The International Buddhist Education Centre (IBEC) has announced its participation in the Lumbini Garden project in Spain, which is set to become the largest Buddhist Park in Europe.

This significant initiative will involve contributions from several countries, including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bhutan, and Chinese Taipei. The project will feature advanced Buddhist education programmes supported by IBSC (Thailand), SSBU, SIBA, and IBEC-Myanmar.

IBEC Sayadaw, serving as a project board member, will oversee the construction of the Myanmar Temple Embassy and a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Initially, the project faced challenges as the original site was deemed unsuitable due to Spanish environmental regulations. However, a new location has been secured, and the Spanish government has issued the necessary construction licence. A redesigned plan will be developed, and the project will move forward at the new site.

On 30 November, IBEC Sayadaw held discussions with project officials in Cáceres, Spain, to finalize plans and ensure the smooth implementation of the project.

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