Constructing the First Buddhist Primary School in Uganda
The aim is to create a new form of education that can be a model for Uganda and other African countries, firmly based on the principles of Buddhism including ethical practice and mindfulness. The proposed system embodies a new approach to education that responds to the conditions and needs of contemporary African societies, specifically in
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Construction of Parking Lot
In our previous newsletter, we reported about the need to pave our parking lot. We are glad to bring you the news that with your support, the work has been accomplished in February 2021. The parking was graded, covered with compacted marram and finally with asphalt. This parking is very essential for the Temple as
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Monastic Training Benefiting children
The training is a great opportunity for children to learn the Buddhist values, and how to live a meaningful life so that they can lead change in their lives and their communities. During the practice, children have a taste of monk’s life, cultivate spiritual qualities, and share their practice to transform others. Children are also
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2020 Kathina Celebrations
We are glad inform you that our Kathina celebration went very successfully. The event was conducted on November 15, according to the Sri Lankan tradition. Mr. Gihan De Silva and his family was the donor of the 2020 Kathina robe. He was joined by other Sri Lankans, Burmese, Thai, and Indian Buddhist communities in Uganda.
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Mayor Appreciates Bhante’s for His Work in the Community
On November 17, Bhante Buddharakkhita was hosted by Mr. Ronald Kalema at the Town Council headquarters. The Mayor appreciated the community services of Bhante in the areas of improving people’s quality of life not only in Katabi town but also in the whole country. The Mayor handed Bhante a certificate of appreciation in his office
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Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) Extends Clean Water to Kiwuulwe Fishing Village
On Saturday November 28, 2020 Bhante Buddharakkhita together with the town Mayor, Mr. Ronald Kalema and other local leaders broke the ground for a water borehole at Kiwuulwe fishing village. Local leaders and the project engineers were available and identified the prospective point for the project. The point is at the heart of the community
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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
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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
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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
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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
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