Weaving wisdom and innovation: Crafting a life-enriching and inclusive education for Bhutan

A student of Buddhist studies, Dorji Thinley, PhD (Cum Laude), is a teacher educator with extensive experience in Bhutan’s higher education system. He has held leadership positions, including Dean, Director of Research and External Relations at the Royal University of Bhutan, and President of the colleges of education in Bhutan. He has led initiatives that integrate Bhutanese heritage—including mind training, meditation, and music—with contemporary educational approaches such as STEM and AI. He has established several centres of learning in the colleges of education that weave Bhutanese art, music, dance, textiles, lived culture, spirituality, and modern educational practices in an integrated manner. Dorji was the founding Managing Editor of the Bhutan Journal of Research and Development and has built partnerships with institutions worldwide. His work spans educational policy, research, and publications on education, culture, and well-being. He is the author of The Boneless Tongue (2024) and 360 Wisdoms for Today (2025) by Acarya Nagarjuna (in press).

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