Aum Kangchim, the wish-granting goddess of Chapcha, Bhutan
On weekends, at least 100 people visit the goenpa; some come with their passport and Visa to thank Aum Kangchim.
Chhimi Dema
The great treasure discoverer in Buli
In Buli today, there is Peling Lhakhang, constructed by the villagers centuries ago in remembrance of Bhutan’s famous treasure revealer.
Bhutan joins the seed-sharing initiative
Called “Seeds Without Borders”, it aims to speed up the distribution of modern, climate-resilient rice varieties across nations to help farmers establish a secure food supply.
Documenting Bhutan’s vanishing cultures
The efforts follows growing concern that the country is losing its culture to globalisation as people leave the country.
Rangers launch ‘ghosts of the mountains’ survey
Known as ‘ghosts of the mountains’ because of their elusive nature, snow leopards live in the mountains of northern and central Asia and the Himalayas.