Bhutan: Resources
Traveling to Bhutan? Want to learn more about this Himalayan Kingdom? Check out these resources to get you started.
Learn Dzongkha
Although many Bhutanese people speak English, it's useful to know a few phrases in Bhutan's National Language, Dzongkha. Here are a few resources to get you started:Videos: Intro to Dzongkha Questions Basic Phrases
Study Guide: Basics
Study Guide: Basics II
Study Guide: Pronouns
Study Guide: Questions
Study Guide: Family Members
Study Guide: Action Words
SUPPORT
To support the people of Bhutan to reach their full potential by developing local capacity and facilitating global support.
The Bhutan Foundation works in five core areas: conservation of the environment, preservation of culture, equitable development, good governance, and creating greater awareness and understanding of Bhutan in the United States and around the world. The Foundation’s vision is Bhutan as a progressive society enriched by GNH values, and our mission is to enable the people of Bhutan to reach their full potential by developing local capacity and facilitating global support. The primary focus of the Foundation, through all its program areas, is in building Bhutanese professional capacity while supporting the work of government and civil society partners.
TRAVEL
Travel to Bhutan Experienced travel guide offering curated journeys designed to immerse you in the landscapes, culture, and traditions that unfold at your own pace.
Authorized and endorsed by the Department of Tourism.
Sukhasiddhi Foundation travels to Bhutan regularly led by a modern Vajrayana master, with a deep and intimate connection to Bhutan on this exceptional opportunity to see the treasures and sacred sites of magical Bhutan.
RESEARCH + EXPLORE
Cultural Library scholarly or ethnographic essays —often authored Bhutanese scholars or researchers as part of a broader digital humanities effort to document Bhutanese heritage.The Dorje Phagmo Foundation is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the teachings of Buddha, cultivating inner peace, and promoting the welfare of all beings. Through education, meditation, and humanitarian efforts, we aim to inspire harmony, understanding, and ethical living. It is also to preserve and promote the Buddhist culture within and beyond the country.
Dorje Phagmo Rinpoche has revealed and discovered numerous ter (sacred treasures), and is said to have manifested several miracles in person, such as leaving her hand and footprints on rocks, pebbles, and wooden floors, and spending nights alone practicing in places such as Buli Tsho (Buli Lake), and helping people recover from chronic illnesses. Many of her devotees have witnessed these events in person, and all of these people are living and can testify to their experiences.