religious Freedom in Bhutan
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor United Straates of America The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion. Buddhism is the state’s “spiritual heritage,” although in the southern areas many citizens openly practice Hinduism. During the...
from australia again
here are some more pics. there was deusi play much ahead of tihar and another troupe of dancers at the function...
Rough road ahead for Dzongkha
Dzongkha, which came into existence in 1960s, is at the crossroad either to collapse or get strengthened. Repeated conferences, discussions and huge investments failed to attract youngsters into this national language. In over half a century, the national language of Bhutan has developed defiance than attraction among young people...
Dreams are not always true
When resettlement started in February 2008, most exiled Bhutanese had expected their life to be luxurious with clear destiny in the new homes they are flying to in the western countries. Though offer for resettlement initially brought some irksome response from the refugee community, in later days, it was...