A leaf from a descendant of the Bodhi Tree that The Buddha attained enlightenment under.
Sonam la of Nga Lhakang.
Young boys of Nga Lhakang, watching the masked dances at the annual Tsechu.
The procession of the sacred relic statue of Nga Lhakang (temple) during their annual festival or tshechu.
For the US and the EU, there is near return to normal for travel and tourism. Certainly in California, things are wide open and very busy, with only some businesses still requiring masks and social distancing. I remain hopeful that Bhutan and the res
Monk adjusting his robes, Lhuentse Dzong.
Today is the holiest day of the year for Buddhist around the world. It is believed that one this full moon day, Shakyamuni Buddha was born, gained enlightenment and died. This incredible stone carving from Sri Lanka depicts the Buddha’s parinir
At Mebartsho — the Burning Lake where Pema Lingpa, Bhutan’s own treasure discoverer and Dharma King, dove into this pool and returned with treasured teachings and sacred items. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Monks walking towards Gangteng Gompa, one of the most important and historic monasteries in Bhutan.
Devout Bhutanese women near Nikka Chu, awaiting the funeral procession for His Eminence Lhalung Thuksey Rinpoche -- one of the three incarnations of the great Bhutanese Terton King Pema Lingpa. He passed away in 2010. His Eminence was a beloved mast
At Gangteng Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley with H.E. Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, recognized as the body incarnation of Pema Lingpa, the extraordinary spiritual master and Dharma Treasure Revealer. I’ve known Rinpoche since the late 1980’s whe
Prayer flags on the traditional cantilever bridge in Thimphu.

 Photos of Bhutan by Brent Olson