UBC Constructs a Computer Laboratory, Dining Room and Garage
The new building is comprising a dining room, a computer laboratory and a garage. Lately, rains have always been interrupting monks during their meals, and other guests that we have always had at the Temple. Somewhere to have meals has been always challenging. Those who have been at the temple, you can attest this fact.
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Peace School Constructs Its permanent Toilets
When we started, we repaired a pit latrine of the neighboring lady. Since then, we have been using that pit latrine. We experienced many inconveniences since the neighbor had tenants who were very slow and reluctant of cleaning the latrines after use. However, due to the limited resources we had then, we had to be
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Local People Practice Alms-Giving
The almsgiving or Pindapata (in Pali language) ceremony is a very deep and meaningful practice for Buddhists. This ceremony has been practiced for the last 26 centuries. Pindapata is a sacred practice for both laities and monastics who depend on these offerings for their sustenance. Monks collect alms from devout Buddhist followers along the streets
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Construction of Monks’ Accommodation
Preparations are underway to construct a five-storey building to house 60 resident monks at the Uganda Buddhist Centre. The structure is 50m long and 15m wide. Each floor of the building will carry 12 rooms with each self-contained so that monks don’t queue for a shower or toilet in the current shared bathrooms—they will now
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Land for More Dhamma Activities
The Uganda Buddhist Centre is in process of finalising the purchase of one acre of land along the newly constructed Entebbe-Kampala Express Highway. There is a balance of USD 2,800 remaining for us to be able to finalise the purchase. Luckily, Mr. Htin Win a Burmese devout based in the US visited the Uganda Buddhist
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Bhante Attends Mitra Conference as Keynote Speaker in Australia
Bhante Buddharakkhita was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the Mitra Conference Buddhist Youth Network in Sydney, Australia. The conference was attended by Buddhist leaders from the three Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The conference was held at The Underground on Level 3 of Building 1 – University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Tower
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Peace School Celebrates Its First Year Milestone
The Peace School, the first of its kind in Uganda is so proud to have celebrated its first successful year of operation. The School gained a unique experience throughout the entire year. The School organized an event on Thursday November 28 2019 to celebrate its milestone with the surrounding communities and Golden Hearts Kindergarten School
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Feeding Children Today and Tomorrow
Many children in Africa still sleep hungry and suffer malnutrition despite the golden opportunities surrounding them. Our goal here is to provide holistic, Buddhist-centered care for orphaned and impoverished children by providing them nutritious food and enabling them create sustainable food solutions. As part of our Hunger Relief Program, we provide food monthly to children
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Improving Access to Safe Water at Lakeside Preparatory School
Before October 27, pupils of Lakeside Preparatory Primary School would walk to the lake to collect unsafe water. This hindered their classroom activities and were at risk of contracting waterborne diseases. Things have rather changed when a hand-pump borehole was drilled at the school. With the Uganda Buddhist Centre support as part of its Water
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Kathina Ceremonies
The word Kathina is a Pali term which refers to a wooden frame used to make robes during Buddha’s time. The Kathina ceremony is a special event that bring together monastics and laities to share and reflect on the Dhamma. The ceremony happens in October after the three rains retreat (Vassa). It is also celebrated
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