Bhutan is the only country in the world where Vajrayana Buddhis is predominantly practiced, and spiritual values are still a dynamic force in the day to day life of the people. It is one of the few countries which aims, as the national policy, to increase happiness and not material wealth.
Bhutan has now joined the league of democracies od world, and a newly elected government is in place. Bhutan’s transition to democracy has been an unprecedented model in many ways. It was initiated by the Fourth Druk Gyalop, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who achieved unprecedented socio-economic development. He is the epitome of Buddhist King, a role model of a world leader, and a true nation builder of the 21st century.
Bhutan is the only country in the world where Vajrayana Buddhis is predominantly practiced, and spiritual values are still a dynamic force in the day to day life of the people. It is one of the few countries which aims, as the national policy, to increase happiness and not material wealth.
Bhutan has now joined the league of democracies od world, and a newly elected government is in place. Bhutan’s transition to democracy has been an unprecedented model in many ways. It was initiated by the Fourth Druk Gyalop, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who achieved unprecedented socio-economic development. He is the epitome of Buddhist King, a role model of a world leader, and a true nation builder of the 21st century.