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Top of the World
Bhutan is encircled by the great Himalayas. We flew over from Kathmandu, Nepal and got this eyepopping view of Everest.
Date: 07/02/08
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Taktsang
Taktsang Temple is known as the Tiger Nest. It was founded by the great patron saint Padma Sambhava, who flew to the heights on the back of a female tiger.
Date: 07/12/08
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Lama
The Bhutanese are a charming people, and their new democracy is built on the idea of Gross National Happiness, or GNH. 5 years ago, the king abdicated as he thought a monarchy had no place in the 21st century. Democracy was initiated, and the population
Date: 07/12/08
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Prayer Flag
Buddhism in Bhutan derives from Tibet. Prayer flags are common, as is the traditional stupa shaped reliquary. Religion is central to the culture, and it has instilled a sense of tranquility and peacefulness in the people.
Date: 07/08/08
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Wrathful Deity
Wrathful deities are prominent in Bhutan and are a favorite subject of temple paintings.
Date: 07/08/08
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Fertility
This is some unusual home decoration !!! Paintings of phalluses are common representations of male fertility; our inflight magazine even had pictures like this.
Date: 07/08/08
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Ngodup
To enter Bhutan, you must have a guide. we were exceptionally lucky to connect with this charming fellow, Ngodup Dorji. A buddhist lama, Ngodup was a fount of info, witty, deep, silly, funny, profound, kind, ironic, and the best travel companion we have
Date: 07/04/08
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Paro Dzong
Bhutanese cities are dominated by the Dzong, a combo fortress, administrative center and temple complex. They are massive buildings and beautiful examples of Bhutanese architecture.
Date: 07/11/08
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