A Bridge for Peace — From the Himalayas to Bbeabridge
When people suffer, compassion has no borders.
Bbeabridge is a non-religious and non-political organization. We do not represent any particular faith or political position. Our purpose is to bring people together, build bridges between communities, and support values that belong to us all — peace, humanity, dignity, compassion, and solidarity.
Today, we would like to build a bridge from the Himalayas to our members and friends around the world.
A call for peace from the Himalayas
Devastating floods have struck areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Kerung, leaving families grieving and communities facing immense hardship.
In response, peace leaders and spiritual communities in the Himalayas are gathering to remember those who lost their lives and to offer prayers for peace.
A special three-day prayer ceremony will be held at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu on September 14, 15, and 16, organized by World Peace Dham Lumbini and the Universal Peace Sanctuary Foundation.
The ceremony will be led by Shyalpa Rinpoche, Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche is the spiritual guide of Shyalpa Monastery in Kathmandu, the founder of the Tibetan Refugee Children’s Fund, who has called on people to come together during this difficult time.
The gathering will include collective prayers, candle lighting, and traditional ceremonies dedicated to the deceased and to the comfort of their families.
We can support without being religious
For Bbeabridge, supporting this call for peace does not mean adopting a religious belief.
We respect that people have different beliefs, traditions, and ways of understanding life and death.
What we can share is something much simpler:
The wish that people may live in peace.
The wish that families may find strength after tragedy.
The wish that those who have died may be remembered with dignity.
And the wish that communities affected by disaster will not be forgotten.
We believe that these values belong to everyone.
You do not have to pray to participate.
You can simply pause for a moment of silence.
You can light a candle in remembrance.
You can send a message of compassion.
You can support people who are affected.
You can talk to others about peace and humanity.
Every small gesture can become part of a larger bridge.
Standing with the peace heroes of the Himalayas
The Himalayas have a long tradition of people who dedicate their lives to peace, compassion, and the wellbeing of others.
When these peace heroes of the Himalayas call upon people to stand together in a time of tragedy, Bbeabridge wants to listen.
We may be far away geographically, but distance does not have to mean indifference.
This is where a bridge can begin.
From the Himalayas to Bbeabridge.
From Kathmandu to our communities.
From one human heart to another.
We can stand together without sharing the same religion, culture, nationality, or political views.
We simply stand together as human beings.
Let us build the bridge together
Bbeabridge invites our members, friends, and partners to join us in creating a moment of peace and solidarity for those affected by the floods.
You may choose your own way to participate.
A moment of silence.
A candle.
A thought for a grieving family.
An act of kindness.
Support for people in need.
Or simply sharing this message so that others remember that peace begins when we care about one another.
We believe that bridges are built not only with concrete and steel, but with trust, compassion, understanding, and human connection.
Today, we extend our bridge toward the Himalayas.
And we invite everyone who believes in peace to cross it with us.
May those who lost their lives be remembered with dignity.
May their families find strength and comfort.
May the affected communities receive the support they need.
And may peace continue to travel from person to person, community to community, and from the Himalayas to the wider world.
Bbeabridge
Building bridges between people, cultures and communities — for peace, humanity and a better world.
His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche launched the Universal Peace Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2025, to promote global harmony rather than presenting a traditional peace prize
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