Bhante Buddharakkhita

In this enlightening discussion, Bhante Buddharakkhita, the Abbot of the Ugandan Buddhist Center, shares his remarkable journey from a devout Catholic childhood to becoming a Buddhist monk. He reflects on the near-assassination that propelled him to explore trauma treatment and the integration of African wisdom into his teachings. His philosophy of 'more dharma, less drama' resonates throughout, as he emphasizes the importance of adapting mindfulness practices for healing within African communities and highlights the interconnectedness celebrated in the African philosophy of Ubuntu.