Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

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

Our charity is dedicated to enhancing the public's mental and physical health through meditation, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices in the UK and online. We offer training on these practices and Buddhism, and are working towards establishing a retreat centre to further these activities.

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.

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

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.

Teaching buddhism and meditation

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

Promotion & preservation of health: Mental health through Mindfulness based Meditation, counselling, psychotherapy & stress managements. Education based on scientific evidence: to alleviate poverty & sickness. Social welfare facilities for recreation or leisure. Buddhism & Cultural activities for young & adult. Sponsoring children & providing emergency help at difficult times to rebuild lives.

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.

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.

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.

To advance the Theravada Buddhist religion for the benefit of the public especially Myanmar people in East London in accordance with the doctrines of the Buddhist faith.The relief of poverty, sickness and distress anywhere in the United Kingdom and worldwide by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relief poverty

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.

To establish the advancement of the Buddhist religion and Thai culture in the Staffordhire and surrounding areas. To support and maintain Buddhist monks and nuns in Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere. To provide means of promoting greater mutual understanding of Thai and British cultures. To provide facilities for all religious functions at the Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere.