The Small Things Matter – Travel With Us
I recently listened to a podcast where the host discussed their Buddhist upbringing, emphasizing the significance of rituals and care. They pointed out the custom of removing shoes when entering a home, much like when you enter a temple as a custom engrained in their worldview. I admire how this simple act, born out of respect, conveys the message, “I am taking my shoes off to enter an important place. I am giving you my best self and acknowledging the place in the act.”
The Small Things Matter – Travel With Us
I recently listened to a podcast where the host discussed their Buddhist upbringing, emphasizing the significance of rituals and care. They pointed out the custom of removing shoes when entering
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The Mountains and the Library – Fostering an Enduring Imagination
One of the schools we work with to for our student learning exchange between the Bhutanese and Canadian students experienced a fire on their property
The Small Things Matter – Travel With Us
I recently listened to a podcast where the host discussed their Buddhist upbringing, emphasizing the significance of rituals and care. They pointed out the custom
Reflections on the School Exchange – Part 1
Students participated in an exchange with the students from Uygen Academy in Punakha. They had the opportunity to take part in the daily activities of
Soccer, Rafting, and New Friends in Bhutan.
It’s our fourth day in Bhutan and we have already experienced so much. After spending the night at Ugyen Academy, we started off bright and
Wind vs. Prayer Flags – What’s the difference?
After three days in Bhutan, I find myself constantly learning about the country and its culture. From the teachings of our most wonderful guides Karma
A Transformative Co-op Experience: Discovering Passion and Purpose with ALIVE Outdoors
As part of our school’s grade 11 curriculum, all students are required to complete a four-week cooperative educational experience. For many of us, including myself,