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We warmly invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual International Recitation of the Words of the Buddha, taking place at the Thousand Golden Buddha Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha Shakyamuni.
This extraordinary gathering brings together monastic and lay practitioners from different Buddhist traditions to recite the precious words of the Buddha simultaneously in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Vietnamese, English, and other languages.

The Recitation takes place in conjunction with Part One of the 46th Annual Fall Seminar with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and other teachers. Both events begin on the auspicious day of Lhabab Düchen, November 1st, and continue through November 7th. Part Two of the Annual Fall Seminar, featuring teachings by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, takes place from November 8th–10th.

How to Participate in the Recitation

1. In-Person Participation in Lumbini

We warmly welcome everyone who wishes to join the Recitation in person at the Thousand Golden Buddha Temple. During these days, participants can also attend the teachings offered as part of the 46th Annual Fall Seminar.

Those who wish to become dedicated reciters can make a commitment to recite an assigned packet of texts. By selecting this option in the registration form, you will receive a personal text packet ID identifying the texts you are responsible for reciting.

You are equally welcome to participate in the Recitation without making a specific recitation commitment.

Please register using the form below, whether or not you wish to become a dedicated reciter. Your early registration will help us prepare for your arrival.

2. Online Participation — Become a Dedicated Reciter

This year, we are delighted to offer a special opportunity for those participating online in English to become dedicated reciters of the Words of the Buddha, using the English translations by 84000.

As a dedicated reciter, you will be assigned a specific packet of texts to download and recite. This packet will be your personal recitation commitment and your contribution to our collective effort to recite the Buddha's precious teachings in their entirety.

To become a dedicated online reciter, please register using the form below. You will receive a personal text packet ID identifying the texts assigned to you.

3. Online Participation — Join the Recitation Freely

If you are unable to commit to being a dedicated reciter but would still like to participate during some of the recitation sessions, you are most welcome to join!

Simply visit the 84000 Reading Room and select the sutras you would like to recite.

There is no need to worry if several people choose the same sutra, or if some sutras are not selected. The dedicated reciters, both in Lumbini and online, will ensure that the entire collection is recited in its entirety.

No registration is required for this form of participation.

Whether you join us in Lumbini or participate from wherever you are in the world, we rejoice in coming together to recite the words of our Teacher and dedicate the merit to the happiness of all beings, world peace, and the continued flourishing of the Buddhadharma.

Online Annual Fall Seminar — Separate Registration

The Recitation and the Annual Fall Seminar will both be livestreamed.

No registration is necessary to watch the Recitation online. The Recitation sessions will be livestreamed via

• Facebook: Thousand Golden Buddha Temple
• YouTube: Thousand Golden Buddha Temple

Everyone is warmly welcome to watch and join in the Recitation from wherever they are in the world.

Please note that registration for attending the Annual Fall Seminar online is separate from the Recitation registration on this page.

Registration for the online Annual Fall Seminar will open on October 25th on DharmaSun.org.

Daily Session Schedule

Subject to change. All times are Nepal local time.

Session 1
Reciting the Words of the Buddha
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Session 2
Reciting the Words of the Buddha
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 3
Reciting the Words of the Buddha
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Session 4
Annual Fall Seminar Teaching Session
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Schedule of Events 

November 1st-7th: 2nd Annual International Recitation of the Words of the Buddha & Part 1 of the 46th Fall Seminar
November 8th-10th: Part 2 of the 46th Annual Fall Seminar

November 11th-13th: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche bestows outer, inner, and secret Tara empowerments and gives teachings.
November 14th: TTE Retreat Check-In/Break Day
November 15th-21st: TTE Retreat with Drubpon Lama Tenzin Sangpo.
November 22nd-25th: TTE Pilgrimage

Practical Information for Participants in Lumbini

The monastery will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a tea break during these events. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transportation to Lumbini.

We encourage you to register as early as possible. There is ample space for everyone, but your early registration will greatly help us prepare.

Online registration through this form closes on October 27th at midnight CET. After that, participants arriving in Lumbini may register in person at the temple.

Please read and complete this registration form carefully. Your registration is not complete until you click the “Submit” button at the end of the registration form and receive an on-screen confirmation message and email.

Please use the form below to register for either:

• In-person participation in Lumbini for the Annual Recitation of the Words of the Buddha and the 46th Annual Fall Seminar.
• Online participation as a dedicated English-language reciter, receiving a personal text packet ID for reciting the English translations by 84000.

If you would simply like to join the Recitation online whenever you are able, you do not need to register. You are welcome to select and recite sutras freely from the 84000 collection.

Please note: This form does not register you for the online Annual Fall Seminar. That registration will open separately on DharmaSun.org.