Historical Development of Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan

ABSTRACT

Historical Development of Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan is a study focusing on the origination of Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan, the reasons for the flourishment and popularity among the people of Bhutan to the extent of becoming it as the state religion of Bhutan. This Research talks on the practices and essence of Vajrayana Buddhism, what are the practices a practitioner has to go through during preliminary round and after becoming a full-fledged Vajrayana practitioner and the crux of Vajrayana Buddhism. It also highlights on perception of Vajrayana Buddhism on Women, in Vajrayana they usually don’t discriminate against women and doesn’t place them as inferior to men as there are numerous female deities and goddesses who attained enlightenment and rose to equal status as men deities. They are also very popular in Vajrayana pantheon as well as among the practitioners.

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