The 169ft tall Buddha Shakyamuni sits on a vajra throne, hence it is called Buddha Dordenma. Dordenma means ‘Vajra Throne Buddha’, symbolizing indestructibility. It is located at Changri Künsel Phodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan. Sitting on a hill slope 100 metres above Wangchu river overlooking Thimphu capital city, it will radiate auspicious energy over the country and […]

As a mark of solidarity with the people and government of Japan, Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, members of parliament and representatives of the international community offered a thousand butter lamps at the Tashichhodzong, and prayed for the victims of the devastating tsunami that struck Japan, following a massive earthquake on […]

Thousand butter lamps (Karmi Tongchey) and prayers were 0ffered by His Majesty the King and the Japanese community in Bhutan  at the Tashichhodzong yesterday, for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and Tsunami that hit north Japan on Friday. Source : Kuensel

An exhibition on traditional masks is being organized at the national museum, located at Ta dzong in Paro from March 11. This in effort at preserving Bhutanese culture and tradition.An exhibition on traditional masks is being organized at the national museum, located at Ta dzong in Paro from March 11. This in effort at preserving […]