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 […]
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 […]