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Sorry if your wife felt uncomfortable...but it's a blessing in disguise....we believe that their acts (which the mask dancers are showcasing) makes one feel humility which can erase one's pride and give merit to oneself and as we know the 7 sins, pride is one of them....hope you had a wonderful tshechu experience and gained a lot of merit on the way...✌️✌️✌️
Hey jack I love the way you love n care for Sophia, it's really touching n beautiful to find someone who truly loves you.its so rare to come across nowadays...all d best, love from india
Atsaras are Dupthobs, enlightened beings who have realised the Samsaric truths. At this stage, they have risen above petty human emotions like shame, anger, desire, and likes. They do not live in want, and they do not covet. Legend has it that Atsaras were among the Dupthob Gyabchu, the Buddha’s disciples. 84 Dupthobs, who had detached themselves from worldly desires and attachments, roamed the world, mocking worldly objects to overcome evil. They dressed in colourful attires and had eccentric behaviour. Sometimes, they even used foul language in their quest to subdue evil in the minds of the mortals. The Atsaras emanate these learned beings. Their vulgar forms send the message that they know no embarrassment, hesitation, or reservation. Source: daily bhutan
Bumthang is one of the holiest place in Bhutan. So, you could visit any, they are equally important and auspicious. Have a good day and enjoyable day ahead.... TASHI DELEK...
The temple is so beautiful , love to see people are singing and dancing , the guy with mask is so funny, very interesting festival thank you for sharing
.This information might help us better understand "Atsara" before we form our own beliefs and potential misunderstandings about them. .The Atsara is a central figure in Bhutanese festivals, often seen as a comical, red-faced character wielding phalluses at tshechu events. Beyond mere entertainment, the Atsara embodies a blend of the sacred and the profane, using humor to challenge audiences' self-importance, hypocrisy, and false propriety. The name "Atsara" is derived from the Sanskrit term acārya, meaning teacher or scholar, and while it is unclear which Indian masters inspired the Atsara, some believe it may be a parody of Indian mahāsiddhas, including figures like Drukpa Kunley(Tibetan saint) who were renowned for their unconventional yet spiritually enlightened behavior. The Atsara character embodies personality traits of openness, jocularity and spontaneity. As the festival ground is largely escapist, allowing those assembled to suspend their woes and worries, the Atsara reminds people to overcome unnecessary hang-ups and inhibitions, and open themselves more fully to the festival experience. His character is that of a liberated spirit, which has transcended the dualistic apprehension of likes and dislikes, pain and pleasure, and such other prejudices, biases and fixations. In an age when people are ever more susceptible to stress, the Atsara can be viewed as a teacher to help us let go of our mental and emotional constrictions and seek inner states of openness and ease. Source- kuensel newspaper of bhutan
In Bhutanese culture, the phallus symbol holds religious significance and is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and fertility. The atsaras incorporate phallic symbols and gestures into their performances as a form of playful and irreverent behavior meant to entertain the audience and challenge social norms. This tradition is deeply rooted in Bhutanese folklore and is seen as a way to infuse humor and lightheartedness into the festival atmosphere. The atsaras' playful interactions with phallic symbols are not meant to be offensive but rather to celebrate cultural beliefs and traditions in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.
Atsaras play a vital role by providing comic relief and entertainment, helping to lighten the atmosphere during religious and cultural performances. They are often dressed in colorful, exaggerated costumes and masks, and their antics, jokes, and playful behavior engage the audience, making the festivals more enjoyable for all attendees. Despite their humorous role, atsaras also serve a deeper purpose by embodying the wisdom of folly, reminding people not to take life too seriously and to find joy and laughter in everyday moments.
With comments filling about the significance of the red mask Atsara and how you guys are blessed, i still feel bad about him making you guys uncomfortable especially Sophia. You guys are our guest and I think your guide or the driver should have given you guys some heads up about the atsaras and about the phallus culture. But as a Bhutanese myself, these things are very common in our festivals so the guide might not have taken it seriously. Either way i hope both of you enjoy your stay here in Bhutan. ❤
Though it's uncomfortable for women but please don't take in negative way , The Atsara do uncomfortable things n naughty things , so that to make us uncomfortable and shy to purify our bad deeds,Sins , If we understand it well,u it's a blessing from them . Atsara is the Enlighten mad one to make us laugh feel uncomfortable in his own Way to serve for sentient beings to stay happy and positive life, it's a Atara culture to do such things in order to subdue demons outside or inside ours in thr own ways , it depends on how we understand n believes please don't take it in a negative . It is okay for U to feel uncomfortable unknowingly
Atsara defines a Devine madman and they are supposed to act naughty or they are trying to indicate the definition of divine madman. It might seem bit bothersome but if you try to bear it, there is nothing negative intentions from them. It is believed that it will perish the karma of shyfulness or shamefulness and be bold with your natural body I.e. phallus. Also enlightened beings doesn’t give much attention to being respectful or anything other modest behavior. They are pure raw confident spirits.
