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.
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
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
The Magical Kingdom of Bhutan
Tiffani Gyatso
7 November 2024
Tiffani Gyatso shares insights into an ancient wisdom from her recent visit to Bhutan
Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Hosts Fourth International Vajrayana Conference
Craig Lewis
12 October 2022
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan launched the fourth International Conference on Vajrayana Buddhism in the capital Thimphu earlier this month—the first time in three years
Buddhist Bhutan Offers Prayers, Oxygen for India Battling COVID-19 Crisis
Craig Lewis
20 May 2021
Bhutan extends the hand of compassion as India faces a.
Bhutan Announces Closure of Border Crossings
Craig Lewis
23 March 2020
Kingdom moves to forestall local epidemic
Bhutan PM Urges Citizens to Plant a Tree, Adopt a Stray Dog to Mark the King’s 40th Birthday
Craig Lewis
24 February 2020
Occasion marked by celebrations across the…
Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan’s King and Queen Expecting Second Child
Craig Lewis
2 January 2020
King announces news during Bhutan’s 112th Nation Day…