Tibet House

Buddha Purnima Day (Saka Dawa Duchen)
2026-05-31 15:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
A Sacred Invitation from Tibet House, New Delhi
Tibet House, the Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi, warmly invites you to join us in observing Buddha Purnima Day (Saka Dawa Duchen) 2026—one of the most sacred occasions in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha.
On this auspicious day, participants will have the opportunity to pay homage to the sacred Buddha relics at the National Museum, New Delhi, followed by the profound Ceremony of Undertaking the Aspirational Bodhisattva Vows in English.
This special gathering offers a meaningful space for reflection, devotion, and spiritual renewal—an opportunity to deepen one’s connection with the teachings of the Buddha and to cultivate compassion and wisdom for the benefit of all beings.
We warmly welcome you to be part of this sacred celebration.
Led By
The ceremony will be led by:
Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Director, Tibet House – The Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi
A highly respected Buddhist scholar and teacher, Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul is known for his profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy and his ability to guide practitioners with clarity, compassion, and wisdom.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 31st May 2026

1) Visit to National Museum to receive blessings from Buddha Relics
1) Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Gate No- 3, National Museum, New Delhi
2) Undertaking the Aspirational Bodhisattva Vows
2) Time: 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House, New Delhi

Participate

Register to Attend:
https://forms.gle/bX2y4E8QKm2bKPrRA
Join via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86906346261?pwd=[REDACTED]

Additional Information

Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Russian, Mandarin, Ladakhi, French, Hebrew and Tibetan.
Participants attending in person are kindly requested to arrive by 02:45 PM (IST) for the visit to the National Museum to receive blessings from the Buddha relics.
Participants attending in person are kindly requested to arrive by 05:30 PM (IST) for the Ceremony of Undertaking the Aspirational Bodhisattva vows.
Tea and refreshmentswill be served

Need Assistance?
For any queries or support, please contact:

programmes@tibethouse.in
pc@tibethouse.in

A Message for All
May this sacred occasion inspire the awakening of compassion, wisdom, and the spirit of Bodhicitta in all who participate.
We look forward to welcoming you!
