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Bhutan often revered as the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon' is
still regarded as one of the last 'Shangrilas' in the
Himalayan region because of its remoteness, it's spectacular
mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique
ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is in the relatively
unexplored pockets of Asia which allows only limited number
of discerning travelers to enter the country in order to
protect its fragile environment and culture.
Those
visitors who make this rare journey into Bhutan will
discover that there is no other destination like this land
of pure and unmatched mysticism.
More than 90 percent of the
Bhutanese people are farmers who live in small villages
scattered over 46,000km of rugged mountain land. Bhutanese
people are simple, friendly and they worship nature. The
religious teachings and philosophy play an important role in
their peaceful lives. Architecture, art and paintings are
also important aspects of Bhutanese culture because they
depict the spiritual depth of Bhutanese life.
THE FIRST TOURISTS
The first tourists came to
Bhutan in 1974 when the present monarch His Majesty the King
Jigme Singye Wangchuk was crowned as the fourth King of this
land of the Thunder Dragon. Ever since, Bhutan has welcomed
thousands of visitors. One would think that years of
development have eroded the beauty of this country, but all
this progress has come in tandem with the preservation &
promotion of the country's cultural heritage. The Government
pursues an active policy of preserving the numerous temples,
monasteries and fortresses that dot the countryside. The
monastic schools and meditation centers located across the
kingdom are home to thousand of monks and priests who cater
to the spiritual needs of the Bhutanese people. The weavings
and a vast range of handicrafts of Bhutan are known for
their beauty and make perfect gifts.
RELIGION
Bhutan's official religion is
Drukpa Kagyu, a school of
Tantric Mahayana Buddhism,
similar to the Buddhism of Tibet. Tantric form of religion
emerged as the last phase in the long evolution of Buddhism.
If we place Bhutan's religion in the full context of
Buddhism, it is necessary to go back nearly 2500 years and
trace the points at which the Drukpa Kagyu lineage and its
antecedents diverged from other schools of Buddhism.
Buddhism is practiced
throughout the country though, in the south, most Bhutanese
people of Nepali and Indian descent practice Hinduism.
Minority groups practice various forms of animistic religion
including Bon, which predates Himalayan Buddhism. Religion
has shaped the history of the nation and continues to play
an important role in the life of god fearing and spiritual
people. All over Bhutan, evidence of this can be seen in
many religious monuments and symbols that have been erected.
The air of spirituality is
pervasive even in the urban centers where the spinning of
prayer wheels, the murmur of mantras and the glow of butter
lamps in the houses are still important features of every
day life. Bhutan's religious sites and institutions are not
museum, but the daily home of its people.
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