THIMPHU, BHUTAN ART: GURU RINPOCHE MURAL ON THE CEILING


This is Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, a revered figure in Bhutanese Buddhism. He is considered a “Second Buddha” and credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan and Tibet in the 8th century. Guru Rinpoche is deeply venerated in Bhutan and plays a central role in its spiritual culture, with many temples and monasteries dedicated to him, including the famous Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest).
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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: WOW

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: DINNER

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: SNOOP DOGG AND BOB MARLEY

One love, he sings—not a dream, but a way of life, a revolution in every chord. Marley’s music winds through hearts and nations, carrying the promise of Zion just over the horizon. A prophet, a beat, a movement eternal—Bob, still swaying the world.

Laid-back prophet of the West Coast, he walks a rhythm only he can hear, G-funk gospel humming in his veins. It’s the sound of palm trees swaying, Cadillacs cruising, a life lived loose but never lost—Snoop, the Dogg, eternal in the groove.

Stencils on walls

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: FRED FLINTSTONE and GARFIELD

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: BLESSINGS AT A CHORTEN

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: J. WELLINGTON WIMPY

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: PRAYER WHEELS

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: FAMILY

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THIMPHU, BHUTAN STREETART: KUNG FU PANDA by SIMSON

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