His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and members of the Royal Family graced the closing ceremony of the Global Peace Prayer

His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and members of the Royal Family graced the closing ceremony of the Global Peace Prayer Festival at Changlimithang. The concluding ceremony marked the culmination of a week of profound spiritual observances that transformed Thimphu into a sanctuary of peace and devotion. The Global Peace Prayer Festival, envisioned by His Majesty The King, began on November 4 and brought together over 150 eminent Buddhist masters, lamas, and scholars from across the world. Tens of thousands of devotees, both Bhutanese and international, gathered in the capital to participate in collective prayers for global peace, compassion, and healing. Yesterday, Their Majesties offered prayers at Kuenselphodrang, where the Central Monastic Body has been simultaneously conducting the Jabzhi Gyap rituals for peace and prosperity. The concluding ceremony today featured recitations of peace prayers by the Mahasangha of Bangladesh and Thailand, followed by auspicious concluding prayers by Vajrayana masters. Tomorrow, November 11th, is an especially auspicious day — His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth Anniversary, coinciding with the Descending Day of Lord Buddha.