Abhidhamma Mahotsav 2026 – Sankisa

The Abhidhamma Mahotsav 2026 will be held from October 24 to October 27, 2026, at the YBS Center in Rajghat, Sankisa, Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh. This four-day event will feature dialogues and discussions on topics such as Buddhist philosophy, Abhidhamma, the history of Sankisa, Buddhist tourism, the contemporary relevance of the Buddha's teachings, and Pali Buddhist literature. Buddhist masters, philosophers, academicians, researchers, and scholars specializing in Buddhist literature and history from various countries are expected to participate in the festival. Representatives from the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have also been invited to the event. The schedule includes dialogues and discussions on October 24 and 25; Dhamma discourses, interactions with government representatives, Stupa worship, and Mahaparitrana recitation on October 26; and the Kathina Civara Dana (offering of robes) and Sangha Dana (offering to the monastic community) on October 27.

Sankisa is considered a significant historical and spiritual site within the Buddhist tradition. According to Buddhist tradition, the site holds special importance due to the arrival of Tathagata Gautama Buddha and his imparting of the Abhidhamma teachings to the Sangha of monks and nuns here. Remains associated with Emperor Ashoka and ancient Buddhist heritage further enhance the historical significance of Sankisa. The objective of the Abhidhamma Mahotsav is to showcase Buddhist philosophy and the historical and spiritual heritage of Sankisa on a broad scale, as well as to promote the potential for Buddhist tourism in Uttar Pradesh.