Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

Advancement of Theravada Buddhism in the UK through the establishment of a monastery for Buddhist monks who promote the practice of Buddhism in the Burmese culture by means of connected activities and religious instruction

Classes on meditation and Modern Buddhism according to the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.

PRESERVATION OF THE LEGACY OF URGYEN SANGHARAKSHITA (1925 - 2018), FOUNDER OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (FORMERLY FWBO), INCLUDING THE SANGHARAKSHITA LIBRARY, URGYEN HOUSE AND HIS LITERARY, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND AUDIO ARCHIVES, AIMING TO MAKE THESE ACCESSIBLE AS APPROPRIATE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.

ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION1) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORD WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA2) SUPPORT ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER3) MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION AND WORK WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVE

The Aukana Trust provides facilities for instruction in the teaching of the Buddha, ranging from introductory evening classes to full-time monastic training.

The trust maintains a monastry with five resident monks (mostly of Burmese origin) who perform religious ceremonies as required. Major Buddhist festivals are celebrated at the Peace Pagoda. Meditation is taught to anyone interested and regular sessions are held for practitioners of varying experience. The Pagoda is open to visitors and groups are welcome.

To advance the Sakyapa School of Buddhism in general and in particular the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye as masters of the Sakyapa School of Buddhism and heads of the Thinley Rinchen Ling Association of Sakyapa Centres and of any future incarnations of the heads as identified by the present or future head of the Drolma Phodrang of the Sakyapa School of Buddhism

The main activity of the charity is to run a "Meditation Center" to promote the practice of "Satipathana Vipassana Meditation" in the "Theravada Buddhist " tradition . The Centre is open to all regardless of race, creed, or religion .

The charity's main activity is to hold regular services and meetings at the charity's premises to encourage the participants to comprehend the wisdom of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The charity also collects donations for the relief of poverty to the local community, national and international organisations.

Provide Buddhist Classes and meditations

To promote the Buddhist faith of the New Kadampa Tradition throughout Co. Durham, North Yorkshire and the Tees Valley.

To promote the Buddhist faith in accordance with the New Kadampa Tradition

PRINCIPAL AIM IS TO ADVANCE THE BUDDHIST RELIGION

The principal activity of the Meridian Trust is the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist thought, culture and artistic heritage. Our goal is to create a multimedia digital resource through which to make the insights of Buddhist culture available to all.

Advancement of the Buddhist religion by teaching meditation and Buddhism at public classes, training members of the charity and others towards ordination as a Buddhist, providing facilities for worship.

To provide facilities for regular Buddhist prayers, meditation and services for both resident community and others to which all are welcome. To sponsor eminent Buddhist teachers to visit the centre to give religious instruction. To publish Buddhist texts. To provide educational resources for local establishments. To support the study of Tibetan language.

To promote the Buddhist religion principally according to the traditions of the Chogejong School of Buddhism as followed in Korea and establishment of a Buddhist centre or nunneries and retreats in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

a) Relief of poverty or sickness with particular reference to those persons who are homelessb) Promote and support of research into problems of poverty and the publication of the useful results of such researchc) Promote the teaching of Confucius Tao and Buddha

TO PROMOTE BUDDHISM AND TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESIBLE TO THE UK'S GROWING BURMESE COMMUNITY AND NON BURMESE BUDDHISTS SUCH AS THAIS, SRI LANKANS, ETC ANYONE INTERESTED IN BUDDHISM FOR SPIRITUAL AND MEDITATION ETC.

TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.

Public courses and other events in meditation and Buddhism, guiding and supporting those who wish to follow the Buddhist religion.

The Thrangu Rinpoche Trust was set up to facilitate the teaching of Buddhism and meditation. The charity furthers the work of HHVVK Thrangu Rinpoche. The Trust supports our resident Tibetan Lama, who teaches meditation and also performs ceremonies for birth, marriage, and death.The long-term goal of the Trust is the founding of a Buddhist Monastery to support an established Buddhist community.

The Lam Rim Bristol Trust seeks to reduce the suffering of all beings through the provision of a quiet Centre for meditation and reflection, with guidance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through support of the ordained community, there is mutual benefit for lay people and monks and nuns. The centre is supported holistically by an Alternative Health Centre.

Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.

The Practice of Buddhism