General News
Dedicating the Buddhist Shrine
Mr. Dawda, the sponsor of the Shrine, with Bhante Wimala after the blessing ceremony. We have completed the construction of the Shrine at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Nairobi and were able to dedicate it on the 6th of May as part of our Vesak Day program. In...
Vesak Celebration at the UN
The opening blessings. Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala led the Vesak program at the UN headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The UN Director General Ms. Sahle-work Zewde, some of the UN staff, the ambassadors and high commissioners attended the sacred event. The Thai Embassy and...
Vesak Celebration at Nairobi Temple
Devotees listening to the Dhamma talk of Venerable Bhante Wimala. We celebrated Vesak, the day of enlightenment, at the Nairobi Buddhist Temple on the 5th of May, 2012. The day program, led by Ven. Bhante Wimala, included meditation programs, Dhamma talks,...
Vesak Celebration 2012: Celebrating the day of Enlightenment
Noble Eight Fold Path – Dhamma talk by Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala
Practical Benefits of Loving Kindness
Dhamma talk on mettha, guided meditation on loving kindness and a discussion With Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala Dhamma talk on mettha, guided meditation on loving kindness and a discussion With Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala “There is a deep yearning within all of us...
Stupa Renovation
In March 2012 we started renovation of the Stupa Shrine of the temple. This is the first time major renovation work has been done since the opening of the temple in 1999. We are planning to complete work in time for the Vesak celebration in May of 2012. The costly...
Greetings and Blessings from Bangkok, Thailand
The monsoon rain has devastated Thailand. So far more than 300 people are reported to have died from the flood. The floodwater has caused billions of dollars' worth of damage. Many provinces of Thailand are still under water.The past few days I have experienced...
Quality Education for Sustainable Development
Bhante Wimala and Mr. Dawda having a friendly chat with the chairman of Equity Bank, Kenya before the stat of the event. Bhante Wimala participated in the “Prize Giving and Education Day” organized by the Langata district Board of the Ministry of Education in Nairobi,...
Sacred Relic Tour, Kenya
Maitreya Project “Heart Shrine Relic Tour” arrived in Nairobi, Kenya on the 6th of July. A special shrine was set up in Sanathana Dharma Temple in Nairobi. Thousands of participants including people of all faiths and nationalities congregated and viewed the...
Graduation Ceremony In Samaj School
Bhante Wimala leading the opening prayer at the Ceremony. Mr. Dawda, TGS East Africa President and the Principal of the school were also present.Bhante Wimala speaking at the ceremony. Samaj School is a multi-racial, multi-cultural school and is considered one of the...
Ambassador For Peace Award To Dignitaries In Kenya
Bhante Wimala at the Serena Hotel leading the opening blessing and meditation before the presentation of the "Ambassador for Peace Award" to dignitaries in Kenya.
Speaking At Ram Dev Temple In Mombasa, Kenya
Vesak Celebration 2011 At Nairobi Buddhist Temple
Vesak Celebration 2011: Program at Nairobi Buddhist Temple
Led by: Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala The Nairobi Buddhist Temple will be celebrating Vesak, to commemorate the Birth, the Enlightenment and the Passing away of the Buddha. This is undoubtedly the most sacred day of the Buddhist calendar. The Nairobi Buddhist Temple has...