HRH Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck: Key Note Statement, International Youth Day: Bridges of Wisdom August 18, 2026 Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck: Key Note Statement International Youth Day: Bridges of Wisdom 12 August 2026 Royal University of Bhutan, Thimphu Good morning. As I look around this room today. I see something meaningful. Generations […]
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Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck Inaugural Global GNH Forum: Conference Statement 8 November 2025
Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck Inaugural Global GNH Forum: Conference Statement 8 November 2025 November 28, 2025 With profound joy and deep respect, I extend my sincere greetings to Her Majesty the Queen Mother, our distinguished participants, and esteemed friends from Bhutan and abroad. The GNH Centre views this gathering, the first of […]
March 10, 2025 I am delighted to be here today, at the launch of the Well-being Dialogue Event. I believe, this event is inspired by the same concerns which led Bhutan to adopt a unique paradigm for societal change. Since the early ‘70s, human well-being has been the core purpose of our development process. In […]
Promoting GNH Dialogues and what it means to Bhutan
11 November 2024
On this occasion of the 69th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, I am very happy to join you as we reflect on the timeless legacy of His Majesty’s vision for us and our country. His Majesty’s wisdom and foresight set Bhutan on the path of Gross National Happiness- a transformational path towards enduring peace, prosperity and happiness.
Special Lecture by Royal Highness Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck
14th February 2012 at Ryukyu University, Kyoto, Japan. On Gross National Happiness: Bhutan’s Development Philosophy It is with honor and pleasure that I bring to you the warm greetings of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan. It is also my privilege to be the bearer of the message of good wishes […]
IVth Biennial Bhutan Counseling Conference
All of us may agree that keeping the nation on the path of GNH has not been easy for our Kings and policy makers. It will become even more challenging as our citizens are transformed not only by our own planned development process but also by the powerful global forces of change. More children, youth, […]
Exploring Leadership for the Good Life
With fond memories of our discourse on sustainable brands in Bangkok, I take personal pleasure in welcoming all our distinguished participants at this summit of business leaders. GNH Centre Bhutan is honoured to host this gathering of some of the most ethically responsible and visionary business leaders of Thailand and India. Your commitment to make […]