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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By: Culture Smart!,Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk

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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By: Culture Smart!,Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and unique way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Culture Smart! Bhutan will give you a deeper insight into the country's history, values, customs, and age-old traditions. It highlights changes in people's attitudes and behavior as the country modernizes, and provides practical guidance on how to get to know the Bhutanese on their own terms, paving the way for a more meaningful experience of this fascinating and beautiful country. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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1787022536

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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By: Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk,Culture Smart!

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The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By: Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk,Culture Smart!

The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," it remained secluded until recent times—the first ever "tourist" set foot in Bhutan in 1974 and was followed by the introduction of television and new technology at the turn of the 21st century. In 2008, Bhutan became the world's youngest democracy, moving from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy in a historic change initiated by the revered and much-loved Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage and demonstrating leadership on climate and environmental issues. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Its unique development policy of "Gross National Happiness," which measures progress not through material gain but on a happiness scale, is generating global interest. The abundant hospitality of the Bhutanese, the variety of Bhutan's ancient monasteries and colorful festivals, and its near-perfect ecosystem and natural beauty never fail to reward the traveler. Culture Smart! Bhutan will give you a deeper insight into the country's history, values, and customs, as well as practical guidance on how to develop a meaningful rapport with the Bhutanese.

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168

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Kuperard

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1787029697

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9781787029699

The History of Bhutan

By: Karma Phuntsho

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The History of Bhutan

By: Karma Phuntsho

In 2008, Bhutan triumphantly took the stage as the world’s youngest democracy. But despite its growing prominence—and rising scholarly interest in the country—Bhutan remains one of the least studied, and least well-known places on the planet. Karma Phuntsho’s The History of Bhutan is the first book to offer a comprehensive history of Bhutan in English. Along with a detailed social and political analysis, it offers substantive discussions of Bhutan’s geography and culture; the result is the clearest, richest account of this nation and its history ever published for general readers. A 2015 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title Award Winner

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Haus Publishing

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1908323590

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Bhutan the Unremembered Nation

Art and Ideals

By: Ura

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Bhutan the Unremembered Nation

Art and Ideals

By: Ura

The process of modernization has brought discontinuities in collective memory. This volume and its prequel provide an act of collective remembrance, knitting together many voices and stories. It shows the readers a world of the past before modernization began in the 1960s. Volume 2 covers the monumental architecture of dzongs (castles) and administration of the country, authority and power, cosmological concepts and beliefs, religions and rites, visualization and meditation, visual arts, and folk drama that affected the daily life of the people. Some chapters also dwell on monastic life and monkhood, and Guru Rinpoche's imprints on the land and its people.

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Oxford University Press

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0192868578

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9780192868572

History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet

By: Karma Thinley

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History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet

By: Karma Thinley

The Karmapa is the spiritual leader of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The present Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, is the sixteenth of the line which began with Dusum Khyenpa, the first Karmapa, in the twelfth century. Karma Thinley presents the biographies of all the Karmapas, based on his translations from numerous Tibetan sources. These biographies are not only histories of the training and teaching of these great teachers; they are also inspirational texts used to cultivate devotion in the practitioner. Accompanying the text are sixteen line drawings, based on the thangka paintings of the Karmapas at Rumtek monastery, the seat of the present Karmapa.

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Shambhala Publications

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1570626448

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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture

By: Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk

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The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture

By: Karma Choden,Dorji Wangchuk

Often called the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," Bhutan was secluded for much of its history, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and unique way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges."--

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1787022528

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Karma Sense

How to Increase Your Personal Karma Quotient and Enhance Your Quality of Life

By: Karma Dar,Karma Ken Tipton

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Karma Sense

How to Increase Your Personal Karma Quotient and Enhance Your Quality of Life

By: Karma Dar,Karma Ken Tipton

Do you want to live a happy and fulfilled life? Happiness and fulfillment have less to do with how we're treated and much more to do with how we treat others. When we focus on treating those around us with kindness and promoting positivity, we not only brighten the lives of those we touch, but in turn we also improve our own happiness, well-being, and wealth. In Karma Sense, authors Karma Dar and Karma Ken Tipton discuss 101 ways to increase your Karma Quotient in your daily life, improving the lives of others and yourself. It's based on the nonreligious concept of "What goes around, comes around." Good Karma comes from simply doing the right thing. The Tiptons offer suggestions for positive interactions with family, friends, your community, and even your pets. Karma Sense details the basic fundamentals Darlene and Ken have used successfully over the years to enhance quality of life. It shows how, one gesture at a time, you will become a better person with great karma, and you will transform your life. Own your actions, make amends, then move ahead.

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1489709029

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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

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Bhutan - Culture Smart!

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The History of Bhutan

The History of Bhutan

Bhutan the Unremembered Nation

Bhutan the Unremembered Nation

History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet

History of the Sixteen Karmapas of Tibet

Bhutan - Culture Smart!

Bhutan - Culture Smart!

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