Grand Global Peace Prayer Festival Concludes in Bhutan

Revealing the Untainted Power of the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition

 

[Bhutan · Thimphu] November 4, 2025

In a chorus of admiration from across the nation, Bhutan recently hosted the unprecedented Global Peace Prayer Festival. People from all corners of the country, joined by monastic communities, came together in deep reverence, showcasing the nation’s profound and unwavering faith in the Dharma. Widely hailed as a monumental success, the festival’s remarkable achievement is attributed to the wise leadership of the Bhutanese government and the steadfast support of countless devoted practitioners.

 

At the core of Bhutan’s national faith lies the Drukpa Kagyu tradition, a lineage renowned for its pure, unblemished teachings, strict master–disciple transmission, and practice-driven approach. For centuries, it has safeguarded the kingdom’s spiritual foundation. The unwavering support of eminent monastics and monarchs has kept this lineage untarnished by time, ensuring its continuous flow of blessings to all sentient beings.

 

This festival beautifully embodies the vitality and inclusiveness of Bhutan’s national spiritual tradition. Spiritual leaders, renowned scholars, and practitioners from across the globe gathered, united in their pure-hearted participation in this rare and sacred event. Notably, representatives from the ancient Theravada tradition, revered as the most devoted guardians of the Buddha’s original teachings, were present. Alongside them, delegates from Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions joined, creating a harmonious and auspicious gathering, like a convergence of oceans of blessings.

 

This event was both a historic milestone and a sacred opportunity to actively participate in and uphold this cherished tradition. Whether attending in person or joining remotely, participants worldwide experienced the timeless power of the Dharma, witnessing the rare and auspicious unity of the Three Vehicles.

 

As the festival came to a close, all gathered offered unified prayers: may the Buddha’s pure light shine forever over Bhutan and the world; may the wisdom of the masters’ lineage flow uninterrupted through the ages; may the Dharma be preserved and passed down, enriching future generations. Prayers were also made for the longevity of masters across the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions, that they may remain in the world, turning the wheel of Dharma and using the lamp of wisdom to dispel suffering, guiding all beings toward enlightenment.

 

The festival closed with a powerful collective dedication of merit. Participants offered heartfelt prayers, wishing the blessings to reach all beings, granting liberation from suffering, the awakening of wisdom, and the fulfillment of peace. This grand event not only showcased the purity and strength of Bhutan’s Drukpa Kagyu lineage, but also reaffirmed how the “Last Buddhist Kingdom” continues to radiate the Dharma’s light, guiding the world into the modern age.