General News
Divine Winds of Freedom
Middle East Leadership Conference Venerable Bhante Wimala attended a Middle East Leadership Conference as a special guest speaker. The conference entitled “The Divine Winds of Freedom” was held in Istanbul, Turkey and was attended by religious and political leaders...
The President of Sri Lanka Visits Nairobi Buddhist Temple
In March 2019 the head monk of Nairobi Buddhist temple, Ven Bhante Y. Wimala welcomed The President of Sri Lanka, Hon. Mairtripala Sirisena to the temple. The President was accompanied by several government ministers, The Hon. High Commissioner to Kenya Mr. De...
Completion of Buddhist Teacher Training Program
Elana, ( Devika) completed a three year Buddhist teacher training program at the Nairobi Buddhist Temple with her teacher, the head monk of the temple, Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala. Elana is the second woman to successfully complete the program at the Nairobi...
Silent Meditation Day Retreat (15 March)
Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the government of the Philippines
Venerable Bhante Wimala receiving the Humanitarian Award from Dr. Eden Chua, the President of the 4000 chairmen of the Local Government Officers. On January 28th, 2020 Venerable Bhante Wimala received a Humanitarian Award from Dr. Eden Chua, the President of the...
Silent Meditation Day Retreat
Bhante Y. Wimala visited Sri Lanka
Special observance program (18 May 2019)
There will be special observance program for Sinhala speaking Sri Lankans from 9am to 5pm. Lunch will be served for all attendants. If you are interested in attending please let us know.
Vesak Day at the UN headquarters in Nairobi (May 17 2019)
Venerable Bhanteji will be leading the Vesak program at the UN headquarters in Nairobi from 9.am to 11am. If you are interested in attending this special program please send your photo ID to the temple email address for preparing permit to enter the UN compound.
Vesak Day 2019: Celebrating the Day of Enlightenment
The Nairobi Buddhist Temple will be celebrating Vesak on Sunday 19th May 2019, to commemorate the Birth, the Enlightenment and the Passing away of the Buddha. This is undoubtedly the most sacred day for all Buddhists around the world. We...
FOUR DAY BUDDHIST STUDY PROGRAM AND INITIATION CEREMONY 2018
As part of the 2018 Vesak celebration at Nairobi Buddhist Temple, we have organized a four-day mini Buddhist study program. Venerable Bhante Wimala, the head monk of the Nairobi Buddhist temple will teach the classes. The program will start on 29th April 2018. If...
FOUR DAY BUDDHIST STUDY PROGRAM AND INITIATION CEREMONY
As part of the 2017 Vesak celebration at Nairobi Buddhist Temple, we have organized a four-day mini Buddhist study program. Venerable Bhante Wimala, the head monk of the Nairobi Buddhist temple will teach the classes. The program will start on 16th April 2017. If you...
Fourth World Buddhist Forum
Opening ceremony of the Fourth World Buddhist Forum. The Fourth World Buddhist Forum was held from the 24th to 25th October 2015 in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province in China. Bhante Wimala was invited to attend and address the delegates and...
Vesak Day: Celebrating the Day of Enlightenment
The Nairobi Buddhist Temple will be celebrating Vesak on Sunday 15th May 2016, to commemorate the Birth, the Enlightenment and the Passing away of the Buddha. This is undoubtedly the most sacred day for all Buddhists around the world. We...
Visit to Guangzhou, China
Speaking at the Zen Cultural Research Center in Guangzhou, China. Bhante’s talk was translated into Chinese by Ms. Sujata Souvenir from the Local Government leader Mr. Yang Yuanxin