Pchum Ben Ceremony 2026

Sahakumkhmer – the Khmer Association in Sweden warmly invites Buddhists, families, friends and the wider community to this year's Pchum Ben ceremony, held according to Khmer tradition.

The ceremony is held to dedicate merit and good karma to our ancestors, parents, grandparents and relatives across the seven generations who have passed away. Everyone is welcome to attend and share in the merit created in a spirit of respect and devotion.

Ceremony programme

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Location: Kvarnvägen 4, 177 64 Järfälla, Stockholm

• 10:00 — Gathering with Buddhists, families and friends
• 10:30 — Opening prayers, taking the precepts, alms round and food offerings to the monks
• 12:30 — Lunch
• 14:00 — Bangsokul ceremony, dedication of merit, blessings and Dharma sermon
• 15:00 — Ceremony ends
• 15:15 — Special 30-minute meeting for Sahakumkhmer members only

Thank you!