Overall, they are fantastic not only in monastic ritual practices, but various humanitarian activities, setting examples for the rest of the world to live harmoniously with the nature. They even include the skills of gardening, planting trees, plumbing, electrical maintenance, painting and all other building skills. We believe we have to maximise our skills in all fields of activities as long as it’s going to benefit others. Religious practice should not be segregated from the lifestyles of common beings. Unfortunately, we have been taught that way for many generations. Therefore, we have a great misunderstanding about the religion being a very different path from mundane life of humanity. It’s time for us to wake up from this particular ignorance and make ourselves more open-minded and use our precious time in right direction.”

~ The Gyalwang Drukpa

Coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa, the Druk Shabten Facebook page has been launched today to share the updates on the longevity practices. Please visit,