At a time when much of the world is struggling with conflict, uncertainty and division, a quieter message is rising from the eastern Himalayas. At Jampa Lhakhang in Tawang, Buddhist monks and pilgrims from India and Bhutan have gathered for the 2nd Monyul Gyalwa Jampa Monlam Tongchoe Chenmo under the spiritual guidance of the 12th Guru Tulku Rinpoche. The six-day prayer gathering began on 5 October 2026 and brings together sacred recitations, dharma teachings, longevity initiations and collective prayers for peace and the wellbeing of all sentient beings. For the communities of Monyul, the ceremony is more than an annual religious event. It is a living expression of Buddhist faith, cultural memory and Himalayan spiritual heri...





