Venerable Daw Sucinti
Venerable Daw Sucinti was born in 1960 in Rangoon, Yangon. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Rangoon Arts and Science University, Yangon. In 1984, she earned an Associateship of Government Technical Institutes (AGTI) Diploma. Her journey in Buddhist studies took her to Sri Lanka, where she obtained a Master’s degree in Buddhist […]
Venerable Daw Kesavati
Venerable Daw Kesavati was born in 1982 in Mangyiten village, Nyaung U township, in the Mandalay region. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Makeitila University in 2005. In 2010, she embraced monastic life, becoming a Buddhist nun under the guidance of Venerable Ukkamsa, the Abbot of Mahasi Meditation Centre in Nyaung U town. Her […]
Asio Sylivia
Dedicated Administrator & Compassionate Leader With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, majoring in Management, I serve as the administrator for both the Preschool and Buddha Medical Center. My passion lies in nurturing young minds and providing quality healthcare to the monastery and neighboring communities. I am driven by my selfless nature and desire to make […]
Chan CW
Chan is the author and producer of “Light on the Lotus Hill” and is an anthropologist by training. He has a Masters in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute in UK and the first batch of NLB’s Lee Kong Chian Research Fellow.
Christopher Zziwa
Christopher Zziwa, a seasoned multimedia and digital content producer, brings over seven years of expertise to his role as a Media and Content Developer at the Uganda Buddhist Centre. Specializing in documentation, documentaries, live streaming, videography, photography, video editing, server management, and website design, Christopher excels in documentation, scriptwriting, and training, having worked with renowned […]
Julie Wyard
Julie Wyard is a dedicated educator with over four decades of experience. With a strong academic background, including a BSocSc in International Studies, an MSc in Information Science, and a post-graduate teaching qualification from Cambridge University, England. Julie has continuously pursued excellence in her field. Her journey in education began as a teacher in Cambridge, […]
Stephen Wyard
I was born in England in 1957, studied architecture at Oxford Brookes University, and have worked as an architect for nearly forty years, mainly in the UK but also in Bhutan and Uganda, where we lived from 1994 to 1999. Since we left Uganda in 1999, I have been returning regularly to work, mainly on […]
Andrew Bakaki
Andrew has since 2012 been with UBC when he came as a volunteer. He is a highly accomplished individual with a strong background in both Buddhist leadership and international relations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Buddhist leadership and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, showcasing his diverse range of skills and […]
Andrew Mukomazi
Andrew comes with a wealthy experience in finance and business management. Shortly after his graduation in finance at Makerere University Business School, Andrew launched his career in banking before joining the Uganda Buddhist Centre in 2015. Since joining the team at the centre, Andrew oversees the day-to-day operations of the Centre. He has passionately worked […]