Sep 302015
Bhutan
September 2015
This is the story of the Four Harmonious Friends. It is found everywhere in Bhutan. The image is of a bird, rabbit and monkey standing on each others shoulders and then they all stand on the back of an elephant. It is the epitome of social harmony.
It is said that the bird finds a seed and plants it, the rabbit waters it, the monkey fertilizes it, and once it has sprouted and grown the elephant protects it.
By working together they all are able to reach and enjoy the fruit.
When you enter a Dzong there will always be paintings along the walls before entering. The walls of monasteries and temples are covered in paintings. Murals are abundant in the Bhutanese culture and the Four Friends is found everywhere.