Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism
Discover 312 Religion charities that specialise in buddhism. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Sherabling-UK Ltd.
Religion, Social welfare1) TO PROMOTE BUDDHISM AND PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF BUDDHISM TONON-BUDDHISTS;2) TO WORK ON THE PRESERVATION OF THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AND THETIBETAN CULTURE, IN PARTICULAR THE KAMA KAGYU PALPUNG LINEAGE OF KENTIN TAISITUPA;3) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS OF BUDDHISTS IN PARTICULAR, BUTNOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, WORK SKILLS, MED
Paramitha Community Development Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, ReligionA Charity that provides teaching of the Buddhist way, organising celebrations, cultural events, counselling, Meditation and language classes. To preserve and protect health by using meditation as a way of promoting healing and relieving stress. We cover all the communities that range from Cardiff to Swindon and Gloucester to Southampton and individual families throughout the region.
Athula Dassana Multi-Cultural Buddhist Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionSports Festivals - to unite the community in playFood Festivals - to enrich our cultural varietyCultural Dancing EventsLanguage classesMindfulness classesYoga classesPromote Social research and educational studies linked to Buddhist sociologyDhamma School-to further the teachings of Buddhism to younger childrenHelping the needy children of developing nations
Uddiyana Trust
Arts, Associations, ReligionPRESERVATION 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.
The Zen Trust
ReligionTO ADVANCE THE ZEN BUDDHIST RELIGION AND TO PROMOTE INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING THEREOF FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion, Saving of livesDaily services at the Temple 108 Deanwood DriveSupport for the local communities including meditation.Assist Kent Police in providing Diversity training.Fund raising at principle Thai Festivals throughout the year.Membership of West Kent Multifaith Group.Based in Kent but covers Essex and East Sussex
Triratna Buddhist Community (norwich)
Associations, ReligionADVANCEMENT 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
Linh-Son Buddhist Association
ReligionPRINCIPAL AIM IS TO ADVANCE THE BUDDHIST RELIGION
Wat Matchimaram UK
Health, ReligionTo promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B
The Aukana Trust
ReligionThe Aukana Trust provides facilities for instruction in the teaching of the Buddha, ranging from introductory evening classes to full-time monastic training.
The Sanghapadipa Temple
Charitable activities, Religion1. To advance the Buddhist religion in the Welsh Valleys, South, Mid,West Wales and elsewhere when required or requested.1.1 To Advance the education of the public in the beliefs and traditions of the Buddhist religion and in the subject of Thai Culture
Western Chan Fellowship CIO
ReligionProvision of residential Chan retreats and support of local Chan groups
Heart Jewel Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Health, ReligionOur activities and aim is to create a place of peace for people within the North East Derbyshire, Amber Valley and Derbyshire Dales area, to access methods to enhance their mental wellness and inner peace through meditation. Accessible and inclusive the aim of teaching modern Buddhist meditation and practice is to help people find methods to alleviate stress and find greater happiness.
Kailash Buddhist Centre
ReligionTo promote the Buddhist faith
Triratna Buddhist Community (ipswich)
ReligionThe objects of the charity are:1. Encouraging members and others to live ethical lives in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.2. Supporting ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.3. Working under the guidance of the Triratna Buddhist Order.4. Using applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well being of all.
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust
Arts, Health, ReligionThe 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.
Happy Science Europe
Health, Religion, ResearchSeminars for the public included lecture seminars and meditation seminars based on Buddhist teachings.
The Terton Sogyal Trust
ReligionThe objects of the Trust are the promotion and advance of Buddhism in all parts of the world and in any manner that is charitable in law.
Wat Santiwongsaram
Health, ReligionProvision of a temple for the practice of Buddhism and meditation.
Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust
Education, ReligionTo 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
Rochdale Zen Retreat
Education, ReligionThe activities of the trust are to advance the Buddhist faith, in particular the Serene Reflection mediation school of Buddhism (also known as Soto Zen Buddhism).
Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Health, ReligionProvides meditation classes, study programmes, retreats and day courses.
Po Shin Tao Teh Association Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe 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.
Mahasi Dhamma Fellowship
Health, ReligionThe 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 Dhammadhipati Vihara (london)
ReligionADVANCEMENT 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
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many buddhism religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 312 registered buddhism religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the buddhism religion charities by income?
Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest by latest reported annual income (£353.8m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of buddhism religion charities?
Buddhism religion charities reported a combined annual income of £15.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for buddhism religion charities?
Across all buddhism religion charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of buddhism religion charities?
Buddhism religion charities have an average annual income of £424k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.