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Festival of 10,000 Lights – Amitabha Buddha Day 2026

Lighting the Light of Virtue, Nurturing Hope, and Journeying Toward Sukhāvatī

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10.000 Lamps, 10.000 Hopes

Commemoration of Amitabha Buddha Day 2026

In commemoration of Amitabha Buddha Day, Vihara Maha Aura Sala organizes the event 10,000 Lamps, 10,000 Hopes, a series of spiritual activities rich in meaning and virtues.

Through the lighting of 10,000 lamps, devotees are invited to cultivate loving-kindness, hope, and wholesome aspirations, while offering devotion to Amitabha Buddha. Each lamp symbolizes prayers, aspirations, and hopes for a more peaceful life filled with compassion, as well as the aspiration for rebirth in the Sukhāvatī Bhumi.

This event is open to the public and serves as a moment of togetherness for devotees to practice the Dhamma, engage in devotional ceremonies, and deepen their understanding of the teachings of Amitabha Buddha.


The Meaning of 10,000 Lamps

  • 10,000 Lamps Illuminated with Meaning
  • 10,000 Lamps Lit for Love
  • 10,000 Lights Piercing the Darkness
  • 10,000 Hopes Leading to Happiness

The lighting of the lamps is carried out as a symbol of reverence and veneration for Amitabha Buddha, with the hope that every prayer offered brings happiness to oneself, one’s family, and all sentient beings.

Event Schedule


Friday, January 10, 2026 (7:30 PM WIB – Until Finished)
  • Amitabha Sutra (阿弥陀经)
  • Xiao Meng Shan Offering Ritual (小蒙山施食法会 ​)
Saturday, January 11, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 AM WIB)
  • Mi Thuo Pao Chan (弥陀宝忏) Chapter I 
  • Shang Kong (上供)
(12:30 PM WIB – Until Finished)
  • Mi Thuo Pao Chan (弥陀宝忏) – Chapter II

Event Location



Address:

Vihara Maha Aura Sala (New Building) The Zein Residence Complex, Block Cemara No. 33–35 Kedai Durian Sub-district, Medan Johor District Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Lamp Participation

💡 Lamp Offering Contribution: IDR 20,000 / lamp

Each lamp offered represents a form of spiritual support and an act of merit to help commemorate the celebration of Amitabha Buddha Day.

Information & Registration​


📞 Contact Persons

  • Athing : +62 853-7029-5752
  • Mery Zati Y: +62 852-7063-0725

📷 Instagram: @mahaaurasala_

Donation Information


🏦 Donation Transfer 

Bank ​ ​ ​ ​​: BCA (Bank Central Asia) 
Account Number
       ​​:  811-658-0808
Account Name
​​​:  Yayasan Maha Aura Sala Kedai Durian
SWIFT Code
       ​​: CENAIDJA
Currency ​ ​
​​: IDR (Indonesia Rupiah)