Jul 30, 2010 | Helping Children, Humanitarian Projects
On my last trip to Kenya, I met an intriguing young man, Joseph Macharia Kimani, from the Maragua constituency in Kenya. Eight years ago, as a child of 9, he lost his arm in a tragic accident. In spite of the challenges of growing up with only one functional...
May 15, 2010 | Humanitarian Projects, Wheelchair Donations
Taking care of the handicapped has been an important part of Bhante’s work in Africa. In April of this year, he was able to donate 5 wheelchairs, 10 crutches and 5 walkers to a group of people in the Subukia constituency, near the city of Kisumu. As Bhante...
Nov 12, 2009 | General News, Humanitarian Projects, Teaching
Bhante Wimala giving a Dhamma talk at the temple on the 1st of November. From October 26th through November 1st Bhante traveled to Kenya and visited the Nairobi Buddhist Temple. Bhante Wimala has been the spiritual director and head monk of this Buddhist Center for...
Nov 5, 2009 | General News, Helping Children, Humanitarian Projects
Two of the teachers from the girl’s school receiving the computers from Bhante at the Nairobi Buddhist Temple. On the 26th of October, 2009, following a request from school Principal Mrs. Mutaga, we donated two computers to the Rarakwa Secondary Girl’s...
Oct 1, 2009 | Housing Projects, Humanitarian Projects
Recepients of the houses gathered to greet Bhante when he arrived in Naiwasha to see the consturction of the houses. Fifty-five houses have now been completed since November of 2008. These houses are now occupied by families who were driven out of their villages by...
Mar 20, 2009 | Humanitarian Projects, Medical Equipment
Heart monitor was put into immediate use. The doctors and nurses rejoiced in the moment. Muranga District Hospital receives its first heart monitor. On the 13th of February, Triple Gem Society donated a multipurpose heart monitor to Muranga Hospital along with other...
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