In continuation with the celebrations of the Vesak Day, a Global Prayer Week was observed, commencing from 7th May up to 16th May 2020. The virtual prayer week was dedicated to pray for the victims of Corona virus contagion and honouring the medical professionals and first responders in the frontline of humanity's fight back against the pandemic. Through live streaming we also had an opportunity to listen to invaluable messages, speeches and Dhamma talks from eminent personalities, great spiritual masters, Supreme Sangha members, Venerable monks, nuns and many other honourable lay practitioners, and also had an opportunity to witness presentations by many renowned artists from around the world on the theme of Dhamma and righteous life.
MESSAGE FROM VEN. DHAMMAPIYA
Secretary-General, IBC
Humans for humanity’s sake,
Humans for the mother earth,
Karuna (compassion) for corona victims,
Prayers for safety of frontline corona warriors...
MESSAGE FROM LING RINPOCHE
Tibetan Buddhist Scholar
Think of others' happiness and suffering every day. It becomes a habit the more you think about it and at some point, it will become effortless. You will be able to have an uncontrived intention to be of benefit to others.
MESSAGE FROM HIS HOLINESS
THE 14TH DALAI LAMA TENZIN GYATSO
India (Tibet in Exile), Patron IBC
Today, we are passing through an exceptionally difficult time due to the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. I earnestly appeal to all concerned to do everything possible to care for the vulnerable members of our communities.
I offer special gratitude to the medical staff–doctors, nurses & other support personnel–who are working on the frontline to save lives at great personal risk. Their service is indeed compassion in action.
With heartfelt feelings of concern for my brothers & sisters around the world who are passing through these difficult times, I pray for an early end to this pandemic so that your peace & happiness may soon be restored.
Video messages were received for the Global prayer week from:
| Sr. No. | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ven. WogumWoneung (Dr. Lee Chi Ran) | S. Korea |
| 2. | Ven. Okonogi, chief priest of Nipponzan Myohoji Temple | India |
| 3. | Ven. Sangha from Kadam Choeling | Indonesia |
| 4. | Most Venerable Ajahn Brahm | Australia |
| 5. | Ven Dr. Kalyan Priya Bhikkhu | India |
| 6. | Mr Mohit Chauhan | India |
| 7. | Venerable Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche | India |
| 8. | Bro. Plinio Marcos Tsai and Venerable Lobsang Chogni | Brazil |
| 9. | Venerable Sangha of Gyudmed Monastery | India |
| 10. | Ven Kithalagama Hemasara Nayake Thero | Sri Lanka |
| 11. | Sri Vivekaramaya Buddhist Temple | Sri Lanka |
| 12. | Most Ven Ceintitar Linkara | Myanmar |
| 13. | Madhusree Chowdhury | India |
| 14. | Ven. Geshe Lobsang Samten | India |
| 15. | Most Venerable Prof. Pallekande Rathanasara Anunayake Thero | Sri Lanka |
| 16. | HH 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche | India |
| 17. | Venerable Monks of Gandan Tegchenling Monastery | Mongolia |
| 18. | Jamyang Choling Institute | India |
| 19. | Choskorling monastery | India |
| 20. | Ven. Okonogi | India |
| 21. | Buddhist Community Centre | UK |
| 22. | Mr Kaji Sherpa | UK |
| 23. | Most Ven Eaindanyana | Myanmar |
| 24. | Most Ven Dr Dhammapiya, Secretary General IBC | India |
| 25. | Jamyang Choling Institute | India |
| 26. | Nechung Monastery | India |
| 27. | Venerable Dr. Ashin Nandaka | Myanmar |
| 28. | Most Venerable Ve Pon La | Myanmar |
| 29. | Drikung Kagyu Institute | India |
| 30. | Ven Bhadant Bodhiratna | India |
| 31. | Dunhor temple | Republic of Buryatia, Russia |
| 32. | Hemis Monastery | India |
| 33. | Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh | Vietnam |
| 34. | HH Dalai Lama | India |
| 35. | Phyang Monastery | India |
| 36. | HE Ling Rinpoche’s Monastery | India |
| 37. | Gyudmed Monastery | India |
| 38. | Gyabung Tulku, Rinpoche | India |
| 39. | Ven. Dr. Kalyan Priya Bhikkhu | India |
| 40. | Ven. Khenpo Ragdol | India |
| 41. | Drepung Gomang Monastery | India |
| 42. | Sakyamuni Dharma Center | Malaysia |
| 43. | H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Thinley Luhundup | India |
| 44. | Mr Devnaka Porage | Sri Lanka |
| 45. | H.E. Ling Rinpoche | India |
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