Kovind visits Dhamma Welfare Centre
visited the International Dhamma Welfare Centre in Maharajpur on Tuesday. He stayed practised Vipassana meditation for an hour. Kovind learnt about the ongoing meditation camps and stated that meditation centre is enlightening people about the essence of life through Vipassana.
Former President Kovind arrived at the centre around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, where trustee Ashok
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Kovind visits Dhamma Welfare Centre
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