Bhante Gives Keynote Speech at the East African Psychology Conference
Bhante Buddharakkhita was invited to give a keynote speech at the 8th International East African Psychology Conference. The conference was organised on the theme of Community Mental Health after COVID-19 Pandemic around the Globe” by the University of Kisubi in collaboration with the Uganda Behavioral Health Alliance and Sebastian Family Psychology Practice. In his keynote […]
Kathina Robe Offering
The Kathina festival is the largest alms-giving ceremony in the Buddhist calendar. It is a robe offering ceremony which has been preserved for 26 centuries since the Buddha’s time. This practice was established by the Buddha where he permitted lay devotees to make robes offering to the monastics who have finished the three months rains […]
Buddhist Peace School Holds Academic Day
On October 21st, the Buddhist Peace School, the nursery section held an Academic Day. The Academic Day is a day in a term where parents get involved in their children’s education. Parents review the academic performance of their children. Nursery school is the most crucial time for parents to stay active and get involved in […]
Gratitude to All Our Supporters
As we wind up the rains retreat (vassa) period, we extend our gratitude to all individuals and organisations who have supported us through this whole period. We specially thank the Sri Lankan community in Uganda led by Mr. Bandara, Gihan and his family, Kamal and family; the Vietnamese community in USA; Moe Moe and the […]
UBC Community Celebrates Dolores’ 80th Belated Birthday
Dolores Watson is one of Bhante’s long-term friend and supporter from New Orleans, USA. She visited the Uganda Buddhist Centre on September 1st to 29th, 2022. During her stay, Dolores visited various projects at the Temple and she fell in love with the children of our preschool. On the 7th of September her ‑rst visit […]