Hi there, Just to give some input on the behaviour of the masked men, they are like court jester( atsara).. it's a Bhutanese belief that if you feel weird or embarrassed- it's a sign of getting rid of ur sins. More u feel weird or shy, the more blessings u receive and riddance of ur past sins. Carrying phallus by those jesters are purposely done to make you feel embarrassed.
😂I think I have watched your previous videos on Bhutan 🇧🇹. People complaining about the behavior of the clowns as unacceptable. A few points to consider is that in the old times, it was worse and people took it lightly. The Divine madman spread his form of Buddhism through se x . ( The Divine Madman by Keith Dowman) 😂 People getting all stoked about it should take a chill pill.
If you say it's your country's culture, then it's very disrespectful to do that to tourists who come from other countries. If you’re comfortable with your mother, sister being treated that way, then evaluate how your mother, sister, and daughter would feel about it. If she's not comfortable, then why is she being treated like a prostitute in the name of culture? That's disrespectful for tourists.
satellite images have shown that Ch!na gradually grabbing land in Bhutan. China was Building Road in doklam Bhutan in 2017 to occupy it. china occupied 40000 square kilometre of Ladakh India in 1962 the same way and occupying it since then. then India send its Army to doklam that made Chinese army leave doklam. India and Bhutan are best friends.
We all know that Sofia feels uncomfortable but it’s very good act done by the mask people because when they do such sin things it will get rite of ur bad omen la… so I know this is little massive done by the atsara but it’s our Bhutanese culture so it shows ur both bad luck will be driven away… best wishes n do visit our Bhutan again la…..❤❤❤❤❤
As a Bhutanese woman i too felt really uncomfortable looking at the obsene way this atsara was behaving. Yes i do agree its our culture but this was out of hand. I didnt like it one bit. Please accept my apology for this behaviour. Its disgusting n not called for.🤬🤬 I saw how uncomfortable Sophia was. 😢😢 If it was me i would have reacted very negatively. We have the same festival in Thimphu also n i have not seen such behaviour here.
actually it is veryShameful to know that a Bhutanese don't really know about our own culture and how blessing it is for our own n for sentient beings to enlighten , even to bring peace in country When you are saying , Ur not telling and thinking bad to that person who is in Atsara role or that culture, Although you are blaming n thinking bad to bhuddha drama culture and to the Enlighten ones, though you Think bad unknowingly but please without knowing much dont talk bad to the precious culture and to the Enlighten ones, because of ur bad karma ur cnt Believe and know about the true role of Atsara and who they really are, Dnt collect your bad karma Again 🙏o
@@pemalhaden5183 yes it was a problem about a decade back and even the zhung dratshang had to interfere and reinforce the code and conduct of atsaras because some of the Atsaras were becoming too extreme, not just towards tourists but even towards locals. The main cause was due to some of the performers becoming too drunk behind the masks. The extreme acts started to become more personal instead of an act and it was making tourist experiences bad. This is why you wont see atsaras being unnecessarily extreme in their performances in Paro and thimphu. Their rules dont allow them to do whatever and however they want and they are to keep their performances within humour and breaking sexual barriers only and they can use the phallus in various ways. Also extra fun fact; traditionally only specific atsaras can ask for money offerings while Some are allowed to carry babies and take them around but I guess this is mixed uo and disregarded in some places due to no regulations.
