Meditation awakens life to essence: DPM Shrestha

Lumbini / Apr 5: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said meditation wakes us to the essence of life. Meditation practice is inspirational for truth, justice, equality, and progression, he stressed.

Addressing a programme organized on the occasion of the World Meditation Day at Mayadevi Temple here Friday, DPM Shrestha viewed meditation is such musing that prods us to shed off illusion and move towards truth, from darkness to light. It is a self-empowerment tool, he observed.

The DPM viewed Buddha and Buddhism are essential studies of peace.

He further argued that those involved in corruption and criminal activities can not engage with meditation.

On the occasion, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, said Nepal and China are linked not only with mountains and river but also with Buddha and Buddhism. Araniko and Bhrikuti are the pride not only of Nepalis but also of China, according to him.

A special message can be spread from Lumbini for peace and bliss to people living in the modern age. The fraternity and friendliness between Nepal and China helps spur tourism promotion in Lumbini, he added. RSS