Baha'i's of Nepal

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We at National Bahai Centre, Nepal conducts various community building activities. The mission is to establish world peace and world unity as per the teaching of the Bahai Faith. We believe in Unity of Religions, and oneness of God. For more information Kindly visit our National Bahai Centre during office hours or emails us at [email protected] or Visit our website .....

Ratnanagar Cluster UpdateActivities were carried out at the Chepang Hostel in Mangalpur, where study circles, children’s...
21/09/2026

Ratnanagar Cluster Update

Activities were carried out at the Chepang Hostel in Mangalpur, where study circles, children’s classes, and junior youth classes were conducted with joy and enthusiasm.

A total of 11 participants joined the study circle, 51 children participated in the children’s class, and 15 junior youth took part in the junior youth class. The activities provided a warm space for learning, friendship, and spiritual growth.

As Bahá’u’lláh beautifully says:
“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illumine the whole earth.”

May these seeds of learning, love, and unity continue to grow and bring light to the community.
🌸Bahá’u’lláh 🌸

Community Activities in Shambhunath Cluster, SaptariSeveral meaningful activities took place in the Shambhunath Cluster ...
20/09/2026

Community Activities in Shambhunath Cluster, Saptari

Several meaningful activities took place in the Shambhunath Cluster of Saptari, Madhesh Province.

On the occasion of Nepal’s National Constitution Day, Nepal Police, youth, and Bahá’í friends came together to clean the children’s park, contributing to a cleaner and more welcoming community space.

At the KathaunaTraining Center, the Bahá’í children’s class and junior youth group continued regularly.

In the evening, a family devotional gathering and study was held at the center. Participants reflected on themes of suffering, tests, and patience from Paris Talks by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá considering both difficulties resulting from our own actions and tests through which we can develop greater patience and spiritual strength.

Through service, prayer, study, and the education of children and youth, the friends continue to nurture unity and spiritual growth in the community.
“The hearts of the people of God are illumined by the light of the love of God.”

🌸 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 🌸

Two-Day SRP Seminar Held in KathaunaA two-day SRP Seminar was held at the Bahá’í Training Centre in Kathauna, within the...
13/09/2026

Two-Day SRP Seminar Held in Kathauna

A two-day SRP Seminar was held at the Bahá’í Training Centre in Kathauna, within the Shambhunath Cluster of Saptari District, Madhesh Province. The seminar brought together children, junior youth, and young mothers for a variety of spiritual and educational activities.

During the two-day program, children’s classes and a Junior Youth Group were held, providing participants with opportunities to learn, reflect, consult, and develop qualities that contribute to their spiritual and social growth.

The gathering also encouraged a spirit of service and strengthened participants capacity to contribute positively to their families and communities. Such initiatives continue to nurture the spiritual development of children and young people and inspire them to become active contributors to the well-being of society.
“The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct.”

🌸 Bahá’u’lláh 🌸

07/09/2026

सप्तरीमा १९ दिने सहभोज तथा राष्ट्रिय शोक दिवस मनाइयो

कोशी–मधेस बहाई परिषद् अन्तर्गत मधेस प्रदेश, सप्तरीको शम्भुनाथ क्लस्टर, कठौना स्थानीय आध्यात्मिक सभामा १९ दिने सहभोज आयोजना गरिएको थियो। उक्त कार्यक्रममा ५० भन्दा बढी व्यक्तिहरूको सहभागिता रहेको थियो।

कार्यक्रममा १९ दिने सहभोजको निमन्त्रणापत्र पढिएको थियो। त्यसपछि हालै आएको बाढीका कारण ज्यान गुमाएकाहरूको सम्झनामा प्रार्थना गरिएको थियो। सहभागीहरूले राष्ट्रिय शोक दिवसको अवसरमा मौनधारण गर्नुका साथै मैनबत्ती बालेर दिवंगत आत्माहरूप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्दै प्रभावित परिवार तथा समुदायहरूप्रति आफ्नो सहानुभूति र ऐक्यबद्धता व्यक्त गरेका थिए।

स्थानीय आध्यात्मिक सभाका सदस्यहरूसँगको परामर्शपछि, सहभोजका क्रममा संकलित सहयोग रकम बाढी तथा विपद्बाट प्रभावितहरूलाई सहयोग गर्न प्रधानमन्त्री राष्ट्रिय विपद् व्यवस्थापन कोषमा दान गर्ने निर्णय गरिएको थियो।

