Blue Zones: What the World’s Longest-Living Communities Can Teach Us
On World Health Day, attention often turns to the challenges facing global health systems. But it is also an opportunity…
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“Peace Be With You”: State of the World for UN International Day of Conscience
Today is Easter, the main holiday of the Christian calendar. Today is also, serendipitously, the day the international community celebrates…
Not Quite Secular: How Young People Hold Faith Differently
This Sunday is Easter, when most Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This week also, the…
Ice Stupas: When Ice Becomes the Solution
A Fragile Winter Across the Himalayas The winter of 2024–25 was one of the driest and warmest on record in…
Desalination: The Innovations Transforming Our Most Vital Resource
“Food grows where water flows. And with this water comes peace, prosperity, and hope” Sujan Sarkar In early 2026, off…
Bhutan’s Vision for Happiness: How a Small Kingdom is Inspiring a Global Shift
Bhutan’s commitment to happiness as a guiding principle of governance also led to a historic milestone on the global stage.…
Bhutan Gelephu City Series 2/2 – Spirituality, Governance, and Global Ambition
Our first article in this mini-series explored Gelephu Mindfulness City’s (GMC) physical and ecological design. This second part delves into…
When Governance Meets Faith: One Nation Under God
In a time when wars and geopolitical tensions dominate global headlines, other initiatives are also emerging, quieter movements that seek…
Bhutan Gelephu City Series 1/2 – Designing a Mindfulness City
Bhutan is often called “the country of happiness.” This phrase captures curiosity as much as it inspires reflection. Tucked between…
Meditation World Day – Towards Global Peace and Harmony
A Global Initiative for Peace While some parts of the world are at war and facing crises, the second World…