World Meditation Day marked with special ceremony

Summary

The Second World Meditation Day was celebrated in Kathmandu with a special ceremony featuring lectures and practice sessions on yoga and meditation.

Key Points
  • The Second World Meditation Day was marked with a special ceremony at Tundikhel, Kathmandu.
  • Yoga and meditation are being introduced as extracurricular activities in schools as per directives from the Ministry of Education.
  • Health and Population Minister highlighted integration of yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation into government health programs.
  • Nepal has potential to become a hub for meditation, contributing to tourism and addressing mental stress globally.
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