यस भेलाले एकता, करुणा, स्मरण तथा मानवताको सेवाको भावनालाई प्रतिबिम्बित गरेको थियो।
“धन्य छन् उनीहरू, जो परमेश्वरको नजिक पुगेका छन् र दिवंगतहरूलाई प्रार्थना तथा विन्तीहरूद्वारा सम्झेका छन्।”
🌸 बहाउल्लाह 🌸

19-Day Feast and National Day of Mourning Observed in Saptari

A 19-Day Feast was held in Kathauna, Shambhunath Cluster, Saptari, under the Kosi-Madhesh Bahá’í Council. More than 50 people participated in the gathering at the Kathauna Local Spiritual Assembly.

The program included the reading of the invitation to the 19-Day Feast, followed by prayers in memory of those who lost their lives in the recent floods. The participants observed a moment of silence and lit candles as part of the National Day of Mourning, expressing their sympathy and solidarity with the affected families and communities.

During consultation with the members of the Local Spiritual Assembly, it was decided that the contributions collected during the Feast would be donated to the Prime Minister’s National Disaster Management Fund to support those affected by the disaster.

The gathering reflected the spirit of unity, compassion, remembrance, and service to humanity.
“Blessed is he that hath drawn nigh unto God, and hath remembered the departed with prayers and supplications.”
🌸Bahá’u’lláh🌸

Welcome Program for the South Asia Board of Huqúqu’lláh TrusteesA warm and meaningful welcome program for the South Asia...
03/09/2026

Welcome Program for the South Asia Board of Huqúqu’lláh Trustees

A warm and meaningful welcome program for the South Asia Board of Huqúqu’lláh Trustees was held at the Bahá’í National Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

The program began in a prayerful and musical atmosphere, setting a spirit of joy, unity, and fellowship. Mrs. Shova Paudel, Secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of Nepal, welcomed the distinguished guests by offering khadas. Mr. Somnath Rana, Chairperson of the National Spiritual Assembly, extended a warm welcome on behalf of the Bahá’í community of Nepal.

The distinguished guests included members of the South Asia Board of Huqúqu’lláh:

Dr. Irfan Akhtar — Pakistan
Mr. Aminda Liyanage — Sri Lanka
Mr. Chit Narayan Chaudhary —Nepal
Mr. Nazia Alam — Bangladesh

The trustees shared inspiring presentations on the institution of Huqúqu’lláh, its spiritual significance, and its role in the life of the individual and the community. Mr. Yam Prasad Acharya, an Asia Counsellor, also shared valuable insights into the institution and teachings of Huqúqu’lláh.

The program was further enriched by a Huqúqu’lláh-related video and a storytelling session presented by a representative of Huqúqu’lláh. The gathering brought together members and representatives of various Bahá’í institutions, including the Continental Counsellor’s team, the National Spiritual Assembly, the Training Institute Board, the Bagmati Provincial Council, and the Local Spiritual Assemblies of Kathmandu and Lalitpur. Friends from Kanchanpur and other parts of Nepal also joined the gathering.

Among the special guests was
Mr. Marco Alexander Abrar, a Bahá’í filmmaker from Germany, whose presence added a further dimension of friendship and cultural exchange to the occasion. Approximately 50 friends participated in the gathering, creating a joyful atmosphere of unity, fellowship, learning, and spiritual reflection.

The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of Huqúqu’lláh as a spiritual law and an instrument for the advancement of the Cause, while strengthening the bonds of love, unity, and fellowship among the friends in Nepal and across South Asia.
“Huqúqu’lláh is indeed a great law. It is incumbent upon all to render this offering, because it is the source of grace, abundance, and of all good.”
🌸Bahá’u’lláh🌸

राष्ट्रिय तथ्यांक सम्मेलनको चौथो दिन क्षमता विकास तथा परामर्शमा केन्द्रितकाठमाडौं, २०२६ अगस्ट ३१, सोमबार।बहाई राष्ट्रिय ...
31/08/2026

