30,000 People and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Linda Leaming
3 July 2026
Linda Leaming ponders an unexpected lesson in desire, impermanence, and the quiet wisdom of Bhutan
Bhutan: Where the Tigers Found Refuge
Linda Leaming
14 May 2026
Linda Leaming reflects on conservation and interconnection, and why even the tigers have sought refuge in Bhutan.
Decrypting the Sky: Yonphula Rinpoche, a Modern-day Lotus-Born Master
Rebecca Wong
5 January 2026
A journey from Thimphu to Hong Kong, to learn from one of Bhutan’s great Nyingma lineage holders and embodiments of Guru Rinpoche
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
A New Chapter for Buddhist Nuns
Linda Leaming
2 December 2025
Linda Leaming offers a reflection on the quiet grace and gentle strength of female monastics in Bhutan, and the movement to restore full female ordination
Buddhist Women: His Holiness the Je Khenpo Ordains 265 Buddhist Nuns from 14 Countries During Bhutan’s Global Peace Prayer Festival
Craig Lewis
24 November 2025
In one of the crowning moments of the recent Global Peace Prayer Festival in the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over
Sacred Relics of the Buddha Travel from India to Bhutan for the Global Peace Prayer Festival
Craig Lewis
10 November 2025
Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived in Bhutan from India on Saturday, where they will be placed on display for the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
Bhutan’s Laytshog Lopen Sangay Dorji Promotes Events of Global Peace Prayer Festival in November
Raymond Lam
16 October 2025
The Festival’s six events have had their dates revised and are being promoted by one of the most senior members of the Central Monastic Body
Buddha in a Teacup: Are You Angry?
Linda Leaming
2 October 2025
Linda Leaming shares more wisdom from Bhutan: on what rockets and arrows can teach us about dealing with anger mindfully
Government of Bhutan to Host Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival in November
Craig Lewis
22 August 2025
The government of the Kingdom of Bhutan has announced that it will host a Global Peace Prayer Festival in the capital Thimphu from 4–17 November.
Bhutanese and Thai Monks Offer Blessings as Thai King Makes Historic Visit To Bhutan
Craig Lewis
28 April 2025
The king and queen of Thailand embarked on a historic four-day visit to Bhutan, where they were guests of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Buddha in a Teacup: Sip. Smile. Enlighten!
Linda Leaming
28 April 2025
A new column on Buddhism and life in Bhutan through the eyes of Linda Leaming