Theravada monk in a rural area of Democratic Republic of Congo.

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created by Remarkable_Guard_674 on 17/03/2025 at 21:17 UTC

2707 upvotes, 46 top-level comments (showing 25)

Contrary to popular belief, the Buddha Dhamma is quietly and steadily developing across the African continent, especially in the east and center of the continent.. In the jungles of Central Africa, monks are finding peaceful places that are conducive to meditation. Although the surrounding villagers are not Buddhists, they care for and reverently support these monks.

May the Dhamma of Lord Buddha enlighten every country on Earth.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿☸️☸️☸️🌸🌸🌸🪷🪷🪷

Comments

Comment by Zenless-koans at 17/03/2025 at 21:28 UTC

225 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Very very cool! You can see the serenity in his face in the first two photos especially.

Comment by TakenUsername120184 at 17/03/2025 at 22:11 UTC

90 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I’m so happy seeing this today. Today is a good day.

Comment by Low_Note_6848 at 17/03/2025 at 21:36 UTC

100 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This is awesome to see, may peace and love spread throughout Africa, decreasing violence.

Comment by smolbeanbean at 17/03/2025 at 23:44 UTC

34 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I’m from Central Africa, and have had a keen interest in Buddhism (and Hinduism) since my teenage years. I had no idea that there was a community of practitioners in this region, incredible!

Comment by Vile_Nightshade at 17/03/2025 at 21:49 UTC

32 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Namo friend! Love this!

Comment by _bayek at 17/03/2025 at 22:09 UTC

34 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Amazing, brother. May all beings know the freedom expressed in the bikkhu’s face. 🙏🙏🙏

Comment by throwy4444 at 17/03/2025 at 22:34 UTC

31 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I wish we could listen to his story. What made him become a monk? Who were his teachers? Where is his sangha? What's it like practicing in Central Africa?

Comment by WisdomWizerd98 at 17/03/2025 at 22:44 UTC

21 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Looking at his facial expressions and reading the comments reminded me to ground myself for a moment. Thank you :)

Comment by ZazaLovesPants at 17/03/2025 at 22:50 UTC

16 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This makes me happy, thanks for sharing.

Comment by tbrewo at 17/03/2025 at 22:25 UTC

10 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu

Comment by Alien__Superstar at 17/03/2025 at 22:08 UTC

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Beautiful.

Comment by Dreaminez at 17/03/2025 at 22:42 UTC

15 upvotes, 1 direct replies

How wonderful! I often hear of Christian and Muslim missionaries in Africa. I was unaware Buddhism has a presence there. Bless this monk, may he be a light to all those around him!

Comment by cynefin- at 17/03/2025 at 23:16 UTC

8 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I didn't know that Buddhism had a presence in African countries besides SA

Comment by ma_rkw589 at 17/03/2025 at 22:50 UTC

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epic. the Kāṣāya really suits him

Comment by cynefin- at 17/03/2025 at 23:14 UTC

7 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I wonder how it is for them with the regional conflicts going on there

Comment by ilikefinalfantasy at 17/03/2025 at 23:21 UTC

7 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This is a great post to come across. Thanks for sharing OP.