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TO GO WITH Bhutan-religion-society-Buddhism-monks,FEATURE by Rachel O'BRIEN In this photo taken on June 3, 2013 Buddhist monks look at a smartphone as they take a break after lunch at the Dechen Phodrang Monastery in Thimphu. Bhutan -- nestled in the Himalayas and flanked by both India and China -- is renowned for its rich Buddhist culture, and villages are still steeped in its traditions. Protecting the Buddhist culture is a key pillar of Bhutan's unique "Gross National Happiness" development model, which aims to balance spiritual and mental well-being with economic growth. AFP PHOTO / Roberto SCHMIDT (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)