Construction Intensifies on World Peace Temple in Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha

Bhairahawa. Construction has been accelerated for the World Peace Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, with the objective of spreading the message of world peace, coexistence, and compassion.

The chief of the temple, Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche, informed that the temple construction is moving forward with the goal of establishing world peace by embracing the Buddhist philosophy of 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu niramayah' (May all beings be happy, may all be free from illness). According to him, this project was initiated with the aim of spreading the light of humanity, friendship, and non-violence.

The temple, whose foundation stone was laid in 2014, is intended to be developed as an international center of Buddhist faith. The blueprint for the temple was prepared by the renowned German architect Stefan Braunfels.

According to the temple administration, although the construction work was affected for some time due to various administrative complexities, it has now resumed at a fast pace.

Meanwhile, a team including the Vice Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust, Dr. Lharkyal Lama (Khenpo Chhime Chhiring), the Acting Chief of Lumbini Cultural Municipality Kalpana Harij, and journalists conducted an on-site inspection of the temple construction site.

This temple under construction in Lumbini is expected to spread the message of world peace, tolerance, and human unity to the global community, embracing the Buddha's saying, "Appa Deepo Bhava," meaning 'Be a lamp unto yourself.'

The Lumbini Development Trust has stated that a new campaign for world peace will commence with the construction of this temple.