Why are bhutanese happy

But, did you know the reasons why Bhutan is counted as one of the happiest places in the world? Let us dive in together and read this blog on what makes Bhutan a happy country and what we should learn from its people and government. The annual Bhutanese festivals, Tshechus, are religious events of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and are held in each dzongkhag district of Bhutan, on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan calendar.

However, the month depends on the place, which means, there is one tshechu celebration every month in one part or the other in Bhutan. Apart from the tshechus, there are other Bhutan festivals that celebrate victories and the food of the country; the local deities; rich culture of the native tribes.

The country is a hub of a variety of food which is not only scrumptious but also healthy. From its national dish of Ema Datshi to flavoursome Paksha Paa to the highly nutritious Chhurpi, Bhutanese food is clearly one of the main reasons that keeps the country happy. There are zero street signals in Bhutan, nada!

Even with globalization, Bhutan has been able to preserve their Buddhist traditions, and they remain the last standing Buddhist Kingdom. But as I flew into Bhutan, I realized that the mountains I saw out of the window of the tiny shaky plane were Mt.

Everest and K2, the two highest mountains in the world. As soon as the plane touched down in Bhutan, the beautiful landscape overwhelmed me. Bhutan is a country of mountains and valleys, and the climate varies with elevation. The mountains are extremely cold and snowy, but it is humid and subtropical in the hills, and temperate in the valleys. Bhutan is not an easy country to travel through; traveling from one place to another usually involves passing over a mountain, on two way roads barley wide enough for one car with a thousand feet drop on both sides.

Our car trips through Bhutan involved many stops for eating and site seeing, but also puking. Bhutan has one of the stable ecosystems in the world and has virtually no environmental damage due to its long isolation. The restrictions on tourism and their protection of natural resources have let Bhutan preserve the beautiful landscape and physical country as well as their cultural identity.

In Bhutan, we were guests of the King and dinners consisted of traditional Bhutanese food, such as Yak Burgers but with a side of French Fries. One day, my mom took me to play basketball at the local court. Being the only foreigners there, we were the center of attention, but that did not stop the local boys from including us in their games. He played basketball with us, and engaged in a friendly conversation.

As we walked out the door, someone pulled us aside and told us the fellow who so kindly helped me with my basketball shot was the Prince of Bhutan. Now this might surprise you if you are not on the spiritual side.

Who contemplates death when you can think of much better things? Bhutanese believe that death is a part of life, and they accept this reality quite practically. According to them, thinking about death relieves you from external expectations.

It helps you encounter problems and make the big choices in life. Also, some researchers say that when people contemplate death, their mind automatically search for happy thoughts. When Bhutan opened itself for outsiders, the king at that time stated that the country will follow the new development philosophy of gross national happiness. Perhaps, this is why people are extremely friendly, gentle and hospitable.

Bhutanese are peace loving and disciplined people. Their spiritual beliefs make them the epitome of simple living and high thinking. Even though monarchy does not exist in Bhutan any more, the king and queen of the country still reign in the hearts of people.

The present king left the royal palace to promote tourism in the country, and lives in a cottage near the palace.