Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Peling Tsho, Bhutan's Hidden Gem
Lakes are fascinating bodies of water that are entirely surrounded by land, and Bhutan boasts a variety of lakes that are considered...
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Thinley Dhendup
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Yonchap, the Water offering:Everything You Need to Know
Offering water is a long-standing custom that was passed down from our ancestors. In Vajrayana Buddhism, where making offerings and...
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Kyichu Lhakhang: Bhutan's Oldest and Most Sacred Temple
Get ready to explore Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro, the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan.
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 27, 20233 min read
Vibrant Celebration of Kangsee in the Sharchop Community
The Sharchop community of Bhutan is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions, such as the Kangsee festival.
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Guru Wangchuk
Feb 26, 20233 min read
The History of Jabdo Goenpa
Terton Pema Lingpa constructed Jabdo Goenpa, which is located in Paro, Shaba Gewog.
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 25, 20233 min read
Magnificent Tachog Lhakhang
Tachogang Lhakhang is a historic Buddhist temple in Bhutan's Paro district, built in the thirteenth century by Thangtong Gyalpo.
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Ethnic groups of Bhutan
Bhutan is a small country. It is home to four main ethnic groups: Ngalop, Sharchop, Lhotsham, and Bhutanese tribal and aboriginal people.
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Mesmerizing Costumes of Merak and Sakteng
Do you want to learn more about Marak and Sakten's distinctive dress traditions? Both of these Bhutanese tribes have a long-standing custom
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Bhutan's Brokpa people and their unique costumes
Merak and Sakten are two remote gewogs in Trashigang district where Brokpas, the nomadic yak herders, showcase their unique culture and tra
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Celebrations for the 43rd anniversary of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Samtse Higher Secondary school celebrates the birthday anniversary of his Majesty on its campus grounds. 21-02-2023
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck : The Dragon King
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the current Druk Gyalpo or Dragon King of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He ascended the throne on 9 December 2006
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Exploring Bhutan's Zangtog Pelri Temples: The Heavenly Abodes of Guru Rinpoche
One of the most remarkable manifestations of this devotion to Guru Rinpoche can be seen in the numerous Zangtog Pelri temples in Bhutan
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Khar: A Game of Riddles
Khar is an oral tradition of Bhutan that involves the game of riddles. This tradition is popular among the Bhutanese and is often played dur
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Unpacking Bhutan's Dzongs: The Fortresses of Spirituality and Politics
Bhutan is rich with unique cultural heritage, and one of the most recognizable symbols of this heritage is the dzong
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Cheers to Bhutan: The Fascinating Role of Alcohol in Bhutanese Culture
When it comes to traditional culture, there are few things more central than food and drink. And in Bhutan, a small country nestled in the H
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Divine Madness of Chimi Lhakhang: A Unique Bhutanese Monastery
The story of Chimi Lhakhang begins with the arrival of the "Divine Madman" in Bhutan. Drukpa Kunley was a maverick saint who traveled across
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 10, 20231 min read
1900's Taktshang
Feature image: སྤ་རོ་སྟག་ཚང་། Paro Taktsang, 1900’s (via Bonhams)
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Discovering the 8 Stunning Dzongs of Bhutan: A guide to Paro Dzong, Tashichho Dzong and more.
From the imposing Punakha Dzong to the mystical Trongsa Dzong, each dzong has its own unique story to tell. So grab your hiking shoes and j
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Monks in Bhutan: A Way of Life
Bhutanese culture is embodied by the thousands of monks who call Bhutan home and live their lives dedicated to spiritual practice and study.
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Thinley Dhendup
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Discovering the World of Buddhism in Bhutan
Buddhism arrived in Bhutan in the 7th century, brought by the Vajra master Guru Rinpoche (also known as Padmasambhava). He is credited with
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