Spiritual Calling of an IT Guy

In recent years, many things have unfolded along the Amochu (Toorsa River, Phuentsholing), near Aum Dungtima Ney. These include the miraculous survival of two security guards who were swept away by the raging river. For the past few weeks, severe floods and landslides have brought immense suffering to communities living around Phuentsholing. Homes have been inundated, businesses disrupted, and the Samtse-Phuentsholing and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways repeatedly blocked, affecting thousands of travellers and livelihoods. A lone Elephant has remained standing in the middle of the river. Many believed it would be swept away during the recent heavy rainfall.Yet, despite relentless rain and powerful currents, the Elephant is still there calm, unmoved, and resilient along with the sacred Ney, one of Bhutan’s sacred hidden places associated with King Dondrup, regarded in Buddhist tradition as a previous life of Lord Buddha. According to the sacred biography of the Buddha, King Dondrup endur...

  It is easy to move through life doing many things, yet achieving very little that truly matters. When our energy is scattered and unconscious, even our hardest efforts can feel empty. Life, after all, is precious and without direction, we risk spending it without fulfillment. I have come to realize that what matters most is not just what we do, but how consciously we channel our energy. And with that realization, I have finally discovered a sense of purpose in my life. From this point onward, my personal brand is Tendrel a commitment to live intentionally by channeling my energy into three guiding watermarks: Competent, Caring and Compassionate . From the outside, I am an IT lecturer. This is my professional identity and I am committed to being competent in my field. Technology evolves rapidly and so must I. I will continue to invest my energy in learning, improving my teaching and engaging in research so that I can share knowledge that is relevant, practical and meaningful...

  In the vast and profound world of Vajrayana Buddhism, protectors of the Dharma play a vital role in safeguarding both spiritual practice and the wellbeing of sentient beings. Among these powerful protectors, Ekajati stands out as a unique and deeply revered figure, especially within the Dzogchen tradition. Her origin is traced to the divine realms, where she is believed to be the daughter of Lord Shiva and Umadeva. In Buddhist practice, Lord Shiva is often known as Lha Wangchuk, a deity to whom prayers are offered at the beginning of rituals. This reflects the deep interconnection of spiritual traditions, where wisdom transcends boundaries and manifests in different forms. Through the intervention of Vajrakilaya, Ekajati was entrusted with the sacred responsibility of protecting the Dharma. Since then, she has remained a central guardian in Dzogchen teachings, symbolizing unwavering awareness and fierce compassion. In Bhutan, Ekajati is not just a symbolic figure she is believed ...

In Bhutan, we do not separate the spiritual from the worldly; what unfolds before us often carries deeper meaning-subtle, symbolic, and timely. What many may see as coincidence, we understand as Tendrel, a sacred convergence of causes and conditions. As our nation steps forward on the visionary path of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), guided by the wisdom of His Majesty the King, I find myself reflecting on a series of powerful signs that do not appear isolated, but interconnected-forming a pattern, a message that feels both urgent and clear: the time is now. Near the Amochu (Toorsa) River in Phuentsholing lies Aum Dungtima Ney, a deeply sacred site associated with King Dondrup, a previous life of the Buddha. This Ney carries a prophecy, which I believe is Tendrel-that the time is now. Recently, near this Ney, a remarkable incident unfolded when two men, swept away by violent floodwaters, survived against overwhelming odds. While many call it a miracle, I see it as something more-a Tend...

Perched on a quiet hilltop in Samtse Dzongkhag, above Samtse Gewog, Numlakha View Point is a place of serene beauty and profound calm. From this elevated spot, one can enjoy the beautiful views of Ligmethang Village (Bukkey), surrounded by gentle hilltops, and other scattered villages, including Gawadrong Chorten, a revered chorten built according to the prophecy of Manjushri, the deity of wisdom. On bright days, sunlight illuminates the hilltop and during sunset the horizon glows in a golden hue, transforming the hilltop into a naturally blessed vantage point. For travelers, Numlakha has long been a place to pause, breathe in the fresh air and admire the harmonious beauty of the view.Yet beyond its scenic charm, Numlakha has recently taken on a deeper spiritual and auspicious significance, marked by an extraordinary event that unfolded naturally and spontaneously. On a recent visit, Tang Rinpoche came to Gawadrong Chorten to conduct the Jampel Lophel Rilbu Drubchen. After the Drubch...

 The recent incredible story of survival at the Amochu (Toorsa) River in Phuentsholing has left many of us awestruck. Two men, swept away by violent floodwaters, clung to life against overwhelming odds. What many call a miracle, I see as a Tendrel- a convergence of meaning, time and spiritual reminder. This incident occurred near Aum Dungtima Ney , a sacred site where King Dondrup (a previous life of Lord Buddha) once endured immense hardship. It is a place deeply associated with prophecy, perseverance and the ripening of karmic connections. For some time now, I have felt that this Ney carries a message meant for now, especially as our country sets a new direction through the vision of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) under the guidance of our Kings. When I reflect on the survival of these two men, I could connect the dots. To me, the symbolism is striking: ·        Two survivors, ·        Two Enlightened Buddhas, ...