Buddhist Climate Action – What Can I Do? We would like to invite you to apply to a day of workshops, dialogue and talks to explore Buddhist climate action on 1 February 2020 in London. The day will be an opportunity to reflect on how the rich variety of Buddhist practices can support and inform …. Read More >
InterFaith Week (England and Wales) 10-17 November
Interfaith Week is nearly here and this year there are resources for communities and for schools wishing to mark it. School materials are at ifw4schools.co.uk. For community materials see the IFW website https://www.interfaithweek.org Register your event https://www.interfaithweek.org/events/register
Ethical banking: Open letter to Buddhist organisations
As part of this year’s Buddhist Action Month’s Mindful Money campaign, several Buddhist groups have created this open letter (a petition) to those running Buddhist organisations in the UK, asking them to investigate the ethics of their banking and, if necessary, move to a more ethical bank where available. Read/sign the open letter. This is …. Read More >
Mindful Money: workshops on compassionate banking
Two free online events to help you think about banking as a Buddhist. Tuesday 18th June, 7.30-9pm and Thursday 20th June 7.30-9pm These workshops are a collaboration between Switch It Green, Tipping Point UK and Extinction Rebellion Buddhists.
June is Buddhist Action Month!
Mindful Money is the theme for this year’s Buddhist Action Month. The NBO is focusing on ethical banking and investment, as part of the wider Mindful Money campaign involving several other Buddhist organisations and groups. Does the way you bank and invest fit with your values as a Buddhist? What effect is your money having …. Read More >
Scottish Interfaith Week 2024
Scottish Interfaith Week runs 11th-18th November and this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. View the Events programme. Submit an event.
Inter Faith Week 2024: England, Wales + Northern Ireland
This year’s Inter Faith Week for England, Wales and North runs 10th-18th November (despite the closure of the Inter Faith Network for the UK in April 2024). To stay informed about Inter Faith Week in England Wales you are invited to submit your details to this registration page run by the Faith and Belief Forum.
Conference: Being Buddhist in Britain
A day of talks, workshops and discussions exploring what it means to be Buddhist in Britain. 21.10.2023 @ Birmingham Buddhist Vihara, 29-31 Osler Sreet, Ladywood, B16 9EU 10:00-16:00 Register here: https://bit.ly/3qvF3Dh The organisers write: “A wonderful opportunity for Buddhists from all traditions and backgrounds to meet and get to know each other and discuss how …. Read More >
Detox unit seeks Buddhist books
The Level detox unit in Nottingham is asking for donations of Buddhist books for patients in recovery. We suggest you send introductory-level books, short scriptures such as the Dhammapada or Buddhist books particularly addressing addiction. Please send them directly to Dee Wood, Substance Misuse Support Worker The Level, Inpatient detox unit 56 Millers court, Nottingham, …. Read More >
LGBTQIA+ Safe Space
The committee members of the Network of Buddhist Organisations support the global initiative of the Safe Space Alliance. This means that NBO events will be a safe space for the community. A safe space is a place where the LGBTQIA+ community can freely express themselves without fear. It is a space, physical or virtual, …. Read More >
NBO seeks new treasurer
Would you like to support the UK Buddhist community? The committee of the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK is looking for a new volunteer treasurer. As a small and friendly organisation we’d be delighted to have your help with this small but vital role, including processing membership payments, preparing accounts for Companies House and the Charity …. Read More >
