Dhanraj Gurung Proposes 6-Hour Lumbini Meditation for Leaders
Gurung suggested that joint meditation by the Speaker, PM, Ministers, and MPs could highlight Nepal as the birthplace of Buddha and attract more Buddhist pilgrims.
Speaking during the discussion on the policy and program in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Nepali Congress Vice President Dhanraj Gurung
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress Vice President Dhanraj Gurung has suggested that top officials of the country, including the Speaker, National Assembly Chair, Prime Minister, Ministers, and MPs, should meditate for six hours in Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.
Promoting Meditation Tourism
While participating in Tuesday’s House of Representatives debate on the annual policy and program, Gurung proposed the idea as a way to promote Nepal’s tourism sector, especially “meditation tourism.”
He emphasized that such a symbolic act from national leaders would send a powerful message across the globe, attracting Buddhist followers to visit Nepal—the birthplace of Buddha.
Global Message from Lumbini
“Tourism has immense potential. Buddha Jayanti is just six days away. If all of us—the Speaker, National Assembly Chair, Prime Minister, Ministers, and MPs—go to Lumbini and meditate for six hours, it will resonate globally,” Gurung said.
Symbolic Act, Strong Impact
Referring to Buddha’s six years of meditation, Gurung added, “If we just meditate for six hours, the message will spread worldwide—‘Oh, in the land where Buddha was born, all lawmakers and ministers are meditating!’ That could bring a wave of Buddhist pilgrims to Nepal.”
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