Mindfulness encompasses the broad range of values compatible with Bhutanese traditions and customs, which prioritise holistic personal wellbeing, peace, sustainability, and happiness. In the context of the SAR, the global business community will see it as a sanctuary for a different kind of business – one that places equal emphasis on economic development and personal and community wellbeing.

Globally – To provide a sanctuary for professionals and businesses who want to transform the world into a more equitable, sustainable, and humane place.

Regionally – To create a tight-knit community that will drive the long-term economic and social development of South Asia.

Locally – To provide Bhutanese in Bhutan and overseas with meaningful employment and education opportunities, transforming the country and driving economic growth in a sustainable manner.

The Mindfulness City will be developed in phases, each accompanied by increasingly advanced infrastructure and institutional development. Milestones of the initial phase will be the construction of a new international airport (which broke ground on 23 December), expanding connectivity – both logistical and digital – and upskilling or reskilling Bhutanese professionals.

Bhutan is endowed with globally unique advantages in both material and spiritual ways. Materially, Bhutan boasts a pristine ecosystem, with unmatched natural beauty, clean air, biodiversity, and fertile land. The Bhutanese have a culture of hard work, high trust, and eagerness to grow. Spiritually, Bhutan's ancient culture is founded on the values of Buddhism that prioritise harmony, inner peace, tranquility, and happiness. Incoming SAR residents can partake in both the benefits of living in a unique environment and the spiritual confidence of Bhutan's Buddhist culture. Together, these material and spiritual advantages will facilitate the development of strong, growth-oriented and  environmentally and socially responsible corporate cultures.

The Mindfulness City is a Special Administrative Region (SAR).

The Mindfulness City will built in and around Gelephu in Sarpang district, in Southern Bhutan. It’s total area will be determined based on a variety of cultural, social, environmental and business considerations.

The Mindfulness City will be funded through a range of domestic and international sources

The Mindfulness City will be open to sustainable businesses that have the potential to develop Bhutan's economy, provide employment opportunities for Bhutanese youth, and serve as bridges between the Mindfulness City and the rest of the world while operating in a manner that is compatible with Bhutanese culture and values.

Bhutan is in the process of leapfrogging into an advanced economy. The Mindfulness City is an important enabler of national development as it shares the best of Bhutan with the world and is attracting leading global enterprises and experts.

Yes, the Bhutanese private sector will play an important role in the success of the Mindfulness City SAR, including during its building phase. The same criteria will apply to both Bhutanese and international businesses aiming to participate in the development, including strict KYC and AML requirements.

The Mindfulness City will provide gainful employment opportunities for Bhutanese, overseas Bhutanese, and international professionals, depending on the stage of development. The Mindfulness City undertaking is designed to serve Bhutanese and uplift Bhutan’s economy in all respects while sharing our unique culture and traditions with the rest of the world.

The Mindfulness City will be open to all Bhutanese. Global professionals who are employed or lead resident companies or offices can also live in the Mindfulness City and will have the opportunity to explore Bhutan's unique biodiversity, natural beauty, and spiritual traditions.