Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

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

To advance Buddhist religion

Buddhist temple for the advancement of the Shin Buddhist religion.

To promote Buddhist faith through teaching, study, meditation practice and observance of moral discipline. The day-to-day activities at the centre include a broad programme of study & meditation classes, chanted prayer sessions or pujas as well as community social events.

The principal objects of the charity are to advance Buddhism by: teaching the practice of Insight Meditation (Vipassana Bhavana) as taught by the Mahasi Tradition of Burma and the Buddhadhamma (the teaching of the Buddha); providing teacher training in Insight Meditation with the Mahasi Tradition; and furthering the Buddhadhamma and Insight meditation.

TO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST FAITH UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF THE ELECTED GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITIONS - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION PRINCIPALLY THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF TEACHING, STUDY AND PRACTICE. TO TEACH MEDITATION CLASSES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HELP OTHERS TO DEVELOP INNER PEACE.

Raising funds to acquire Leeds based Buddhist Temple to conduct religious worship and ceremonies.To promote the well-being of the public in the community and promote the understanding of Buddhist faith, Thai cultures, traditions and history.

NORWICH ZEN BUDDHIST PRIORY PROMOTES THE PRACTICE OF SERENE REFLECTION MEDITATION (SOTO ZEN BUDDHISM). IT OFFERS TEACHING AND SUPPORT AND PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN PRACTISE MEDITATION. THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES MEDITATION DAYS AND RETREATS, CEREMONIES AND TALKS/DISCUSSIONS ON BUDDHIST PRACTICE, AS WELL AS INTRODUCTORY EVENTS. THE PRIORY FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE ORDER OF BUDDHIST CONTEMPLATIVES.

The charity runs a programme of meditation classes and buddhist teachings, open to everyone, in Keighley and local towns. The charity also has a World Peace Cafe at its Keighley centre to help further promote its activities. A centre in Burnley is now open to the public 2 Days per week for classes and has a small cafe and shop facility and has purchased a property which is currently renovating

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

Land of Joy, a residential retreat centre in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, provides group and solitary retreats of varying types - Buddhist and secular, including health and well-being. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life, from any religion or none. In the future, the centre hopes to develop a service for the local community dedicated to end of life care, offering peace and dignity

Providing a Place of Worship for Buddhists. Conducting seminars and classes on meditation, mindfulness and other relevant topics for the Buddhist community and other interested wider communities in the U.K and a Sunday School for children. Ensuring the welfare of the resident monks, provision of facilities, food etc. Supporting inter-faith groups and working with all for peace and fellowship.

The charity provides resources for developing a spiritual base to the Sri Lankan community. It also supports harmonious relationships with local communities. With a variety of cultural and educational programmes, it broadens understanding of the Sri Lankan culture by reaching out to all communities in the United Kingdom.

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY DURING THE YEAR WAS THAT OF A BUDDHIST TEMPLE, RELIGIOUS TEACHING, MEDITATION CENTRE.

Educational, religious

To facilitate buddhist religionists to perform prayers and activate in giving help to people in need . The operation will be in UK and Nepal

Provision of a temple for the practice of Buddhism and meditation.

Provide classes, courses and study in meditation and Buddhism for people in Brixton and the surrounding areas.

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.

Buddhist community centre provides the place or worship by hiring hall or venue in Kent. It conducts religious ceremonies such as the celebration of marriages or funerals.

Teaching Buddhist meditation and practice to all. Providing place of worship to Buddhists.

Education and training Religious activitiescafe

To promote the teachings of the Buddha (Buddha Sasana), and to support the aged and necessitous and the doing of all such other things as are conducive to the attainment of that object

Providing land and buildings in rural Spain as an infrastructure and support for meditative & contemplative retreat, particularly for those who wish to do so in accord with the Buddha's teaching.

THE CHARITY PROMOTES BUDDHIST FAITH OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITION THROUGH FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. PROVISION OF STUDY AND MEDITATION PROGRAMMES FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS. 2. PROMOTING THE PRACTICE OF MORAL DISCIPLINE. 3. PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR PRACTITIONERS. 4. GENERAL FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY.