Paush - National Upliftment Monthly

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be fully trusted- no back-biting and
no leg- pulling.
There is one flaw in democratic
way of functioning organization.
We are always dissatisfied with
the system and authorities. Anti
establishment syndrome is very
detrimental. Ironically, we are happy
only when we are there in the system.
But unfortunately there is no room
for everybody. Sometime we are
also happy when there is someone
who listens to us. But this is not also
possible; because when you make
everybody happy we make nobody
happy.
That is why I personally believe
in an autonomous business-like
institution with reasonable degree of
bureaucracy rather than a politically
predominant ad-hoc organization.
Although ex-officio members from
the government office may create
some bureaucratic problems, there
is little chances that the institution
become more disorder and political.
The performance of an institution
like World Peace City will be
satisfactory when we get tremendous
support from the community. So
we need to select the best possible
candidates for full participation. In
this matter, the chairman should be
trusted for selecting representative
from the community and grassroots
level. Give him the challenge and
give him the credit. Nevertheless
someone has to do a dirty work of
selecting, nominating and appointing
members best of his knowledge.
Recommendation on institutional
structures, composition of member
and selection method may raise lots
of arguments and disagreements.
Some may say bureaucratic structure
would turn LWPCDT into other
administrative Byzantine red tapes.
Yes, it could happen. Nothing is
possible if leadership is not efficient.
How democratic it may be, no
system in the world will work better
if leader is incapable. But the fact of
the matter is, at one end, we have to
trust somebody.
Cover News
Conclusion –
The concept of the Zone of
Peace is a human aspiration in the
contemporary world. Universal
admiration lies in Buddhism
because it is the religion based on
the philosophy of secularism. The
omnipresence of Buddha’ teachings
on peace and harmony are the
hallmarks of Lumbini. We all agree
in peace. Actually, we cry our heart
out for peace, but peace does not
come from talk or by wishing, it
comes from action. Someone said
“a vision without task is a dream; a
task without vision is drudgery; but
a vision with task can change the
world”. Lumbini World Peace City is
a vision with purpose to be followed
by task. If we can translate this vision
into a mission, this will be a great
achievement for our country.
Lumbini World Peace City needs
visions, dedications and actions.
Skepticism suspicion and cynicism
cannot implement an institution like
World Peace City; we need a lion’s
heart not the mind of restless mice.
Lumbini is a common heritage for all
mankind. The synergism of religion,
wisdom and action “Dharma, Marma
and Karma” is the only appropriate
formula to make the equation of
Lumbini World Peace City work. If
we can create a World Peace City in
Lumbini, this will be a great ‘Gift to
the Earth’ from Nepal and from the
Nepalese people.
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