Uganda Buddhist Centre Commemorates International Buddhist Day
International Buddhist Day Celebrated in Uganda The Uganda Buddhist Centre has joined the global Buddhist community in commemorating International Buddhist Day, a significant occasion dedicated to honoring the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of the Buddha. The celebration, held at the Centre in Uganda, brought together members of the Buddhist community, students, and well-wishers in […]
Ugandan Buddhist Leader Joins Global Pilgrimage Across Sacred Sites in Nepal and India
Bhante Buddharakkhita’s participation in the 2026 “Walking with the Buddha” pilgrimage highlights Africa’s growing voice in global Buddhist practice. In March 2026, Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, Founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, participated in the internationally recognized “Walking with the Buddha” pilgrimage organized in collaboration with Tricycle Magazine. The pilgrimage brought together a global community of […]
Ugandan Delegation Joins Global Buddhist Summit in Japan
A Ugandan delegation of religious, cultural, and government leaders recently participated in the Ninth World Buddhist Summit held at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism in Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryoji Temple, Kobe, Japan on April 8th 2026. The delegation included Bhikkhu Buddharakkhita Kaboggoza, founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, Andrew Mukomazi, and the Kyabazinga of Busoga, […]
Historic Meeting Strengthens Ties Between Ugandan and Japanese Buddhist Leaders
In a significant moment of spiritual and cultural importance, Ven. Dr. Buddharakkhita, together with His Majesty William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, met His Eminence Most Venerable Dr. Shinkai Kori in Japan. His Eminence is the Chief High Priest of the Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Temple. This meeting marked an important step in strengthening global Buddhist […]
Bodhi Tree Planting Ceremony – Mpigi | April 3rd, 2026
With great joy and reverence, we marked a special ceremony as Ven. Dr. Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita led a Bodhi tree planting ceremony at Mpigi. The Bodhi tree holds profound significance in Buddhism. It was under the sacred Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya that Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment over 2,500 years ago. Since then, the tree has […]
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 […]
Join us Thursday, November 20, from 1:00-2:30 PM EST–Healing the Wounds of Separation with Bhante Buddharakkhita
From: Uganda Buddhist Centre To: UBC Community & Friends Dear Beloved Friends of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, Warm greetings of peace, compassion, and renewed connection. For many years, Venerable Dr. Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita has walked a path of healing that weaves together mindfulness, Indigenous knowledge, and the wisdom of the Buddha. His dedication to restoring harmony […]
Meeting Life’s Chaos with Mindfulness, Wisdom and Equanimity
A reflection from Ven. Bhante Buddharakkhita During a recent Dharma talk, Ven. Bhante Buddharakkhita explored a theme that resonates with all of us: how to meet the chaos in our lives with mindfulness, wisdom and equanimity. Drawing from his own experiences, Bhante reminded us that chaos is not a personal failure. It is part of […]
Walk in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Secure Your Spot for the 2026 India & Nepal Pilgrimage.
India & Nepal March 2026 In a rare and transformative opportunity for spiritual seekers around the world, RetreaTours, in collaboration with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, has announced the return of its acclaimed pilgrimage, Walk with the Buddha. The 2026 edition will be led by Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre and one […]