A view on Dechen Monlam and its role in Bhutanese Buddhist practice.

A summary of the constituent parts and social functions of doma pani, an addictive stimulant found throughout South and Southeast Asia.

Domang is a collection of many important short sutras. It literally means ‘many sutras’. It is also known as Zungdue or a compendium of zung or dhāraṇī texts.

This piece was initially published in Bhutan’s national newspaper Kuensel in a series called "Why we do what we do".

An overview of the origins and performance of the Drametse Nga Cham, or Drum Dance of Dramitse, which was selected as a Masterpiece of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005.

Drubchen is an advanced form of ceremonial practice in Vajrayāna Buddhism.

This piece was initially published in Bhutan’s national newspaper Kuensel in a series called "Why we do what we do".

One of a series of essays that explores the various names applied to Bhutan throughout its history; this one focuses on the name that Bhutanese call themselves and their nation.

Saga Dawa, the fourth Bhutanese month and equivalent of Vaiṣakha month in Indian calendar, is a duezang. Duezang, literally means, auspicious time. Due refers to time and zang means auspicious or good.

This piece was initially published in Bhutan’s national newspaper Kuensel in a series called "Why we do what we do".

An introduction to a community festival held in Ura, Bumthang, to repel evil spirits.

The origins and development of Dzongkha as Bhutan's national language.

An elucidation of the roles of the gathpo (alt. gadpo) in festivals of central Bhutan.

In general, Buddhism rejects the idea that someone else can save you. One is one’s own saviour and even the Buddhas are only teachers. The Buddha said: “I show you the path to liberation but liberation depends upon you.”

This piece was initially published in Bhutan’s national newspaper Kuensel in a series called "Why we do what we do".