Ugandan Delegation Joins Global Buddhist Summit in Japan

Ugandan Delegation Joins Global Buddhist Summit in Japan

A Ugandan delegation of religious, cultural, and government leaders recently participated in the Ninth World Buddhist Summit held at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism in Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryoji Temple, Kobe, Japan on April 8th 2026. The delegation included Bhikkhu Buddharakkhita Kaboggoza, founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, Andrew Mukomazi, and the Kyabazinga of Busoga, […]
Historic Meeting Strengthens Ties Between Ugandan and Japanese Buddhist Leaders

Historic Meeting Strengthens Ties Between Ugandan and Japanese Buddhist Leaders

In a significant moment of spiritual and cultural importance, Ven. Dr. Buddharakkhita, together with His Majesty William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, met His Eminence Most Venerable Dr. Shinkai Kori in Japan. His Eminence is the Chief High Priest of the Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Temple. This meeting marked an important step in strengthening global Buddhist […]
Bodhi Tree Planting Ceremony – Mpigi | April 3rd, 2026

Bodhi Tree Planting Ceremony – Mpigi | April 3rd, 2026

With great joy and reverence, we marked a special ceremony as Ven. Dr. Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita led a Bodhi tree planting ceremony at Mpigi. The Bodhi tree holds profound significance in Buddhism. It was under the sacred Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya that Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment over 2,500 years ago. Since then, the tree has […]
Bhante Buddharakkhita and the Growth of Buddhism in Uganda

Bhante Buddharakkhita and the Growth of Buddhism in Uganda

Born in 1966 in Kampala, Uganda, Most Venerable Dr. Bhikkhu Buddharakkhita did not begin life within the Buddhist tradition. Raised in a Christian family, his path towards Buddhism unfolded years later during his studies in India in 1990. That encounter would eventually shape a spiritual journey that has had a lasting impact on Africa and […]