This month-long, 33-day event will bring thousands of devotees to Bhutan to seek spiritual peace and stability
Mandala Walker: A Pilgrim’s Journey Across Three Stupas, and Bhutan’s Upcoming Miracle
Exploring some of the great stupas in Buddhist tradition, and celebrating a new landmark to come in Gelephu Mindfulness City
HH the Je Khenpo Directs HE Sangay Dorji to Continue Serving in Senior Monastic Role
The Je Khenpo has identified Sangay Dorji as an indispensable figure in the “Shambhala” phase of the King’s vision for a new Bhutan
Dual Celebrations of Vesak in Bhutan and Thailand
The Central Monastic Body of Bhutan celebrated Vesak across Asia, marking the festivities at Bangkok and Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu
Euthanasia: A Pure Land Buddhist Perspective
Remember meaning of life and the law of karma, think of repentance, and embrace all of life’s hardships with grace with Amitabha in mind
An Introduction to the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha and the Fivefold Great Festival (Saga Dawa Düchen)
HE Sangay Dorji introduces the significance of Saga Dawa and what each Act of the Buddha means in the cosmic narrative of enlightenment
“Shambhala (Shangri-La) Secret Realm Journey”—Night Concert and Installation Art Pop-Up
A mystical-themed evening blending Himalayan folk sounds with new wave rock, inspired by the legend of Shambhala
21st United Nations Day of Vesak wraps up in Wuxi, China
Senior Chinese official Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the conclave, emphasizing the importance of Vesak in China
Crimson Procession brings Blessings, as Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body returns to Summer Seat
The Central Monastic Body had just concluded its winter stay at Punakha Dzong and is now in Thimphu to begin six months of sacred rites
Observances: When it comes to Buddhist archeology, I like the Great Old Ones
The “uposatha” or “upavasatha” has been observed on the full moon since the Buddha-era to strengthen the community and purify the mind