Unveiling the Layers of Samyojana: Exploring Ego, Views, and Spiritual Growth.

Unveiling the Layers of Samyojana: Exploring Ego, Views, and Spiritual Growth.

Greetings, everyone. Today, I’d like to delve further into the topic of Samyojana. Last week, we explored three aspects of Samyojana, and today, we’ll continue by examining additional facets. But before we proceed, let me illustrate the concept with a few examples. Concentration, known as samadhi, is a crucial aspect of spiritual practice. However, true […]
Ten distinct forms of attachment that we often encounter in our lives

Ten distinct forms of attachment that we often encounter in our lives

The roots of suffering are Attachment (Samyojana) Today, I would like to delve into the concept of attachment in Pali, known as Sanyojana. Attachment, or Sanyojana, encompasses ten distinct forms of attachment that we often encounter in our lives. But before delving deeper into attachment, I want to highlight the significance of our newly ordained […]
Uganda Buddhist Centre Makes Historic Ordination of Four Women as Buddhist Nuns

Uganda Buddhist Centre Makes Historic Ordination of Four Women as Buddhist Nuns

The Uganda Buddhist Centre has today ordained four women as Buddhist nuns. The ordained women are Mirembe Anitah (Metta), Nazziwa Shadia (Santi), Damali Bakanasa (Karuna), and Nakiganda Harriet (Mudita). This marks a special moment for the centre, as this is the first time women have been ordained as nuns since 2008, when Bhante Buddharakkhita ordained […]