Living well together Methodist Central Hall Westminster This is Interfaith Week and this was the main event for the Inter Faith Network UK. As interfaith officer for the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK Acharya Modgala attended this alongside Venerable Seelawimila from the Chiswick Vihara and Desmond Biddulph from the Buddhist Society representing Buddhism in the …. Read More >
A Year of Service and the Diamond Jubilee Would your organisation be willing to organise an event during the Diamond Jubilee year in July 2012? Each major faith community has been offered a month in 2012 in which to organise inclusive events based on various themes. The Buddhist community has been offered a month – …. Read More >
Manchester Triratna Buddhist Centre in is hosting this years Buddhist convention. All groups and traditions in the Manchester area have been invited and many have accepted. There is a full programme of talks and meditation and an opportunity to meet senior representatives from many traditions as well as a diverse range of Buddhists from complete beginners …. Read More >
Dear All, The NBO AGM will take place on Saturday the 7th May from 10.30 till 4.00pm. The venue is: SGI-UK London Ikeda Peace Centre, 7 Wakefield Street, LONDON WC1N 1PG, The room is in the basement. Tea and coffee can be available but people will have to bring their own lunch. Agenda to be …. Read More >
If you are able to buy a copy of the Big Issue in or around London over the next three weeks you will find an advert for the Tick the Box for Buddhism Campaign. Let us know what you think and let your friends know about the ad and the campaign.
Dear Buddhist Friends, Please forward this as widely as you like. Buddhists and Schools: a day conference Saturday 26th March, Birmingham Reply to: munisha@clear-vision.org Please find attached details of a conference for Buddhists who work with schools as part of Religious Education, independently or on behalf of Buddhist charities or places of worship. Whether you are …. Read More >
The NBO has now created a Facebook page for our Tick the Box for Buddhism’ Campaign. Please become a member to show your support. We are now only about two months from Census Day on the 27th March. It is important to keep the momentum going to ensure that we get as accurate a figure …. Read More >
Birmingham Maha Vihara are holding an open day on Monday 22nd November as part of the inter faith week. For details see the poster: BMV open day
I copied this from some material circulating about the Big Society. The Big Society – relevant to the Buddhist Community? The Context Since the Coalition Government came to power, David Cameron has revived his vision of the ‘Big Society’ with community groups and local organisations taking more control of their public services. It is clear …. Read More >
As you may know, the next national census is to take place at the end of March 2011. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is working with local authorities and community groups to make sure the 2011 Census accounts for population diversity: special attention is being paid to hard-to-count, under-represented groups, including: disabled and/or very elderly …. Read More >
