UBC Promotes the Ancient Pindapata Tradition
On October 1, 2023, monks, and nuns at the Uganda Buddhist Centre lined up to participate in a traditional Buddhist practice known as Pindapata, which involves going door-to-door and along the roadside to receive food and other items from the villagers. Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, speaking to the media, explained the importance of this ancient ceremony […]
Seven Young Women Temporarily Ordain as Buddhist Nuns
In a remarkable event that unfolded on September 29th, 2023, seven young women in Uganda received temporary ordination as Buddhist nuns, marking a historic milestone in the growth and development of Buddhism in Africa. This momentous occasion took place at the Uganda Buddhis Centre (UBC), with six of the newly ordained nuns hailing from the […]
Bhante Buddharakkhita Attends the 8th WBS in Japan
On the 12th of September, Bhante Buddharakkhita attended the 8th World Buddhist Summit (WBS) held in Tokyo, Japan. The summit is the supreme Buddhist conference, representing over 370 million Buddhists in the world. It is organised with the cooperation from the United Nations as well as supreme Buddhist leaders around the globe. The 8th WBS […]
BPS Receives Support from Fortuna Ltd
We would like to thank and celebrate Fortuna Ltd for their generous donation of scholastic items and other school supplies to the Buddhist Peace School. These educational materials worth 10m Uganda Shillings will enable our students to expand their knowledge and develop crucial skills. The stationery will allow them to express their creativity and engage […]
UBC Newsletter August 2023
Greetings from the Uganda Buddhist Centre! As we embrace the new month of September, we are delighted to bring you the latest updates and heartwarming stories from the Uganda Buddhist Centre. In this edition, we celebrate the spirit of compassion, education, and environmental consciousness. Stories in this Newsletter: Two young boys received ordination as novice […]
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).
Merits in Buddhism
The concept of merits serves as seeds of transformation and spiritual growth. Just as seeds have the potential to sprout, grow, and bear fruits, merits hold the power to shape our destiny and lead us towards enlightenment. By cultivating virtues and engaging in wholesome actions, we sow the seeds of positive states of mind that […]
Mental Wellness Retreat with Bhante Buddharakkhita
Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC), in collaboration with Soota Foundation and Ebenezer, hosted a transformative Mental Wellness Retreat at the serene premises of UBC. This series of retreats, led by the Most Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita unfolded on Saturday, June 17, inviting participants to explore the profound Buddhist teachings and practice. This Saturday, the practice was centered […]
Bhante Returns from His Dhamma Tour
On June 12, our esteemed teacher, Bhante Buddharakkhita returned from his Dhamma tour in Singapore and Taiwan. His presence was eagerly awaited by the members of the Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) who had missed his guidance during his absence. Bhante’s tour was filled with significant engagements, including leading Vesak celebrations (the commemoration of the birth, […]