History of Bhutan - Book Launch

12nd APRIL 2014

2.00 PM TO 4.30 PM

SCULPTURE SQUARE (CHAPEL GALLERY)

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The History of Bhutan is a groundbreaking work, the first-ever to chronicle the entire history of the kingdom in English. Combining traditional perspectives and modern academic analysis, the volume is an account of Bhutan's rich history and includes comprehensive discussions about the land's geography, culture and society.

Written by Dr. Karma Phuntsho, a Bhutanese scholar, social worker and founder of the Loden Foundation, the book is a comprehensive introduction to Bhutan. Visit www.historyofbhutan.com

DATE: 12th April 2014 (Saturday)
VENUE: Sculpture Square
TIME: 2.00 to 4.30pm




The author will be on site to give a presentation of the book. You will also have an opportunity to purchase an autographed copy of the book and get a copy at a special price.

About Dr Karma Phuntsho
Dr Karma Phuntsho
Dr Karma Phuntsho is a Bhutanese Tibetan Buddhist scholar, with a Ph.D., earned from Oxford University. Karma speaks and writes eleven languages, and is the Holder of Esoteric and Definitive Doctrines with Distinction (Lopen title), completing an intense nine year program at the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute.
He was also awarded Master of Perfection from the Nyingma Institute, after a six year program in Buddhist and Tibetan Studies.