As a father, an adult man, a leader, and a teacher, I have heard enough of many things. I’ve lost half of my life. I also don’t know how long I will use the rest of my life. I have worked hard and been honest without looking for more benefits or rewards from my family, relatives, society, students, my colleagues, or immediate manager. I did what I felt was good…
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.
An Oral History of Choegyal Drimed Kuenden’s Drupchhu at Kheng Panbang Twin Water Fall
Ven. Khenpo Thubten Dorji Rinpoche recognized Choegyal Drimed Kuenden Drupchhu in 2010. Drupchu is highly regarded in several Himalayan regions. The treasure revealers, often referred to as the tertons, claim to be in ter-kha. When the time comes, the Buddhist masters will acknowledge them. Near the twin waterfall on the Panbang-Nganglam highway, Chogyel Drimed Kuendhen’s Drupchu is still mostly unknown. On their way to the Panbang, many people pass the venerated sacred Drupchu. Just a few meters away is the…
Don’t air your grievances
Complaining will just make you feel worse about yourself. There is no way for you to improve your situation, and there never was. Words like “complain,” “moan,” and “groan” imply the presence of negative emotions, which hinder decision-making abilities. They will simply make you feel worse in general. You’ll never be satisfied with who you are, what you do, or the outcomes of your life experiences. If a person has…
Life goes on!
I came into the world all by myself. Are doomed to die alone Because of the vagaries of both time and space, our future holds equal potential for happiness and suffering. Life that goes on. Continuity in joy and wealth is highly prized by me. I attribute my unquenchable thirst to the many people who share same ambition. The pursuit of tranquility and financial success is equally important to them.…
The biggest threat to social science fields’ long-term existence
The importance of the arts and humanities transcends all generations. The humanities and arts teach us a great deal about the past and assist us in predicting the future. When did the value of social science in the twenty-first century become debatable? Understanding the past is necessary for any growth process based on facts and the truth. Without a past, we cannot just jump to technocrats’ talents. The roots of…
What causes our lack of direction?
I’m curious as to where I’m headed. What I am sometimes doing. It affects my emotional state in life. The shift that is beneficial for the country has produced widespread terror among the Druk Yul populace. Did it make people believe it is normal and acceptable, or did it force them to feel the opposition has yet to be defined correctly? It demotivated many public workers, corporate workforces, and private…
What is Oral History?
Oral history can refer to formal, rehearsed accounts of the past presented by culturally sanctioned tradition-bearers; informal conversations about “the old days” among family members, neighbors, or coworkers; printed compilations of stories told about past and present experiences; and recorded interviews with individuals deemed to have an important story to tell. The term has value in each of these contexts. The spoken word has taught most people about history. History-conscious…
Must take serious of Royal Command
I hope every one of us is aware of His Majesty’s concern for his people. I am wordless to describe it. It is beyond my thoughts and imagination. We are blessed by Choe-chung-sung-ma, the guardian deity of Bhutan. To have a benevolent king whose reign enjoyed a feeling of peace and prosperity throughout the centuries by its citizens. When people around the world look for peace and political stability in…
5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRAMMAR
Grammar can be quite a stressful subject for many people as it has many confusing and complicated rules. However, the usage of correct grammar is essential in school and can also work as a first impression for how people will judge your skillfulness and effectiveness in writing. Thus, it is useful to know some basic tips to improve your grammar, so let’s get started. 1. Read: Reading is one of…
Justice is to advantage of the stronger
Justice is defined as providing fair treatment to each individual without exception, regarding their personal rights according to land laws. Similarly, there are three principles of justice; ‘equality, fairness, and access’. Where is justice in the society we are living in? I agreed with Thrasymanchu, “Justice in our society is to advantage of the stronger”. He further argues that “justice is whatever is in the interest of the stronger party in…