On hearing news about the loss of His Eminence Venerable Khenpo Thubten Dorji’s Yumla has saddened not only me but also his disciples and all the devotees of the Rinpoche. Khenpo Leki Tadin, principal of Dongag Wosel Dargyelng Monastery officially shared this heart-breaking news through Voice message via WeChat “requesting disciples and devotees to recite the mantra for the benefit late Yumla of Rinpoche”. As soon as news reaches the…
Author: Sangay Phuntshog
Sangay Phuntshog is a lecturer at Trongsa's College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS). He has more than nine years of experience teaching in higher education. He has also served as a program leader for the BA in Bhutan and Himalayan Studies Program for the past four years. He teaches in Himalayan Studies, with an emphasis on oral history, basic research methodologies, history, politics, cultural heritage, GNH, and historiography.
He is an anthophilous and religious person who enjoys playing games and hiking with friends and family outside of work.
Where are we going wrong?
Life has a tricky journey. We will never escape from the clouds of joyful, sorrow, betrayal, jealousy, hatred, anger, and an ego. Some clouds could be a reason in life, for not cooperating with each other. It could be not fulfilling each other’s wishes and desires. Maybe we remind people time and again, so they get used to it. Maybe some do not have the heart to listen at all…
Oh, my Lord
Oh, my lord! I shall try best to serve And dedicate services under your feet Though I am miles away No boundary exists for the devotion and faith I shall reverse you Oh, my lord! Recalling every voices of your Just increase the faith and devotion Guiding me every now and then To right path of Buddhahood Shall connect us together Oh, my lord! Never leave me alone Take me…
Gardening is my desire
I like to work in a garden. But there are different types of gardening. To classify types of gardening could be vegetable gardens, flower gardens, herb gardens, raised gardens, indoor gardens, community gardens, container gardens, Greenhouse gardens, botanical gardens, therapeutic gardens, bamboo gardens, and many other gardens. Mine is just a simple vegetable garden. It is my hobby cum wish to maintain a small kitchen garden every ever I reside.…
Leadership Skills is must for the Leaders’
There could be many definitions and meanings of a leader. To me, a leader is one who can lead and make a firm decision. As a leader, brainstorming, rethinking, re-strategizing, critical thinking, and analysis is more important. A leader needs the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make a tough decision, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. The different types of leaders are; democratic, autocratic…
A Teamwork is fruitful
Very often we speak and think teamwork is more effective than working in isolation. It is true that if we work together things will turn fruitful and progressive. Teamwork is defined as the willingness of the individual to come in a group and contribute to achieving a common aim. For instance, we often say he or she is a good team player. It indicates that he/she is willing to work…
A prayer should answer
I think the time has arrived now. It has been so long that I encounter many life-threatening events. I pray to Khen-cho-sum now and then, your justice must be shown by now. As quoted by an old man in last March that “my hardship has now over. You should be fine. Your Ken-dang-barchg-sel-nu i.e., your obstacle and hardship have ended. Your fortune has arrived”. His voice echo’s in my ear now and then. I…
Has No Time to Argue
We are born to work. We are humbled by nature. We love peace and harmony. But the question is are we looking for that. No, our attitude is otherwise. We desire happiness but we create an unhealthy environment. We blame each other. People today appreciate less and show’s a double face. That’s unhealthy. Some are in pendulum to swing every time. But now I have no time to listen to…
Just Thought
Life is an countless journey. We never know what could be our next destination. So be a person you are not a one that change after sometime. Destiny of life is very different. It keeps on changing. Cycle of life is rotating around axis of its orbit. If we reflect back. We would realise many things change within a short span of duration. But in the course of time, we…
Reflect in place of complaining!
COVID-19 is declared as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO defined coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. WHO further highlighted that it spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Another worrisome is that there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. As of now, we lose millions of human…