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Bhutan, the land of the peaceful thunder dragon is known to the world by several names such as the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or ‘the Last Place on the Roof of the World.’ Though the original name from the time of Marco Polo was ‘Bootan,’ the natives prefer to call their country ‘Druk Yul,’ or the Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan offers spectacular mountain views, immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and lifestyle. |
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The
Buddhist faith has played and continues to play a fundamental role in the
cultural, ethical and sociological development of Bhutan and its people.
It permeates all strands of secular life, bringing with it a reverence for
the land and its well-being. Annual festivals (tsechus and dromchoes) are
spiritual occasions in each district and are dedicated to either Guru Rimpoche
or other deities.
Throughout Bhutan, stupas and chortens line the roadside commemorating a place where Guru Rimpoche or another Shabdrung may have stopped to meditate. Prayers flags are even more common. Fluttering on longs poles, they maintain constant communication with the heavens.
Bhutan is the only country in the world to retain the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism as its official religion.
To ensure the perpetuation of Buddhism in the Kingdom, one son from each family normally attends monastic school. While the Dzongs are the centers of administrative and government activities for the entire valley they are predominate the homes and temples of the monastic community.
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Bhutan Religion
The
Buddhist faith has played and continues to play a fundamental role in the
cultural, ethical and sociological development of Bhutan and its people.
It permeates all strands of secular life, bringing with it a reverence for
the land and its well-being. Annual festivals (tsechus and dromchoes) are
spiritual occasions in each district and are dedicated to either Guru Rimpoche
or other deities. Throughout Bhutan, stupas and chortens line the roadside commemorating a place where Guru Rimpoche or another Shabdrung may have stopped to meditate. Prayers flags are even more common. Fluttering on longs poles, they maintain constant communication with the heavens.
Bhutan is the only country in the world to retain the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism as its official religion.
To ensure the perpetuation of Buddhism in the Kingdom, one son from each family normally attends monastic school. While the Dzongs are the centers of administrative and government activities for the entire valley they are predominate the homes and temples of the monastic community.
More about Bhutan
» About Bhutan
» Bhutan - Climate
» Bhutan - Geographical Information
» Bhutan - History
» Bhutan - Recent Political History
» Bhutan - Polity
» Bhutan Religion
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