The inauguration of the Sati Pasela Teacher Education Program took place at the Light of Asia Foundation, Pelawatte on January 7th. About 65 officials from the Ministry of Education, including the Secretary to the Ministry participated. In addition, two religious dignitaries (Reverend Duleep de Chickera and Swamiji Darshan), Chairman National Education Commission, former Secretary Ministry of Higher Education and Sati Pasela Team members participated.
Deepal Sooriyaarachchi described the benefits of mindfulness and conducted guided sitting and walking mindfulness meditation sessions. The Western Province National Schools (72) mindfulness teacher training will be conducted during January-March at the same venue.