2022 GNH Report
The book highlights that the period between 2015 and 2022 witnessed an increase in GNH, reflecting Bhutan’s steadfast commitment to fostering an environment conducive to happiness and wellbeing. GNH increase was driven primarily by improvements in housing, income, schooling, services, and literacy, but also by positive emotions – which increased despite the pandemic. However, several indicators deteriorated, reflecting other impacts of the pandemic, including healthy days, cultural and political participation, mental health, and Driglam Namzha.
Fourth International Vajrayāna Buddhism Conference
The forthcoming International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism in Thimphu, Bhutan, will be hosted at Zhichenkhar from 1st to 4th October, 2022. The Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies (CBS) is financially supported for this conference by International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India. As in the past, the CBS and Central Monastic Body of Bhutan will organize this conference in close cooperation. The theme for this year’s conference is “Modernity of Buddhism”.
Virtual seminar series on “The study and potential application of linguistics in Bhutan” by Dr Tim Bodt
Warm Greetings. On behalf of the President of the Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies, Dasho Karma Ura, CBS would like to invite you all to attend our upcoming virtual…