International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony: India To Host World’s Largest Buddhist Chanting In Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya in Bihar is set to host the 21st edition of the International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in December 2026. The ten-day event will also be the world’s largest Buddhist chanting ceremony, attracting followers of Buddhism from around the world. The 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony will take place from December 2 to December 12, 2026.

International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony 2026: Dates, Events, And What To Expect

About The International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony In Bodhgaya

The 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony will take place in Bodhgaya, Bihar, from December 2 to 12, 2026. It is organized by the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International-India and ITCC-India with support from the Union and Bihar governments.

The ceremony will create a record of being the largest Buddhist chanting in the world. Bringing together monks, nuns, and followers of Buddhism from all over the world, the event will reportedly welcome people from over 27 countries.

At a special press conference held in Mumbai, Bhante Vinay Rakkhita, General Secretary of the International Tipitaka Chanting Council (ITCC), and member Aman Kamble shared the detailed roadmap of this grand event, fully dedicated to the ‘Triple Gem’ – Buddha, his teachings (Dhamma), and the Buddhist community (Sangha), as per ANI News.

For the International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony, it is estimated that more than 25,000 monks, nuns, and devotees from over 27 countries are expected to attend the ceremony. The participating countries include the likes of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and more. What’s interesting is that visitors from these countries will chant the Tipitaka in their own languages under the theme “Different Languages, One Meaning”.

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What To Expect At The 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony 2026?

The ceremony is expected to start with a grand Buddhist procession. Senior scholars and religious leaders will then dissipate their knowledge through systematic discourses. Attendees can also take part in Vipassana meditation sessions.

The International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony 2026 will also see close to 220 handcrafted golden Buddha statues made in Odisha being consecrated. These statues will later be gifted to Buddhist monasteries all over India.

The organizing committee has also ensured the comfort of the attendees by setting a 30,000 sq ft air-conditioned pavilion at Kalachakra Ground. The organizers will also provide free meals and traditional Sangha Dana during the festival days.

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Summing Up

The 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony is set to take place from December 2 to December 12, 2026 in Bodhgaya, Bihar. Organized by the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International-India and ITCC-India with support from the Union and Bihar governments, the ceremony will be the world’s largest Buddhist chanting ceremony.