THIMPHU, BHUTAN: MURAL OF CULTURAL IDENTITY

Bhutanese murals are an important part of Bhutan’s spiritual and cultural identity. They’re often found in monasteries, temples, dzongs, on public walls, and chortens. These murals are richly symbolic, blending artistry and craftsmanship with religious devotion, and they serve as both decorative and educational elements of Bhutanese Buddhist practice.
This mural begins with a depiction of one of the most famous Bhutanese fables, “The Four Friends.”