Spiritual Calling of an IT Guy

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, ...

  During the Payling Chhokhor conducted by Lham Namkha Nyingpo Rinpoche at Samtse College of Education (SCE) -a place where I have worked for over 16 years-I found myself reflecting deeply on the significance of the number 6 . Around 3:00 PM , I stood in a queue with my college staff and other groups to offer Ku Sung Thuk Mendrel to Rinpoche. Due to the large number of devotees, the coordinator was calling 6 people from each group to make the offering. At that moment, it struck me that this was not the first time the number 6 had appeared repeatedly in my life over the past weeks. Earlier, while volunteering at GMC, I stayed at my sister’s Quarter no. 6 . During that time, my father arrived in Gelephu after suffering a leg fracture and had to seek medical treatment. As a result, he had to cancel his plan to attend the Payling Chhokhor . At Gelephu Hospital , my registration queue number was 16 , and we were referred to the orthopaedic surgeon’s Chamber no. 6 . The follow...

The preparation for the celebration of the 16th Kuechey of Khenchen Jigme Phuntsho at Kadam Chorten (Buddha’s Memorial Chorten) in Gawadrong, 2020, was nearly complete. But being a coordinator of the Dewachen Tshogpa, I visited the   preparation site on Bhutanese winter solstice, Nyilo (ཉི་ལོག) day to clear some remaining unfinished work—some stones and construction nails—surrounding the chorten. My mind was filled with devotion and the determination to make the first celebration of the 16th Kuechey of Khenchen Jigme Phuntsho at Kadam Chorten a successful and meaningful event.While clearing the stones and construction nails, I unconsciously separated one stone from the rest and placed it inside a torn tin. Discovering this stone on Nyilo, 2 nd January, 2020( ཟླབ་ ༡༡་ ཚེས་༧ ) seemed particularly significant, leading me to ponder the timing of this discovery. The Significance of Winter Solstice, Nyilo ( ཉི་ལོག ) According to the Loden Foundation (2021), Nyilo literally means ‘t...

  Due to the Tshe Nga Mai Lethro, I found myself at Devi thang sometime last year, located near Aum Dungtima Ney—a place I often visit after my mystical event. It was enlightening to learn that visitors to this Ney(Devi thang)should abstain from consuming meat and must respect the area's sanctity, for example, by not urinating nearby. Violating these norms can provoke punishment from the Devi deity. Today, I am here at the Shiv Mandir, praying for the successful conduct of the Devi Puja by the people of southern Bhutan, especially by all the local communities. This ceremony is typically held in April month on Buddha Purnima or Devi Purnima (Full Moon Day), primarily for agricultural purposes, such as ensuring timely rainfall at the start of the vegetable and crop sowing season( Subba & Phanching,n.d). It is also performed to prevent hailstones and storms during the growing and harvesting of crops like maize, paddy, and vegetables such as chili, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, beans...