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 Date: March 2, 2024 Location: Makutarama Myanmar Temple, Sri Lanka In a significant endeavor aimed at bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary educational practices, Bhikkhu Indasoma, Master Trainer at the European International University, is set to inaugurate the Foundational Teacher Training in Sri Lanka. Scheduled to commence from the 2nd of March 2024 until the 12th of March 2024, the training program seeks to integrate Buddha's teaching methodology into modern learning frameworks. Organized by Ven Candasiri, Chief Incumbent of the Makutarama Temple, the Effective Teaching Skills Package Teacher Training will take place nightly from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the library room of the Makutarama Myanmar Temple. This initiative, endorsed and guided by Oxford Sayadaw Prof. Dr. K. Dhammasami, the esteemed founder and Rector of Shan State Buddhist University, underscores a profound commitment to enriching educational paradigms with the essence of Buddhist pedagogy. A notable participa...

Colombo, Sri Lanka - In a harmonious convergence of minds and spirits, the Khettarama Social Service Foundation office in Colombo played host to a transformative gathering of individuals driven by a common vision: the pursuit of societal well-being and enlightenment. In February 2024, luminaries from the Netherlands, along with Sri Lankan women social workers and health sector experts, joined esteemed Buddhist leaders Rev. Kowane Palitha Thero from Sri Lanka and Bhikkhu Indasoma from Myanmar, to chart a course toward collective advancement. At the heart of the dialogue lay an intricate tapestry of themes, ranging from educational development to the profound intricacies of meditation retreats, youth empowerment, and counseling psychology steeped in Buddhist philosophy. Against the backdrop of Khettarama, the participants engaged in a spirited exchange, delving deep into the essence of each subject, seeking common ground, and fostering mutual understanding. The significance of the meetin...