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25/10/2025

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TRASHI YANGTSE - the majestic land blessed by Guru Rinpoche and other revered masters.-November, 2021
20/10/2025

TRASHI YANGTSE - the majestic land blessed by Guru Rinpoche and other revered masters.

-November, 2021

19/10/2025

Dorji Phagmi Nye

07/10/2025

Nature tested our strength, now we rebuild. Bridge and road rectification works in full swing after the recent incessant rainfall.

From the serene Burning Lake (Mebar Tsho) to the revered temples of Guru Rinpoche, this is a spiritual land where faith ...
06/10/2025

From the serene Burning Lake (Mebar Tsho) to the revered temples of Guru Rinpoche, this is a spiritual land where faith breathes through every stone and blessings linger in the air.
Elders in prayer before ancient temples, devoted pilgrims climbing steep paths, and an innocent child smiling with a postcard, all touched by the quiet magic of this sacred valley.

-Bumthang, October 2019

05/10/2025

A local says, “At Dolung Mani, the rain never fails to fall ☔, at Balue Duepey, the wind never ceases to blow and at Goensa Duephey, silence reigns eternal 🕊️”

During their mani and duephey festivals, mask dances fill the valley with chants, drums, and divine energy, reminding us that nature itself joins in the celebration of faith.

The valleys of Eastern Bhutan flow like its rivers quite steadily and sacredly carrying the wisdom of their ancestors an...
04/10/2025

The valleys of Eastern Bhutan flow like its rivers quite steadily and sacredly carrying the wisdom of their ancestors and the warmth of their untouched tradition.
In the faces of innocent elders and children, the stories of their traditions live on, quietly told without a single word.

- December 2021

DOLUNG MANI. Date: 24 August 2025རྡོ་ལུང་མ་ནི་ཆུ་མ་ནི།
01/09/2025

DOLUNG MANI. Date: 24 August 2025

རྡོ་ལུང་མ་ནི་ཆུ་མ་ནི།

29/06/2025

In the heart of Assam, within the bustling city of Guwahati, a Himalayan bear sits in the state zoo. Bred for the high altitude, this thick coated creature now swelters under the punishing heat of the plains. His fur offers no mercy against Guwahati’s soaring summer temperatures.

Each day, waves of visitors crowd his enclosure. Curious eyes peer through the barriers, some calling out, others teasing, whistling, or clapping to provoke a reaction and each time the bear tries to escape into the shade to simply exist in a pocket of silence, he’s pulled back into entertainment. His suffering becomes a spectacle and his dignity becomes a casualty of entertainment.

He represents the loss of freedom, the disconnection between humans and the wild, and the silent toll captivity takes on sentient life. From a Buddhist perspective, every living being possesses mind, emotion, and the capacity to feel pain, physical and emotional. To confine a creature, stripping it of its natural behavior and habitat, is a subtle yet powerful form of harm.

Buddhism teaches us to tread the path of ahimsa, non-violence in thought, word, and deed. The first precept is to refrain from killing or causing harm to sentient beings. This includes robbing an animal of its right to live in harmony with its natural world. The bear’s suffering is not entertainment, it is karma in motion, a lesson waiting to be seen.

Guwahati 2025

25/04/2025

Simplicity 🙏🙏🙏

“Joyful steps after silence: Monks Circumambulate the Lower valley of Kabesa.”After completing 45 days of Yarney, the sa...
18/04/2025

“Joyful steps after silence: Monks Circumambulate the Lower valley of Kabesa.”

After completing 45 days of Yarney, the sacred summer retreat, a group of monks emerged from their monastery with joyous smiles, their faces glowing with peace and fulfillment. They began their circumambulation of the lower valley of Kabesa, marking the end of their retreat with this sacred journey, a gesture of offering and connection with the land and people.

Yarney, observed during the rainy season, is a time of spiritual retreat when monks refrain from traveling and remain in the monastery to fully dedicate themselves to prayers, meditation, and strict monastic discipline. For 45 days, they lived in silence and simplicity, following the monastic code with unwavering discipline.

The retreat was not easy. The monks endured physical discomfort, long hours of stillness, and mental challenges. Some battled fatigue and hunger; others struggled to keep their thoughts pure. Yet, through it all, they held firm — guided by their vows and the belief that such hardship brings spiritual transformation.

As they stepped out into the open field, their faces reflected deep inner joy. There was serenity in their eyes and a quiet pride in their posture. Villagers gathered along the path to greet them with offerings and folded hands. Children followed them in excitement, and elders bowed in reverence.

Their circumambulation was more than a ritual walk, it was a silent celebration of resilience, discipline, and spiritual achievement. As they chanted and walked through the valley, their presence brought blessings to everyone they passed.

Despite the physical fatigue, the monks radiated happiness. Their smiles were full of peace, the kind that comes only from deep spiritual work. In their steps, the valley witnessed not just a return, but a renewal. Their journey was a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the quiet joy that follows sincere effort.

In that moment, the monks’ peaceful presence turned the valley into a living prayer.

~ 2019, Thimphu.

“A Glimpse of Truth at Dolung Goenpa”In the morning of fresh air at Dolung Goenpa, a young monk holds your gaze with a p...
16/04/2025

“A Glimpse of Truth at Dolung Goenpa”

In the morning of fresh air at Dolung Goenpa, a young monk holds your gaze with a presence that is both quiet and profound. His eyes fix directly on the lens, revealing a mix of worry and an unusual intensity. This is not a look of simple apprehension but one that carries the burden of a long journey and the spark of genuine inspiration.

The young monk, barely out of childhood, arrived at the monastery after a demanding journey from Bajo town. The ride has left its mark on him. His maroon robe speaks of a life not of ease but of discipline and dedication. The steep road he traveled echoes the inner journey of learning and awakening that has brought him to this sacred place.

When he looks into the camera, his eyes tell a story beyond words. There is a hint of worry, perhaps from the realization that his chosen path requires him to confront mysteries that even his young heart finds overwhelming. Yet, amid that worry, there is a look of true inspiration. It is as if he is absorbing the quiet wisdom of the monastery and the vast landscape around him, letting these elements shape his understanding of life.

His strange and thoughtful expression needs no embellishment. It speaks of a journey that is both physical and spiritual. This young monk is not merely a subject captured in a moment; he is a living symbol of courage and the quest for meaning. His direct gaze challenges the viewer to look beyond the surface and to recognize that inspiration often comes in the form of uncertainty and profound inner struggle.

Captured in the frame, Dolung Goenpa, becomes more than a destination. It turns into a place of transformation where a long journey and an earnest heart meet the quiet light of revelation.

~ Dolung Goenpa, Wangdue Phodrang.

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