Highlights from the International Buddhist Confederation's "World Prayer Meet" YouTube Livestream

Global Prayer Week 2020, IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook.

International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) organized Global Prayer Week following their May 7, 2020 Virtual Vesak YouTube livestream. Buddhist organizations around the world contributed prayers to the IBC collective effort.

On May 16, IBC offered a 3+ hour livestreamed program "World Prayer Meet" featuring representatives from various Buddhist organizations to mark the end of the one-week prayer program.

Highlights from the "World Prayer Meet" YouTube Livestream

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Listen to Geshe Dorji Damdul reading His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Vesak message on the IBC World YouTube channel.




His Eminence Kyabje Ling Rinpoche

Watch H.E. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche recite prayers for the Covid-19 victims and frontline workers on the IBC World YouTube channel.




Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering

Watch Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering on the IBC World YouTube channel.

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

Watch Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo read from Bodhisattva Shantideva's A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life on the IBC World YouTube channel.




Phyang Monastery

Listen to Phyang Monstery monks in Phiang Village, Ladakh beautifully recite Parnashavari on the IBC World YouTube channel. This Drikung Kagyu monastery was established in 1515 C.E.




Jampa Choeling Nunnery

Listen to Jampa Choeling Nunnery nuns in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India recite prayers on the IBC World YouTube channel.




IBC also shared content throughout the week on the IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook page.

IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook.

Highlights from the IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook page

His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche

Watch the short video "Triple Sacred Event of Lord Buddha" on Palpung PAVA YouTube channel.



Watch His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche on Palpung PAVA YouTube channel.




Khen Rinpoche Jangchub Choeden Rinpoche

Watch Khen Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche on the Shartse Khensur Jangchub Choeden YouTube channel.




Drepung Gomang Monastery

Watch Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Gyaltsen, Abbot of Drepung Gomang Monastery on the IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook page.

Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Gyaltsen, Drepung Gomang Monastery Facebook.

Watch the Drepung Gomang Virtual Vesak Celebration on the Dre Gomang Studio YouTube channel.




Nechung Monastery

Enjoy a Facebook post from Nechung Monastery.

Nechung Monastery, Nechung Monastery Facebook.

"As per the request of the Central Tibetan Administration the monks of Nechung Monastery perform the last day prayer tonight for all deceased and alleviation of suffering for the living due to the Covid-19 pandemic.This conclusion prayer service is headed by the Medium of the Nechung Oracle."


Gyumed Monastery

Watch Gyumed Monastery in Hunsur, Karnataka State, India perform prayers on May 12 for Global Prayer Week on the Tenzin Norgay YouTube channel.



Watch Gyumed Monastery distribute food to local families on the Tenzin Norgay YouTube channel.



Watch Gyumed Monastery distribute more food to local families on the Tenzin Norgay YouTube channel.



Many, many other monasteries and nunneries are distributing food to local families. Gyumed is just one example.


Jamyang Choling Institute

Watch Jamyang Choling Institute, Himachal Pradesh, India, recite Tara prayers on the IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook page.

Jamyang Choling Institute, IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Finally, I wanted to share this message from the IBC - Global Prayer Week Facebook page.

"The one who prays and the one prayed to are two realities that cannot be separated from each other ... The first element of an effective method of prayer is the communication between ourselves and the one we are praying to. Because we and the one we are praying to are interconnected, our communication is not dependent on time or space. When we meditate on this, communication is realized straight away and we are linked ... To pray effectively, our body and mind must dwell peacefully in the present moment. If you are not present, who is praying? In prayer we need love, mindfulness, and right concentration. Mindfulness is the real presence of our body and our mind. Our body and our mind are directed toward one point, the present moment. If this is lacking, we are not able to pray, no matter what our faith." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh, Thich Nhat Hanh: Prayers for our Beloved Facebook.