PM Modi, Bhutan King inaugurate Kalachakra Empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, in Thimphu on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony, marking a key moment in the deep spiritual and cultural ties between the two neighbouring countries. The Kalachakra, one of the most revered and intricate rituals in Tibetan Buddhism, is being observed as a three-day empowerment ceremony aimed at conferring blessings and authorisations for advanced meditative practices leading toward enlightenment.
The ceremony forms part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025, organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan from November 4 to 17. The event brings together spiritual leaders, monks, and peace advocates from around the world, promoting the message of global harmony and compassion. Presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Bhutan’s senior religious hierarch, the Kalachakra Initiation offers teachings on the profound connection between individuals and the universe and the innate Buddha nature within all beings.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Had the honour of inaugurating Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ Empowerment with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo. It was presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo which made it even more special. This is an important ritual with great cultural significance for Buddhists around the world. The Kālacakra Empowerment is a part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival which has brought together devotees and scholars of Buddhism to Bhutan.

(Asstt Editor)