I apologize for what the atsara did to you guys , yes it is part of our culture but theese atsara's were over doing it and I have never seen atsara's act this much disgustingly back in my remote village nor in all of the Tshetsu and festival I've attended so far so I feel deeply guilty for the moment you went through as a Bhutanese
@@user-hw3sh9xw3bno no, she is correct. This actually became an issue in the past where the atsaras were doing too extra and the monastic body had to control the atsaras. That is why you will not see them do too much in Paro and thimphu. Sadly one reason for why the atsara were doing too much was because they were drunk
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Sorry if your wife felt uncomfortable...but it's a blessing in disguise....we believe that their acts (which the mask dancers are showcasing) makes one feel humility which can erase one's pride and give merit to oneself and as we know the 7 sins, pride is one of them....hope you had a wonderful tshechu experience and gained a lot of merit on the way...✌️✌️✌️
Hey jack I love the way you love n care for Sophia, it's really touching n beautiful to find someone who truly loves you.its so rare to come across nowadays...all d best, love from india
Nice Couple and Marvelous video Thanks to share, Regards from Argentina.
Beautiful people make their days are beautiful.
Nagyon szeretem nèzni a videókat amit kèszitetek. Tetszik ,hogy mindig mosolyogtok. Kedves pár vagytok.
We already booked and will be there in August. I’ll keep your recommendation on my radar for next time.
welcome to Bhutan
You are bit like a young Johnny Young! He was the charming host of the kid’s show Young Talent Time! 👍🙂
Atsaras are Dupthobs, enlightened beings who have realised the Samsaric truths. At this stage, they have risen above petty human emotions like shame, anger, desire, and likes. They do not live in want, and they do not covet.
Legend has it that Atsaras were among the Dupthob Gyabchu, the Buddha’s disciples. 84 Dupthobs, who had detached themselves from worldly desires and attachments, roamed the world, mocking worldly objects to overcome evil.
They dressed in colourful attires and had eccentric behaviour. Sometimes, they even used foul language in their quest to subdue evil in the minds of the mortals.
The Atsaras emanate these learned beings. Their vulgar forms send the message that they know no embarrassment, hesitation, or reservation. Source: daily bhutan
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LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU TWO
The imitation from red plallus eliminates all bad lucks and blesses you with long life and prosperity.
Thank you for the video,much love 🧡
Bumthang is one of the holiest place in Bhutan. So, you could visit any, they are equally important and auspicious. Have a good day and enjoyable day ahead.... TASHI DELEK...
Glad your still 'Keeping it real' Jack!
The cultural dress is getting better, very tidy/slick!!!
Keep it up!
Sophia is a keeper mate!!!xxx
The temple is so beautiful , love to see people are singing and dancing , the guy with mask is so funny, very interesting festival thank you for sharing
These masked comedians are really fun when it’s at paro or more modernised parts of Bhutan as they accept the fun.. and just laugh it off
.This information might help us better understand "Atsara" before we form our own beliefs and potential misunderstandings about them. .The Atsara is a central figure in Bhutanese festivals, often seen as a comical, red-faced character wielding phalluses at tshechu events. Beyond mere entertainment, the Atsara embodies a blend of the sacred and the profane, using humor to challenge audiences' self-importance, hypocrisy, and false propriety. The name "Atsara" is derived from the Sanskrit term acārya, meaning teacher or scholar, and while it is unclear which Indian masters inspired the Atsara, some believe it may be a parody of Indian mahāsiddhas, including figures like Drukpa Kunley(Tibetan saint) who were renowned for their unconventional yet spiritually enlightened behavior.
The Atsara character embodies personality traits of openness, jocularity and spontaneity. As the festival ground is largely escapist, allowing those assembled to suspend their woes and worries, the Atsara reminds people to overcome unnecessary hang-ups and inhibitions, and open themselves more fully to the festival experience. His character is that of a liberated spirit, which has transcended the dualistic apprehension of likes and dislikes, pain and pleasure, and such other prejudices, biases and fixations. In an age when people are ever more susceptible to stress, the Atsara can be viewed as a teacher to help us let go of our mental and emotional constrictions and seek inner states of openness and ease.
Source- kuensel newspaper of bhutan
You two both look so beautiful in gho and kira
Thankyou so much.
I can't wake him up....❤ So nice ❤
Your productions are spectacular! Love to you both🌷
In fact, both of you contributed to our culture. Forget about feeling uncomfortable.
