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
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
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
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
Journey in Bhutan
The e-book that was such a joy to write, I was sorry to finish it. This book has been unavailable for a little while due to sad circumstances beyond my control, but here it is again on Amazon, iBooks and