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Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates one to PM Modi

King Wangchuk oversees record construction of Buddhist monuments for Gelephu Mindfulness City, honoring India's support.

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What to know

  • Bhutan completed construction of 108 Buddhist stupas in a single nine-hour period on November 1, 2026, involving 40,000 trained volunteers, marking the spiritual foundation of the Gelephu Mindfulness City development.
  • King Wangchuk framed the project as a 'test of national character' demonstrating Bhutan's collective capability to achieve ambitious goals, not merely a world record attempt.
  • The King dedicated one of the 108 stupas (Chorten 76) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to recognize India's steadfast support for the economic and spiritual development project.
  • Buddhist relics from across Asia—primarily sourced from India, Malaysia, and Thailand—were enshrined in the stupas as part of the sacred consecration of the monuments.

“People from every walk of life and every generation came together to make this possible.”

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, King of Bhutan · The Hindu ↗ · Oct 31

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk King of BhutanNarendra ModiNarendra Modi Prime Minister of IndiaKiren RijijuKiren Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister, IndiaCentral Monastic Body of Bhutan Principal institutional carrier of Drukpa Kagyu lineage

Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates one to PM Modi
The Hindu

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    Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju thanks King for Modi dedication

    India's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, representing India at Project 108, expresses gratitude for the dedication of Chorten 76 to Prime Minister Modi, calling it a symbol of spiritual and civilizational bonds between the nations.

    “This remarkable milestone is an enduring symbol of the deep spiritual and civilisational bonds between our two nations.”
    — Kiren Rijiju
    1. 1 outlet Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi

      first by The Hindu, 11d ago

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    • thejapantimes@mastodon.social

      Tens of thousands of volunteers have helped raise 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan, marking the Himalayan kingdom's ambitious plans for a "mindfulness" city aimed at driving economic growth. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/ 02/asia-pacific/buddhist-monuments-bhutan-mindfulness/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # asiapacific # bhutan #…

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      https:// apnews.com/article/buddhism-bh utan-stupas-gelephu-mindfulness-city-385a0eadc9a8d391f726b24957f9d394?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

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  2. background

    King dedicates Chorten 76 to Prime Minister Modi — King Wangchuk dedicates Chorten Number 76 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an enduring symbol of appreciation for India's steadfast support for the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. The number 76 references Modi's age.

  3. background

    108 stupas constructed simultaneously in 9 hours — Approximately 40,000 trained volunteers complete construction of all 108 jangchub chortens (15 metres tall, spaced 108 metres apart) along a 12 km stretch of the Mau Chhu River in Gelephu between 3 a.m. and 12 noon, with thousands chanting Tibetan Buddhist mantras during the effort.

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    Buddhist relics from across Asia confirmed for enshrinement

    The Central Monastic Body of Bhutan confirms that hundreds of Buddhist relics—mostly bones and hair—have been donated by Buddhists in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Bhutan, with most sourced from India. These will be enshrined in the 108 stupas.

    “Malaysia sent three sets of 108 relics of the Buddha, enlightened saints and revered lamas. We received many from Thailand. Most of the relics were established as having been sourced from India.”
    — Choten Dorji
    1. 2 outlets India-linked Buddha relics to be enshrined in 108 chortens in Bhutan

      first by The Hindu National, 12d ago · also The Hindu

  5. background

    King Wangchuk announces Project 108 as 'test of national character' — Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk publicly announces Project 108 at the Gelephu Mindfulness City site, framing the simultaneous construction of 108 stupas as a demonstration of collective national resolve rather than merely a world record attempt.

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  1. 4 outlets Bhutan builds 108 stupas for mindfulness city in tourism push

    first by SCMP, 11d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Al Jazeera, Japan Times

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