Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.

Among the distinguished attendees were Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, and Shri Mandeep Mittal, IFS, Additional Secretary, Department of Tourism & Culture and the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment.

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Monks from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), along with students and teachers of Mahabodhi Residential School and local residents, actively participated in the candlelight peace march.

The event served as a reminder of the timeless values of non-violence, compassion, and harmony as taught by the Buddha, and concluded with prayers for global peace and well-being.