Cheri Goempa 1

March 30th 2008
In my off time, I’ve continued to participate in a meditation group called Deer Park, which has led to most of my social activities. I’ve been on three hikes in the Thimphu valley. Twice to Cheri Goempa and once to Pajoding. Also, during my last weekend in Bhutan I took a trip to Taksang (the Tiger’s Nest), attended the Paro Tsechu, and met with HM Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Cheri is the ... read more

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more

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Eric Vermeers

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Crossroads In The Himalaya: Buddhist Communities Between Cultural Conservation & Neo-Liberalism. On this Adventure Learning Grant I traveled to Thailand for the 3rd Conference on Gross National Happiness and am traveling in Himalayan communities (Bhutan and India's Himachel Pradesh and Ladakh) to compile a multi-media narrative impression of the interaction of these unique cultural systems within a global economic political structure that provides new challenges to traditional cultural values. Through volunteerism with indigenous NGOs working on issues of development and ... full info

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