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Book Synopsis The Unexplored Kingdom of Bhutan by : Subrata Sanyal
Download or read book The Unexplored Kingdom of Bhutan written by Subrata Sanyal and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unexplored Kingdom takes the reader on a journey through the cultural and ethnic heritage of Bhutan, reflected through the author's own love and fascination for the country and its people Photographs and information obtained at a grass-roots level reveal aspects of the simple but sophisticated lifestyles and traditions of the Bhutanese, which have been carried forward even to this day This book aims to record knowledge of the folk-life of Bhutan, preserving them for researchers and future generations Bhutan is a country rich in ethnic, cultural, and religious traditions, having moved towards modernization only in the latter half of the 20th century. While some initiatives have been undertaken to understand the history of the land and its people, there is so much that is yet to be discovered. It is this fascination for Bhutan and its people that drove the author to pen The Unexplored Kingdom: People and Folk Cultures of Bhutan. The book reveals the diverse facets of the Land of the Thunder Dragon, exploring its historical background, ethnic lifestyles, and cultural and religious practices.
Book Synopsis Bhutan - Culture Smart! by : Karma Choden
Download or read book Bhutan - Culture Smart! written by Karma Choden and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," it remained secluded until recent times—the first ever "tourist" set foot in Bhutan in 1974 and was followed by the introduction of television and new technology at the turn of the 21st century. In 2008, Bhutan became the world's youngest democracy, moving from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy in a historic change initiated by the revered and much-loved Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage and demonstrating leadership on climate and environmental issues. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Its unique development policy of "Gross National Happiness," which measures progress not through material gain but on a happiness scale, is generating global interest. The abundant hospitality of the Bhutanese, the variety of Bhutan's ancient monasteries and colorful festivals, and its near-perfect ecosystem and natural beauty never fail to reward the traveler. Culture Smart! Bhutan will give you a deeper insight into the country's history, values, and customs, as well as practical guidance on how to develop a meaningful rapport with the Bhutanese.
Download or read book Hidden Bhutan written by Martin Uitz and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-13 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006 Time magazine listed the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, as one of the 100 "leaders and revolutionaries" who are changing our world today. Yet it was only in the 1960s that the first road linking the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon with India was opened, and since 1974 only a strictly limited number of tourists have been allowed to visit each year. Martin Uitz, a renowned expert on Bhutan, describes how the Bhutanese, in pursuit of the principle of "Gross National Happiness", are carefully moving towards a more modern future, including a constitution and democracy, whilst preserving their traditional society and attempting to conserve the environment. Uitz made many fascinating discoveries in this enigmatic Kingdom. He was able to explain why the only traffic light was taken out of service, why six men are not allowed to go on a journey together, and what the subtle eroticism of a traditional hot-stone bath is all about. Along the way he also discovered that the Bhutanese hills are more alive with Edelweiss than the hills around his native Salzburg.
Book Synopsis Facts about Bhutan by : Lily Wangchhuk
Download or read book Facts about Bhutan written by Lily Wangchhuk and published by Jadooshankar. This book was released on 2008 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The History of Bhutan by : Einar Felix Hansen
Download or read book The History of Bhutan written by Einar Felix Hansen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating history of Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom nestled between India and China. In this comprehensive book, we take you on a journey through the ancient and medieval times of Bhutan, from the early settlements to the arrival of Buddhism and the emergence of the first kingdoms. You'll discover how the monarchy was established and how the dual system of governance and the penlop system played critical roles in shaping Bhutan's political landscape. You'll also learn about the Bhutan-Tibet and Bhutan-India relationships and their impact on the country's history. We delve into Bhutan's economy, the role of agriculture, and the impact of education on the country's development. We also explore the implementation of the Gross National Happiness philosophy, the role of Buddhism in Bhutanese society, and the country's traditional arts, crafts, festivals, and celebrations. With its rich history and deep-rooted traditions, Bhutan is truly a remarkable country that is worth exploring. Whether you're a student of history, a traveler seeking to explore the culture of Bhutan, or simply curious about this incredible country, this book is a must-read. So come along on this journey through Bhutan's past and present and discover the magic of the land of the thunder dragon.
Book Synopsis Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan by : Awadhesh Coomar Sinha
Download or read book Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan written by Awadhesh Coomar Sinha and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predominantly on contemporary politics of Bhutan.
Book Synopsis Bhutan - Culture Smart! by : Karma Choden
Download or read book Bhutan - Culture Smart! written by Karma Choden and published by Culture Smart!. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and unique way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges."--
Download or read book Bhutan written by Robert Dompnier and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The History of Bhutan by : Karma Phuntsho
Download or read book The History of Bhutan written by Karma Phuntsho and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, Bhutan triumphantly took the stage as the world’s youngest democracy. But despite its growing prominence—and rising scholarly interest in the country—Bhutan remains one of the least studied, and least well-known places on the planet. Karma Phuntsho’s The History of Bhutan is the first book to offer a comprehensive history of Bhutan in English. Along with a detailed social and political analysis, it offers substantive discussions of Bhutan’s geography and culture; the result is the clearest, richest account of this nation and its history ever published for general readers. A 2015 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title Award Winner
Author :Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan) Publisher :Penguin Books India ISBN 13 :9780670999019 Total Pages :244 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (99 download)
Book Synopsis Treasures of the Thunder Dragon by : Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan)
Download or read book Treasures of the Thunder Dragon written by Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck (Consort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan) and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's personal memoirs, travelogue, history and folklore of Bhutan.
