After the historic First World Peace Prayer at the sacred Boudhanath Stupa in December 2020, many devotees later expressed that they had not been aware of such a rare and auspicious spiritual gathering. Numerous practitioners and followers shared their wish to participate and receive the blessings of such a compassionate prayer dedicated to all beings.

Hearing these heartfelt sentiments, Gegye Yongyal Rinpoche decided to organize another great prayer offering so that more people could join in this aspiration for world peace another great pilgrim of Namo Buddha Stupa and for the liberation of all deceased beings and the living.

With the blessings and encouragement of Thrangu Rinpoche, the next grand prayer ceremony was held at the sacred pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha, one of the holiest places associated with the Buddha’s life and acts of compassion.

Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche rejoiced upon hearing of this noble intention and expressed great happiness for such compassionate activity dedicated to the welfare of all beings. With his blessings, the prayer gathering took place newr Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, where more than one hundred monks joined together in prayer at Namo Buddha Stupa,

On February 3, 2021, the ceremony was conducted by H.E Gegye Yongyal Rinpoche together with respected Khenpos and senior lamas, creating a powerful field of merit and devotion. Monks from the monastery and many devotees participated in the chanting and traditional rituals dedicated to peace, healing, and the liberation of the departed.

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The Grand Monlam Prayer at the Sacred Swayambhunath

Continuing this growing aspiration for universal peace, Rinpoche later organized the final grand prayer gathering at another of Nepal’s most revered sacred sites, the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa.

On December 15, 2025, eighty monks from the Nyingma and Sakya lineages assembled together under the leadership of Gegye Yongyal Rinpoche, accompanied by Khenpos and senior lamas.

In this sacred setting, overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, the monks performed profound prayers and rituals dedicated to world peace, the healing of suffering, and the liberation of all beings who had passed away.

The ceremony marked the culmination of Rinpoche’s expanding vision of World Peace Prayers, bringing together different Buddhist traditions, monastic communities, and devoted practitioners in a unified aspiration.

Through these gatherings—from Boudhanath, to Namo Buddha, and finally Swayambhunath—Rinpoche’s intention remained the same:

 To dedicate prayers freely for all beings, especially for those whose loved ones could not afford traditional rituals, and to generate compassion, harmony, and peace throughout the world.