Dream Analysis

Bhutanese are avid dream readers. Dreams are believed to indicate the past, present and future conditions depending on when and how they are experienced. A positive, pleasant and virtuous dream is celebrated as reflection of a good state of the mind and omen for good things to happen as much as as nightmare or ominous dream is feared and measures taken to avoid any future misfortunes which the dream may presage. In a higher form of Bhutanese Buddhist practice, dream states are also used a expedience for spiritual practice.