Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

a) Relief of poverty or sickness with particular reference to those persons who are homelessb) Promote and support of research into problems of poverty and the publication of the useful results of such researchc) Promote the teaching of Confucius Tao and Buddha

Meditation/ Buddhism classes and courses provided to public. Further classes for people wishing to deepen their Buddhist practice and/or join the Western Buddhist Order. Visits to schools and hospitals offered. Buddhist prison chaplain associated with charity. Point of contact offered for enquiries by public/ Council eg on funerals. Community living by Buddhists encouraged and subsidised.

To expound and propagate the truth of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism by holding lectures and services in the Temple.

Srilanka community cultural activities, social activities, Sunday school for kids, dharma education for all,Bangladeshi cultural activities and social activities, meditation programs for all.

The advancement of the Buddhist faith & practice throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide for the public benefit, mainly but not exclusively through providing resources and information on Buddhism for groups and individuals to enlighten others about the Buddhist faith. The trust will carry out this function principally through its publication www.thezengateway.com

Altevette Project raised funds to build and develop a school project (administered and managed by a local partner) for young girls in Nepal which offers a modern, secular education combined with a traditional Buddhist education todisadvantaged girls from remote Himalayan regions suffering the disadvantage of the social realities ofextreme poverty, exclusion and potential exploitation.

To practise, propagate and perpetuate Buddhism and in particular Theravada Buddhism.

BUDDHIST RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES AND MEDITATION CLASSES

Promoting the teaching, study, practice and practical application of Buddhism and Guan Yin Citta in the UKOrganizing public events and facilitating the public dissemination and interchange of ideas and information about the practice of Buddhism andPromoting activities to foster racial and religious harmony, equality,diversity and peace.

TO PROMOTE BUDDHISM AND TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESIBLE TO THE UK'S GROWING BURMESE COMMUNITY AND NON BURMESE BUDDHISTS SUCH AS THAIS, SRI LANKANS, ETC ANYONE INTERESTED IN BUDDHISM FOR SPIRITUAL AND MEDITATION ETC.

To advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Buddhism and to advance the Buddhist faith through teaching, study, practice and observance of the traditions of all schools of Buddhism.

To advance the Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature with the tradition of Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism to enlighten others about the Buddhist religion.

TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.

Providing facilities and activities for Buddhists with an emphasis on retired Buddhists.

We run activities at the Manchester Centre for Buddhist Meditation to enable people to learn the Samatha Meditation Practice and to generally help the advancement of the practice.We offer free beginners' meditation classes, study courses for those who have completed the initial meditation course, days of practice, monthly puja's, and a singing and Tai Chi group.

(a) facilitating the teaching of Theravada Buddhism and to provide opportunities for the study and practice of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and mindfulness(b) conducting regular lessons in Buddhism for devotees.(c) establishing centres for the practice of Buddhism(d) providing residential facilities for Buddhist monks to teach and practice Buddhism

Public courses and other events in meditation and Buddhism, guiding and supporting those who wish to follow the Buddhist religion.

The Thrangu Rinpoche Trust was set up to facilitate the teaching of Buddhism and meditation. The charity furthers the work of HHVVK Thrangu Rinpoche. The Trust supports our resident Tibetan Lama, who teaches meditation and also performs ceremonies for birth, marriage, and death.The long-term goal of the Trust is the founding of a Buddhist Monastery to support an established Buddhist community.

TO ADVANCE THE BUDDHIST RELIGION, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OXFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON BUDDHISM TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE BUDDHIST RELIGION.

To promote the Buddhist faith by providing teaching, study and practice of moral discipline within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.

Facilitate Buddhist study and practice. Invite and host visiting Buddhist teachers

The Lam Rim Bristol Trust seeks to reduce the suffering of all beings through the provision of a quiet Centre for meditation and reflection, with guidance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through support of the ordained community, there is mutual benefit for lay people and monks and nuns. The centre is supported holistically by an Alternative Health Centre.

The Life of Faith promotes the practice of Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen Buddhism). It functions within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives.

Provide teachings to advance the Buddhist religion, particularly but not exclusively the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism and observance of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, including meditation and practice of loving kindness. Fundraise to relieve poverty and sickness by any charitable means.

We promote Buddha Shakyamuni's teaching, practice online and on-site on a regular basis. We promote vegetarian and healthy life style to the public. We also invite scholars and Buddhist monks to give talks to our members and to the public.