Buddhist wedding ceremony is simple and does not consist of any complicated rituals. Buddhist matrimonial customs and traditions are based on faith and not on religion. They basically require both the parties to make a commitment to each other that they will make a sincere effort to create a harmonious relationship.

In this section, we will provide you information about traditional Buddhist marriage rituals

• A few words about Buddhist marriages :
1. Buddhism is a path of transformation of one’s inner potential
2. It is a path dedicated to serving others, helping them awaken their potential
3. Marriage is the vehicle to practice serving others. It is a practice ground.
4. Love is wishing others happiness
5. Marriage is the equal commitment to the happiness of your partner, toward their awakening.
6. Our inner potential is developed through taking on challenges, not just through joy.
7. We need people in order to practice compassion
• of all livinSince their marriage is dedicated toward the happiness of all living beings, those gathered here are the representatives g beings.
• Marriage is not usually performed by monks/nuns (if the ceremony is being performed by a monk or nun)
• The creator of this ceremony was married by Lama Yeshe and put this ceremony together in order to further this lineage.

Horoscope matching is given due consideration among Buddhists. After having matched the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom, the boy's family, in consultation with the lama (priest), selects an auspicious day for putting forward the proposal for marriage.

Chessian is the betrothal ceremony, in which the maternal uncle of the bride's parent is seated on a raised platform. The priest recites prayer and gives "madyan", a religious drink to everybody.

This is followed by the fixing of wedding date in consultation with the astrologer.

Buddhist marriage ceremony is conducted in a very simple manner and only close friends and relatives are given invitation to attend it. Usually, it is presided over by the Buddhist lama (priest). Buddhist marriage generally takes place at the bride's residence. All the rites and rituals are followed, which include demanding the price of milk from the bride's mother by the bridegroom's family. After the completion of religious rites, the couple is declared as husband wife. The newly weds leave for their home either on the same day or the next day.