Living La Vida Loca

A Global Adventure

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  • Beyond Thimphu: Bhutan’s Countryside

    I thought that some personal observations might be in order now that we’d had a bit of time in Bhutan… This is a very beautiful, picturesque and well-maintained country. The streets and highways are well-maintained and clean (juxtapose Kathmandu), and the strict control over tourism volume definitely has allowed the government to establish clear guidelines… Read more

  • Thimphu: Where Administration and Religion Unite

    Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, clearly reflects all key aspects of fairly uniform daily life through literature, religious practices and customs, national dress code, monastic practices, music, dance, and media. Buddhism is the state religion of Bhutan and the vast majority of the country’s population practices Buddhism. The state religion has long been supported financially by the government… Read more

  • A Day Filled with Buddhist & Hindu Learning

    After a good night’s sleep of more hours than I’d had in a while, I thought I’d try my hand at early morning meditation. On the rooftop of the guest house as I sat on my yoga mat, I found myself very frustrated that I could not quiet what’s been called the “monkey mind”. It’s… Read more