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More Medical Equipment Donated
Wheelchairs, crutches and other medical equipment being prepared to load on the truck at the Nairobi Buddhist Vihara. David Schouela from Cambridge, MA joined Bhante Wimala on his November, 2007 visit to Kenya. David shared his experience of distributing medical...
Fifty Computers to Schools in Kenya
This elementary school received its first ever computer. Students as well as the teachers were happy and grateful. In today's world computer skills are more and more an essential skill. Many who have no opportunity to have computer training are left behind in our...
Donating More Medical Equipment
Loreshow health clinic is located in one of the poorest areas of Nairobi suburbs. On the side of the main building a few forty foot containers attached together provide extra space needed for the medical staff and the patients. When we were approached and asked to...
Container of Wheelchairs to Africa
Bhante distributing wheelchairs to disabled people in Africa. In our last newsletter we informed you about our ongoing work with disabled people in Africa. Over the last few years, my interactions with these people, as well as the information I learned from disabled...
Healthcare for the Poor
Imagine how it would feel if you were to be sick and could not get medical care and you had to suffer day after day for a long period of time because you don't have money to pay for medicine. There are so many people on this planet who cannot afford medical care, the...
School Renovation Project in Nairobi
Bhante addressing the students of the Loreshow Primary School during the renovation dedication ceremony. A year ago I visited the Loreshow Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya. When I first entered the classrooms it was a big surprise. The roof was leaking, ceilings were...
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...
It Touched My Heart
How wonderful to meet people who are genuinely happy as they see the happiness of their friends. As you know I make several visits to Africa each year in order to participate in essential humanitarian projects. In April 2007 I spent a week in Kenya visiting rural...
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...
Humanitarian Project in Sudan
Recovering from more than 20 years of civil war will be slow and take a long time. They need our help and compassion. Bhante Wimala visiting the town of Kapueta in Sudan which is close to the Kenya border. Dear Friends, As promised in my recent New Year's message, the...
With Compassion for Our Mothers
Doctors and nurses were very grateful to receive the equipment which makes their jobs in the maternity ward easier. This past September, I traveled to Kenya in support of our humanitarian projects there. I visited several schools and hospitals to supervise our ongoing...
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...