UBC Celebrates International Buddhist Day
On Friday, April 5th, the Uganda Buddhist Center celebrated the International Buddhist Day (IBD). The event, marked by solemn rituals and reflections, was led by Most Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, embodying the spirit of peace and harmony. Among the distinguished participants was Mr. Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the LCV Chairperson/Governor of Wakiso District. The ceremony commenced with […]
UBC organises 2024 Annual Peace Training Camp
Our commitment to nurturing ethical values and fostering a culture of peace among young minds has led us to initiate an annual peace training program. The program aims to equip young participants with the tools they need to become ambassadors of peace in their communities by instilling in them values of compassion, peace and ethical […]
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
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 […]
A Day of Joy at the Uganda Buddhist Centre
Today marked a significant day at the Uganda Buddhist Centre as the spirit of generosity and achievement filled the air. We were honored to unveil a heartfelt donation from Miss Wang, a generous supporter of our mission, who provided jerseys, shoes, and bags for the pupils of the Buddhist Peace School. This generous gesture will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buddhist Peace School Celebrates Outstanding PLE Performance in 2023.
The Buddhist Peace School is celebrating a remarkable achievement in the recently released results of the National Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Of the four pupils who undertook this rigorous examination, two emerged with superlative first grades, while the other two attained commendable second grades. This achievement reflects the academic competence of the students and the […]
UBC Welcomes Venerable Pandicca, a Burmese Monk and Scholar
The Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) received a new resident teacher, Venerable Pandicca, on Sunday, December 10th. Hailing from Burma (Myanmar), Venerable Pandicca brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Pali language, monastic discipline, meditation, and religious leadership. He holds a master’s degree in Buddhist studies with experience in teaching meditation and Abhidhamma. Venerable Pandicca […]