About 

Since 1999 Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala has been the head monk and the spiritual teacher of the Theravada Buddhist Center (non-profit org) in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Center is located in a beautiful suburb of Nairobi called Loresho, just a few miles away from the city center. The center was built by the George Phylnormel Foundation in memory of Mr. George and Mrs. Norma Perera. The premises consist of a residence for monks, a Meditation hall and a traditional Stupa. The center is open every day from 8am to 6.30 pm for public. People of all faiths are welcome to use this peaceful sanctuary for self-reflection and meditation.

Ongoing programs include: Meditation sessions every Sunday at 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Beginners reading group at 2pm, Advanced Buddhist study group at 4.30pm. A stocked library is also open every day. Bhante Wimala travels to often and conducts classes and gives Dhamma talks.

The head monk, Venerable Wimala also uses this Center as his base while doing his humanitarian projects in Africa. The resident monk of the Theravada Buddhist Center is Sobhitha Bhikku. He resides fulltime at the temple and looks after the day to day activities of the temple.

Bhante also uses this Center as his base while doing his humanitarian projects in Africa. The resident monk of the Theravada Buddhist Center is Sobhitha Bhikku who looks after the day to day activities and programs.

Introduction to Buddhism Program 2024 at Nairobi Buddhit Temple

The session (free of charge) proceedings was overseen by Bhanteji Wimala, our esteemed spiritual teacher and head monk. Should you wish to watch the recorded sessions, kindly access them through links below.

Programs

– Day 1: Introduction to Buddhism Program

– Day 2: The Supernormal eightfold path (Part 1 | Part 2)

– Day 3: The Supernormal Eightfold Path & The Five Precepts (Part 1| Part 2)

– Day 4: The Buddhist concept of Karma and rebirth