General News
Visitors to Nairobi Temple
Justice Kalpana Rawal and Dr. Hasmuk Rawal payed a visit to Nairobi Temple.We were very glad to welcome to the temple Mr. PLO Mulumba, the anti-corruption boss of Kenya.Hon. Mbau, Sri Lankan High Commissioner and member of parliament in Maragua, and Mr. Dawda,...
CECB General Manager Visits Kenya
Mr. Patmasiri, General Manager of CECB and Chairman of Manji Biscuits, meets Bhante at Nairobi Temple. Mr. Patmasiri, General Manager of Central Engineering Constancy Bureau (CECB) in Sri Lanka, visited Kenya and attended several meetings to discuss water resource...
Uganda Tour
Bhante Wimala and Mr. Dawda speak with General Caleb Akandwanaho at his Kampala residence. On a five-day February, 2011 visit to Uganda, Bhante visited the capital of Kampala and several other cities. He was joined by Mr. Dawda, chairman of Manji Biscuits in Kenya,...
Parliamentary Friendship Association
On the 13th of December, 2010, Bhante participated in the first meeting of the Sri Lanka -Kenya Parliamentary Friendship Association. The event was organized by the Sri Lankan Embassy and was attended by 15 members of the Kenyan Parliament, most of who chair various...
Discourse at the Hindu Temple
Upon his arrival, devotees of the temple placed fresh flower garlands around Bhante's neck.
Planting a Peace Tree
May Peace Prevail on Earth. Bhante Y. Wimala planting a Peace Tree on the 13th of December, 2010 at the home garden of Mr. PLO Mulumba, the Chief Executive and Director of the Kenya Anti-corruption Commission.
Addressing the Peace Ambassadors
Bhante addressing the peace ambassadors in Nairobi city on December 16th, 2010.
Vesak – Nairobi Kenya
Mr. Kisumo, the caretaker of the temple, preparing the front entrance. Vesak is the most spiritual and holy day for Buddhists. It is held on the full moon day of May. After the Vesak celebration at the Samadhi center in Prague, Bhante left to attend the Vesak...
The Latest Appointment
The supreme council of monks meeting just before Bhante was honored.The council of monks meeting just before Bhante was honored. We are delighted to announce that once again Bhante Y. Wimala has being appointed as the Chief Sangha Nayaka (Head Monk) to the United...
Bhante Wimala Awarded Peace Ambassador “Samadutha” Award
In recognition of the spiritual teachings and humanitarian projects of Bhante Wimala, the Upcountry Amarapura Supreme Monks Council of Sri Lanka recently awarded him the prestigious “Samadutha” Peace award. At a special monks council meeting, held on the...
Health Services Excellence Award
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province Major General G.A. Chandrasiri presenting the award to Bhante on behalf of the health ministry of Sri Lanka. We are delighted to report that Bhante Wimala has recently been awarded the Health Services Excellence...
Teaching and Humanitarian Projects in Kenya
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...
Two Computers for Girl’s School in Kenya
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 School in...
Ambassador for Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
The day was 28th of November 2008. It was a peaceful and sunny morning in the capital of Kenya. Ambassador Ram Sharada and Hon. Njeru Kathangu, a former Member of Parliament of Kenya welcome Venerable Bhante Wimala at the St. Johns basilica in the downtown Nairobi....
Honor of the Golden Shawl for Bhante
Bhante Wimala being honored with the Golden Shawl. It was the highest manner that Hindu Tamils would honor a special guest and this method was reserved for honoring, respecting, appreciating and considering very important people like Presidents, Prime Ministers and...