Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city
Summary
More than 40,000 volunteers helped build 108 Buddhist stupas along a riverbank near the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City in southern Bhutan. The king and officials say the city aims to attract investment and strengthen the economy as Bhutan faces unemployment and the migration of skilled workers.Key Facts
- The 15-metre-tall stupas were installed along 12 kilometres of riverbank near the Indian border.
- About 200,000 people attended the ceremony, according to officials.
- The number 108 has religious significance in Buddhism, which is widely practised in Bhutan.
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck established the special zone by royal charter in 2024.
- The city plan seeks investment in areas including sustainable business, green technology, education, tourism and financial services.
- Gelephu is currently a town of about 10,000 people, roughly 240 kilometres south of the capital, Thimphu.
- The project is planned to connect to India's rail network in Assam, and an international airport is slated to open in 2029.
- Bhutan plans to use digital assets to support the city and mines Bitcoin using surplus hydropower.
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