Buddhist Creators Convention
Our annual global gathering. In 2026, 110 creators from 10 countries spent nine days together in Bodh Gaya. The next one opens in Nagpur in February 2027.
A Global Sangha of Creators
Buddhist Creators
A worldwide community of monastics, practitioners, and storytellers using digital media to carry the Dharma further than ever before.
Join us in bringing the Dharma to the digital age
- Total engagement
- 10M+
- Countries united
- 12+
- Active creators
- 110+
Views, shares and conversations sparked by Dharma content from our creators.
Monastics and lay creators collaborating across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Filmmakers, writers, musicians and designers publishing every month.
Our mission
Let’s spread Buddhist wisdom and compassion to 100 million people by 2030
Every gathering, award, and masterclass we run is one step toward that goal to helping creators turn practice into content the world can find.
Past organisations that supported the convention
Support the next conventionWhat we do
Where creators learn, meet and publish
A global convention, an intensive masterclass, an awards night and campaigns through the year, each one another chance to create alongside the community.
WeBuddhist Influencer Masterclass
Six intensive days on marketing the Dharma, led by senior marketers who are long-time practitioners and hosted at partner institutes through the year.
Buddhist Influencer of the Year Awards
Five awards presented at each convention, from Rising Star to Buddhist Influencer of the Year, recognising the creators whose work reached furthest.
Creator campaigns
Collaborative campaigns around sacred days such as Saka Dawa and Guru Rinpoche Day. Five so far, with over 1.26 million views between them.
Program
What’s on
What creators can join now, and what is coming next.
FeaturedWeBuddhist Influencer Masterclass 2026
- Date
- Location
- Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö Institute, Himachal Pradesh, India
Six days on marketing the Dharma, hosted by Khyentse Foundation.
Bodhisattva Challenge
- Date
- Location
- Online, WeBuddhist Creator Assistant
A year-long daily practice inspired by The Way of the Bodhisattva, open to anyone who wants to take part.
Join the challenge: Bodhisattva Challenge (opens in new tab)
Buddhist Creators Convention 2027
- Date
- Location
- Nagaloka, Nagpur, India
The next global gathering, co-hosted by WeBuddhist and Nagaloka. RSVP opens soon.
Get involved
Find your place in the community
Whether you create, lead an institution, or want to join us behind the scenes, there is a place for you in this community.
Suggestion box
This convention is yours.
Tell us what you’d like to see. Suggest a topic for the next convention, a place we should gather, or something we’re missing.
– Nagaloka, Nagpur, India
Buddhist Creators Convention 2027
Registration open
