Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

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

To advance 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.

Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Leicester, East Midlands. Our tradition is based on the practice of serene reflection meditation (zazen).The temple offers a regular schedule of meditation, day retreats, festivals and other events, as well as individual guidance, for anyone who would like to learn about meditation or deepen and broaden their practice.

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.

TEACH BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND ARE A RESOURCE FOR THE WIDER COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND BUDDHISM

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.

Inter-faith and Education of Buddhism is the objective of the Charity - to advance the teachings of Buddha in the community for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebrations of festivals, producing and distributing of literature - Buddhism is purely to enlighten others about the teachings of Buddha as a Religion / Faith.

Ritual ceremonies

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

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

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.

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

Buddhist temple for the advancement of the Shin Buddhist religion.

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

To raise funds for the provision of a permanent Buddhist (Thai) Temple in Norfolk to advance religion through the provision of facilities for religious worship, observance and education for the beneficiaries.

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

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.

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