Bhutan builds 108 stupas in a day for its Gelephu Mindfulness City project

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(TibetanReview.net, Nov02’26) – On the occasion of the Buddha’s Return from Heaven (Lhabab Düchen), and marking the 18th anniversary of its king’s coronation, Bhutan on Nov 1 raise 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day, formally launching the Himalayan kingdom’s ambitious plans for a “mindfulness” city aimed at driving economic growth and sustainability.

Conceived and established by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck by a Royal Charter in 2024 and designed by Danish architects, the city is taking shape as a vibrant economic hub that puts the ideals of ecological sustainability and the happiness of the country’s citizens over commercial profit. The Kingdom with a ...

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