About Kagyu Monlam

The Kagyu Monlam is a highly important gathering for followers of the Karma Kagyu tradition worldwide. It brings together thousands of students, monks, nuns, and other respected individuals to offer prayers for the well-being of all living beings. This significant event takes place in Bodh Gaya, the sacred location where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. The term "Mon-lam" in Tibetan translates to "Path of Aspiration", and during the Kagyu Monlam, numerous aspiration prayers are recited.