BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Picture: People praying at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama shakes hands with well-wishers as he visits the Hagyu Temple in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2009, to attend a consecration ceremony for Japan's first Tibetan-style ''chorten'' or stupa.

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (2nd from R in front) attends a consecration ceremony for Japan's first Tibetan-style ''chorten'' or stupa at the Hagyu Temple in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2009.

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (2nd from R in front) attends a consecration ceremony for Japan's first Tibetan-style ''chorten'' or stupa at the Hagyu Temple in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2009. (Kyodo)

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

The Dalai Lama attends consecration ceremony in Niihama

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama shakes hands with well-wishers as he visits the Hagyu Temple in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2009, to attend a consecration ceremony for Japan's first Tibetan-style ''chorten'' or stupa.(Kyodo)