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Bhutan Constructs 108 Stupas for Mindfulness City

  • Tens of thousands of volunteers helped build 108 stupas in Bhutan.
  • The stupas, standing 15 meters tall, are located along 12 kilometers of riverbank near the Indian border.
  • This event signifies the spiritual foundation of Gelephu Mindfulness City, a future global economic hub.
  • The project is part of Bhutan's plan to drive economic growth through tourism and mindfulness.
  • The initiative was led by King Jigme Wangchuk, who views it as a test of national character.
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