Monday, May 2, 2011

Meet the people, the Festivals of Bhutan

The Paro Dzong and the town behind
Bhutan is the last living Mahayana Buddhist country in the world. The Buddhism was brought to Bhutan by the revered saint Guru Padmasamva, since than it had flourished in the country. The Tshechu festivals are to honor this great saint. It is the time when the dzongs and monasteries come to the live once in a year.
The Black hat dance
The dances are the mystical teachings and manifested mandalas of Buddhism in real life.

The Charming clown
For an individual to simply be present and see these sacred dances, and experience them with right mindset and pure intention is considered an auspicious opportunity.

The Devotees

It is the time, when people from all works of live leave behind their busy schedules and try to be the part of these great events. Being part of it is believed to gain spiritual merits. The festivals are Buddhist inspirations to the public in order to provide both teachings and direct experiences related to the path towards enlightenment.


The Durda Chham
Dancer in deep meditation

The colorful Machham

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