May, 2010
Meditation is mind over matter
Yangpoi lopon Chimmi of the zhung dratsang spoke on “mindfulness” to about 600 students and teachers at the Nazhoen Pelri complex on May 29. An excerpt from the talk. The Yangpoi lopon speaks to teachers and students Nazhoen Pelri Talk 31 May, 2010 - Our bodies are present in this hall, ... [more]
Vesak in Sri Lanka
Lord Buddha’s parinirvana celebrated in Colombo 31 May, 2010 - Doechen Nga Zom, Lord Buddha’s parinirvana is also celebrated as Vesak in Sri Lanka, a Theravada Buddhist country like Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. The difference between our celebrations is that, while we have five occasions, Sri Lanka has only three - ... [more]
Shopping for an electoral system?
The centre for Bhutan studies advocates adopting a new electoral system 31 May, 2010 - Britain may abandon its current voting system, with the recently elected liberal democratic government announcing a referendum on its continued use. The system currently used there, and also in Bhutan, first-past-the-post (FPTP), where the candidate with ... [more]
Lone bangchu represents Bhutan
Misidentified as a product of Nepal until corrected by visitor Tokushima (Japan) Exhibition 31 May, 2010 - A lone bangchu (bamboo lunch box) is representing Bhutan at the “Himalayas: People’s Life and Nature” exhibition (April 29-June 6) taking place at a museum in Tokushima, Japan. But, on a visit to the exhibition ... [more]
Father LeClaire passes away
May 29: Father GERALD E. LECLAIRE, S.J popularly known as Father LeClaire to many Bhutanese has passed away after a lengthy illness, at the Jesuit Infirmary in Pickering, Ontario on May 23. He was 82 years old. Father LeClaire took over as Principal of Sherubtse College when Late Father Mackey moved ... [more]
Sri Lankan donation for Buddha statue
28 May, 2010 - The president of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has contributed USD 10,000 to the Bhutanese government for the successful construction of the Buddha Dordenma Statue in Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu. The ambassador of Sri Lanka in New Delhi, Prasad Kariyawasam, on behalf of the President of Sri Lanka, presented ... [more]
Lok Sabha Speaker to address parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar 28 May, 2010 - In what will be a parliamentary interaction between the world’s youngest and largest democracies, Speaker Meira Kumar of the Lok Sabha, parliament of India, will address the Bhutanese parliament today, the opening day of the 5th session. The Speaker is on a ... [more]
Parliamentary Friendship Group to share legislative experiences
May 28: The Speaker of Lok Sabha of India who graced the opening session of the Parliament announced the setting up of Parliamentary Friendship Group. The group will consist of young experienced members from the Indian parliament that will help facilitate exchange of legislative experiences aimed at reinforcing and ... [more]
10,000 USD for Buddha Statue
May 28: The President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, contributed 10,000 US Dollars as Sri Lanka’s support for the successful completion of the Buddha Statue at Kuenselphodrang in Thimphu. The Cheque was presented by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to India, Prasad Kariyawasam, on behalf of the President, to the ... [more]
Cleaning up our act
The prime minister’s plans to wean Bhutan away from a consumerist ethos Meet The Press 27 May, 2010 - Deskbound jobs, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, smoking, excess use of alcohol and psychosocial stress are among major lifestyle issues that are gradually creeping into the Bhutanese society. Just last year, referring 10 patients ... [more]