Project 108 | Be Part of History
A once-in-a-generation spiritual journey along the Mau Chhu River in Gelephu Mindfulness City.
108 Sacred Chortens. One Day. One Bhutan.
Project 108 is a historic Bhutanese initiative to construct 108 Jangchub Chortens (Stupas of Enlightenment) along the Mau Chhu River in Gelephu Mindfulness City on 1 November 2026.
Through the traditional practice of zhābto, thousands of Bhutanese and international participants will come together to raise the 108 sacred structures in a single day.
Key Highlights
- 108 sacred Jangchub Chortens
- 15 metres high each
- 108 metres apart
- Stretching approximately 11–12 km
- Nearly 40,000 participants and volunteers expected
- 1 November 2026 — the day of the collective raising
Why 108?
The number 108 holds deep Buddhist significance, representing:
- The 108 earthly afflictive emotions
- The 108 volumes of the Kangyur
- The 108 auspicious marks of the Buddha’s footprints
Be Part of Project 108
Visitors can experience Project 108 beyond conventional tourism by choosing to:
Participate — Experience zhābto and join the communal effort.
Contribute — Support the creation and consecration of the chortens.
Witness — Be present for this historic moment.
Connect — Experience Bhutanese spirituality, culture and community.
The Jangchub Chorten
A Jangchub Chorten represents the Buddha’s path towards enlightenment. The structures will contain consecrated texts, relics and prayers and feature seven principal elements: Thri, Bangrim, Bum-pa, Lhakhang, Khorlo, Dhug and Nyim-da.
In essence: Project 108 is not simply the construction of 108 stupas—it is a collective spiritual and cultural journey bringing people together in Bhutan through faith, community, tradition and service.
