A Message of Support from Canon Dr Andrew Smith
We are honoured to share this letter of commendation from Canon Dr Andrew Smith, Director of Interfaith Relations for the Bishop of Birmingham. In this letter, he recognises the work of Tranquil Path Retreat Centre UK and our contribution to interfaith understanding, spiritual education, and community wellbeing.
Canon Smith highlights our commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and wisdom — values at the heart of everything we do. His words affirm the importance of our work across diverse communities, and we are deeply grateful for his encouragement.
Commendation from Councillor Manjula Sood MBE, Assistant City Mayor of Leicester
We are honoured to share this letter of commendation from Councillor Manjula Sood MBE, Assistant City Mayor of Leicester. In her letter, she recognises the work of Tranquil Path Retreat Centre UK and our positive contribution to local life since establishing in 2022.
Councillor Sood commends our professionalism, the high quality of our courses, and our commitment to engaging people of all ages and backgrounds. She highlights our mission to promote generosity, compassion, and wisdom as a significant contribution to today’s society.
She also reflects on our involvement in interfaith events, where we have consistently delivered reliable, insightful, and professional contributions. Councillor Sood affirms the importance of our role in fostering dialogue, peace, and harmony between people of all faiths and none, and she fully commends our efforts.
We are deeply grateful for her kind words and encouragement, which affirm the vision and values at the heart of our work.
Letter of Commendation from the Dialogue Society
We are honoured to share this letter of commendation from Hakk Ozal, Regional Director of the Dialogue Society, Birmingham Branch. In his letter, Mr Ozal praises the Tranquil Path Retreat Centre UK for our professionalism, high-quality programmes, and dedication to engaging people from all backgrounds and age groups.
Mr Ozal recognises our mission to promote generosity, compassion, and wisdom as both timely and essential in today’s world. He highlights our role in fostering deeper understanding of Buddhism, strengthening interfaith relationships, and making a lasting contribution to the moral and social fabric of our communities.
We are deeply grateful for his kind words and for his recognition of the positive impact of our work across the UK.
Appreciation from Interfaith Wolverhampton
We are honoured to share this note of appreciation from Jill Parker MBE, JP, MCSP, Vice Chair of Interfaith Wolverhampton. She thanks us for our contribution on the Buddhist faith during a presentation at The King’s CE Secondary School, Wolverhampton, to pupils aged 17–18 on the theme “How religions have responded to the cost of living crisis.”
This event brought together speakers from the Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and Islamic faiths, and we were grateful for the opportunity to join in this important interfaith dialogue. Interfaith Wolverhampton works closely with schools, and we are proud to have supported their mission of promoting understanding and cooperation across different communities.
We extend our thanks to Jill Parker and Interfaith Wolverhampton for their kind words and for recognising the value of our contribution.
Gratitude from Wolverhampton Grammar Junior School
We are pleased to share this note of appreciation from Amy Hughes, Teacher at Wolverhampton Grammar Junior School. She expresses the school’s gratitude for our participation in their RE Day on 26th February 2024, where we joined Year 3 and Year 4 pupils for an afternoon of learning.
The children were fascinated to hear about places of pilgrimage for Buddhists and were delighted to take part in the meditation session we led. We are thankful for the opportunity to engage with young learners and share knowledge that inspires curiosity, mindfulness, and respect for different spiritual traditions.
We extend our sincere thanks to Wolverhampton Grammar Junior School for welcoming us and recognising the value of our contribution.
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