Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

The Charity makes available facilities for the teaching and practice of Buddhism in Her Majesty's Prisons and other places of lawful detention or custody. It is the Religious Advisory Service for Buddhism to HMPPS and it provides licensed and suitably vetted Buddhist chaplains who regularly attend most of the prisons across England and Wales.

advancement of Buddhist religion

The charity is based in Frome. We offer our services primarily to people in Somerset & Wiltshire. We provide weekly classes in meditation and Buddhism open to everyone, together with periodic opportunities to go on retreat. We also offer study classes in Buddhism for those who want to take their understanding of Buddhism deeper.

- The advancement of Buddhism mainly, but not exclusively, by means of broadcasting Buddhist messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature to those members of the public who wish to learn more about Buddhism. - Offer mindfulness courses for members of the public for the benefit of stress relief.

Byoma Kusuma Buddhadharma Sangha is set up to achieve the goal of making all aspects of the Mahayana/Vajrayana School of Buddhism easily accessible to anyone and everyone who is interested in learning and practicing them.

THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE TRUE BUDDHIST RELIGION

We provide opportunities to study and practice Buddhist teachings and meditation in and around Sheffield through: Retreats (day and residential) led by experienced teachers; Courses, e.g. Introduction to Insight Meditation; Practice and study groups for beginners and experienced meditators; Peer groups sharing experience and meditation practice; Facebook, Newsletter, Twitter, Website.

- To organise Dharma talk twice a year.- To publish magazine 'LUMBINI@ anually with articles on Buddha, Buddha & His Profound Teachings.- To maintain & update website of the charity with information on Buddhism & related topics.

The Trustees will for the time being consider applications principally, if not wholly, for grants and donations to be made within the field of Buddhism.

Oxford Insight Meditation supports and encourages the study and practice of Buddhist Insight meditation by organising a varied programme of classes, retreats and meetings. People of all backgrounds and traditions are welcome to participate. Our teachers are widely recognised; they are experienced, trained and bound by a code of ethics.

Within Nepal, to provide facilities & resources to further the welfare and education of children and young adults who suffer from poverty, social and economic deprivation, through education, food, clothing and shelter. Through this provision, to help preserve the traditions of Tibetan culture and Mahayana Buddhism within Nepal.

To support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.

Teaching and disseminating the principles and practices of Shambhala Buddhism including free meditation instruction, discussion groups, programmes etc.

Offers general advice on Mindfulness Meditation while enjoying peaceful and productive way of life in accordance with the Dhamma.Offer Advice, help and information on associated humanitarian and religious activities.

To advance and support the practice of the ancient Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Yamantaka across the world, mainly through production, publication and free distribution of websites and literature on Yamantaka Buddhism; holding various public events concerning Yamantaka Buddhism; and supporting qualified persons in their teaching and practice of Yamantaka Buddhism.

Support the study and practice of Buddhism through grants to individuals & groups / organisations with the same aims.

The advancement of teaching, study, practice & observance of moral discipline as outlined in the Buddhist teachings of the Hanmi Esoteric School and that of Master Dechan Jueren and his lineage. The advancement of the Buddhist faith for the benefit of the public through raising monies for the instigation, upkeep & expansion of Buddhist centres, groups, monasteries & hospices for charitable works.

The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives Activities Trust promotes the Serene Reflection Meditation school of Buddhism (also known as Soto Zen Buddhism).

To assist and to understand Buddhism in Burma.To help and support Burmese Buddhists.To live harmoniously with any type of faith.To assist and help Burmese people in need for their natural and any tragic incidents.

To improve the quality of life in poor villages in Sri Lanka by providing supply of water, agricultural material, medical facilities, housing, education, needs and skill centres.To provide funds for the preservation of cultural & traditional ways of life in the villages within a framework of a balanced environment.

Advancement of the Buddhist religion (Dharma)

Providing financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.

To advance the Vietnamese Buddhist faith in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public, in particular through the holding of prayers, meditation practice, meetings, Buddhist lectures, the public celebration of religious festivals and the distribution of literature on the Buddhist faith to enlighten others.

The charity's objects are to promote the Buddhist spirits, specifically peace and happiness by remembering and practising mindful reflections as seen in the traditions of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. We encourage people in England to get involved with our traditional program such as 108 prostrations, Seon Meditation, Seon Yoga, Vegetarian Temple Food, Tea Ceremony, Buddhist Art, etc.

TO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST RELIGION, TO ESTABLISH BRANCHES OF THE SASANA RAMSI VIHARAA INCLUDING NUNNERIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EUROPE, TRUSTEES HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO ESTABLISH A BURMESE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE IN LONDON.