Emma Slade might have made one of the world's most unusual career jumps. The 58-year-old left behind a high-powered banking career to be ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan.

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What does it take to break the glass ceiling in Buddhism and be fully ordained as a female monk or bhikshuni? In 2022 the kingdom of Bhutan ordained 144 women in an unprecedented ceremony. Among ...

Bhutan is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" and for its deeply Buddhist culture and for measuring national happiness.

The kingdom is home to some stunning ancient monasteries, which are dotted across the country, offering glimpses into Bhutan's deeply-rooted Buddhist heritage.

KATHMANDU - Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of gross national happiness, is set to build a “mindfulness city” and will launch a US$100 million (S$132.6 million ...

KATHMANDU, Bhutan – Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of gross national happiness, is set to build a “mindfulness city” and began raising funds on Monday ...