India-Linked Buddha Relics to Go Into Bhutan Chortens
Buddha relics linked to India will be enshrined in 108 chortens, or stupas, in Bhutan at the same time. The work marks the spiritual foundation of Gelephu Mindfulness City, a planned spirituality-driven economic hub. King Jigme Wangchuk called it a test of national character.
Context
Context: India and Bhutan share strong Buddhist ties, and Gelephu is a new city in southern Bhutan that the government wants to develop as a global hub. Chortens are Buddhist shrines that often hold sacred relics.
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