Uganda Buddhist Centre - UBC

21/02/2026

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

21/02/2026

Today, Bhante Buddharakkhita serves as the Founder and Abbot of the Uganda Buddhist Centre in Garuga, Entebbe. What began as a modest effort to introduce the Buddha’s teachings has grown into a recognized spiritual and educational institution. Under his leadership, the Centre has become a hub for meditation, Dhamma study, interfaith dialogue, and community engagement.

Bhante Buddharakkhita was born in Uganda to a Christian family in 1966 in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. He first encountered Buddhism in 1990 while studying ...

03/02/2026

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25/01/2026

We are delighted to come together today for our Parents, Teachers Meeting as we prepare for the 2026 academic year at Buddhist Peace Nursery School, Buddhist Peace Primary School, and African Buddhist High School.
This meeting reflects our shared commitment to nurturing our learners through collaboration, open communication, and the values of peace, mindfulness, and mutual respect. We sincerely appreciate the continued support and partnership of our parents and guardians as we work together to guide our children toward academic excellence and wholesome character development.

24/01/2026

Admission is also open, for the classes mentioned in the image below

20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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19/01/2026

31/12/2025

Our Abbot gave us a word of wisdom as we are entering the new year

31/12/2025

Happening now:
As we close the year in style at the Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC), our traditional bonfire is already lit. Together, we are sharing African proverbs, riddles, and stories reflecting on our rich African values, wisdom, and heritage as we prepare to welcome the new year. 🔥✨🙏

31/12/2025

After our Annual General Meeting, we enjoyed a picnic at our newly acquired land along the lakeshore sharing moments of joy and taking in the refreshing lake breeze together with the UBC Sangha.