We warmly invite everyone to join the venerable monks and our community for a sacred and breathtaking ceremony during the Vesak 2026 Celebration.
Together, we will illuminate the temple grounds with 24,000 candles arranged in the shape of a lotus flower—a collective prayer for global peace, compassion, and hope for all beings.
This is a unique and precious opportunity to walk peacefully among thousands of glowing flames, each one a prayer for peace, each light a symbol of loving-kindness. As you walk through the paths between the candles, may you offer your own silent meditations and heartfelt prayers for a world filled with peace and compassion.
The scene of 24,000 candles glowing in the shape of a lotus is truly magnificent and breathtaking—a sight that touches the heart and uplifts the spirit.
Event Details:Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavānā Center
4717 East Rosedale Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Admission: FREE and open to everyone
Sponsor a Candle for Peace:If you wish to offer a candle as a symbol of your prayers for world peace, the suggested offering is $12 per candle.
How to Offer:
1. Zelle / Venmo / PayPal
Send to: financial@dhammacetiya.com
Important: Please include “Candle(s)” in the memo section
2. Check or Money Order
Payable to: Dhammacetiya OR The Ancient Sacred Buddhist Scripture Stupas
Mail to: 4717 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Important: Please include “Candle(s)” in the memo section
3. Direct Contact
Ms. Pauline: +1 817-262-9998
Email: financial@dhammacetiya.com
Volunteers Heartfully Welcomed:We heartfully welcome volunteers to assist with lighting the candles and supporting this sacred ceremony. Whether you can serve for an hour or the entire evening, your presence and service would be a beautiful offering.
– To sign up to attend at the event: Registration Form
– To sign up to volunteer at the event: Volunteer Sign Up Form
Everyone is welcome—whether you sponsor candles, volunteer to help, or simply come to experience this magnificent ceremony and pray for peace with us. We would be deeply honored to share this sacred space and peaceful time with you all during our ceremony for world peace.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 
