The Spread of Buddhism in Africa

The mission of Amituofo Care Center

Following twenty years devoted to nurturing and instructing orphans across Africa, the Amituofo Care Center (ACC) is transitioning its emphasis towards a significant new objective: the extensive introduction and assimilation of Buddhism in its operational countries. This shift is illustrated by the creation of a Buddhist practice center in Madagascar, an initiative distinct from the orphanages ACC has established in nations such as Namibia and Mozambique. This denotes a strategic change from ACC's original mission, initiated by its founder, Ven. Hui Li, in Malawi in 2004.

The long-term objective is to make Buddhism an established religious tradition in Africa, familiar and native to the countries involved. This means fostering a tradition where African people directly connect with Buddhist philosophy, and where the Buddhist sangha, especially bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, are deeply integrated into African cultural norms. Such a transformation would be as historically significant as the sp…