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WELCOME TO THE DRAGON
KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
Bhutan often revered as the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon' is still
regarded as one of the last 'Shangrilas' in the Himalayan region because
of its remoteness, it's spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and
fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is in the
relatively unexplored pockets of Asia which allows only limited number
of discerning travelers to enter the country in order to protect its
fragile environment and culture.
Those visitors who make this rare journey into Bhutan will discover that
there is no other destination like this land of pure and unmatched
mysticism.
More than 90 percent of the Bhutanese
people are farmers who live in small villages scattered over 46,000km of
rugged mountain land. Bhutanese people are simple, friendly and they
worship nature. The religious teachings and philosophy play an
important role in their peaceful lives. Architecture, art and paintings
are also important aspects of Bhutanese culture because they depict the
spiritual depth of Bhutanese life.
THE
FIRST TOURISTS
The first tourists came to Bhutan in 1974 when the present monarch His
Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuk was crowned as the fourth King of
this land of the Thunder Dragon. Ever since, Bhutan has welcomed
thousands of visitors. One would think that years of development have
eroded the beauty of this country, but all this progress has come in
tandem with the preservation & promotion of the country's cultural
heritage. The Government pursues an active policy of preserving the
numerous temples, monasteries and fortresses that dot the countryside.
The monastic schools and meditation centers located across the kingdom
are home to thousand of monks and priests who cater to the spiritual
needs of the Bhutanese people. The weavings and a vast range of
handicrafts of Bhutan are known for their beauty and make perfect gifts.
RELIGION
Bhutan's
official religion is Drukpa Kagyu, a school of
Tantric Mahayana Buddhism,
similar to the Buddhism of Tibet. Tantric form of religion emerged as
the last phase in the long evolution of Buddhism. If we place Bhutan's religion
in the full context of Buddhism, it is necessary to go back nearly 2500
years and trace the points at which the Drukpa Kagyu lineage and its
antecedents diverged from other schools of Buddhism.
Buddhism
is practiced throughout the country though, in the south, most Bhutanese
people of Nepali and Indian descent practice Hinduism. Minority groups
practice various forms of animistic religion including Bon, which
predates Himalayan Buddhism. Religion has shaped the history of the
nation and continues to play an important role in the life of god
fearing and spiritual people. All over Bhutan, evidence of this can be
seen in many religious monuments and symbols that have been erected.
The air of
spirituality is pervasive even in the urban centers where the spinning
of prayer wheels, the murmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamps in
the houses are still important features of every day life. Bhutan's
religious sites and institutions are not museum, but the daily home of
its people.
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