Published Sep 9, 2020
What a Buddhist Monk Learned from Nearly Being Assasinated | Bhante Buddharakkhita
Bhante Buddharakkhita, the Abbot of the Ugandan Buddhist Center, shares his transformative journey from a Catholic upbringing to Buddhism, recounting how a near-fatal assassination attempt deepened his understanding of trauma and healing. He integrates African wisdom with Buddhist teachings, emphasizing interconnection and the Ubuntu philosophy, to address intergenerational trauma in a culturally resonant manner.
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