राष्ट्रिय तथ्यांक सम्मेलनको चौथो दिन क्षमता विकास तथा परामर्शमा केन्द्रित

काठमाडौं, २०२६ अगस्ट ३१, सोमबार।

बहाई राष्ट्रिय केन्द्र, काठमाडौंमा नेपालको बहाईहरूको राष्ट्रिय आध्यात्मिक सभाको आयोजनामा भइरहेको राष्ट्रिय तथ्यांक सम्मेलनको चौथो दिन तथ्यांक संकलन, अभिलेखीकरण, उपयोग तथा समुदायको विकासमा यसको प्रभावकारी प्रयोगसम्बन्धी विभिन्न विषयमा अध्ययन, परामर्श र कार्यशाला अभ्यासहरू सम्पन्न भए।

कार्यक्रममा तथ्यांकका आधारभूत अवधारणा, तथ्यांक संकलन तथा उपयोग गर्ने क्षमता विकास, तीव्र गतिमा वृद्धि भइरहेका क्षेत्र तथा क्लस्टरहरूमा तथ्यांक प्रणालीको सुदृढीकरण, सूचनाको प्रवाह तथा तथ्यांकसम्बन्धी जानकारी संकलन, अभिलेखीकरण र उपयोगका प्रयासहरूको ऐतिहासिक अवलोकन प्रस्तुत गरिएको थियो। साथै वालुङ्गु केस स्टडी, जीवन्त समुदायको निर्माण, Constructive Report Study, Data Entry र Table Study लगायतका विषयमा सहभागीहरूले व्यावहारिक अभ्यास गरे।

इजरायलस्थित बहाई विश्व केन्द्रको SRP विभागका प्रतिनिधि मार्टिन र क्यारोलिनाले विभिन्न सत्रहरूको सहजीकरण गर्नुभएको थियो। सम्मेलनमा एसिया महाद्वीपीय काउन्सेलरद्वय यमप्रसाद आचार्य र साधुराम तामाङ, नेपालको राष्ट्रिय आध्यात्मिक सभाका ८ जना स्दसय भुटानका १ जना तथा सिक्किम, दार्जिलिङ, कोशी–मधेस, बागमती, लुम्बिनी–गण्डकी–कर्णाली र सुदूरपश्चिमका SRP प्रतिनिधिहरू, RBC, TIB, LSA, संयोजक तथा CDF लगायत कुल ३५ जनाको सहभागिता रहेको छ।

सम्मेलनले तथ्यांकलाई समुदायको वास्तविक अवस्था बुझ्न, सिकाइलाई व्यवस्थित गर्न र आगामी सेवाका प्रयासहरूलाई अझ प्रभावकारी बनाउन उपयोग गर्ने क्षमता अभिवृद्धिमा महत्वपूर्ण योगदान पुर्‍याएको छ। यसबाट प्राप्त सिकाइलाई स्थानीय तथा क्षेत्रीय स्तरमा प्रयोग गर्दै जीवन्त, एकताबद्ध र सेवामुखी समुदाय निर्माणका प्रयासलाई सुदृढ गर्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ।
National Statistics Conference Advances Capacity for Community Development

Kathmandu, 31 August 2026 , Monday, Day Four:

The National Statistics Conference, organized by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Nepal at the Bahá’í National Centre in Kathmandu, continued with a focus on strengthening the effective collection, documentation, analysis, and use of data for the advancement of communities.

The day included study, consultation, and workshop exercises on basic concepts of statistics, developing capacity for data collection and utilization, strengthening data systems in rapidly growing areas and clusters, information flow, and the historical development of efforts to collect, record, and use community-related information. Participants also engaged in a Walungu case study, Building Vibrant Communities, Constructive Report Study, Data Entry, and Table Study.

Special guests Mr. Martin Schoot and Ms. Carolina Chamorro Beltrán, representatives of the SRP Department of the Bahá’í World Centre in Israel, facilitated the sessions. The conference brought together 35 participants, including Continental Counsellors Yam Prasad Acharya and Sadhuram Tamang eight representatives of the National Spiritual Assembly of Nepal, one representative from Bhutan, and participants from Sikkim, Darjeeling, Koshi-Madhesh, Bagmati, Lumbini-Gandaki-Karnali, and Sudurpashchim SRPs, as well as RBC, TIB, LSA, coordinators, and CDF.

