Religious Leaders discussed on Peace, Harmony and Religious Tolerance

Nepalgunj 21 Jan 2024; Nepal Unites organized an Interaction Program with Religious Leaders on Peace, Harmony and Religious Tolerance in Nepalgunj, Banke, Lumbini Province where the Religious Leaders were invited from Hindu, Islam and Buddhism Faith.

Hindu Religious Leader, Mahanta Chandranath Yogi, head of Bageshwori Temple , said that all religions are human religions and everyone should maintain unity for peace. He said that there is a need for peace not only in religion but in all areas.

Similarly, Muslim Religious Leader Maulana Abdul Jabbar Manjari said that people should broaden their thinking to maintain peace. “Take a look at the people of all the communities in the world, everyone’s blood is red,” said Maulana Manjari, “that’s why it is necessary to change the mindset to build a peaceful society.” Because the youth power in the society can establish lasting peace if they want, one can do something to protect the rights of others.

Buddhist Religious Leader, Gunj Bahadur Lama said that since everyone’s religion is the same, one should respect each other. Lama said that the leaders of all religions should teach the youth to respect each other.

There were 30 participants from different faith, culture and gender. It has been emphasized in the interaction that all the concerned bodies of the society should have an active role for peace, harmony and religious tolerance. This event has been organized on the occasion of World Religion Day in collaboration with United Religions Initiative, Nepal Youth Council, Genteel Society Nepal and Sahayatri Nepal.