Bhutan: www vs Buddhism

High up in the Himalayas is the land of the Thunder Dragon. The tiny mountain kingdom of Bhutan one of the most pristine places, the last Shangrila, is now transforming into Plateau of Happiness. A mythical place where a king gives up absolute power to bring democracy to his people. Even in this quintessentially isolated Himalayan kingdom a debate about globalization is gathering intensity after the introduction of internet and the cable television. The Bhutanese may be treading slowly, trying to preserve their culture but the contest between internet and cable television vs Buddhism has become ever more explicit.

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Travel & Events

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• internet
• cable television
• cyber cafes
• globalization
• democracy
• Himalaya
• gross national happiness
• Buddhism
• Bhutan
• Instablogs

[JustSomePerson888]

just use the internet etc, but don't change the rest. know what i mean? - can have some phone lines & cable lines, but that doesn't mean there has to be any other changes. lord no, don't lose the good stuff. (not that i'm saying everyone has to have phone lines and tv etc, i just mean if they do there's no need to change anything else)

[powrxplor69]

interesting vid- hope they find the right balance of modernity & trad Buddhist values & don't end up losing their culture

& traditions

thanks for posting

[Xauckyite]

Wow! wonderful video. juxtaposing internet and Buddhism, loved it!