Thousands of volunteers built 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day in Gelephu, Bhutan, where Buddhist masters gathered to witness the construction. The project is part of a planned “mindfulness” city intended to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay in Bhutan.
WHO:
Thousands of volunteers
WHAT:
Built 108 Buddhist stupas in Gelephu in a single day.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM ET
WHERE:
Gelephu, Bhutan
WHY:
The stupas are part of a planned mindfulness city intended to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay in Bhutan.
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