Another mile stone in the education program of the Marist Mission in Ranong has just kicked off.
The 2nd Batch of the Online Course together with Mr. Duncan McLaren, the Head Monk, the MMR Staffs and Teachers.This was attended by Mr. Duncan McLaren – Director of the Online Course, the MMR Team and a Buddhist Monk, who gave an inspiring thought to the students.
The Monk said that knowledge is a key to development, both personally and communally. He emphasized that knowledge without wisdom is not helpful. Holistic education enables the student to grow in both knowledge and wisdom.
The monk spoke to nine migrant and refugee students of the Marist Mission Ranong who are embarking on an 18 month on-line diploma course through the Australian Catholic University.
With the cooperation of professors abroad and local tutors, these students will grow in knowledge and wisdom enabling them to be leaders in the future of Myanmar.
Toby Saw, one of the online course students, received his I.D. from Mr. McLaren; at the background is Maurice, one of the MMR Volunteers.