Be Part of a Historic Moment The 108 Jangchub Chortens are a collective offering of faith, unity and shared aspiration. Now, you can be part of this historic initiative, wherever you are in the world. A Place for You Among the 108: Be part of Bhutan’s historic collective offering. Through the 108 project, you can
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A Vision Becomes Reality On 21 February 2026, during the fifth Zhabtog Programme in Gelephu Mindfulness City, His Majesty the King announced an ambitious undertaking: to construct 108 Jangchub Chortens in a single day. “It is an ambitious undertaking that demands courage, unity, and deep commitment. We must do it to prove to ourselves that,
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Lhayul Insights · Spiritual Bhutan · Buddhist reflections Choosing Mindfulness Over Materialism: A Reflection on Happiness in Bhutan In a world that often measures success through possessions and material comfort, what does it mean to choose a more mindful life? During a visit to Bhutan, a sister from the Plum Village tradition reflected on following
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Lhayul Insights · Spiritual Bhutan · Plum Village in Bhutan Mindfulness Through Music: Plum Village Songs and Praising the Buddha Mindfulness does not always require sitting silently in meditation. Sometimes a simple song, a familiar melody or the sound of a violin can bring our attention back to the present moment. During a gathering with
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Lhayul Insights · Spiritual Bhutan · Buddhist reflections What Makes a Happy Family? Buddhist Wisdom on Love, Time and Happiness Bhutan is often described as a country of happiness. But how do we protect that happiness and pass it on to the next generation? In a teaching shared in Bhutan, a sister from the Plum
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Lhayul Insights · Culture & Spirituality Butter Lamp Offering in Bhutan: A Meaningful Spiritual Experience for Travellers Beyond Bhutan’s spectacular monasteries and Himalayan landscapes lies a quieter tradition that offers visitors a glimpse into the country’s spiritual life. Discover the meaning of butter lamp offerings and how you can respectfully experience this Buddhist practice during
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Lhayul Insights · Spiritual Bhutan · Mindfulness and everyday life Mindfulness in the Digital Age: How to Manage Irritation and Anger We reach for our phones without thinking, often while spending time with people we love. And when small frustrations arise, they can quickly develop into anger. In a Buddhist teaching shared in Bhutan, a
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Lhayul Insights · Mindfulness and everyday life Mindful Eating: Buddhist Wisdom on Gratitude and Contentment Most of us eat several times a day, but how often are we truly present for a meal? A mindfulness teaching shared in Bhutan invites us to slow down, appreciate our food and discover how eating can become a simple
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Lhayul Insights | Understanding Bhutan Why Does Bhutan Charge Tourists $100 a Night? The Story Behind Its Sustainable Development Fee Bhutan is one of the few countries where visitors contribute to national development through a nightly tourism levy. Why does this small Himalayan kingdom charge a Sustainable Development Fee, and what does it mean for
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https://youtube.com/shorts/bpsBbyk1TG4?si=x2t2UodTb07dAqTE A tradition of offering and prayer Yoeja is an ancient Bhutanese tradition of making offerings to sustain the monastic community and ensure that sacred prayers continue across generations for the peace and wellbeing of all sentient beings. Dating back to the 7th century, the tradition brings together three things- the offering, the prayers performed by the monastic community, and the merit that arises from this virtuous act. The offering sustains the prayers, while the prayers benefit all beings. This connection lies at the heart of Yoeja. Yoeja is more
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