After six-year delay, Vishwa Shanti Dham construction resumes in Lumbini

A Rs5-billion meditation facility shaped like a blooming lotus will house a museum, library and retreat centres.

In a significant boost to Nepal’s spiritual tourism, construction of Vishwa Shanti Dham (Global Peace Sanctuary) has officially resumed after six years hiatus. The multibillion-dollar project, which was left in limbo over various issues, saw a major milestone on Sunday as officials of Lumbini Development Trust and monks gathered to oversee the concrete casting of the building’s first floor.