Discussing areas of disagreement On the one hand …………. On the other hand ……. Some would argue that ……… Others contend that ……. The argument that ……….. is weakened by ……… One persistent debate in ………… is whether …… While it is true that ………, it could be argued that ………. At first glance, it may appear that ……….; on closer inspection, however ………. ……… theory emphasizes the role of…
What are the documentary Sources?
Documents abound in everyday life. They compromise pieces of written printed or electronic material that contain information of some sort. Oxford dictionary (2017) defines a document as ‘something written, inscribed, which furnishes evidence or information upon the subject, as a manuscript, titled-deed, coin…’. This definition indicates that a document can take many forms. It also identifies the important characteristic that a documents’ content is information or evidence. Therefore, documents are…
Academic timing of CLCS Likely to introduce shift system
The College of language and culture studies (CLCS) academic schedule is likely to go back to the shift system after the college implements the one-go system in the fall semester of 2021. The main objective of introducing one-go timing was purposefully to achieve the maximum utilization of the college resources and to carry out academic orientated curricular activities after the classes are over by the early 4: pm. Moreover, with…
Experience is must for all
I have just completed eight years of service to the organization this year. While joining in 2014, I just thought my task is to teach only. I never thought of any other activities or roles that I need to shoulder. But the moment I took the responsibility of teaching only came to know that I have to shoulder responsibility beyond teaching-learning. Apart from the teaching profession taking responsibility in the…
The historical legend of Lhakhang Nagpo
The Lhakhang Nagpo is a 10-15 minutes’ walk toward the north of the Lhakhang Karpo. It is located at the base of lord Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) mount at an altitude of 3,411 meters away from sea level. The Lhakhang stands adjacent to the Dumchoe village under Uesu Gewog. History An oral account narrates how one realized Buddhist master arrived in the Haa valley before there was any human settlement. He…
Lhakhang Karpo: An ancient Temple of Bhutan
Lhakhang Karpo is located in Uesu Gewog at Dumchoe village at an altitude of 3,366 meters above the sea level adjacent to the Wangchuck Lo Dzong. It is one of the most important, magnificent, and sacred holy sites tracing back to the 7th century A.D. Since 1985, it has been serving as the center of the Haa District Monastic Body History The Lhakhang Karpo is located at the base of…
Meri Puensum: The three towering hills of Haa
Meri Puensum is the collective name given to the three towering hills that cover all five chiwogs of the Eusu Gewog in Haa. These three small mountains rise up sharply to the west from the floor of Haa valley. The people of Haa believe that it represents the principal Buddhist deities – Jampelyang (Manjushri), Chana Dorji (Vajrapani), and Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) known as Rigsum Gonpo. This magnificent range provides a cultural…
Does loyalty and integrity (Tha Damtse) and Corruption (Ngen-lay) go hand-in-hand?
Where are we going right and wrong is a question nowadays? I heard enough of loyalty and corruption conversation. Nobody feels safe in the system. One who does right is always targeted by the beneficiary of the wrongdoers. That is the philosophy of life where crooks remain and those who work honestly are victims of the system. Sometimes I view corruption and loyalty go-hand-hand. In the name of accountability and…
No Plan to Join Politic as of now!
As I post and comment on political development on social media, some people got curious. That wonder me a lot, about how observative are they. Their observation somehow is a right judgment that I am interested in politics. But I never plan and throw myself into a political debut in the future. I won’t be a potential candidate. Having given my thoughtful consideration to the matter, I have concluded that…
It is all due to blessing of Root Guru!
Whatever, I do and achieve, it is the blessing of the root guru. I am indebted to you. I always pray, may you continue to bless me more in the future too. This achievement of P1 (Grade 4) position level is itself is a great success bestowed upon by handwork and blessing of my Tsa-Wai-Lama (Root teacher). Because many takes approximately 13-18 years to reach this stage of position level. …