The conference provided a valuable space for learning and consultation, helping participants strengthen their capacity to use data as a means of understanding the life of communities, supporting learning, and guiding future efforts for their progress.
The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct.
🌸Bahá’u’lláh 🌸

Teaching Visit Strengthens Community Life in MorangIn accordance with the consultation of the Koshi–Madhesh Regional Bah...
26/08/2026

Teaching Visit Strengthens Community Life in Morang

In accordance with the consultation of the Koshi–Madhesh Regional Bahá’í Council, a teaching visit was carried out to three Local Spiritual Assemblies in Morang. Jahada-3, Rangeli-1, and Gramthan.

The visit created an opportunity for prayer, consultation, and learning. In Jahada-3, the friends consulted on the Nineteen Day Feast, Local Spiritual Assembly meetings, teaching activities, camping, and other core activities. In Rangeli-1, the consultation focused on strengthening the functioning of the Local Spiritual Assembly and sustaining regular children’s classes, junior youth activities, study circles, and devotional gatherings.

In Gramthan, the friends consulted on plans for the Nineteen Day Feast, Assembly meetings, and devotional meetings, while also discussing ways to strengthen collaboration with the institutions.

A key learning from the visit was the importance of regular accompaniment, teaching support, consultation, and encouragement in helping communities sustain their activities and strengthen the functioning of their Local Spiritual Assemblies. The three communities expressed their hope for continued support through teaching visits and collaboration with the RBC, TIB, ABM, Pioneer Desk, and other agencies.

The visit brought renewed enthusiasm and strengthened the spirit of unity, service, and consultation among the friends.
Teach ye the Cause of God, O people of Bahá!

🌸Bahá’u’lláh🌸

20/08/2026

Today, under the Koshi–Madhesh Regional Bahá’í Council, meaningful activities were carried out across different clusters. In Dakneshwari Cluster, Saptari, visits and teaching activities were conducted in Brahmapur and Lalitpur, reaching 20 people. In Triyuga Cluster, Udayapur, teaching activities were held in Bishnupur and Beruwa with 14 people, along with discussions on youth training, pioneer service, follow-up visits, and community collaboration. In Surunga Cluster, Saptari, three communities were visited and a Devotional meetings was held. In Bhotia Community, Lahan, a parents’ gathering was conducted, and 15 participants are ready to begin Ruhi Book 1.

Learning & Experience:
The activities highlighted the importance of consistent follow-up, patient listening, consultation, and building sincere relationships with community members. The visits also showed that encouraging youth and families can strengthen participation in the institute process and inspire more people to arise in service.
“Blessed is he who hath drawn nigh unto God and whose heart is illumined with the light of His love.”
🌸Bahá’u’lláh🌸

Panel Discussion on “The Role of Religion in Fostering Social Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence”A meaningful panel discus...
16/08/2026

Panel Discussion on “The Role of Religion in Fostering Social Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence”

A meaningful panel discussion on “The Role of Religion in Fostering Social Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence” was successfully held today at the National Bahá’í Center, Kathmandu, organized by the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs.

The program brought together representatives from Hinduism, Buddhism, Kirat, Islam, Christianity, and other faith traditions, as well as participants from various NGOs, media organizations, social work, education, academia, and peacebuilding sectors. Hon. Chandra Bahadur KC, Member of the National Assembly, attended the program as the Chief Guest.

In his remarks, Hon. KC expressed his deep respect for all religions and observed that the gathering was a beautiful expression of religious unity. He emphasized that unity should not begin only at the level of society or the nation; rather, it should begin within each household and family and gradually extend to the wider society and the nation as a whole.

Similar thoughts and reflections were shared by representatives and religious leaders from different faith traditions. The discussion highlighted that, for social harmony to become a reality, it is not enough simply to speak about unity among religions. The values of love, respect, compassion, equality, and unity must be put into practice and reflected in our everyday lives.

Participants further emphasized that efforts to promote social harmony must begin at the grassroots level. The grassroots are not somewhere far away; they begin with ourselves, within our own homes and families. By cultivating and practicing spirituality, love, respect, unity, and harmony in our daily lives, we can contribute to building a more peaceful and united society.

The discussion also highlighted the important role of the state and educational institutions in nurturing these values among children. Alongside academic education, children should have opportunities for moral and spiritual education, enabling them from an early age to learn to love and respect people of all religions, faiths, and social backgrounds, and to live together in unity and harmony.

