The Blessings of Bhutan"A captivating and splendid account of a complex nation on the cusp of tradition and modernity. Bhutan is distinctive--from its social structures to its development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. The Blessings of Bhutan is based on extensive travel and interviews. Written in an accessible style, the authors blend narrative about the country's history, religion, arts, and governance with lively personal anecdotes. It is an excellent contribution to the study of contemporary Bhutan that will appeal to laymen and scholars alike." --Karma Ura, Director of the Centre for Bhutan Studies |
Contents
The Consequence of Ridges
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7 |
To Ha the End of the Sky
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15 |
An Enterprise of Polarities
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21 |
The Spirits Within
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30 |
Ha Dzongdas Brother
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38 |
What Do Monks Do?
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44 |
Treasure Seekers
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51 |
Teaching the Tulku High Five
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57 |
A World of Circles
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115 |
Caring for the Earth
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122 |
Kunley Where Are You When We Need You?
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131 |
Is Sex Necessary?
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140 |
Female Persons
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153 |
Gross National What?
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160 |
What Lies Ahead?
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167 |
Notes
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177 |