Light of Peace in Nepal

The international phenomenon – aiming to promote Nepal as a destination of lifetime experiences for peace lovers from around the world

February 15, 2019: In a major move to raise global awareness to visit Nepal in 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is historically signed by 10 organizations to cooperatively hold 1,119 Novices Ordination Program and Light of Peace in Nepal 2019.

The MOU signing ceremony, which is held at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), on February 15, is signed by representatives from Akhil Nepal Bhikkhu Association (ANBA), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Dharmodaya Sabha, Lumbini Development Trust (LDT), Young Men Buddhist Association (YMBA), Shree Shakya Singha Vihar, Aksheswor Mahabihar, Hiranyabarna Mahavihar, Dharmasthali International Meditation Centre and The Middle Way Meditation Institute (MMI)
In an attempt to promote “Lumbini” as a world destination for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists who are attracted to Buddha’s teaching from around the world, the historical 1,119 novices ordination will happen on Friday, March 1, 2019 around 06.00 am at Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. The full ordination program starts from February, 23 to March 17, 2019. Any interested ones to join this once-in-a-lifetime program, can contact 9823353455, 9843058805, 015524760

Approaching the end of the program, on Saturday, March 16, 2019, around 04.00 pm at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, first-time ever “Light of Peace in Nepal 2019” will be organized to welcome more than 10,000 people of all religious backgrounds including 1,119 novices to meditate and light candles to celebrate “World Peace through Inner Peace”. Distinguished guests to join this memorable event includes Hon. Nanda Bahadur Pun, Vice President and Hon. Rabindra Adhikari, Minister of Tourism Culture and Civil Aviation. Any interested ones to join this event, please contact 9851024445, 9801024445.