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Articles, Newsroom Feb 21

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 […]

Charity, Mindfulness, Newsroom Feb 1

Uganda Buddhist Centre Makes Historic Ordination of Four Women as Buddhist Nuns

The Uganda Buddhist Centre has today ordained four women as Buddhist nuns. The ordained women are Mirembe Anitah (Metta), Nazziwa Shadia (Santi), Damali Bakanasa (Karuna), and Nakiganda Harriet (Mudita). This marks a special moment for the centre, as this is the first time women have been ordained as nuns since 2008, when Bhante Buddharakkhita ordained […]

Bhante International Engagements, Meditation, Newsroom, Thailand Aug 18

Bhante Buddharakkhita Attends the True Little Monks Programme in Thailand

This programme was organized by Charoen Pokphand Group and True Corporation Plc to broadcast a reality documentary about 12 novice monks living together to meditate and practice Buddhism. As a result, viewers all over the world would benefit from the programme and apply the teachings in their daily lives to bring about world peace. Bhante […]

Meditation, Mindfulness, Newsroom Aug 18

Children Learn to Practice Meditation

On the 15th morning of July, children gathered at the Temple to learn and practice mindfulness meditation under the divine guidance of Most Ven. Adicca. He led the children in a sitting meditation, with emphasis on breath, to teach them to focus on the present moment. After meditation, children chanted and paid their respect to […]