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.
The Triratna Buddhist Community (colchester)
Associations, Health, ReligionAdvancement of the Buddhist religion by teaching meditation and Buddhism at public classes, training members of the charity and others towards ordination as a Buddhist, providing facilities for worship.
Shanthi Vihara And Meditation Centre
Facilities, Health, Religion, Research, Saving of lives1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.
Triratna Buddhist Community (york)
ReligionWe are a community of friends who support the Buddhist religion in York mainly through our Centre and online. Our activities encourage members and others to live ethical lives in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha. We use applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well-being of all through classes and courses and other means.
Birmingham Karma Ling
Health, ReligionTo provide facilities for regular Buddhist prayers, meditation and services for both resident community and others to which all are welcome. To sponsor eminent Buddhist teachers to visit the centre to give religious instruction. To publish Buddhist texts. To provide educational resources for local establishments. To support the study of Tibetan language.
Sasana Ramsi Myanmar Buddhist Centre
Arts, ReligionThe Charity's object is to advance the Buddhist religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and the public celebration of religious festivals. The aim of the Charity is to promote the practice and culture of Burmese Buddhism through the support of the Sasana Ramsi Vihara in North London and the support of festivals.
Agon-Shu U.k
ReligionReligious Activities
Ketumati Buddhist Vihara Trust
Health, ReligionActing as a centre for Teaching of Buddha Dharma (Theravada) and Buddhist Meditation. Also the charity tries to enhance the psychological and social well being of the local community groups and take necessary steps to encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them.
Abhayarama Vidarshana Meditation Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, ReligionAbhayarama Vidarshana Meditation Centre is providing variety of services for all range of ages such to a new born to the elderly people.It provides educational and cultural activities such as meditation particularly with Buddhist Religion
Theravada Buddhist Trust
Health, ReligionWe are running a temporary Buddhist Monastery located in Sheffield.Monastery is open to general public for meditation practice. People from any religion who are interested in Theravada Buddhism are welcome to attend.
Samudra Buddhist Centre
ReligionTo increase the Buddhist Faith under the spiritual guidance of the elected General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU as a member of the union of Kadampa Buddhist Centres
Maitreya Buddhist Centre
Health, ReligionProviding instruction to the public about meditation and Buddhism, and how to apply such instruction to increase personal well-being and happiness
Bodhicharya UK
Religion, Research, SocietyOur objective is to advance the understanding and practice of the Buddhist faith and philosophy. We do this by (a) providing meetings, teachings and retreats; (b) encouraging and participating in interfaith and intercultural dialogue; (c) promoting and supporting well-being in body, mind and spirit; and (d) supporting the relief of those in need.
The East Midlands Buddhist Association
ReligionPLACE OF WORSHIP. (BUDDHIST TEMPLE)
Wat Thai Southend
Health, ReligionWat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.
Dharma Drum London
Health, Religion, ResearchWe have three main types of activities:1) Meditation: we organise regular meditation sessions, instructions, retreats, and talks as well as courses in meditation and Buddhist philosophy;2) Public Engagement: we seek to share the benefits of Chan meditation with the public through various channels;3) Social Engagement: we aim to contribute wherever the need arises in the broader community.
London Insight Meditation
Economic and community development, Health, ReligionLondon Insight Meditation encourages and supports meditation practice in the Buddhist tradition.It organises a varied programme of classes and retreats in the belief that such teachings will bring contentment and calm to busy urban lives.Our visiting teachers are widely recognised; they are experienced, trained, and bound by a code of ethics.People of all backgrounds and traditions are welcome
Kadampa Meditation Centre Lancaster
Health, ReligionPromoting the Buddhist Faith through providing meditation classes, day courses, retreats, study classes, chanted prayers and other events.
Youn Hwa Sa
Education, ReligionTo promote the Buddhist religion principally according to the traditions of the Chogejong School of Buddhism as followed in Korea and establishment of a Buddhist centre or nunneries and retreats in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
International Centre For Theravada Buddhism UK
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, Heritage, Religion1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.
Redbridge Buddhist Cultural Centre
Health, ReligionBuddhist religious services, meditation, counselling, Dhamma and Language teaching, Cultural activities, Multi faith collaboration
Drolma Mahayana Buddhist Centre LTD
Health, ReligionWe are a Buddhist Centre with a small number of residents. We offer weekly meditation courses, day courses, retreats in the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.
Triratna Buddhist Community (shrewsbury)
Health, ReligionOur key activities are:Running introductory courses on meditation and buddhismRunning a weekly class to help regular group members deepen their understanding and practice of meditation, ethics and Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha)Providing opportunities for group-based study of the DharmaSupporting people to train for ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order
The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth
Facilities, Health, Religion1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.
Leeds Buddhist Vihara Trust
Health, ReligionTo act as a centre for the teaching Buddhism (Theravada) as well as Meditation and Mindfulness. The charity works to enhance the psychological and social well being of community groups in the North of England and encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them. The charity also engages in organising Buddhist cultural events.
Triratna Buddhist Community (leeds)
Associations, ReligionWE RUN LEEDS BUDDHIST CENTRE TO EXPLORE AND SHARE THE DHARMA WITH OTHERS. WE PRACTISE LIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA IN OUR COMMUNITY AND WIDER LIVES. THE CHARITY IS RUN BY A COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES (DIRECTORS): ORDER MEMBERS AND MITRAS WITH A FORMAL CONNECTION WITH THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER AND COMMUNITY. THE CENTRE IS RUN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY.
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.