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Buddha’s First Sermon

Buddha's First Sermon is a Buddhist observance.

Buddha’s First Sermon Date: July 26, 2010

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 2010 in : Bhutan Holidays,Buddhist Calendar,July 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, 2010

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 2010 in : Bhutan Holidays,July Holidays


Coronation Day of the Fourth King Celebrated in Bhutan

Coronation Day is a national holiday in Bhutan.

Coronation Day: June 2, 2010

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 2010 in : Bhutan Holidays,June Holidays


Bhutan Celebrates Traditional Day of Offering

Traditional Day of Offering is a public holiday in Bhutan.

Traditional Day of Offering: January 16, 2010

Traditional Day of Offering is a public holiday in Bhutan.

The Traditional Day of Offering is a time of thanks and offerings for the Bhutanese people, typically directed towards Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the famous unifier of kingdom and culture in Bhutan during the early seventeenth century. The day is locally known as buelwa phuewi nyim.

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Posted on 15 Jan 2010 in : Bhutan Holidays,January Holidays


Western Bhutan Celebrates the Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice is a public holiday in Western Bhutan.

Winter Solstice Date: January 2, 2010

Winter Solstice is a public holiday in Western Bhutan.

Winter Solstice is a public holiday only in Western Bhutan, celebrating it on January 2 or 3, depending on the year. It similar to a New Year celebration in the country, though it does not have any special religious meaning for the Buddhist country of Bhutan.

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Posted on 01 Jan 2010 in : Bhutan Holidays,January Holidays

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