NEW DELHI (RNS) The government commissioner charged with promoting “Gross National Happiness” in the tiny Buddhist nation of Bhutan said he was deeply dismayed by a recent study that found a majority ...

This Himalayan kingdom is a leader in sustainable tourism because it seeks to balance economic development, environmental ...

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(RNS) Officials in Buddhist-majority Bhutan have barred Hindu and Buddhist clergy from voting in upcoming elections in order to keep a clear distinction between religion and politics. The landlocked ...

Often described as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” Bhutan is a fascinating Himalayan kingdom known for its dramatic mountains, deep valleys, Buddhist monasteries and vibrant cultural traditions. The ...

City aims to be economic hub linking South and Southeast Asia Fixed deposits to raise funds from non-resident Bhutanese Autonomous city to be base for range of businesses and services Goal is to woo ...

The big cultural attractions in Bhutan are Buddhist temples, stupas (shrines) and Dzongs, monastic fortresses like Punakha Dzong, shown here. 2024 will mark the 50 th anniversary of the opening of ...

The round-the-clock monitors protecting Bhutan from glacier risk ...

The South Asian nation of Bhutan has been rocked by a sexual abuse scandal in which young Buddhist monks molested by older monks fled their monastery and reported the abuse to journalists. While ...

KATHMANDU — Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of gross national happiness, is set to build a "mindfulness city" and will launch a US$100 million (S$132.6 million) bond ...