Bhutan has a unique approach to development which stresses that development must contribute to the maximization of Gross National Happiness (GNH) not Gross National Product alone. The concept of GNH emphasizes that the happiness of the Bhutanese people should be at the forefront of all …
Category: Gross National Happiness
The National Symbols of Bhutan
The National Symbols of Bhutan National Flag: The National Flag is divided diagonally into two equal halves. The upper yellow half signifies the secular power and authority of the King while the lower saffron-orange symbolizes the practice of religion and the power of Buddhism manifested …
Day Hikes in Thimphu: Phajoding
This is one of the popular hikes around Thimphu valley. It is not the easiest of hikes, but the rewards – both in terms of the view and the feeling of satisfaction once you make it to the top – is totally worth it. You …
Finding you life’s purpose – Passion
(1) It is not the things we do in life that we regret.. it is the things we do not.(2) We beat the reaper by living well and fully.(3) The only way to survive eternity is to be able to appreciate each moment.(4) .. if …
The Happiest Place on Earth: Why Bhutan Belongs on Your Travel List Now
It’s been decades since the fourth king of Bhutan came up with the notion of gross national happiness. But that’s still what comes to mind when most of us think of the country. Even though it’s sort of silly, it proved to be successful marketing, on top of the …
Pangrizampa Lhakhang and restoration of the historical Bazam
Four centuries ago, in the year 1616, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the young age of twenty-three years arrived in Bhutan from Tibet. His arrival in Bhutan heralded in an important era in Bhutan’s history. Zhabdrung unified Bhutan under his rule, defended Bhutan from repeated Tibetan …
Gross National Happiness
Vision of Gross National Happiness by His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Compiled by Jigme T. Tsering