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Radical cure possibility for deadly diseases!

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the major concerns for every young woman is future health and well being. And the way the economy is going into recession it sometimes feels scary as to what would happen if one were to contract any serious illness. It would be impossible to pay for medication and healthcare. But this is […]

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Tags: Bhutan · General Blogpost

Introducing Chortens!

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

A chorten or Stupa is one of the foremost religious monuments of Buddhist tradition. It symbolises the Buddha’s body which it is said was in perfect propotions. The architecture of a Chorten developed from the pre-Buddhist Indian grave-mound, under which saints and ascetics were buried. These saints bodies were seated on the ground and covered […]

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Tags: Bhutan · Buddhism

Amazing Religious Spaces in Bhutan

July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

I have always been fascinated by the massive and colourful gomphas or monasteries of Buddhists. These places of religious worship appear vibrant, homely and the lamas out there are so friendly and every smiling it makes us feel like staying there. And the best part of these Monasteries is that most of them are located […]

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Tags: Bhutan · Buddhism · Monastery