MAGELANG - More than 2,000 Buddhists from Indonesia and a number of countries attended the first session by chanting Tevijjavacchagotta Sutta, Aggivacchagotta Sutta, and Mahāvacchagotta Sutta.
The three sutta from the Majjhima Nikāya contain a series of dialogues between the Buddha and a traveler named Vacchagotta. He is depicted grappling with questions about life, truth, and liberation.
Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera said the three sutta are a series of stories about Vacchagotta's inner change.
"From someone filled with doubts and trapped in philosophical speculation, Vacchagotta was slowly guided towards the right understanding, real practice, until finally reaching enlightenment as an Arahat," said Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera as quoted in an official statement from the Ministry of Religion.
According to Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera, the three sutta describe the stages of spiritual development of a seeker of truth. The journey begins with a change in outlook, followed by consistent practice, then leading to inner freedom.
The reading of three sutta at the opening session also became a material for participants to ponder. The recitation of holy books is not only placed as a tradition, but also as an effort to understand and implement the teachings of Buddha in daily life.
Indonesia Tipitaka Chanting 2026 will take place on July 24-26, 2026. This annual activity is organized by the Indonesian Theravada Sangha together with the Indonesian Theravada Buddhist Family.
The participants consisted of monks from various countries, samaneras, atthasilani, as well as upasaka and upasika who practice Atthasila.
This year's implementation coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Theravada Sangha. For half a century, the organization has carried out the training of the people as well as maintaining and developing the Buddha Dhamma in Indonesia.
Three Sutta Open Tipitaka Chanting 2026, Narrates the Journey from Doubt to Enlightenment
MAGELANG - Three sutta that tell the story of the inner change of a seeker of truth opens Indonesia Tipitaka Chanting 2026 at Lumbini Park, Borobudur Temple area, Magelang, Friday (24/7/2026).
More than 2,000 Buddhists from Indonesia and a number of countries attended the first session by chanting Tevijjavacchagotta Sutta, Aggivacchagotta Sutta, and Mahāvacchagotta Sutta.
The three sutta from the Majjhima Nikāya contain a series of dialogues between the Buddha and a traveler named Vacchagotta. He is depicted grappling with questions about life, truth, and liberation.
Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera said the three sutta are a series of stories about Vacchagotta's inner change.
"From someone filled with doubts and trapped in philosophical speculation, Vacchagotta was slowly guided towards the right understanding, real practice, until finally reaching enlightenment as an Arahat," said Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera as quoted in an official statement from the Ministry of Religion.
According to Bhikkhu Siriratano Mahathera, the three sutta describe the stages of spiritual development of a seeker of truth. The journey begins with a change in outlook, followed by consistent practice, then leading to inner freedom.
The reading of three sutta at the opening session also became a material for participants to ponder. The recitation of holy books is not only placed as a tradition, but also as an effort to understand and implement the teachings of Buddha in daily life.
Indonesia Tipitaka Chanting 2026 will take place on July 24-26, 2026. This annual activity is organized by the Indonesian Theravada Sangha together with the Indonesian Theravada Buddhist Family.
The participants consisted of monks from various countries, samaneras, atthasilani, as well as upasaka and upasika who practice Atthasila.
This year's implementation coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian Theravada Sangha. For half a century, the organization has carried out the training of the people as well as maintaining and developing the Buddha Dhamma in Indonesia.
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