The Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, attended by Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. This festival signifies the start of a 13-day spiritual assembly uniting Buddhist leaders, practitioners, and peace advocates from November 4 to 17.

Organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the event seeks to bridge all Buddhist traditions to promote peace, compassion, and harmony amid worldwide upheaval. Highlights include sacred rituals, a non-sectarian Global Peace Prayer, public blessings, and the Kalachakra Empowerment.

Eminent lamas and scholars from various Buddhist traditions showcase Bhutan's mission to utilize loving-kindness and awareness to foster harmony. Celebrating its second Bhikkhuni Ordination, the festi

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