Talk:Driglam namzha

Citations, references needed

I've marked a few places that ought to be cited:

• First, the language here suggests that the dress code was the major reason for the flight of Bhutanese refugees, and that they did not want to follow the dress code "as undocumented aliens."
• Second, there should be a citation to back up the assertion that Bhutanese refugees "have resorted to wearing the gho and kira in the camps as some sort of proof."
• Third, the Dzongkha language classes (assuming again in refugee camps), and especially the refugees' contempt for the language should be cited.

These all are pretty bold assertions and rather negative at that, so I've also tagged them for neutrality.

I've also removed the only purported reference after reading it: Ensuring Social Sustainability: Can Bhutan's Education System Ensure Intergenerational Transmission of Values? Tashi Wangyal The thesis statement sums it up:

Considering that education is a powerful medium for value transmission, this paper will consider if education in Bhutan provides adequate impetus in ensuring the intergenerational transmission of values. It is important to note that the modern secular education system, taught through the English medium, is predominant and popular compared to traditional Buddhist education. Hence this paper will mainly look at the value education content in the modern education sector only. In particular, it will focus on the textbooks taught in the Dzongkha language classes as all other subjects are secular in orientation based on the western or Indian education syllabus. (pp. 107 – 8)

The discussion of Bhutanese values is barely tangential: art, architecture, and most saliently clothing are never mentioned. The term driglam namzha is never used, and behavior is treated thus:

In terms of individual self-discipline Bhutanese values emphasise the domba nga or the five lay Buddhist undertakings. They include: not killing; not taking what is not given to you rightfully; not lying; not consuming intoxicants and avoiding sexual misconduct. (p. 107) [...] As a detailed discussion on all the traditional values is beyond the scope of this paper, it will mainly dwell on three aspects of traditional values that address the individual's relationship with nature, with others in society and individual self-discipline. (p. 108) [...] Although, the values prescribed by domba nga are mainly geared towards individual self-discipline, its applicability is not limited to the individual alone. Rather these values are metaphors for greater issues. For example, the idea of not taking others life could also include habitat destruction and senseless exploitation of the environment. (p. 109)

Self-discipline is not mentioned again, however. The vast bulk focuses on education in Bhutan. While very interesting, it's very irrelevant.

JFHJr (㊟) 05:01, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

I've found a past version of this article that seems more neutral. The differences were written by a single anon in 2007. If nobody can find cites for the information above, I'll replace it with this.

JFHJr (㊟) 06:21, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

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