Book Synopsis Beyond the Sky and the Earth by : Jamie Zeppa
Download or read book Beyond the Sky and the Earth written by Jamie Zeppa and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Iron and Silk and Touch the Dragon, Jamie Zeppa’s memoir of her years in Bhutan is the story of a young woman’s self-discovery in a foreign land. It is also the exciting début of a new voice in travel writing. When she left for the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in 1988, Zeppa was committing herself to two years of teaching and a daunting new experience. A week on a Caribbean beach had been her only previous trip outside Canada; Bhutan was on the other side of the world, one of the most isolated countries in the world known as the last Shangri-La, where little had changed in centuries and visits by foreigners were restricted. Clinging to her bags full of chocolate, hair conditioner and Immodium, she began the biggest challenge of her life, with no idea she would fall in love with the country and with a Bhutanese man, end up spending nine years in Bhutan, and begin a literary career with her account of this transformative journey. At her first posting in a remote village of eastern Bhutan, she is plunged into an overwhelmingly different culture with squalid Third World conditions and an impossible language. Her house has rats and fleas and she refuses to eat the local food, fearing the rampant deadly infections her overly protective grandfather warned her about. Gradually, however, her fear vanishes. She adjusts, begins to laugh, and is captivated by the pristine mountain scenery and the kind students in her grade 2 class. She also begins to discover for herself the spiritual serenity of Buddhism. A transfer to the government college of Sherubtse, where the housing conditions are comparatively luxurious and the students closer to her own age, gives her a deeper awareness of Bhutan’s challenges: the lack of personal privacy, the pressure to conform, and the political tensions. However, her connection to Bhutan intensifies when she falls in love with a student, Tshewang, and finds herself pregnant. After a brief sojourn in Canada to give birth to her son, Pema Dorji, she marries Tshewang and makes Bhutan her home for another four years. Zeppa’s personal essay about her culture shock on arriving in Bhutan won the 1996 CBC/Saturday Night literary competition and appeared in the magazine. She flew home to accept the prize, where people encouraged her to pursue her writing. Her letters from Bhutan also featured on CBC’s Morningside. The book that grew out of this has been published in Canada and the United States to ecstatic reviews, followed by British, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish editions. Although cultural differences finally separated Jamie and Tshewang in 1997 while she was writing the book and she returned to Canada, she will always feel at home in Bhutan. Zeppa shares her compelling insights into this land and culture, but Beyond the Sky and the Earth is more than a travel book. With rich, spellbinding prose and bright humour, it describes a personal journey in which Zeppa acquires a deeper understanding of what it means to leave one’s home behind, and undergoes a spiritual transformation.
Book Synopsis Bhutan - Culture Smart! by : Karma Choden
Download or read book Bhutan - Culture Smart! written by Karma Choden and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the Bhutanese at home, work, and play; eating and drinking; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; and communication, spoken and unspoken" --back cover.
Download or read book Bhutan written by Françoise Pommaret and published by Odyssey Guides. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The bible of Bhutan guide books." Travel & Leisure"
Book Synopsis The Blessings of Bhutan by : Russ Carpenter
Download or read book The Blessings of Bhutan written by Russ Carpenter and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A captivating and splendid account of a complex nation on the cusp of tradition and modernity. Bhutan is distinctive--from its social structures to its development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. The Blessings of Bhutan is based on extensive travel and interviews. Written in an accessible style, the authors blend narrative about the country's history, religion, arts, and governance with lively personal anecdotes. It is an excellent contribution to the study of contemporary Bhutan that will appeal to laymen and scholars alike." --Karma Ura, Director of the Centre for Bhutan Studies "The blessings of Bhutan are many, including the appearance of this lyrical account of the country's many unique and fascinating aspects. Because they are among the Westerners most familiar with Bhutanese life, Blyth and Russ are able to penetrate well beyond the Shangri-la myth and show that, while parts of such an otherworldly myth apply, this Himalayan Kingdom is brimful of surprises, contradictions, and modern dilemmas." --K. E. S. Kirby Dorji, writer/editor, United Nations consultant, longtime resident of Bhutan.
Download or read book Bhutan written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bhutan written by Christian Schicklgruber and published by Serindia Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Treasures of the Thunder Dragon by : Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck
Download or read book Treasures of the Thunder Dragon written by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long regarded as the Forbidden Land, Bhutan-or DrukYul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon-is often described as the Last Shangri La. It is still a country of pristine forests, alpine valleys and glacial lakes, rich in rare flora and fauna such as the blue poppy, the golden langur and the red panda. As spectacular as its natural beauty are the architecture of its towering dzongs (fortresses) and the art treasures that fill its monasteries and temples. Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck shares with us her delight in some of the hidden treasures of her country, which she discovered during her journeys on foot to every corner of Bhutan-from highland villages in the shadow of the great Himalayan peaks to serene monasteries wreathed in myth and legend to the rainforests in the south and centre of the country, which are among the world's richest biodiversity hotspots. This book, with its specially commissioned illustrations by young Bhutanese artists and photographs from the author's family album, is essential reading both for those who plan to visit the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon and for armchair travellers who yearn to experience the magic of Bhutan through their imaginations.
