News and Announcements
Lynchburg, Pennsylvania, USA
On March1st, 2014, Bhante led a three-hour program at the Unity Church of Seven Hills in Lynchburg, PA from 1pm to 4pm.
HeartWell Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
On March 7, 2014 the HeartWell Institute had the great privilege to host a one day retreat led by Venerable Bhante Wimala. Ven. Bhante shared his deep knowledge of the Dharma and presented ancient methods for peace building and cultivating wisdom and loving-kindness in daily life. Everybody who participated in this one day program found…
Speaking in Manila – Buddhism and Modern Day Challenges
On Dec 17, 2013, Bhante Wimala delivered a Dharma talk at the Mabuhay Temple in Manila. The Dhamma talk entitled “Buddhism and Modern Day Challenges” was organized by the Head Abbess Shih Miao Jing. The session ended with a guided meditation and a lively dialogue with the participants.
Bhante Wimala Honored by the City Council of Tacloban
In recognition of his many projects completed to help the people of Tacloban City (Philippines) who were devastated by the “super” typhoon this past November, Bhante Wimala was honored by the city council. The session was held in the Legislative building in the city hall in Tacloban city. The resolution honoring Bhante Wimala was read…
Charlottesville, Virginia
“We were honored to host Bhante’s visit to Unity of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, VA in 2014. We were successful in arranging several venues for him to speak and teach. Bhante did an interview for the University of Virginia’s Contemplative Sciences Center, a program that is dedicated to academic research on different forms of meditation with…
The President of Sri Lanka visits Nairobi Buddhist Temple
In December of 2013, the President of Sri Lanka, the Foreign Minister and several other government ministers paid a visit to the Nairobi Buddhist Temple where Ven. Bhante Wimala is the Chief Monk and Spiritual Director. His Excellency, President Rajapaksha came to Kenya to attend the 50th Independence Day celebration of Kenya. After receiving blessings…
