📌 Announcement: Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra to Attend the World Peace Award Conference 2026 — Stockholm, Sweden
We are deeply honored and filled with joy to announce that Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, leader of the Walk for Peace, will be attending the World Peace Award Conference 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, from August 21–25, 2026.
During this prestigious international gathering, Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra will be presented with the World Peace Award 2026 — a profound recognition of his enduring dedication to cultivating peace, fostering compassion, and serving humanity.
🍀 The conference will be held at the historic Stockholm Concert Hall, hosted by the Union of Thai Sangha of Europe in association with Buddharam Temple and the Committee for the World Peace Award in Sweden. (Please note: This independent international honor is distinct from the Nobel Peace Prize).
Since its inception in 2017, this annual conference has served as a respected global platform for advancing dialogue, strengthening international cooperation, and recognising impactful contributions toward peace, humanitarian service, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development. The gathering convenes a carefully curated network of leaders and representatives drawn from government institutions, civil society, academia, humanitarian sectors, interfaith communities, and cultural institutions worldwide.
🍀 This honor beautifully reflects many years of quiet devotion — from community outreach and charitable service, to the Walk for Peace journey spanning America, Canada, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Nepal, and beyond — and a steadfast commitment to sharing the message of peace, mindfulness, and loving-kindness with all of humanity.
While this award formally recognizes Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, it truly belongs to all the venerable monks and everyone who has walked with us—whether in person or in spirit. Every gesture of support, every encouraging word, and every quiet prayer has carried immense value on this journey. We are profoundly grateful for your presence every step of the way.
May this recognition serve as a shared inspiration for all of us to continue walking forward together — guided always by peace, compassion, and loving-kindness.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨
Peace Sharing Talk at Stockholm Buddhist Vihara
📌 Walk for Peace in Sweden: Peace Sharing Talk at Stockholm Buddhist Vihara
We are deeply grateful to share that on Sunday, August 23, 2026, Most Venerable Ratanaguna, together with Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra and a delegation of 30 members from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, will visit the Stockholm Buddhist Vihara in Järfälla, Sweden.
As part of this special gathering, Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra will deliver a peace sharing talk, offering reflections on compassion, mindfulness, and the timeless spirit that guides the Walk for Peace.
This visit comes during a deeply meaningful time in Sweden, as Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra attends the World Peace Award Conference 2026 in Stockholm to receive the World Peace Award—a recognition that truly belongs to everyone who has walked with us in spirit.
After so many miles, encounters, and inspiring moments along the road, we are humbled to sit together with friends in Sweden to continue this journey through open listening, reflection, and mutual understanding.
📌 Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Stockholm Buddhist Vihara
Sångvägen 09, 177 36 Järfälla, Sweden
🌿 Program: Peace sharing talk by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra
Due to limited space at the temple, seating is strictly restricted to approximately 100 people. To ensure everyone's comfort and safety, we kindly ask friends and supporters to join us online rather than attending in person. The peace sharing talk will be broadcast live, and we warmly invite everyone to watch the livestream and join with us in spirit.
We are deeply grateful for your understanding and support. May this gathering serve as another humble bridge of friendship, understanding, and peace between hearts.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