General News
New Resident Monk Vicitta Sara Bhikku Arrives in Kenya
Vicitta Sara Bhikku receiving blessings from Bhante Wimala - taken at the Nairobi temple We are very happy to inform you that as of Nov. 22, 2008 we have a new resident monk at the Nairobi Buddhist temple in Kenya. Vicitta Sara Bhikku is a Burmese Buddhist monk and...
Global Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
On Sat. Sept 8, 2007 I attended the 4th annual Stand for Peace event in Philadelphia, PA. to accept the Global Peace Award on behalf of Venerable Bhante Wimala. Started after 9/11 to focus attention on peace, this event is sponsored by the Center for Peace in...
Update from Kenya
The Beauty of Samadhi. Dear Friends and students, Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. I am writing to tell you about the summer and my current projects here. We give many gifts in so many ways. We give gifts to show our gratitude, thankfulness, or love; to make another...
Humanitarian Award from the Members of Parliament in Kenya
“The impact of Venerable Bhante Wimala's humanitarian work has changed the lives of many Kenyans. His work has transformed many people and given them hope. We all are grateful to Bhante Wimala for his compassionate heart and the extraordinary and difficult work he has...
Meeting the Vice President of Kenya
Bhante with the Vice-President of Kenya, Hon. Moody Awori. The Vice President of Kenya is the second highest executive official in the Kenyan government. Bhante Wimala met with the Vice-President of Kenya, Hon. Moody Awori, in his office of Vice President and The...
Update from Africa
I am so happy to share a letter with you written by a Kenyan, Mr. Mwiti Kirimi, who traveled with me on my first day here. I hope you will have a few minutes to read this and that it will inspire you as well. With love and blessings, Bhante Wimala An inspiring day...
Death of a Minister
Bhante Wimala attending a humanitarian project with the Hon. Mirugi Kiriuki who died in the plane crash. The Death of Hon. Mirugi KiriukiOn April 10th, 2006 at around 3:00 pm, I made a call to Kenya with the expectation of speaking with the Assistant Minister for...
Members of Parliament Meet Bhante Wimala
On the first of July 2005, Seventeen members of Kenyan parliament met with Bhante. The special reception held at a hotel in Nairobi gave an opportunity for the members of Parliament to thank Bhante Wimala for his humanitarian projects in Kenya. For almost seven years...