If you are feeling shy your bad deeds are believed to be removed…bad deeds like attachments of past and present
Feel blessed and loved 🥰
Beautiful couple ❤
In Bhutanese culture, the phallus symbol holds religious significance and is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and fertility. The atsaras incorporate phallic symbols and gestures into their performances as a form of playful and irreverent behavior meant to entertain the audience and challenge social norms. This tradition is deeply rooted in Bhutanese folklore and is seen as a way to infuse humor and lightheartedness into the festival atmosphere. The atsaras' playful interactions with phallic symbols are not meant to be offensive but rather to celebrate cultural beliefs and traditions in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.
Thank u visited in Bhutan .
Enjoy your trip guys❤ 🇧🇹
Atsaras play a vital role by providing comic relief and entertainment, helping to lighten the atmosphere during religious and cultural performances. They are often dressed in colorful, exaggerated costumes and masks, and their antics, jokes, and playful behavior engage the audience, making the festivals more enjoyable for all attendees. Despite their humorous role, atsaras also serve a deeper purpose by embodying the wisdom of folly, reminding people not to take life too seriously and to find joy and laughter in everyday moments.
If you feel shy, then it’s sign of blessing ❤❤❤
Main intention is to make uncomfortable so you will receive blessings.
Peace and prosperity.
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It helps to the mask dancer not to stretch out to help the mask dancer. and I am from bhutan big fan
Love from Nepal 🇳🇵
With comments filling about the significance of the red mask Atsara and how you guys are blessed, i still feel bad about him making you guys uncomfortable especially Sophia. You guys are our guest and I think your guide or the driver should have given you guys some heads up about the atsaras and about the phallus culture. But as a Bhutanese myself, these things are very common in our festivals so the guide might not have taken it seriously. Either way i hope both of you enjoy your stay here in Bhutan. ❤
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When you are coming in Bhutan again please visit Trashi Yangtse next time but in winter.
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welcome back to bhutan its so lovely seeying you twoo
haha the red mask are known as atsara they are very notorious and naughty in a sense u guys are lucky to be able to recieve their blessingss
Though it's uncomfortable for women but please don't take in negative way , The Atsara do uncomfortable things n naughty things , so that to make us uncomfortable and shy to purify our bad deeds,Sins , If we understand it well,u it's a blessing from them . Atsara is the Enlighten mad one to make us laugh feel uncomfortable in his own Way to serve for sentient beings to stay happy and positive life, it's a Atara culture to do such things in order to subdue demons outside or inside ours in thr own ways , it depends on how we understand n believes please don't take it in a negative . It is okay for U to feel uncomfortable unknowingly
Wowowooo so nice😊❤❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Awesome
The guide should explain in detail the use of fellas and why it's in public ...if we failed then it's a negative impacts on our culture
I'm sorry you guys felt uncomfortable, but it is all blessings you are receiving by just witnessing it.
that's not blessing ..that's making your guests uncomfortable
Y u feel uncountable with our culture.shameless people.
@@zenithex5650 they feel comfortable to our culture that's why they came to enjoying our country don't make mistakes
It's their second visit.
@@nirvana1007 I know!! I’ve been watching them for ages😭
When you are coming in Bhutan again please visit tashi yangtse
Bro can you visit Bhutan dagapalu
Wow so nice❤❤❤
You both look so beautiful
Atsasas is funny and makes you feel scared and laugh
Very nice 👍
I have seen you guys in ura
But I was too shy tootalk to you
Atsara defines a Devine madman and they are supposed to act naughty or they are trying to indicate the definition of divine madman. It might seem bit bothersome but if you try to bear it, there is nothing negative intentions from them. It is believed that it will perish the karma of shyfulness or shamefulness and be bold with your natural body I.e. phallus. Also enlightened beings doesn’t give much attention to being respectful or anything other modest behavior. They are pure raw confident spirits.
Visit phobjekha valley as well
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Winter or autumn
If u explain in Nepali many American Bhutanese watch n interested . Thanks for u
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This is part of the festival as it is believed that it will drive evil spirits from your life.
Please don’t get annoyed with atsra but that is normal as we say that when you feel shame and awkward.. that drive away your sin and negative things
This will wash your sin..This is what we believe in Bhutanese..
Hi there,
Just to give some input on the behaviour of the masked men, they are like court jester( atsara).. it's a Bhutanese belief that if you feel weird or embarrassed- it's a sign of getting rid of ur sins. More u feel weird or shy, the more blessings u receive and riddance of ur past sins.
