Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

The charity archives, and makes available for free download, text, audio and video files of Buddhist teachings. It also makes available free online resources for all on Buddhist approaches to mindfulness, meditation and life.

Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre.

Provides advice, resources, training, development projects etc. to charities in the UK that are part of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Religious Activities

The charity owns Lindholme Hall Estate. It hosts Buddhist seminars, study groups, daily meditation sessions, and special practice days. The charity offers supported group, individual and work retreats. It manages the estate through Higher Level Stewardship, the SSSI portion being overseen by a group of scientific experts. We are committed to the principals of environmental buddhism.

Funding of the Office of the Triratna Buddhist Order, which provides services to more than two thousand members of the Order worldwide, and they in turn are responsible for the many different worldwide public activities of the Triratna Buddhist Community and equivalent organisations in other countries.

Teaching buddhism and meditation

The OCBS:1 promotes/supports teaching/research on Buddhist texts, social forms & history (including interdisciplinary work):a) in Oxford University; &b) in collaborations based in Oxford 2. collaborates with So-Wide to: a) raise funds for posts/bursaries in Buddhist Studies at Oxford University; & b) run University Extension courses for non-Oxford students & the general public

The Pali Text Society fosters and promotes the study of Pali Buddhist texts for the benefit of scholars and the general public by publishing editions and translations, as well as other works relevant to the study of Pali, such as dictionaries and grammars. The charity also awards grants to qualified scholars working on projects relevant to the Society's aims.

To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.

1) To enhance goodwill and religious ties with the other religions.2) To propagate the Buddhist teaching to those who are interested.3) To provide a place of worship and give spiritual refuge for all Buddhists in the UK irrespective of their Ethnic origins.

Advancing the Theravada Buddhism religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, meditation, discussions and lectures and by producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Theravada Buddhism religion.

Holding Meditation Retreats.

Rissho Kosei-kai of the UK is a Sangha (community) composed of ordinary men and women who have faith in the Buddha and strive to enrich their spirituality by applying his teachings in their daily lives. At both the local community and international levels, Sangha members are very active in promoting peace and well-being through altruistic activities and cooperation with other organisations.

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre.

Activities of the Lelung Dharma Trust include helping Tibetans in a number of areas; creating greater awareness of Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion; organising teaching and meditation courses; providing sponsorship of monks, nuns, school children, university students and the elderly; the preservation of the Geden Phacho Bhucho lineages and publishing the works of the 5th Lelung RInpoche.

The promotion of wellbeing, meditation and public benefit, in accordance with Buddhist principles, and the preservation of the Buddhist Mahayana tradition, throughout the North of England and elsewhere.

education, cultural and religious activities. Environmental and recycling activities

To advance Theravada Buddhism, in particular, but not exclusively, through teaching and instructing the public in the transitions, practices and beliefs of Theravada Buddhism and through the provision, maintenance and support of a temple and residential centre for Bhikkhus (monks).

Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

The Abhayaratna Trust exists to alleviate financial hardship among members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Modest grants are made to enable individuals to attend retreats and Order gatherings, and to support those with urgent health and living costs.

Encouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.

Religious Activities. The Charity exists to advance the education of the public in the principles of Buddhism and to encourage and promote the study and application of those principles.

Our Centre runs classes, day courses, workshops, chaplaincy, visits, GP and FP. Through GP we introduce basic Buddhist view, meditation and action, and other teachings and practices, of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa. FP enables extensive study of Sutra teachings. GP and FP help deepen our experience of Buddha's teachings & the commentaries by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Teaching Buddhism and meditation classes, running retreats. Holding study programmes and selling Buddhist literature. Holding fund-raising and community building events. School visits and university talks. Giving support.