Lama Elizabeth Monson was on pilgrimage with her husband in Bhutan when borders began to close as coronavirus cases expanded around the world. Trying to get home, she learns the power of finding stillness in the midst of chaos.
Heat maps illustrate the sacred routes of Buddhist pilgrims
In Strava’s heat maps, the devotional movements of tired pilgrims become blazing symbols of sacred geography.
In final episode of “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain discusses death and Buddhism in Bhutan
Bourdain, who died in early June, attended a Buddhist death ritual on the final day of shooting the last episode of the show’s eleventh season.
Famous street artist “invades” Bhutan with Buddhist-inspired mosaics
The French street artist “Invader” recently installed eleven mosaic artworks in Bhutan inspired by Buddhism and Buddhist culture.
How Photographer David Butow Captured the Buddha
In 2012, David Butow ventured to find the parallels between his work as a photojournalist and one of his most enchanting inspirations: Buddhism.
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s successor is confirmed
Source Thegchog Kunzang Chodron Nunnery Facebook pageA young boy in Bhutan has been recognized as the reincarnation of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, an important Nyingma teacher and eldest son of Dudjom Rinpoche.
Pitch in to Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s “most personal and artistic” film yet
Tibetan lama and filmmaker, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, also called Khyentse Norbu, launches a Kickstarter campaign for his new drama set in Bhutan.
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Bhutan’s chances for the 2018 World Cup
Bhutan has the worst-ranked football team in the world, but yesterday they beat Sri Lanka in the first qualifying match for Russia 2018.
Video: Imogen Heap goes to Bhutan
Imogen Heap goes to Bhutan for “the amazing scenery, to meet people I didn’t know much about, and to discover a new culture.”
Video: Imogen Heap goes to Bhutan; inspired musicmaking ensues
Musician Imogen Heap went to Bhutan for “the amazing scenery, to meet people I didn’t know much about, and to discover a new culture.”