News and Announcements
New Resident Monk Vicitta Sara Bhikku Arrives in Kenya
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 has been for over 18 years. We obtained a three year religious visa for Vicitta Sara Bhikku and he is…
Peace and War
“Venerable Bhante Wimala’s visit to US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Headquarters was a unique opportunity for the coalition officers of 63 countries to interact with such an inspiring personality. The officers had the rare opportunity to share their views and ideas with Bhante Wimala on various subjects related to disaster relief and humanitarian missions around the…
Global Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
Venerable Bhante Wimala receiving the Globle Peace Award from Rev. Dr. Carol Lawson 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…
Update from Kenya
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 happy. When you give something unconditionally, such a gift can make the…
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 done to help our people. We are very happy to offer…
Meeting the Vice President of Kenya
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 Ministry of Home Affairs in Nairobi in May 2007. Since the Vice President is the patron of the Disabled Association of…
Award from the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy
Over the years the Triple Gem Society has sponsored many ongoing projects to help the victims of war. Some of the continuing projects are: Bhante Wimala traveled to many hospitals to visit those who were injured in the war. Valuable medical equipment was donated to hospitals to better treat and care for war victims. Many…
