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History & Culture
If You Persist, Even Your Mother Relents - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
His mother wanted him to settle down, find a wife, and be a proper son. He listened patiently, smiled, walked to the marketplace, and came back carrying a hundred-year-old woman on his back.
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History & Culture
The Man Who Created the Takin - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
The devotees had heard the stories but never witnessed anything themselves. They asked him to perform a miracle. He agreed — then sat down in front of a whole goat and an entire bull and rubbed his palms with relish.
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Travel
Booking Bhutan Yourself vs. Using a Bhutan Tour Operator: What's the Difference?
Should you book Bhutan yourself or use a local Bhutan tour operator? Learn the pros, cons, costs, and travel benefits of each option in this detailed comparison
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History & Culture
Why Is Bhutan Called Bhutan? The History Behind Bhutan's Name and Other Historic Names
Why is Bhutan called Bhutan? Explore the fascinating history behind the country's name, from ancient Sanskrit origins to the traditional Bhutanese name Druk Yul, and discover how the Kingdom of Bhutan came to be known by the world today.
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History & Culture
The Arrow That Found Bhutan - A Story from the life of Drukpa Kunley
On a crisp winter morning in Tibet, a lama nocked an arrow, pointed it south, and released it toward a country he had never visited. The arrow crossed the Himalayas alone. Everything else followed.
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