Lumbini - 7,000 lamps were lit at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The lamp-lighting ceremony took place at Lumbini Square, located in the middle of the central canal, immediately after the conclusion of the Fourth Tripitaka Chanting Ceremony on Saturday evening.

The Dhamma Kaya Foundation organized the event, which saw the participation of monks, nuns, lamas, gurus, anis, upasakas, upasikas, and 500 newly ordained short-term monks. The lamps were lit for peace and harmony. The lighting ceremony, designed in the shape of the Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma) with the Nepali flag at its center, was inaugurated by Bhikkhu Dhammashobhan Mahasthavir, President of the All Nepal Bhikkhu Association.

Dr. Lharkyal Lama, Vice-Chairperson of the Lumbini Development Trust, stated that lighting lamps at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, to pray for world peace and the well-being of all living beings, is inherently significant. He emphasized the need to spread Buddha's teachings through such spiritual programs worldwide. Similarly, Dr. Adisak, Advisor to the Thai Dhamma Kaya Foundation, highlighted that Buddha's teachings promote global brotherhood and unity, adding that the lamps symbolize both inner and outer enlightenment.

During the program, Roshani Giri, Advisor to the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Bhikkhu Nigrodh Mahasthavir, General Secretary of the All Nepal Bhikkhu Association, and Dr. Suvarnalal Bajracharya, Vice-Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University, spoke about how Buddha's teachings, like the light of the lamps, dispel darkness. Singer Devika Bandana performed songs dedicated to Buddha at the event.

A similar lamp-lighting ceremony was held at the same location last year.