Those who go to Bhutan and immerse themselves in a landlocked country will be surprised to know that the country values "spiritual happiness" above everything, including material development and prosperity. Bhutan conjures up the image of the towering peak of the Himalayas, the sacred rituals of the Vajrayana Buddhist casting "om mani padre hum" and the gargantuan temples of the Taktshang Goemba (Tiger's Nest Monastery). It's been three decades since Bhutan opened...
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