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Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon

February 10th, 2008 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 8247 times · 18 Comments

Also called Window in the Sky, Bhutan’s other name is the Land of the Thunder Dragon. It is a land in the Himalayas, about 25,000 feet above sea level, its mountains hiding it from the rest of the world, shrouded in legend and myth—its supernatural beings, ancient monasteries and fortresses amidst a breathless sight.

A 45-minute trek from the base of a mountain in Thimpu, the capital, brings one to Tango (Horse Head) Monastery, a Buddhist college, which is also the residence of Desi Tenzin Rabgye, a young boy, now 14 years old, believed to be the reincarnation of the 16th century monk who built Tango.

On the way up the mountain brings with it interesting faces, locals having the time of their lives picnicking, a true example of what “Gross National Happiness” is all about. For me I translate it to leisurely living and happiness out of very simple pleasures in life.

I was lucky to be there, one of the auspicious days when the Desi Tensin Rabgye appeared in public. It was also a rare opportunity for an outsider to be invited in the College, in the Dean’s own dwellings and that of the other monks.

I had the rare opportunity to witness the monks’ prayers and rituals in the private confines of the monastery. I knew then what mystic meant. I was awe-struck (could not take pictures out of respect). Here are some photos taken in the Tango Monastery.

This is the Tango Monastery.

A snapshot with the Dean and some of the monks.

Oh, to be in their place, even for just a while—relaxed, leisurely, calm, peace, quiet.

And I had my moment!

Trekking down. Bhutanese are obliged to wear their national costumes at all times in public.

For men in Bhutan, the traditional dress is a robe known as the go. Women’s traditional costume is a wraparound garment called the kira.

Lush greens.

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