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NBO attends English Heritage consultation
English Heritage recently hosted a consultation with representatives of religions more recently arrived in the UK. Often taking over historic buildings, Buddhist and other faith communities are effectively taking care of these buildings for the nation. EH wanted to understand our practical and financial needs in maintaining and conserving these buildings and putting them to …. Read More >
Funding for faith-based social action projects
Together in Service is a government programme offering funding to faith groups in England (only), for social action projects involving two or more faiths. You can apply all through the year till the money runs out, but next funding deadline is 29th May. Briefing meetings to be held in Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Leicester, Manchester and …. Read More >
BAM! Event planning resources now available
Buddhist Action Month is June 2014. To help you plan your activities, we’ve drawn up an Event planning guide and list of Suggestions and resources. More information here. The suggested theme this year is care of the environment, but do whatever inspires you! BAM encourages and celebrates any kind of Buddhist-inspired socially beneficial activity, rooted in Buddhist …. Read More >
Buddhist Action Month is coming!
This year’s Buddhist Action Month falls in June, highlighting the wide variety of UK Buddhist activities benefiting wider society. Find out all about it. Follow BAM on Facebook.
English Heritage launches survey of Buddhist buildings
For the first time, England’s Buddhist buildings are the subject of a national survey, as heritage conservation body English Heritage undertakes research in partnership with the Centre for Religion and Public Life at the University of Leeds. The ‘Building Buddhism’ project blog asks interesting questions, such as, “Do Buddhist buildings function in the same way as other faith …. Read More >
Director sought: Foundation for Developing Wisdom and Compassion
The Foundation for Developing Wisdom and Compassion seeks new director. FDCW is an international educational non-profit organisation established to promote peace in the world and affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). FDCW is dedicated to promoting Universal Education Compassion and Wisdom, an approach to inner development that enables people …. Read More >
Triratna opens new retreat centre, 'Adhisthana'
Triratna is delighted to announce the formal dedication of the Triratna Buddhist Community’s newest retreat centre – Adhisthana, at Coddington Court, near Ledbury, Hereforshire. Adhisthana, meaning ‘blessing’ or ‘grace’, is a very important addition to Triratna’s worldwide mandala of Buddhist centres: among other things it’s Triratna founder Ven. Urgyen Sangharakshita’s new home and intended final …. Read More >
Forest Sangha Calendar for 2014
Aruna Ratanagiri have produced a Forest Sangha Calendar for 2014, available for free download in 12 languages, thanks to the collaboration of many translators. They can be downloaded for printing from forestsangha.org/calendar. Printed copies of the Forest Sangha Calendar are also available for free distribution at their monasteries.
Buddhist Action Month: Earthkind is nearly here…one month to go!!
Buddhist Action Month (BAM) is coming…….July 2013! The theme is Earthkind – caring for our environment. Organise your own Earthkind event! How? Set up an Environmental event with your local Buddhist/Community Centre. Support available Rebecca and Claire from the Network of Buddhist Organisations are supporting people who would to set up their own events via …. Read More >