Overall, the discussion reflected a shared understanding that religion can play a significant role in building a society founded not on division, but on love, unity, respect, justice, social harmony, and peaceful coexistence. The gathering served as a reminder that lasting peace begins with each individual and each family and grows outward to embrace the wider community and society.
“There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God.”
🌸Bahá’u’lláh🌸


माननीय सञ्चार तथा सूचना प्रविधि मन्त्री डा. विक्रम तिमिल्सिनासँगको भेटघाटसार्वजनिक मामिला कार्यालयद्वारा सरकार तथा विभिन...
04/08/2026

माननीय सञ्चार तथा सूचना प्रविधि मन्त्री डा. विक्रम तिमिल्सिनासँगको भेटघाट

सार्वजनिक मामिला कार्यालयद्वारा सरकार तथा विभिन्न क्षेत्रका नेतृत्वसँग रचनात्मक सम्बन्ध सुदृढ गर्दै सार्वजनिक विमर्शमा योगदान पुर्‍याउने निरन्तर प्रयासअन्तर्गत माननीय सञ्चार तथा सूचना प्रविधि मन्त्री डा. विक्रम तिमिल्सिनासँग भेटघाट गर्ने अवसर प्राप्त भयो।

मन्त्रीज्यू यसअघि बहाई समुदायद्वारा आयोजित केही सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रममा सहभागी हुनुका साथै राष्ट्रिय बहाई केन्द्रको भ्रमण गरिसक्नुभएकोले उहाँ बहाई धर्म तथा बहाई समुदायका गतिविधिहरूसँग परिचित हुनुहुन्थ्यो। यही कारण भेटघाट अत्यन्त आत्मीय र सहज वातावरणमा प्रारम्भ भयो। नेपालमा बहाई समुदायले समुदाय निर्माणका प्रयास तथा सार्वजनिक विमर्शमार्फत राष्ट्रको आध्यात्मिक र सामाजिक उन्नतिमा पुर्‍याइरहेको योगदानबारे उहाँसँग परामर्श गर्ने अवसर प्राप्त भयो।

सम्मानको प्रतीकस्वरूप उहाँलाई बहाई वचन अंकित पारम्परिक *खादा* तथा निर्माणको प्रक्रियामा रहेको स्थानीय बहाई उपासनागृहको डिजाइन प्रदान गरियो। साथै स्थानीय बहाई उपासनागृह निर्माणको प्रक्रिया उत्साहजनक रूपमा अघि बढिरहेको र निकट भविष्यमा निर्माण कार्य प्रारम्भ हुने आशा रहेको जानकारी साझा गरियो। यस अवसरमा बहाई उपासनागृहहरू मानवजातिको एकताको प्रतीक तथा सबैका लागि खुला आध्यात्मिक केन्द्र भएको, जहाँ आराधनाले समाजसेवाको प्रेरणा प्रदान गर्दछ, भन्ने विषयमा पनि संक्षिप्त रूपमा जानकारी गराइयो।

यसै क्रममा आगामी १६ अगस्टमा राष्ट्रिय बहाई केन्द्रमा आयोजना हुन गइरहेको *"सामाजिक सद्भाव र शान्तिपूर्ण सहअस्तित्व प्रवर्द्धनमा धर्मको भूमिका"* विषयक सार्वजनिक विमर्शबारे जानकारी गराइयो। विभिन्न धार्मिक परम्पराका अगुवाहरूलाई एकै स्थानमा ल्याई धर्मले सामाजिक सद्भाव, आपसी विश्वास र शान्तिपूर्ण सहअस्तित्व प्रवर्द्धन गर्न खेल्न सक्ने रचनात्मक भूमिकामाथि परामर्श गरिने जानकारी साझा गरियो। साथै, सेप्टेम्बर महिनामा आयोजना गरिने *समाज रूपान्तरणमा महिलाको भूमिका* विषयक सार्वजनिक विमर्शबारे पनि जानकारी गराइयो, जसमा संघीय संसदका केही माननीय सांसदहरू, नीति निर्माताहरू, महिला नेतृत्व तथा विभिन्न क्षेत्रका प्रतिनिधिहरूको सहभागिता रहने अपेक्षा गरिएको उल्लेख गरियो।

