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[[Image:Takstang buddhist monastery.jpg|thumb|The Takstang Monastery. Buddhism is the state religion, with other religions barely tolerated.]] | [[Image:Takstang buddhist monastery.jpg|thumb|The Takstang Monastery. Buddhism is the state religion, with other religions barely tolerated.]] | ||
| − | + | The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous nation situated between [[India]] and [[China]]. It is a small country with a population of around 700,000. Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world with foreign influences and tourism heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Tibetan [[Buddhist]] culture. [[Mahayana]] Buddhism is the state religion and there is persecution of followers of other religions. Christians are not allowed to pray ot worship in public, or meet together in house gatherings. Only Buddhist texts are allowed in the country. There are thought to be about 10,000 Christians. | |
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| + | The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous nation situated between [[India]] and [[China]]. It is a small country with a population of around 700,000. Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world with foreign influences and tourism heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Tibetan [[Buddhist]] culture. [[Mahayana]] Buddhism is the state religion and there is persecution of followers of other religions. Christians are not allowed to pray ot worship in public, or meet together in house gatherings. Only Buddhist texts are allowed in the country. There are thought to be about 10,000 Christians. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan Wikipedia - Bhutan] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan Wikipedia - Bhutan] | ||
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Revision as of 06:41, 19 June 2007
Synopsis
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous nation situated between India and China. It is a small country with a population of around 700,000. Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world with foreign influences and tourism heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture. Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion and there is persecution of followers of other religions. Christians are not allowed to pray ot worship in public, or meet together in house gatherings. Only Buddhist texts are allowed in the country. There are thought to be about 10,000 Christians.
Contents
Related topics
- Denominations in Bhutan Index
- Regions - Bumthang | Chukha | Dagana | Gasa | Haa | Lhuntse | Mongar | Paro | Pemagatshel | Punakha | Samdrup Jongkhar | Samtse | Sarpang | Thimphu | Trashigang | Trashiyangste | Trongsa | Tsirang | Wangdue Phodrang | Zhemgang
- Major cities - Thimphu
- Christian Radio in Bhutan Index
- Bible Colleges in Bhutan Index
- Christian Schools in Bhutan Index
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Bhutan (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Bhutan (quotes)
Main article
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous nation situated between India and China. It is a small country with a population of around 700,000. Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world with foreign influences and tourism heavily regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture. Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion and there is persecution of followers of other religions. Christians are not allowed to pray ot worship in public, or meet together in house gatherings. Only Buddhist texts are allowed in the country. There are thought to be about 10,000 Christians.
History
Geography
Peoples
Economy
Politics
Religion
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