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While Bhutan maintains a principle of economical and cultural isolation to preserve its heritage and independence, it cannot be denied that some of its norms are influenced by its neighboring countries. For instance, the country's two primary languages, Dzongka and Sharchop are related to that of Tibet, and Bhutanese monks read and write with the more primitive version of these languages known as chhokey. Apart from the local tongue, the country shares several more traits with Tibet, such as their physical likeness and their devotion to the guru Padma Sambhava, who introduced Himalayan Buddhism in the 8th century.