Carrying phallus by those jesters are purposely done to make you feel embarrassed.
😂I think I have watched your previous videos on Bhutan 🇧🇹. People complaining about the behavior of the clowns as unacceptable. A few points to consider is that in the old times, it was worse and people took it lightly. The Divine madman spread his form of Buddhism through se x . ( The Divine Madman by Keith Dowman) 😂 People getting all stoked about it should take a chill pill.
They are Bhutanese clowns who are not just clowns they are are foam of bhudda who makes people laugh
Drone allowed ?
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If you say it's your country's culture, then it's very disrespectful to do that to tourists who come from other countries. If you’re comfortable with your mother, sister being treated that way, then evaluate how your mother, sister, and daughter would feel about it. If she's not comfortable, then why is she being treated like a prostitute in the name of culture? That's disrespectful for tourists.
@@Kdrama_community11 Like as if you gonna do anything about it. Just stick to your kdrama if you dont like this
Laso
satellite images have shown that Ch!na gradually grabbing land in Bhutan. China was Building Road in doklam Bhutan in 2017 to occupy it. china occupied 40000 square kilometre of Ladakh India in 1962 the same way and occupying it since then. then India send its Army to doklam that made Chinese army leave doklam. India and Bhutan are best friends.
11:11 what is he doing ?😅😂is this part of culture?🤦♂️🤦♂️🧐
We all know that Sofia feels uncomfortable but it’s very good act done by the mask people because when they do such sin things it will get rite of ur bad omen la… so I know this is little massive done by the atsara but it’s our Bhutanese culture so it shows ur both bad luck will be driven away… best wishes n do visit our Bhutan again la…..❤❤❤❤❤
People who are from Bhutan please Like
As a Bhutanese woman i too felt really uncomfortable looking at the obsene way this atsara was behaving. Yes i do agree its our culture but this was out of hand. I didnt like it one bit. Please accept my apology for this behaviour. Its disgusting n not called for.🤬🤬 I saw how uncomfortable Sophia was. 😢😢 If it was me i would have reacted very negatively. We have the same festival in Thimphu also n i have not seen such behaviour here.
your family not teach about our culture that is your problem . shameless people acting as Bhutanese people.
@@user-hw3sh9xw3bjadha laap
Don't worry sister. because they have not bad intention. they just tried to cheering up them based on cultural activities.
actually it is veryShameful to know that a Bhutanese don't really know about our own culture and how blessing it is for our own n for sentient beings to enlighten , even to bring peace in country
When you are saying , Ur not telling and thinking bad to that person who is in Atsara role or that culture, Although you are blaming n thinking bad to bhuddha drama culture and to the Enlighten ones, though you Think bad unknowingly but please without knowing much dont talk bad to the precious culture and to the Enlighten ones, because of ur bad karma ur cnt Believe and know about the true role of Atsara and who they really are, Dnt collect your bad karma Again 🙏o
@@pemalhaden5183 yes it was a problem about a decade back and even the zhung dratshang had to interfere and reinforce the code and conduct of atsaras because some of the Atsaras were becoming too extreme, not just towards tourists but even towards locals. The main cause was due to some of the performers becoming too drunk behind the masks. The extreme acts started to become more personal instead of an act and it was making tourist experiences bad.
This is why you wont see atsaras being unnecessarily extreme in their performances in Paro and thimphu.
Their rules dont allow them to do whatever and however they want and they are to keep their performances within humour and breaking sexual barriers only and they can use the phallus in various ways. Also extra fun fact; traditionally only specific atsaras can ask for money offerings while Some are allowed to carry babies and take them around but I guess this is mixed uo and disregarded in some places due to no regulations.
That's not shock sir you will shock seeing sex dance but it's all blessings 🙏🏼
I apologize for what the atsara did to you guys , yes it is part of our culture but theese atsara's were over doing it and I have never seen atsara's act this much disgustingly back in my remote village nor in all of the Tshetsu and festival I've attended so far so I feel deeply guilty for the moment you went through as a Bhutanese
Don't try to spoil on our culture.learn from lelder families.
@@user-hw3sh9xw3bno no, she is correct. This actually became an issue in the past where the atsaras were doing too extra and the monastic body had to control the atsaras. That is why you will not see them do too much in Paro and thimphu. Sadly one reason for why the atsara were doing too much was because they were drunk