Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

The charity's main activity is to promote the understanding and practice of the original Buddhist teachings.

Padmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world.

The objective of Vipassana Trust (Dhamma Sukhakari) is to advance the teachings of the Buddha for the public benefit by organising and running courses of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.The courses are offered completely free of charge and staffed by un-paid volunteers. People from all walks of life attend course.

The charity holds regular Sunday services, Monthly Lamp Offering Services and Special Dharma Services. It provides counselling on a variety of subjects and conducts Chinese courses. It also performs marriages and funeral services.

We run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.

The Charity raises funds from individuals and related organisations within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Grants are awarded to charities, projects and groups within the Triratna Buddhist Community whose activities further the aims and objectives of the Future Dharma Fund

We organise buddhist retreats with Tsoknyi Rinpoche in the U.K. We also support his monastic community in Nepal and Tibet. For more information please go to www.pundarika.uk.net

a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats

This charity aims to advance and spread the Buddhist religion. This includes encouraging people to live in accordance with Buddhist teachings, supporting ordained Buddhists and maintaining close links with the Triratna Buddhist Order. The charity operates as part of a network of independent Buddhist charities known collectively as the Triratna Buddhist Community.

The support of Monasticism, Sacred Sites and Reincarnated Saints. Including the establishment of western monasteries and support and restoration of Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries. The support of a broad range of charitable initiatives in China-Tibet, Nepal and India to relieve poverty, sickness and advance education in its widest sense.Other charitable initiatives for benefit of all beings.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST FAITH UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF THE ELECTED GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION (NKT-IKBU) PRINCIPALLY THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF TEACHING, STUDY, PRACTICE AND THE OBSERVANCE OF MORAL DISCIPLINE ALL WITHIN THE MAHAYANA BUDDHIST TRADITION OF ATISHA AND JE TSONGKHAPA ...

WE OFFER CLASSES IN MEDITATION AND BUDDHISM BOTH FOR BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS, IN A WAY THAT IS RELEVANT TO CONTEMPORARY WESTERN LIFE. WE OFFER TRAINING FOR BUDDHIST ORDINATION, FOR THOSE WHO ASK FOR IT, AS WELL AS APPLICATIONS OF THE BUDDHA'S TEACHING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL. THE CENTRE IS OPEN TO ALL. WE WELCOME SCHOOL GROUPS.

TO ADVANCE THE ZEN BUDDHIST RELIGION AND TO PROMOTE INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING THEREOF FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

The Charity's activities are that of:1. Providing accommodation for ordained Theravada and Mahayana monks and Buddhist scholars.2. Holding monthly and occasional meditation retreats, and Sunday classes for children; 3. Holding religious activities to mark important days in the life of Buddha;4. Providing funds to Buddhist Association in Serbia for monastery building project.

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND WORLDWIDE BY PROMOTING A GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF TIBETAN LAY BUDDHISM AND THE CULTURE OF TIBET.

Manchester Buddhist Centre provides a place of peace in Manchester. We offer classes in meditation and Buddhism both for Buddhists and non-buddhists and, for those who ask for it, training for ordination. We welcome schools and community groups, having developed a reputation for excellence.

To advance the Buddhist religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of payer meetings, lectures, public celebrations of religious festivals etc

The principal activity of the charity is to promote Buddhism according to the teachings of Je Tsongkhapa. To accomplish this we run drop-in classes, study programmes, retreats and courses.World Peace Cafe, Shop and gardens. Residential community.

The Charity's principal activity is that of promoting Buddhism among members of the School.

The North London Buddhist Centre offers courses and classes in Meditation, Buddhism, Yoga and other activities to promote health, happiness and well-being. Its aim is to develop a Buddhist practice community in the city relevant to our lives in the 21st Century.It is part of an international network of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, which has over 80 centres world-wide.

To help to relieve the suffering of people everywhere, regardless of their status, creed or geographical locations, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of their social economic circumstances in accordance with the Buddhist doctrine and principles and to extend such help also to animals everywhere who are in need

Spread of Buddhism and values of Buddhism through publications.

THE CHARITY AIMS TO ADVANCE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE THE DOCTRINES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE BUDDHIST FAITH, AND IN PARTICULAR THE KAGYU-NYINGMA TRADITION OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM. THESE AIMS ARE FURTHERED THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AWAKENED HEART SANGHA, A SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY IN THE KAGYU AND NYINGMA TRADITIONS OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM, FORMED BY STUDENTS OF LAMA SHENPEN HOOKHAM.

DELIVERING STUDY COURSES IN EARLY BUDDHISM IN THE UK AND MAINLAND EUROPE

Buddhafield organises retreats, held under canvas, where people can live simply and close to nature whilst engaging in meditation and the Buddha's teachings. We own land to hold retreats on, and to further the connection with living close to the earth. We teach meditation and Buddhism at festivals.