What’s Fiction?
Linda Leaming
13 August 2026
As Bhutan prepares to raise 108 stupas in a single day, Linda Leaming reflects on what happens when legend becomes reality
Project 108: Bhutan’s Ambitious Plan to Raise 108 Buddhist Stupas in a Day Gains Overwhelming Support
Craig Lewis
29 June 2026
Bhutan’s ambitious “Project 108”: a crowdfunded undertaking to build 108 Buddhist stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City, has met with overwhelming support.
Third Bhutan Culture Day Held at Chungjeong Temple in Seoul
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2026
Seoul temple hosts cultural programs highlighting Bhutanese tourism, wellness, and Gross National Happiness
Vajrakilaya Dubchen Held at Buddha Dordenma Kuensel Phodrang from 15–21 February
Raymond Lam
16 February 2026
Held to celebrate His Majesty the Fifth King’s forty-sixth birthday, the Vajrakilaya Great Accomplishment Ritual sweeps away all obstacles
Buddhistdoor View: Values of Peace and Stewardship in Bhutan’s Leadership—The Great Fourth’s Legacy
Buddhistdoor Global
3 January 2026
2025 marked the 70th birthday anniversary of the king who shaped modern Bhutan, and whose vision is carried forth by his successor
Bhutan Receives German Sustainability Award for Vision of Environmental Harmony
Raymond Lam
10 December 2025
Her Royal Highness Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck accepted the Special International German Sustainability Award 2025 in Düsseldorf
His Majesty the King of Bhutan Offers Gelephu Mindfulness City Full Support with Official Visit
Raymond Lam
8 December 2025
The king reviewed the rapid progress of projects in the Special Administrative Region, including the youth-oriented Pelsung initiative
Buddhistdoor View: The Global Peace Prayer Festival in the Bigger Picture of Bhutan’s National Agenda
Buddhistdoor Global
22 November 2025
Sixteen days of prayer, diplomacy, and national reflection reveal Bhutan’s emerging Dharma-guided future
Bhutan Integrates National Identity Platform with Ethereum Blockchain
Raymond Lam
21 October 2025
The Himalayan Buddhist kingdom continues its push for high-tech leadership in blockchain governance and the cryptocurrency space
H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future
Raymond Lam
11 July 2025
An in-depth conversation with a senior leader of Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body about his vision and hope for the Buddhism of the future
Bhutan Launches “Mindfulness City” Project to Promote Economy and Foster Well-Being
Justin Whitaker
12 November 2024
The city will be home to over 100000 people according to plans, offering a wide variety of opportunities to young Bhutanese who have recently left the country in search of work