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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Travel Tales of Bhutan: the Colour of Happiness
Bhutan is no Shangri-La, but it seems to have a better grasp of happiness than the rest of the world. So what does colour have to do with it? The first thing you notice when you arrive in Bhutan is that colour … Continue reading
Travel Tales of Bhutan: Thangkas
These hand-painted Buddhist wall hangings are never signed. The identity of the painter is not important: it is an act of reverence and meditation. This is the thangka I brought back from Bhutan: Padmasambhava seated on lotus blossoms. Shown here … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Travel
Tagged Bhutan, Buddhism, dzong, Himalayas, Journey in Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon, Padmasambhava, religious art, Tantric Buddhism, thangka, thondrol, travel, travel writing, travelogue, tsechu
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Travel Tales of Bhutan: the Flying Tiger
Bhutan has tigers in its southern jungle. You might even see one if you visit a wildlife park there, but this tiger is legendary. The great 8th century Guru, Padmasambhava, is said to have brought Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan, travelling … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Travel
Tagged Asia, Bhutan, Bhutanese history, Buddhism, Himalayas, Journey in Bhutan, mythology, Padmasambhava, Taktsang, Taktshang, Tibet, Tibetan history, Tiger's Nest, travel, travel writing, travelogue, trekking, trekking holidays
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Travel Tales of Bhutan: Love the Boots!
Could you walk past these boots? Shopping in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, I could not resist them. It wasn’t my fault. I was egged on by the approving smiles and nods of local men and women in the shop. When the … Continue reading
Posted in Bhutan, Photo-essay, Travel
Tagged Asia, Bhutan national dress, boots, costume, culture, embroidery, fabric design, fabrics, footwear, Journey in Bhutan, traditional dress, travel, travelogue, weaving
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