尼泊尔在历史上为世界带来了许多希望。作为佛陀的诞生地，它自此成为世界各地来自各行各业的人们寻求内心平静和觉悟的朝圣之地。
然而，尽管该国历史发展前景光明，但其境内却饱受内战蹂躏。这个国家深陷贫困和经济困境，显然长期以来亟需一丝新鲜空气、一丝希望和一条通往繁荣的道路。
自称是世界上最伟大的梦想家之一的苏希尔·柯伊拉拉表示，他怀揣着远大的抱负和强烈的热情，致力于创造一个更加公正和平的社会，不仅是为了他的国家，也是为了全世界的人民。
2008年，他创立了“尼泊尔和平组织”，该组织迄今已举办了60多场全国性活动和集会，旨在促进和平。与此同时，苏希尔还发起了“玫瑰运动”，鼓励冲突地区的人们互赠玫瑰，以此祈求和平。
“玫瑰是人人都喜欢的普世象征，”他说道，“它能同样打动每个人的心。互赠玫瑰、握手以及在不同种族、宗教或冲突各方之间传递善意，有助于营造更有利于对话的积极氛围。”
苏希尔认为，这些交换行为虽然简单，但其象征意义和重要性却非常深刻：“就像玫瑰有多种颜色一样，我们可能来自不同的国家、民族、宗教或种族。但无论玫瑰是什么颜色，它仍然是玫瑰，同样，我们首先都是人类。这提醒我们，人类大家庭是一个整体。”
苏希尔出生于尼泊尔西部锡扬加县的农田，从小就深切关注祖国的命运。他曾在中国一所医科大学就读，正是在那里，他开始为尼泊尔的和平奔走呼吁。
“我知道我必须做点什么，”苏希尔回忆道。“当时我身在中国，但这并不重要。2004年底，我在大学里发起了一场网络运动，我创建了一个网站，在网上发布和平请愿书。我还发表文章和呼吁，以吸引更多媒体的关注。后来，随着这项事业的影响力越来越大，我开始在大学以及我在求学期间到访的其他地方开展公共宣传活动。”
苏希尔年纪轻轻就展现出的奉献精神和热情并没有被忽视。他很快获得了奖学金，得以参加世界各地的全球青年峰会，并传播尼泊尔亟需和平的信息。
毕业后，他回到尼泊尔，对和平事业的热情比以往任何时候都更加高涨。“我意识到和平将永远是我生命中的首要任务，”他回忆道，并补充说：“我的行动是大是小并不重要，只要我的行动能够体现我对和平的理想。”
尽管苏希尔将全部精力投入到社会活动中，但他的工作常常面临资源短缺的困境。“一路上，新的挑战层出不穷。有时，我甚至开始质疑自己工作的意义。但我始终坚守理想，坚信丰盛法则，因此从未放弃，因为和平的必要性不容忽视。”
苏希尔致力于在全球传播和平理念，他创立了“玫瑰世界和平运动”，将他的创造力提升到了一个新的高度。自运动启动以来，参与者在尼泊尔、印度、意大利、菲律宾以及最近的瑞士等地举行了集会，分发了超过6000朵玫瑰。“我坚信，应该用玫瑰与和平而非枪炮来改变世界，”他说道，“陌生人之间互赠玫瑰所带来的微笑和幸福，是一个特别的时刻。”
2010年1月，尼泊尔-印度边境举行玫瑰互赠仪式，使这场运动获得了广泛关注。当时，两国关系高度紧张，苏希尔不愿坐视局势恶化，于是前往贾穆纳哈边境的无人区。
苏希尔回忆起那个阳光明媚的下午，两国人民欢聚一堂的美好时刻：“数百名尼泊尔和印度公民升起国旗，齐唱国歌，互赠玫瑰，共同祈求和平与和谐。这一历史性事件的宣传和报道铺天盖地，极大地缓解了边境地区的紧张局势。这对尼泊尔的和平而言，是意义非凡的一天。”
随着玫瑰运动的壮大，苏希尔对和平的奉献精神也日益增长，他坚信“一个更加公正的世界触手可及”。他希望在有生之年，和平能够在他的国家乃至全世界实现。“虽然我们致力于尼泊尔的和平，”他说，“但我们也支持人权、环境和健康等全球性议题。我们必须努力争取公平公正的和平。”
为了表彰苏希尔对和平事业的贡献，他最近获得了长颈鹿英雄项目奖。该基金会旨在表彰那些默默无闻、敢于冒险的人，他们“为了公共利益挺身而出，不惜一切代价”。
联系方式：尼泊尔和平组织www.epeacefornepal.org
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very good action and very nice ideology. I like it very much and I'll join the movement. Thank you Sushil for this
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd
say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be," - she always called me
Elwood - "In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd from the movie Harvey
I also believe that being kind is vital to a good life. Regarding Bezos and Amazon...my beloved
$ 379+ kindle that I had had one and a half years died. I called, was told "couldn't be fixed and it was over the warranty" and ...I could buy a new one for a reduced rate of...wait for it...just $300. I think it is interesting Bezos was his illustration .
cool!,lol
I think that this story reflects that the real human nature is rather good than evil. In these tough times people are looking for some real gestures of compassion and kindness. Thanks for posting, it is really an inspiration.
Thanks for reminding me to be NICE.
Sometimes we just care too much about performance, and forgot to be nice to people.
Panera bakery must be full of socialists. Don't they understand business isn't here to pander to customers?
note, i am being a smart ass.
One idea I got from Rumi: in this marketplace of life it is wise to sell your cleverness, and purchase awe (kindness works too).
As the pop star "Scooter" said. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!
This is great, along the lines of Gary Vaynerchuk's "Thank You-economy".
Let's begin a new war, 1 where we 'kill' each other with kindness.
Absolutely true, being kind is more important than being clever. I would add being "genuinely" kind and not calculating to that message. Thank you for sharing the article, we all could benefit from being a bit more kind to each other simply because it is the right thing to do, not because it's good for business, but because it makes someone feel better. As a Storyteller who sold her home and possessions to found/facilitate volunteer literacy project to preserve and promote indigenous cultures in Belize (and next year Kenya, Ghana and India), I see kindness all the time. When you set a project in motion from the heart, it is amazing how people respond. Another passion is offering and organizing FREE HUGs around the world, incredibly powerful experiences, connecting one to another. We are so desperate to connect. And it is often so simple to DO; make that bowl of soup, give that tiny little cookie to the crying child in the cart at the supermarket, a hot cup of tea to the postal carrier, hug someone. So easy and such a big impact. HUG from my little heart to yours. Kristin
[Hide Full Comment]I believe the media has brainwashed us into thinking that big business is bad, cold hearted and only care about the bottom line. I have not found that to be true in my life and I believe there are more stories like this that we never hear about because they are not published, sought after or known. This story talked about 2 of those "big businesses." These businesses grow "big" because of their connection to their customers and the service they provide to us. Long live this kind of "big business."
Perhaps Grandmother and Grandfather needed to learn it is better to be kind than right. The little boy was trying to save his Grandmother's lungs and even his own! Children can be right and kind!
Hi Sushil:)
Im from Philippines and Im inspired by your passion. Your kindness and life will surely impact nations. Supporting you all the way in prayers. Be giving away roses too. Thank you!
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dear Sushil,
please accept a rose from me and a warm hug.