Journal of Bhutan Studies
The Journal of Bhutan Studies (ISSN 1608-411X) is a twice-yearly publication of the Centre for Bhutan Studies, an autonomous research institute dedicated towards promoting research and scholarship on Bhutan. The institute is governed by the Council for the Centre of Bhutan Studies. The journal publishes scholarly research on the social, cultural and economic aspects of Bhutan. While Internet edition of the Journal can be accessed through the Centre's own website, the Digital Himalaya Project has reached an agreement with the Centre to co-host the journal to improve download speeds for scholars based in Europe and North America, and also to archive the contents on our searchable portal pages. The journal welcomes the submission of articles and research papers in English. Articles should be typed and double spaced and sent by email to the editor at: cbs@bhutanstudies.org.bt. On account of the compression format we have used for the PDF files, we advise that you install the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat which can be downloaded by clicking here. Please send us a short email to say whether this service is of interest and utility to you. Feedback will determine whether we proceed with the digitisation of further volumes.
- Welcome Note by Dasho Karma Ura at the South Asian Conference and Celebration on the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, 14-15 June, 2016 in Paro (89 kb)
author: n/a - Address by HE Prime Minister of Bhutan at conference and celebration on the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche in Paro Rinpung Dzong (83 kb)
author: n/a - Guru Padmasambhava and Jurisprudence in Bhutan: Golden Yoke and Silken Knot (159 kb)
author: Justice Sonam Tobgye - Guru Padmasambhava in Context: Archaeological and Historical Evidence from Swat/Uddiyana (c. 8th century CE) (3.8 mb)
author: Luca Maria Olivieri - How the Sacred Teachings of Guru Rinpoche Relate to and Counteract Mental Difficulties (123 kb)
author: Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche - Guru Rinpoche and Buddhism in Tibet (90 kb)
author: Geshe Ngawang Samten - Guru Rinpoche’s Exclusive Sacred Places in Bhutan (167 kb)
author: Kunzang Thinley (Translated by Phuntsho Gyaltshen) - Guru Padmasambhava of Odiyana (Odisha): The Founder of Lamaism in Tibet (97 kb)
author: Bimalendu Mohanty and Varish Panigrahi - Guru Padmasambhava: A Profile and His Teachings (138 kb)
author: Arya Kumar Jnanendra - Guru Rinpoche in Sikkim: The Bayue Dremo Jong (103 kb)
author: Tenpa Gyatso
- A Zhabdrung Phunsum Tshogpa (zhabs drung phun sum tshogs pa) Thangka from the National Museum of Bhutan Collection (12.7 mb)
author: Ariana Maki - Meme Lama Sonam Zangpo’s Kurseong Years: A Note on Factors in the Foundation of a Modern Bhutanese Religious Community outside of Bhutan (362 kb)
author: Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa - From Mount Tsari to the tsechu: Bhutan’s Sacred Song and Lute Dance (939 kb)
author: Elaine Dobson - Invoking a Warrior Deity: A Preliminary Study of Lo-ju (2.9 mb)
author: Dendup Chophel
- Political Scenario in Bhutan during 1774-1906: An Impact Analysis on Trade and Commerce (160 kb)
author: Ratna Sarkar & Indrajit Ray - Democracy from Above: Regime Transition in the Kingdom of Bhutan (188 kb)
author: Aim Sinpeng - A Unique Parallel (116 kb)
author: Dr. Sonam B. Wangyal - Khar: The Oral Tradition of Game of Riddles in Tshanglakha Speaking Community of Eastern Bhutan (212 kb)
author: Tshering Dorji - Bhutanese Folktales: Common Man’s Media with Missions for Society (184 kb)
author: Chandra Shekhar Sharma - A Pre-budget Exercise as a Pro-poor Development Tool (224 kb)
author: Phub W. Dorji
Volume 3, Number 1, Summer 2001
Volume 2, Number 2, Winter 2000
