For a better understanding of Bhutan, here are some basic information about the country, people and the religion
BIKE & BUDDHA should enable you to be able to relate the way of life in Bhutan
:: COUNTRY
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in South Asia. It is located amidst the eastern end of the Himalaya Mountains and is bordered to the south, east and west by India and to the north by Tibet.
The Bhutanese call their country Druk Yul - Land of the Thunder Dragon ... [more]
:: HISTORY
Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang were built in 659 CE, a century ahead before Guru Rimpoche's arrival, by the legendary King of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo.
one of the three Dharma Kings — Songtsen Gampo, Trisong Detsen, and Ralpacan ... [more]
:: RELIGION
Vajrayāna Buddhism, also known as Tantric Buddhism, Tantrayana, Mantrayana, Mantranaya, Esoteric Buddhism, Diamond Vehicle
In 747 the Indian master Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) traveled from Afghanistan to bring Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan ... [more]
:: ARTS
Tanka's, paintings, architecture and cultural heritage
come and see ... [more]
:: ECONOMY
Population and 9th Five-Year plan
Bhutan and the European Community (EC) ... [more]