“Yes, I Will Come,” Said Bhutan’s Vairochana Rinpoche to Visit Osho Tapoban, Nepal
Swami Anand Arun’s Historic Visit to Bhutan Ignites a Sacred Spiritual Connection

Nepal — the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and a sanctuary for seekers — has long been revered as a land of meditation, silence, and awakening. Today, this spiritual legacy continues through Swami Anand Arun, a devoted disciple of Osho and founder of Osho Tapoban International Meditation Commune in the serene Nagarjuna Hills of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Now, Swami Arun carries Nepal’s message of inner peace and conscious living to Bhutan — the mystical Land of the Thunder Dragon and Vajrayana Buddhist Kingdom. This visit represents not just a geographic passage, but a sacred movement of consciousness — the same stream that began with Buddha and was carried forward by great figures like Queen Bhrikuti who carried Buddha’s meesage from Nepal to Tibet and Guru Padmasambhava who helped Buddha’s teachings flourish across Nepal, Bhutan and India.
A Sacred Invitation to Bhutan
Swami Anand Arun has been formally invited by the Government of Bhutan to speak at the Bhutan Meditation Conference 2025, hosted by the Bhutan Meditation Centre in collaboration with global spiritual organizations. The theme, “Science, Mindfulness, and Meditation,” seeks to bridge ancient spiritual wisdom with the realities of the AI age.
“In an age increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence, where human attention is fragmented and inner stillness is rare, this conference is a call back to our deeper nature — a reminder of a different kind of intelligence, one born of silence and awareness,” said Swami Arun.
He will also be guiding participants through Osho’s Chakra Sound Meditation, a dynamic technique to align body, mind, and spirit — a meditation method designed by Enlightened Master Osho.
Royal Recognition and a Sacred Reunion
Within the first 24 hours of his arrival, Swami Arun and his team were granted an extraordinary royal audience with Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Her Holiness the mother of His Eminence Vairochana Rinpoche, and the young Rinpoche himself. Held in the inner sanctum of His Eminence’s private temple, this rare and deeply symbolic meeting became a moment of spiritual diplomacy.
Accompanied by Dasho Karma Ura, the respected scholar and President of Bhutan’s Centre for Gross National Happiness Studies, Swamiji was invited to light butter lamps before the Buddha. His Eminence seated Swamiji beside him — not as a visitor, but as a spiritual equal.
Their dialogue touched on reincarnation, Buddhist teachings, and mutual recognition of past lives. His Eminence Rinpoche, a recognized tulku, told Swamiji:
“We have met before — in the time of Gautama Buddha.”
In a moment of emotional recognition, the two spiritual masters touched foreheads and wept, while those in attendance, including Dasho Karma Ura, were visibly moved.
Photographs were permitted — a rare allowance — and a symbolic image was captured with Swamiji seated beside the young Rinpoche, while royal family members stood in reverence. Swamiji offered gifts of Osho’s books and teachings, which were received with deep appreciation.
He then extended an invitation for Vairochana Rinpoche to visit Osho Tapoban in Nepal, sharing the story of the preserved Bodhi tree where Nagarjuna is said to have awakened. Without pause, Rinpoche replied:
“Yes, I will come.”
A Dinner with Bhutan’s Prime Minister
In a continuation of this spiritual connection, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has invited Swami Arun for a private dinner on June 5. Her Majesty the Queen Mother is also expected to attend. This rare gesture reflects a profound respect for Swamiji’s work and a shared vision between the two Himalayan nations.
Nepal’s Global Contribution to Meditation
Swami Arun’s journey is not just personal — it is deeply diplomatic and visionary. In December 2024, the United Nations officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, a proposal initiated by Swami Arun and supported by Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Mexico. This date, marking the winter solstice, honors meditation as a universal balm for the modern world.
Notably, Swami Arun’s efforts were first recognized in the U.S. On February 16, 2019, during his visit to Washington, DC and Virginia, the Virginia State Senate and House passed a proclamation recognizing his work and honoring Buddha Purnima as International Meditation Day.
A New Vision: Asian Unity
Swami Arun has also shared his dream for an Asian Union — a unified regional community based on economic collaboration, cultural exchange, democracy, freedom, and human rights.
“No good thought goes to waste,” he says, hopeful that this dream may someday become a reality.
A Humble Mission of Joy
Despite his global influence, Swamiji remains grounded:
“My mission is simple — to be happy, and to help others find their happiness,” he says.
He often shares how Osho’s teachings transformed his life from deep despair to lasting joy:
“Osho gave me hope when I had none. Today, I consider myself one of the happiest people on Earth.”
Through his meditation retreats at Osho Tapoban, Swami Arun has helped thousands rediscover their inner light — not through conversion, but through awakening. Bhutan, a country that measures success through Gross National Happiness, resonates deeply with Swamiji’s philosophy.
“Victory at the cost of others never brings peace,” he says. “Real happiness arises from love, awareness, and understanding.”
Following the Legacy of Queen Bhrikuti and Guru Padmasambhava
Nepal — a land that has radiated peace, unity, and spiritual liberation for thousands of years — has always been a cradle of wisdom. From the ancient teachings of Shiva, Astavakra, Gorakhnath to the awakening of Gautama Buddha, Nepal has offered a timeless message of inner light and universal compassion.
It was from this sacred soil that Queen Bhrikuti carried Buddhism to Tibet and Bhutan, and Guru Padmasambhava spread its transformative teachings throughout the Himalayas — from Nepal to Bhutan, Tibet, and India. In this unbroken lineage, Swami Arun walks today, sharing the same message of stillness and inner awakening that has echoed from Nepal’s hills for millennia.
As Swamiji journeys through Bhutan, he becomes a living bridge — carrying Nepal’s ancient message of peace, unity, and liberation into the modern world. His visit is not merely a diplomatic gesture; it is a continuation of Nepal’s enduring spiritual offering.
In his presence, Bhutan receives not just a guest, but a fellow seeker and teacher — a messenger of Nepal’s light. The meditation he shares is not a sermon; it is a living flame of stillness, joy, and inner transformation — a reflection of Nepal’s eternal gift to the Himalayas and the World.
-Swami Devtirtha Satyarthi
-Swami Prem Shiva
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