The Uganda Buddhist Centre
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| The Uganda Buddhist Centre | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada |
| Location | |
| Location | P.O. Box 898, Entebbe, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Venerable Buddharakkhita |
| Completed | 10 April 2005 |
| Website | |
| Uganda Buddhist Centre | |
The Uganda Buddhist Centre is a Buddhist temple located Off-Entebbe Road, Bulega, Garuga, Katabi Town Council on Entebbe road, P.O. Box 898, Entebbe, Uganda.[1]
History
The Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) was founded by Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, Ph.D., who is a Ugandan by nationality and is the first Buddhist monk in Uganda to introduce Buddhism into the country on April 10, 2005.[3]
The Uganda Buddhist Centre is the first Buddhist Centre in Uganda. It is located on two acres of land at Bulega, Garuga, Entebbe (about 5 km off Kampala-Entebbe main road). The center is open to all people who wish to cultivate peace, harmony, and happiness.
In 2022, the UBD opened the primary school to provide free education to the children in the community; it is also considered the first Buddhist school in Africa.[2]
