Thimpo visit of Tango and Chari
8th Aug 2019,
Visit Tango Monastery built in 13th century and is one of the Buddhist institutes in Bhutan. As it was destroyed by the earthquake it is in renovation is going on and we visited only Longku Lhakang where all the old statues and Nangden are kept. Lunch at bridge and prayed from buttom of the Cheri Monastery.
Returned to Thimpo and visited Sangdopari, Memorial Chorten and local market.
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Dochula Pass
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Tango Buddhist Institute
Simtokha Dzong
Changangkha Lhakhang
Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
Simply Bhutan Museum
National Folk Heritage Museum
Tantric Practice from the Perspective of Yogācāra
Third International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism, 19-20 April 2019
The Third International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism was held from 19 to 20 April 2019, at Zhichenkhar, Thimphu, Bhutan.
The conference was organised by The Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies and The Central Monastic Body.
Vajrayāna Buddhism is often referred to as the “Path of Skillful Methods” in reference to its diversity of means for realising enlightenment in a single lifetime. The theme for the Third Vajrayāna Conference was thus “Techniques in Vajrayāna Buddhism”.
The conference sought to identify the characteristics of Vajrayāna Buddhism that distinguish it from other modes of Buddhist practice. The conference explored the diverse ways in which the techniques of Vajrayāna Buddhism could be adapted and made relevant to a modern, transcultural, scientifically driven and environmentally challenged world.
Biographical Profile
Richard K. Payne is Yehan Numata Professor of Japanese Buddhist Studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley. His area of research is tantric Buddhist ritual, with particular focus on the homa both in the Shingon tradition of Japan and across the Buddhist cosmopolis. This research led to the publication of Tantric Buddhism in East Asia (edited collection, Wisdom Publica-tions), Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia (Brill, 2010), jointly edited with Charles Orzech and Henrik Sørensen, and Homa Variations: The Study of Ritual Change across the Longue Durée, jointly edited with Michael Witzel (Oxford University Press, 2016). Concurrent research on the use of mantra in Shingon produced Discourse and Ideology in Medieval Japanese Buddhism, jointly edited with Taigen Dan Leighton (Routledge Curzon, 2006), and Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan: Indic Roots of Mantra (Bloomsbury, 2018). Also working at the interface of tantric Buddhism and Pure Land, he has produced Pure Lands in Asian Texts and Contexts: An Anthology, jointly edited with Georgios Halkias (University of Hawai’i Press, 2019). He is editor-in-chief of the Oxford Bibliographies/Buddhism (online, ongoing), and co-editor-in-chief with Georgios Halkias of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Buddhism (online, ongoing, and in print, forthcoming).
Day One - April 19, 2019
Opening Ceremony
Panel I: The Path of Skillful Means
Panel II: Philosophical Basis of Vajrayāna Buddhism
Panel III: Mind-Body Practices in Vajrayāna
Day Two
Panel IV: Vajrayāna and Modern Science
Panel V: Great Historical Figures in Vajrayāna Buddhism
Panel VI: Historical and Contemporary Practices of Vajrayāna
Panel VII: Vajrayāna Buddhism in the Modern World
Concluding Session
Bhutan Festival Series - The Druk Wangyel Festival @ Dochula Bhutan
Dochula Pass at an altitude of 3116 meters is known for the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang that were built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck in honour of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and the soldiers who fought the Indian insurgents based in the Bhutanese jungles in December 2003.
The Druk Wangyel Festival at Dochula happens annually on the 13th of December. Though less than a decade old, the new choreography and costumes make this festival the most unique event in Bhutan.
It is also the only one where the masked dances are performed by soldiers. The beautiful performances are enactments of the struggle of great Buddhist saints and their teachings in conjunction with the story of the struggle of the Bhutanese army and the victory over evil.
Folk dances at intervals are presented by the Royal Academy of Performing Arts.
They move gracefully as they dance to songs of peace, harmony and co-existence.
This festival is a story of national security, sovereignty and of peaceful co-existence.
It is about the survival of a nation.
Dochula and the festival is a tribute to the monarchs and the founding fathers of Bhutan.
