The faithful have no use for facts and figures or history and geography says DEVDUTT PATTANAIKWhen the British came to India they found Hindu practices very confusing They came from a very different r ...

Bhutan is a land of mystery and tradition, and it hides many caves and cultural stories that are hardly explored ...

Delegates from countries including Bhutan, Laos, Thailand ... Sikkim Minister Sonam Lama expressed his hope that the Guru Rinpoche program will become an annual event in Odisha, boosting both ...

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In Bhutan, where spiritual tradition shapes daily life and cultural preservation is a national priority, a new experience ...

And while other governments may create special economic zones to spur investment and growth, Bhutan has embarked on the ...

He was instrumental in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet and Bhutan and is popularly known as Guru Rinpoche means the Precious Master among his followers. Tibetan tradition records that ...

a manifestation of Guru Rinpoche revered for removing The Lhakhang aims to bless GMC’s auspicious beginnings and bring lasting benefit to Bhutan and all sentient beings. With these initiatives, a ...

once served as a meditation cave by the revered Guru Rinpoche, the father of Tibetan Buddhism who is credited with introducing the religion to Bhutan. After I remove my running shoes, I step ...

"Bhutan’s cultural heritage is best experienced ... with a butter lamp lighting ceremony before the revered statue of Guru Rinpoche, symbolizing enlightenment and peace. Insight into Choki ...

who traveled widely in Tibet and Bhutan and is reverentially referred to as Guru Rinpoche, or "precious teacher." His influence is everywhere, not only in the many temples said to have been ...

The development of masked dances in Bhutan can be divided into three periods. In the first period, Guru Rinpoche introduced the concept of masked dances. The second period saw the contributions of ...