Willen Lake Watersports Centre

Willen Lake is home to public landmarks such as the Peace Pagoda and also several pieces of public art. The first of its kind in the Western hemisphere, the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda was built by the monks and nuns of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a spiritual movement. The Peace Pagoda enshrines sacred relics of Lord Buddha presented from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Berlin. The Pagoda frieze is of traditional design and tells the story of Buddha from his birth 2,500 years ago at the foot of the Himalayas to his death at Kusinagara after 50 years of teaching. The Peace Pagoda sits next to the Buddhist Temple which regularly hosts services and spiritual events throughout the year. The park also features several sculptures including Hiroshima Departed, Labyrinth, Medicine Wheel, and Souls in Love, each with unique stories and designs.