UBC’s Kampala Branch: A Promising Start for Sharing Buddha’s Teachings and Practices
The new Uganda Buddhist Centre (Kampala) was opened with a beautiful dedication led by Bhante Buddharakhita on 1st January this year. We circumambulated the single story house in the suburb of Bunga three times, and then visited every room before having a simple ceremony in the living room. The opportunity to rent this building came […]
UBC Opens a New Meditation Center in Kampala
On January 1, 2023, Uganda Buddhist Centre opened doors of its newest Kampala’s branch, offering a sanctuary for individuals to find inner peace and tranquility. The center in Bunga, which is located in a serene setting, provides a space for individuals to escape the stresses of daily life and connect with their inner selves. The […]
UBC Holds Community Health Workshop
Recently, UBC held a 4-day workshop and health fair from December 27-30, 2022 with the goal of promoting health and wellness in the local communities. The event was a collaborative effort between the Uganda Buddhist Centre, Dr. Tung Cheung and Dr. Patrick Chou and the local health professionals. Dr. Tung runs a health clinic project […]
Bhante Buddharakkhita Honored with Doctorate Degree by MCU
Our Spiritual Director, Bhante Buddharakkhita recently received an honorary doctorate degree in Buddhist studies from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) in Thailand. the graduation ceremony was from the December 10-11, 2022. This prestigious award recognizes Bhante’s dedication and contributions to the field of Buddhist studies and his commitment to sharing the teachings of the Buddha with others. […]
A Daylong Meditation to Usher in the New Year
On December 31, 2022, we held a Daylong Meditation Retreat, and it was a wonderful experience for all who participated. The retreat was held to provided a perfect opportunity for participants to start the new year off with a clear mind and a renewed sense of purpose. The retreat was led by Bhante Buddharakkhita who […]
UBC Holds Annual General Meeting
On December 31st, we held our annual general Meeting (AGM) to update our stakeholders on the organization’s performance, welcome new members and vote on important matters of the organisation. The AGM is a mandatory gathering of UBC’s stakeholders and board of directors, and it serves as an important opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the […]
Bhante Gives Keynote Speech at the East African Psychology Conference
Bhante Buddharakkhita was invited to give a keynote speech at the 8th International East African Psychology Conference. The conference was organised on the theme of Community Mental Health after COVID-19 Pandemic around the Globe” by the University of Kisubi in collaboration with the Uganda Behavioral Health Alliance and Sebastian Family Psychology Practice. In his keynote […]
Kathina Robe Offering
The Kathina festival is the largest alms-giving ceremony in the Buddhist calendar. It is a robe offering ceremony which has been preserved for 26 centuries since the Buddha’s time. This practice was established by the Buddha where he permitted lay devotees to make robes offering to the monastics who have finished the three months rains […]
Buddhist Peace School Holds Academic Day
On October 21st, the Buddhist Peace School, the nursery section held an Academic Day. The Academic Day is a day in a term where parents get involved in their children’s education. Parents review the academic performance of their children. Nursery school is the most crucial time for parents to stay active and get involved in […]