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 […]
New Insights on Walking Meditation and the Consequences of Intoxicants.
In a recent Dharma talk, Ven. Pandicca provided profound insights into the practice of walking meditation and the detrimental effects of intoxicants on the human mind and body. The session aimed to deepen the understanding of mindfulness practices while highlighting the moral and practical reasons for abstaining from alcohol and drugs. Today’s session began with […]
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 […]
Two essential concepts in Buddhism, Sadha and Panna, by Venerable Pandicca
Greetings, everyone. Today, I would like to talk about two essential concepts in Buddhism—Sadha and Panna. Sadha can be translated as faith, trust, or confidence, while Panna translates to wisdom. In Buddhism, faith is not blind belief but a confident understanding based on wisdom. Every religion is built on trust, belief, and confidence. Whether it’s […]
Dr. David Ssali Explores Meditation with Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita
In a meeting that seamlessly blended science and spirituality, Dr. Ssali of Dama Medicinal Herbs engaged Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita. The profound realm of meditation took center stage in their discussion, with Dr. Ssali seeking to deepen his understanding of this ancient practice and delving into its nuances and the transformative power it holds for the […]
Bhante Buddharakkhita Takes Two Novice Monks to Singapore to Receive High Ordination (Upasampada)
Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, the revered leader of the Uganda Buddhist Center, has led two novice monks to Singapore to receive higher ordination (upasampada).
COVID-19 in Uganda: What it teaches us?
Uganda has so far found 89 positive cases and no death of COVID-19Â so far registered, and 52 have been reported to have fully recovered. People are encouraged to stay home. Public transportation as well as private means of transportation have been stopped. Churches, bars, night clubs and other congregational places have been closed down. […]
Expasion of Uganda Buddhist Centre
Currently the Uganda Buddhist Centre is in process of buying two acres of land adjacent to the Centre. This land will make it possible to construct buildings for monastics, housing complex for laities, kitchen and administrative block. We have started fencing the land. Furthermore, the Uganda Buddhist Centre is planning to secure land for a […]
Fencing of Peace School
We have committed our hearts to quality and holistic education, and the safety of our children and teachers is paramount. As students go for a holiday, we are currently fencing the school to guarantee safety of our children and school premises. The fencing will also add extra security to the school and allow the grass […]