Beneath the Bodhi Tree with the International Sangha Forum
In Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on 23 December 2023, delegates from the International Sangha Forum gathered this morning beneath the Bodhi Tree to offer prayers for world peace.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived from the Tibetan Monastery, Ganden Phelgyeling, to join them.
Upon reaching the west side of the Mahabodhi Temple, he exchanged greetings with Sakya Gongma Rinpoché and Jangtsé Chöjé Rinpoché, who were seated on his right.
He then acknowledged the crowd with a wave and greeted Ganden Tri Rinpoché, who was seated on his left.
Ven Mahayano Aun stated that during this event, prayers will be recited by representatives from 11 Sangha communities belonging to the Pali and Sanskrit traditions.
He emphasized that despite our different traditions, we are all followers of the same Buddha, and he hoped that our prayers would help foster peace and harmony among all living beings.
