Painting Details
Painting information
- Painting Name : Land of happiness Bhutan
- Month/Year : December-2014
- Medium : Acrylic on canvas
- Size : 31”x31”
Land of happiness Bhutan
Bhutan The Heavens Keep It Well Hidden :
Bhutan is the only country which have been independent throughout their history, never conquered, occupied, or governed by an outside power.Bhutan Culture: Culture means to cultivate, cultivate a set of behaviors and beliefs system that are practiced by a particular social, ethnic or age group. Culture is basically a way of life and we could proudly say that Bhutan has a very rich culture which is unique and strong. Culture had played a predominant role in ensuring our country’s independence and solidarity.
Exploring Bhutan is an opportunity to discover a nation who are proud of and have retained their cultural identity. It is a place like no other and visiting it feels like stepping into a magical vortex frozen in time.
A weeklong tour grants privileged access to the very profound and holiest Buddhist sites. Travelling across this mountainous paradise through the hidden holy places and ancient monasteries, you will be lost in the cultural awe of the Bhutanese and feel it as a place of solace, rest and recuperation. Meditation retreats and pilgrimage to the most scared temples and monasteries.
Bhutan’s unique identity is reflected through the magnificent architecture, dress, traditional ceremonies, archery, and the everyday Bhutanese way of life. Bhutan’s traditional beliefs and customs stress respect for all sentient beings and encourage values such as tolerance, compassion, respect, and generosity.
Whenever we travel to the countries in the Himalayas where Tibetan/ Mahayana Buddhism thrives, we are always enchanted with the ubiquitous sights of fluttering prayer flags and spinning prayer wheels. They’re such blissful and mystical sights to behold, even if you don’t know exactly what they stand for. But just what exactly do they mean to the Buddhists? Buddhists believe that the prayer flags generate spiritual vibrations that are released when blown by the wind and the prayers are carried in the air like silent prayers. Any person and place touched by the wind will be happier and uplifted.Each color represents the 5 basic elements: blue for space, white for air, red for fire, green for water and yellow for earth. Buddhists believe that balancing these elements brings harmony to the environment and good health to the body and the mind.