Ugandan Buddhist Leader Joins Global Pilgrimage Across Sacred Sites in Nepal and India

Ugandan Buddhist Leader Joins Global Pilgrimage Across Sacred Sites in Nepal and India

Bhante Buddharakkhita’s participation in the 2026 “Walking with the Buddha” pilgrimage highlights Africa’s growing voice in global Buddhist practice. In March 2026, Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, Founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, participated in the internationally recognized “Walking with the Buddha” pilgrimage organized in collaboration with Tricycle Magazine. The pilgrimage brought together a global community of […]
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 […]