r/bhutan

To begin with, this is solely my view and i don't intend to hurt anyone's sentiment as we have our own rights to choose what we believe in and practices in our own way. With that my question is are people just dumb or are so blinded by our faith that we blindly believe anything? From what i believe, i think that Buddhism is a really easy philosophical concept that has been made into a complicated and complex religion down the history. Now days I'm seeing new Rinpochays and trelkus from everywhere and anywhere and im starting to believe that anyone can be a Rinpochay and people would follow them without any question. I don't blame the old generations for blindly following them because they don't know any better but what about this generation of educated and literate people? You know better, you understand the world and the science behind it. Why are you still gullible? Recently I've seen some post of a rinpochay adding water to oil and whisking it and calling it taking out the jaundice from the patient. Yes the oil and water will change into some what White stuff, its called emulsification. It is how Mayo is made. He and believers may call it a miracles, I'd call it bullshitting the heck out stupid people. And to be honest I'm not hating on it but aren't some girls falling head over heels over some rinpochays? I've literally heard some girls openly admitting that they have a crush on this and that, come on wtf is wrong with you. Don't you have sny shame?

The other thing I like to note is that i know or i think i know that we don't have any cults in our country but some suspiciously looks and acts like a cult. I haven't attended any of those gatherings but from what i have observed why do they have a small private gatherings for a certain group of people? Why?

I thought monks were not allowed to marry or have children but why doesn't it appy to some certain groups of Rinpochays? Why is it that when a monk breaks the oth of celibacy he is expelled and when a Rinpochay has a wife and a children they are called khandroms and Say? ( Don't give me BS reasons I've heard all the lame excuses for them to marry) Shouldn't they also step down from that position or retire? I really don't see the logic behind it.

Lastly I'd like to apologize for stepping out of line or if i had offended your beliefs. I was just sharing my thoughts. And my thoughts are that it doesn't matter how many money and offering you have made, how many religions sites you have visited, how many prayers you may have prayed or how many ceremonies you have done, non of it matters if you are a terrible person. What matters is that you are a good person at heart, being kind, having compassion and being helpful.

Be spiritual not religious

I am an Indian sitting here in the middle of our city chaos, and I just had to get this off my chest. I think I speak for a huge part of my country when I say: We honestly don't deserve you guys.Every time I see a photo of the Thimphu valley or read about your Gross National Happiness index, I feel a sense of peace that I just cannot find in our own crowded metros. There is something so incredibly pure and dignified about the Bhutanese spirit that we Indians deeply admire and if I am being honest, we are a little jealous of it. While the rest of the world is chasing GDP and tearing down trees for concrete, you guys are out here protecting your forests, your culture, and your soul. You have become the moral compass of South Asia, reminding us what actually matters.I grew up hearing stories from my elders about the Guardian connection how Indian engineers helped with your roads decades ago . My father used to say he never met a more honest or humble group of people in his life. I saw it myself last year when I met a Bhutanese student at my university. I tried to help him navigate the local markets, but by the end of the day, he was the one teaching me how to be patient and kind to the vendors. I felt like a hyperactive child standing next to a monk. You guys are the cool, calm, and collected older sibling we all wish we were.

But honestly, I have always wonderedis the feeling mutual? As Indians, we grow up hearing how Bhutan is our closest ally and most peaceful neighbor, but I want to hear it from you guys directly. Do you see us as the loud, overbearing neighbors who come for vacation and make too much noise, or do you actually feel that special bond the politicians always talk about? Don't hold back tell us what you really think of India and Indians. Whether it is about our tourists, our films, or our politics, I am genuinely curious to know if we are as liked in Thimphu as you are in Delhi. Stay exactly as you are, and much love from your neighbor.

Thailand began restricting betel chewing in 1940 as part of a national modernization and public cleanliness campaign. The government banned chewing doma in many public places and even removed doma shing in some areas because the red spit was staining streets, sidewalks, and buildings. We should consider a similar approach toward doma in public spaces. Tradition should not excuse behavior that dirties shared areas and damages public infrastructure. Strict fines for public spitting, along with limits on doma sale and use in public, would improve cleanliness and civic discipline without banning the culture itself in private life.

I recently came across a news that GMC is now proclaimed as a Buddhist city? Does this mean, there's going to be only Buddhist worship and no Mandirs, Mosques and Churches are allowed? I think Mandirs will be allowed at least because there are a lot of hindu people but what about Mosques and Churches?

Personally, I do not write any post on reddit however my experience with this hotel was so horrible I have to share for anyone intending to visit Punakha, Bhutan.

This is following review I post on Google review, but wish to share ahead for anyone booking for a stay.

Very disappointing experience and extremely poor management handling.

We made a confirmed reservation in advance and were assured that rooms were available. However, upon arrival, we were informed that our rooms were no longer available because existing guests had extended their stay. This created a frustrating situation that should never happen with proper hotel management.

Although the staff assisted us were polite and apologetic, the management itself showed little accountability beyond verbal apologies. We were relocated to another hotel and still had to pay additional costs ourselves despite the issue not being caused by us. A professional hotel should take responsibility for its own booking failures instead of shifting the burden onto guests.

The most frustrating part was not just the mistake itself, but the lack of meaningful resolution or fairness. A simple “sorry” is not enough when guests are left to deal with extra expenses and last-minute relocation stress after relying on a confirmed reservation.

This experience gave the impression that confirmed bookings may not actually be respected when more profitable opportunities arise. I would strongly advise future guests to be cautious and have backup plans when booking here.

Very disappointing overall.

But why does it feel like there’s no real hype or buzz around it compared to previous World Cups?
I barely see people talking about it. Anyone else feel the same or just me?