मन्त्रीज्यूले यी दुवै पहलको हार्दिक स्वागत गर्दै वर्तमान राष्ट्रिय परिवेशमा यस्ता विमर्शहरू अत्यन्त सान्दर्भिक र आवश्यक रहेको बताउनुभयो। उहाँले पूर्वी नेपालमा हालै दुई धार्मिक समुदायबीच भएको दुःखद घटनाको उल्लेख गर्दै, जसमा तीन जनाको ज्यान गएको र धेरै व्यक्ति घाइते भएको थियो, समाजमा संवाद, आपसी विश्वास तथा धार्मिक सद्भावलाई सुदृढ गर्ने प्रयासहरूको आवश्यकता झन् बढेको धारणा व्यक्त गर्नुभयो। सार्वजनिक मामिला कार्यालयले यस्ता रचनात्मक संवादका अवसर सिर्जना गरिरहेकोमा उहाँले विशेष प्रशंसा व्यक्त गर्नुभयो।

भेटका क्रममा राष्ट्रिय बहाई केन्द्रमा हालै सम्पन्न *"नैतिक मूल्य र सामाजिक सद्भाव प्रवर्द्धनमा सञ्चारमाध्यमको भूमिका"* विषयक सार्वजनिक विमर्शबाट प्राप्त केही महत्वपूर्ण सिकाइहरू पनि साझा गरियो। सञ्चार क्षेत्रमा देखिएको अस्वस्थ प्रतिस्पर्धा, गलत सूचना (Misinformation) तथा नियोजित भ्रमपूर्ण सूचना (Disinformation) ले सामाजिक विश्वास र सद्भावमा पारिरहेको प्रभावबारे छलफल भयो। साथै, सत्यनिष्ठा, न्याय, नैतिक मूल्य र साझा हितको प्रवर्द्धन गर्दै स्वस्थ सञ्चार वातावरण निर्माण गर्नु सञ्चारमाध्यमको मात्र होइन, शैक्षिक संस्था, नीति निर्माता, नागरिक समाज, प्रविधि कम्पनी, धार्मिक समुदाय तथा प्रत्येक नागरिकको साझा जिम्मेवारी भएको विषयमा परामर्श गरियो। सञ्चारमाध्यमले सत्यमा आधारित संवादलाई प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने, विभिन्न धर्म, संस्कृति र समुदायबीच आपसी समझदारी बढाउने तथा विविधताको सम्मान गर्दै सामाजिक एकतालाई सुदृढ बनाउन खेल्न सक्ने भूमिकाबारे पनि विचार आदानप्रदान भयो।

मन्त्रीज्यूले यी विषयहरूलाई सरकारले पनि गम्भीरतापूर्वक लिइरहेको जानकारी गराउँदै सञ्चार क्षेत्रसँग निरन्तर परामर्श भइरहेको तथा आवश्यक नीति र कानुनी सुधारका लागि विधेयकहरू तयारीको चरणमा रहेको बताउनुभयो। उहाँले कानुनी व्यवस्था मात्र पर्याप्त नहुने उल्लेख गर्दै नैतिक मूल्यको विकास तथा जिम्मेवार डिजिटल नागरिकताको प्रवर्द्धन पनि समान रूपमा आवश्यक रहेको धारणा व्यक्त गर्नुभयो।

सम्पूर्ण भेटवार्ताको क्रममा मन्त्रीज्यूले बहाई समुदायले निष्पक्ष, रचनात्मक तथा समाजहितमुखी ढंगले राष्ट्रिय हितका विषयमा सार्वजनिक विमर्शमार्फत पुर्‍याइरहेको योगदानको प्रशंसा गर्नुभयो। उहाँले यस्ता प्रयासहरूलाई निरन्तर अघि बढाउन प्रोत्साहन दिनुका साथै भविष्यमा सम्बन्धित मन्त्रीहरू, नीति निर्माताहरू तथा अन्य सरोकारवालाहरूसँग सार्वजनिक मामिला कार्यालयको परिचय गराई सहकार्यका अवसर विस्तार गर्न सहयोग गर्ने प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त गर्नुभयो। आवश्यक पर्ने रचनात्मक सहयोग उपलब्ध गराउन पनि उहाँले आफ्नो तत्परता व्यक्त गर्नुभयो।

