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Bhutan Honors the Shabdrung on Shabdrung Kuchoey

Shabdrung Kuchoey is a public holiday in Bhutan.

Shabdrung Kuchoey Date: November 27

Shabdrung Kuchoey is a public holiday in Bhutan.

Shabdrung Kuchoey marks the death anniversary of the Shabdrung in 1651, on the 10th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar. The Shabdrung is the most important tulku lineage in Bhutan, similar to the Dalai Lama lineage of Tibet. The lineage passes through the founder of the country, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, born in 1594. He was a high Drukpa Kagyu lama who was the unifier of Bhutan as a nation state. In Bhutan the Shabdrung is revered as the third most important personality behind Guru Rinpoche and the Buddha.

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Posted on 26 Nov 2011 in : Bhutan Holidays,November Holidays


Bhutan Rejoices Descent of Buddha from Heaven

Descent of Buddha from Heaven in Bhutan is a public holiday.

Descent of Buddha from Heaven: November 9

Bhutan Observes Descent of Buddha from Heaven as a public holiday.

Every year on the twenty-second day of the ninth month of the Tibetan Calendar, Bhutan celebrates the Descent of Buddha from Heaven.

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Posted on 09 Nov 2011 in : Bhutan Holidays,November Holidays


Buddha’s First Sermon

Buddha's First Sermon is a Buddhist observance.

Buddha’s First Sermon Date: July 26

Buddha’s First Sermon is a public holiday in Bhutan.

The full moon in the Gregorian calendar month of July marks Buddha’s first sermon. The day, also known as Chokhor Duchen or Dharma Day is when Buddha taught the four noble truths.

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Posted on 25 Jul 2011 in : Bhutan Holidays


Guru Rinpoche’s Birthday Celebrated in Bhutan

The Birthday of Guru Rinpoche is a public holiday in Bhutan.

Birthday of Guru Rinpoche Date: July 2

The Birthday of Guru Rinpoche is a public holiday in Bhutan.

The kingdom of Bhutan is fondly known as the “land of thunder dragons” to their citizens. Buddhism is supposed to have been brought to Bhutan by the “Padmasambhava” or the “Lotus Born”. This is a different form of Buddhism with a tantric side to it. In Tibet and Bhutan, the Padmasambhava is referred to as Guru Rinpoche (“Precious Master”) or Lopon Rinpoche. His birthday is celebrated with great joy in Bhutan.

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Posted on 01 Jul 2011 in : Bhutan Holidays


Coronation Day of the Fourth King Celebrated in Bhutan

Coronation Day is a national holiday in Bhutan.

Coronation Day: June 2

Coronation Day is a national holiday in Bhutan.

Every year on June 2, the South Asian, Buddhist nation of Bhutan celebrates the coronation of its fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who was king from 1974 until 2006. People remember him for the vital reforms he brought to the country during his reign.

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Posted on 01 Jun 2011 in : Bhutan Holidays,June Holidays

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