The festival concludes with a song specially composed by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan.
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Produced by Druk Asia
Bhutan trip|vlog 3|simply bhutan|dochula pass|born to travel
N once again we are presenting a video of thimpu, our third day in thimpu & 3rd vlog of bhutan series.
Changangkha Lhakhang is situated in centre thimpu,and parents traditionally come here to get auspicious names for their newborns or blessings for their young children from the protector deity.
Another place is SIMPLY BHUTAN, which a living museum. Here you get to know about everything in bhutan, its all 5 kings, dance, archery, old bhutanese house designs, kitchen, making process of local wine ARA n many more....must visit place in thimpu.
National institute for zorig chusum, its a skill training institute and here students are trained for traditional bhutanese painting, wood carving, statue making n cloth stitching.
N finally, its DOCHULA Pass, 25km on the way from thimpu to punakha. Here its having mesmerising veiw of Himalayan mountains and cool breeze that make you refresh and rejuvenated. 108 chortens (stupa) are made in memories of soldiers killed in war 2003.????????⛰
From here we were heading to Punakha, n will see you all in next video.
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Darjeeling, India - Travel Guide and Attractions
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Darjeeling, India, is located in the very Northern part of the West Bengal state. Coming from Kolkata, it's hard to believe that Darjeeling is actually in the same state, it's such a vastly different place.
In order to get to Darjeeling, India, it's easiest to take the train to the nearest station which is located at New Jalpaiguri (known just as NJP by the train code). There's little to do in NJP, but from right outside the train station you can then board to a shared jeep and for 200 Rupees, you can take the jeep straight to Darjeeling. The jeep normally takes about 4 hours to reach the town and they will often stop for a few bathroom and snack breaks. The ride to Darjeeling is very windy and very uphill into the mountains, so if you get sick easily, be sure to take motion sickness medication. You will have some amazing views on the road!
Darjeeling, India, is an old hill station that offers beautiful views of the Himalayas. It's a small town and unlike other huge Indian cities, it's much quieter, peaceful, and it's a very nice place to just explore on foot (though not all the attractions are accessible on foot). So after arriving in Darjeeling, I first set off to explore the Chowrasta Square, which is a non-vehicle area with shops restaurants and cafes. There are also many trails leading from the square to other parts of the town. I explored a few of the footpaths leading in various directions to discover Buddhist Tibetan temples and other residential areas.
Probably the most famous thing about Darjeeling, India, is its production of tea; It's one of the most famous places in the world for tea. The climate, elevation, and rich Himalayan soil make it prime growing conditions. Surrounding Darjeeling you'll have a chance to see rolling tea fields and if you have time you can even visit a tea farm such as Happy Valley. Don't forget to buy plenty of tea in Darjeeling before you depart.
At the top of the main hill in Darjeeling is the Mahakal Temple, one of the most famous Hindu / Buddhist temples in the city. The temple is fully decorated by Tibetan colorful flags and there are lots and lots of monkeys, that can at times be aggressive. You can also walk around the area and explore the cave. Just be careful of the scammers in this area that try to ask you for donations. Another one of the most famous attractions in Darjeeling, India, is the Darjeeling Himalayan railroad which is better known as the Toy Train. It's an old locomotive train that runs of burning coal. You can go to the railroad station and purchase tickets daily for the joy ride, which is a 1.5 hour circuit that takes you on a leisurely ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom, the highest elevation railroad station in all of India. The railroad is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is a center for Tibetan refugees where you'll find handicrafts and other things to purchase. When I went it was quite quiet and there actually wasn't much to do there. Other really popular attractions in Darjeeling, India, include the Himalayan Zoo and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, which are located on the same compound and accessed with the same entrance ticket fee. The zoo was interesting and included a snow leopard and lots of red pandas. The mountaineering institute is a museum that houses many artifacts from Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions.
While many choose to wake up and go to Tiger Hill for the sunrise of the beautiful Himalayan mountain range, I was so cold that I didn't wake up and just stayed on the balcony of my hotel to view the gorgeous sunrise over the mountains. Darjeeling, India, is a beautiful little town and you'll have a great and relaxing time when you travel there!
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