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.…
Author: Mr. Sangay Phuntshog
Mr. Sangay Phuntshog
Lecturer at Samtse College of Education (SCE) since 2025
Former Lecturer, College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS): 2014-2025. Has 11 years of teaching experience in tertiary education.
Leadership Experiences: Programme leader of BA in Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies (BHS), 2019-2024, and Centre Coordinator of Bhutan & Himalayan Research Centre (BHRC), 2021-2022.
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…
3 Qualitative Research Methods You Should Know
Imagine that you want to understand why your mother loves making pancakes for breakfast. You could sneak around the kitchen, tracking when and how she makes pancakes, or you could just sit down and have a chat with her. Most people would agree that the chat will give a much better answer. If you want to understand people’s beliefs or thoughts, numbers (i.e. quantitative research) don’t always give the full…
Contemplating for the Right Understanding
Contemplating for the right understanding is “to make some changes in behavior and attitude”. My declaration does not mean to make a major significant change but I mean to adopt my own principle of living. I felt remorseful for the people whom I hurt knowingly, through assuming, and by recognizing. I now realized something needs to change within myself (I) instead of trying to change others (body). As it is said that…
Reading: An inspiration to make a difference?
Reading fire up one’s imagination, provide solace in times of grief, and open one’s world. Some read for pleasure, to improve and ability to focus on their disciplines, to increase general knowledge, to improve concentration, and to motivate themselves. Whatever it may be, remember, “There is no friend as loyal as a book”, said American author Ernest Hemingway. The importance of a reading habit is indispensable for our professional success,…