In Bhutan, progress is measured in terms of Gross National Happiness and Thimphu, the capital city, has no traffic lights. This mesmerizing book captures the beauties of this remote kingdom, the only independent country to support Buddhism as the official state religion. Readers are transported to ancient fortresses and temples, colorful festivals, and religious ceremonies, as well as to isolated communities along the roof of the world. Featuring photographs taken over the course of three years, the book guides readers through areas normally off limits to Western visitors, and encompasses a wide range of landscape, portrait, and editorial photographs.
Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon, John Berthold, Wisdom Publications, Hardcover, 2005, 159 Pages, $29.95
John Berthold specializes in documentary, travel, portrait, landscape, and stock photographic images. Completed and on-going projects include the book Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon published by Wisdom Publications in 2005 as well as short essays documenting rural life in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
1. Introduction
5. Buddhism and Monastic Life
41. Tsechu and Dromche Festivals
69. Northern Frontier
95. Brokpas of Sakteng
111. Lhotshampas
131. Central Highlands
157. Acknowledgements
159. Bibliography
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