भेटवार्ता अत्यन्त आत्मीय, सकारात्मक र आशावादी वातावरणमा सम्पन्न भयो। मन्त्रीज्यूको विचारशील सहभागिता, बहाई समुदायका प्रयासप्रतिको उहाँको सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण तथा भविष्यमा सहकार्य गर्ने तत्परताले सार्वजनिक मामिला कार्यालय र राष्ट्रिय नेतृत्वबीचको सम्बन्धलाई अझ सुदृढ बनाउन उत्साहजनक आधार प्रदान गरेको अनुभूति भयो। आगामी दिनमा राष्ट्रिय हितका साझा विषयहरूमा अझ प्रभावकारी सार्वजनिक विमर्श र सहकार्यका अवसरहरू विस्तार हुने विश्वास गरिएको छ।

# Meeting with Hon. Dr. Bikram Timilsina, Minister of Information and Communication

As part of the ongoing efforts of the
Office of Public Affairs to strengthen constructive relationships with government and leaders from various sectors, and to contribute meaningfully to public discourse, we had the opportunity to meet with Hon. Dr. Bikram Timilsina, Minister of Communication and Information Technology.

The meeting began in a warm and natural spirit, as the Minister was already familiar with the Bahá’í Faith and the activities of the Bahá’í community, having previously participated in several of our public programmes and visited the National Bahá’í Centre. This familiarity provided a natural foundation for an open and meaningful consultation on the Bahá’í community's current efforts to contribute to the spiritual and social advancement of Nepal.

As a gesture of appreciation, we presented the Minister with a traditional *khada* bearing a Bahá’í quotation together with a design of the future Local Bahá’í House of Worship. We shared the encouraging progress towards its construction and briefly explained the significance of Bahá’í Houses of Worship as symbols of the oneness of humanity; spiritual centres open to all people, where worship inspires service to society and contributes to unity.

Friends also shared the Bahá’í community's ongoing efforts to foster unity and social harmony through public discourse. In this context, we informed the Minister about the upcoming public discourse, *The Role of Religion in Fostering Social Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence*, to be held on 16 August, which will bring together leaders from diverse religious traditions to consult on religion's constructive contribution to unity and peaceful coexistence. We also shared plans for a September public discourse on the role of women in social transformation, which is expected to bring together Members of Parliament, policymakers, women leaders, and representatives from various sectors of society.

The Minister warmly welcomed these initiatives, observing that they address issues of pressing national importance. Referring to the recent conflict between two religious communities in eastern Nepal, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries, he emphasized the urgent need for efforts that strengthen dialogue, mutual understanding, and social harmony. He expressed his appreciation for the Office of Public Affairs in creating spaces where diverse voices can consult together in a constructive spirit.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to share insights from the recent public discourse on *The Role of Media in Fostering Ethical Values and Social Cohesion*. We reflected on the challenges posed by unhealthy competition within the media landscape, misinformation, and disinformation, and emphasized that creating an ethical media environment is a shared responsibility. We discussed how media institutions, educational organizations, policymakers, civil society, technology platforms, faith communities, and citizens all have complementary roles in advancing truthfulness, justice, ethical values, and the common good. The consultation also explored how the media can build public trust, encourage meaningful dialogue, deepen understanding among people of different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds, and strengthen social cohesion while respecting diversity.

The Minister expressed strong appreciation for this line of discourse and shared that these issues are also receiving serious attention within the Government. He noted that consultations with media stakeholders are ongoing and that policy reforms and legislative measures are currently being developed. While acknowledging the importance of appropriate legal frameworks, he emphasized that cultivating ethical values and responsible digital citizenship is equally essential.

Throughout the meeting, the Minister expressed his appreciation for the constructive and non-partisan contribution of the Bahá’í community to the well-being of Nepal. He encouraged the Office of Public Affairs to continue advancing these conversations and expressed his willingness to collaborate in promoting unity, ethical values, and social cohesion. He also kindly offered to introduce the Office to other relevant ministers, policymakers, and stakeholders, assuring us of his continued support in strengthening these efforts.

The meeting concluded in a spirit of warmth, mutual respect, and optimism. The Minister's thoughtful engagement, appreciation of the Bahá’í community's contribution, and willingness to foster further collaboration provide an encouraging foundation for strengthening relationships and advancing meaningful public discourse on issues of common concern for the betterment of society.
“The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”

🌸 Bahá’u’lláh🌸

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