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In this photo taken on June 4, 2013, a young monk (R) gets instructions from a teacher monk on memorizing part of the national 'dzongkha' script at the Dechen Phodrang Monastery in Thimphu. Bhutan -- nestled in the Himalayas and flanked by both India and China -- is renowned for its rich Buddhist culture, and villages are still steeped in its traditions. Protecting the Buddhist culture is a key pillar of Bhutan's unique "Gross National Happiness" development model, which aims to balance spiritual and mental well-being with economic growth. While just over 7,000 monks are registered with the central monastic body, on the ground about 9,000 to 11,000 exist at any one time, according to Karma Penjor, secretary at the Commission for the Monastic Affairs of Bhutan. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SCHMIDT
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THIMPHU, BHUTAN |
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AFP / Mediafax Foto |
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ROBERTO SCHMIDT |
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8 August 2013 |
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4928 x 3080 (1.25 MB) |
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