News and Announcements
Compassion in Action
Bhante will discuss how to bring compassion into our daily life and the personal benefits of a compassionate heart.
Bhante Wimala is a wonderfully open and accessible monk.
Teaching at Wainwright House
About 50 people participated in a three hour seminar conducted at the Wainright House in Rye, New York. The seminar included lecture, discussion and guided meditation sessions. This was the second seminar presented by Bhante Wimala at the Wainright House.
The Launching Ceremony of Bhante’s Books in Sri Lanka
The launching ceremony of Bhante’s Book Lessons of the lotus in English, Tamil and Sinhala and the poetry book, the poems of awakening was held at the BMICH conference hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event which was held on the 25th of Feb. 2009 two to four pm was organized by Vishva Niketana Peace…
Ambassador for Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
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. They accompanied him to the Peace Centre located just a few blocks away from the church.…
Buddhist Monk with Military Men
In September, Bhante Wimala, Buddhist Monk originally from Sri Lanka had the opportunity to spend time with members of the Coalition Forces serving at US Central Command. These senior military officers are from over sixty nations and their mission is to coordinate efforts in the war against terrorism. So, you may ask, what does a…
Ambassador for Peace Award for Bhante Wimala
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. They accompanied him to the Peace Centre located just…
Honor of the Golden Shawl for Bhante
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 very special guests only. The shoulders of Bhante Wimala were covered by a beautiful golden shawl woven on handlooms with an exquisitely embroidered…
