Journal of Bhutan Studies
The Journal of Bhutan Studies (ISSN 1608-411X) is a twice-yearly publication of the Centre for Bhutan Studies, an autonomous research institute dedicated towards promoting research and scholarship on Bhutan. The institute is governed by the Council for the Centre of Bhutan Studies. The journal publishes scholarly research on the social, cultural and economic aspects of Bhutan. While Internet edition of the Journal can be accessed through the Centre's own website, the Digital Himalaya Project has reached an agreement with the Centre to co-host the journal to improve download speeds for scholars based in Europe and North America, and also to archive the contents on our searchable portal pages. The journal welcomes the submission of articles and research papers in English. Articles should be typed and double spaced and sent by email to the editor at: cbs@bhutanstudies.org.bt. On account of the compression format we have used for the PDF files, we advise that you install the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat which can be downloaded by clicking here. Please send us a short email to say whether this service is of interest and utility to you. Feedback will determine whether we proceed with the digitisation of further volumes.
- A Zhabdrung Phunsum Tshogpa (zhabs drung phun sum tshogs pa) Thangka from the National Museum of Bhutan Collection (12.7 mb)
author: Ariana Maki - Meme Lama Sonam Zangpo’s Kurseong Years: A Note on Factors in the Foundation of a Modern Bhutanese Religious Community outside of Bhutan (362 kb)
author: Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa - From Mount Tsari to the tsechu: Bhutan’s Sacred Song and Lute Dance (939 kb)
author: Elaine Dobson - Invoking a Warrior Deity: A Preliminary Study of Lo-ju (2.9 mb)
author: Dendup Chophel
- The Making of a Bhutanese Buddha: Preliminary Remarks on the Biography of Tenzin Gyatso, a Bhutanese Scholar- Yogi (200 kb)
author: Amy Holmes - Inter-Regional Variations in the Inequality and Poverty in Bhutan (316 kb)
author: Sanjeev Mehta - Reflections on Conservation Education and Practice in Bhutan (160 kb)
author: Stephen F. Siebert & Jill M. Belsky - Historical Roots, Spiritual Significance and the Health Benefits of mKhempa-lJong gNyes Tshachu (hot spring) in Lhuntshe (292 kb)
author: Phurpa Wangchuk & Yeshi Dorji - Effect of TRIPS on Pricing, Affordability and Access to Essential Medicines in Bhutan (128 kb)
author: Dr. Tandi Dorji
- Perspectives on Bhutanese Media (88 kb)
author: Kinley Dorji - Stone Inscriptions: An Early Written Medium in Bhutan and its Public Uses. (200 kb)
author: John Ardussi - Dances in Bhutan: A Traditional Medium of Information (140 kb)
author: Françoise Pommaret - Roar of the Thunder Dragon: The Bhutanese Audio-visual Industry and the Shaping and Representation of Comtemporary Culture (172 kb)
author: Tshewang Dendup - Selling Desire and Dissatisfaction: Why Advertising should be banned From Bhutanese Television. (192 kb)
author: Dr. Ross McDonald - Media, Markets and Meaning: Placing Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation and Enrichment at Risk (232 kb)
author: Peter D. Hershock - Role of Kuensel in Fostering Democracy in Bhutan (284 kb)
author: Sanjeev Mehta
Volume 3, Number 1, Summer 2001
Volume 2, Number 2, Winter 2000