Honors and Awards

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...

The mayoral system in the cities of Kenya was dissolved in 2013 in order to implement a newly approved constitution. As the last mayor stepped down for the new system to be implemented The Hon. Mayor George Aladwa Omwera invited and honored Bhante Wimala. The Chairman...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

“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...

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...