Bhante Buddharakkhita, PhD
Monastic
Bhante Buddharakkhita, PhD, was born in Uganda, East Africa. In 2002, he was ordained as a Theravāda Buddhist monk by Sayadaw U Silananda at Tathagata Meditation Center (TMC) in California.
Bhante was the Founder Abbot of the Uganda Buddhist Center in Uganda in 2005, and he is the Director of the African Buddhist High school in Uganda. He also sits on the Council of Advisors of the Global Buddhist Relief in New Jersey, USA. Bhante has taught Buddhist mindfulness practice in Africa, the U.S., and worldwide.
Bhante holds a PhD in Buddhist studies from the University of Peredeniya in Sri Lanka. His books include Caring for Our Planet: Buddhism and the Environment (2014) and Planting Dhamma Seeds: The Emergence of Buddhism in Africa (2018).
Bhante Buddharakkhita's Upcoming Programs
Retreat | On-Land
July 1 - July 7, 2026 | Wednesday - Tuesday | 6 nights
Beneath the Noise: A Journey into the Mind’s Quiet Power
For those who identify as BIPOC. Registration Opens - July 15, 2025. Dharma practice is a journey of unveiled mysteries that can bring profound transformation. During this retreat we are invited to quiet the noise of striving, meet ourselves fully, discover the peace that arises when the mind is steady and enter a space where truth is felt rather than defined. With deepened internal inquiry, we will explore how thoughts shape our reality and learn to work skillfully with the mind rather than against it.
