Gratitude to all Buddhists in Uganda
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the Sri Lankans and other Buddhists in Uganda for their enormous support during this rains retreat (Vassa) period. The community is providing all requisites for the monks during this period. They have also continued to visit the temple every weekend and performing religious rites that […]
Improvements and Renovations at the Temple
The Entrance Gate—we have enhanced our gate by installing a new one. The new gate is beautifully decorated with the eight spokes of the Noble Eight-fold Path, and t he beautiful facing stones on the pillars. We have also demarcated and shaped our parking area outside the gate. We are often disturbed during meditation by […]
Updates on Abbot’s House
As earlier reported, the construction of the Abbot’s House is in progress, and the skeleton of the building will be completed in the first week of November . The next stage of the building is to cast a ring beam that will hold a grass-thatched roof. Thereafter, the house shall be roofed and some of […]
Updates on the Construction of Abbot’s House
We are happy to update you on the progress of the construction of the Abbot’s House—so far, the skeleton of the ground floor and first floor have already been laid. What remains now is the last slab of second floor and the roof. Currently, the builders are working on form work and steel bending for […]
UBC Invests in Green Renewable Energy and Environment Project (GREEP)
We are very happy to announce – our new project—GREEP. The project was initiated to reduce our expenses on cooking and generate income that would sustain the Uganda Buddhist Centre and its activities into the future. As the Temple grows, our needs have grown into requiring more special projects to generate income that will support […]
The official inauguration of Boreholes
Bhante Buddharakkhita led the official inauguration of two water boreholes on Friday, August 15, 2020 in Nalugala and Rwanjaba-Kasenyi, Entebbe. The work was carried out by INTROPIA LTD, a local borehole construction company. Safe and clean water will now be accessible in these two villages. Rwanjaba is a fishing village located along the shores of […]
Uganda Buddhist Centre Receives a Gift of Land
The Uganda Buddhist Centre has received a gift of two (2) acres of land in Buyende district. The Land was donated by Mr. Robert Ziribasanga the Governor of Buyende district. He is also one of the volunteer Board Members at the Uganda Buddhist Centre since 2012. He said in a memorandum he signed that “I […]
Providing Clean Water Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Towards the end of June 2020, the Uganda Buddhist Centre embarked on providing safe and clean water to needy communities. With support from Ms. Dolores Watson, based in New Orleans, the Centre constructed a borehole at Golden Hearts Education Centre in Kasenyi, Entebbe. This borehole has been successfully completed and residents are now enjoying fresh […]
Uganda Buddhist Centre Kicks off its Building Project
The Uganda Buddhist Centre has embarked on the Building Project. The project is to see that proper accommodation is built for both resident and visiting monks at the Temple. In the past, we have had challenges with accommodation at the temple. This has always pushed us to resort to nearby hotels and resorts to house, […]