The Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) was founded by Bhante Buddharakkhita (the first African Buddhist monk) on April 10, 2005. The aim of UBC is to introduce and preserve the Buddha’s teachings within the context of African culture, and to exemplify the Buddhist practice through humanitarian services to the public. Presently, UBC achieves this through organizing meditation retreats, its social services, and through the activities of promoting world peace.
Inspired by the Buddha’s teachings, we envision a world where all people are happy and peaceful.
We preserve the Buddha’s teachings within the context of African culture, and exemplify the Buddhist practice through service to the public.
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Supporting monastics is not just a means of ensuring their well-being but also an investment in the preservation and dissemination of the Buddha’s teachings.
Legacy giving is a profound way to create a lasting legacy that supports the Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) and its mission.
Meal dāna, or the offering of food to monastics, is one of the most revered forms of giving in Buddhism.
Singapore is known as the Lion City, and the lion is also a prominent symbol in Africa. In Uganda, the royal clans use the lion as their emblem, which is why our documentary.
“Lion’s Roar, Africa” is an eye-opening film that reveals the flourishing of Buddhism in Africa. I was unaware of the extent of Buddhist practices there until now. This documentary is not only award-winning but also educational.
The Women Empowerment Project has significantly supported local women, who are unemployed and uneducated, which hinders them from paying the school fees for their children and meeting other basic necessities in their homes.
The fund is part of Bhante Buddharakkhita’s commitment to the dhamma and service to the public. We believe that education is a key tool for creating positive change in our society
Safe & Clean Water Project has existed since 2006, and the water & sanitation program has been one of our key focus areas. The vision of this program is to ensure every individual in Bulega and the neighboring communities has access to safe drinking water.
In Garuga (the area surrounding the temple), despite the significant development, with the construction of a new road and the settlement of new people due to the new mega housing project, the indigenous people in the area still remain poor with low access to proper medical facilities
The program provides holistic care that encompasses both nourishment and education, ensuring that these orphans are given the opportunity to grow into their full potential. The program focuses on delivering consistent food relief and educational support to 20 orphans.
The farm is located in Kalege, Nakaseke district, is a vital part of our effort to promote food security, self-sufficiency and ecological sustainability. The farm is meticulously managed using environmentally friendly practices that enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote biodiversity.
On April 8, the Uganda Buddhist Centre joins the global Buddhist community in celebrating International Buddhist Day (IBD), a day unanimously established by supreme Buddhist leaders from 41 countries across five continents during the Sixth Buddhist Summit conference in Japan.
Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Day, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated events on the Buddhist calendar. This auspicious day commemorates three pivotal events in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana).
The Kathina Day marks the end of the three-month rains retreat (Vassa) for the monastics. It is a time of celebration, generosity, and communal harmony. The day bring together the monastic and lay communities in a spirit of mutual support and gratitude.