Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu is set to host a three-day World Peace Prayer from September 14 to 16, bringing together Buddhist organizations and religious communities for prayers, lamp lighting, and spiritual activities promoting peace, non-violence, and compassion. The programme is being organized by Vishwa Shanti Dham Lumbini in collaboration with various Buddhist and religious organizations. The ceremony will take place at the Boudhanath Stupa premises from 7:30 am to 10:00 am each day. Organizers said the programme will focus on world peace, harmony, compassion and the welfare of humanity while also reflecting the spiritual values associated with Buddhism.
Boudhanath to Become a Centre of Spiritual Gathering
The three-day programme will feature religious rituals, lighting of lamps and peace prayers at the historic Boudhanath Stupa, one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist heritage sites. The event is expected to bring together members of Buddhist communities, religious practitioners and visitors in an atmosphere of spirituality and reflection.
The programme will also include prayers for the peace and well-being of families affected by recent disasters, while seeking spiritual peace for those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery for those injured. Organizers said the gathering is intended to strengthen the message of peace and non-violence through Buddhist spiritual practices.
Strengthening Nepal’s Buddhist and Spiritual Tourism
The programme will receive support and participation from the Boudhanath Area Development Committee, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 6, Boudha Tamang Kalyan Guthi, Om Tamang Sukhadukha Sewa Guthi, Chhyorten Tashi Tamang Monastery, Nepal Buddhist Peace Society, Nepal Bon Buddhist Federation, World Buddhist Forum Nepal, Nepal Tamang Ghedung, Rasuwa, and other organizations.
Spiritual gatherings of this nature add to the cultural significance of Boudhanath, which remains an important destination for Buddhist pilgrims and visitors interested in Nepal’s religious heritage. Such events also provide opportunities to showcase Nepal’s living Buddhist traditions, religious practices and community-based cultural heritage to domestic and international visitors.
Shyalpa Rinpoche, who has remained active in spiritual and social campaigns promoting peace, said such religious activities are important for spreading the message of non-violence and compassion. He encouraged people to participate in the peace prayer and contribute to a broader message of harmony, sympathy and well-being for humanity. The three-day programme is expected to further highlight Boudhanath’s role as a centre of Buddhist spirituality and cultural heritage, reinforcing its importance within Nepal’s pilgrimage and spiritual tourism landscape.
