Buddhism was represented at the ‘Together in Service: National Celebration  at Coin Street in London on the 27th November 2012. All of the major faiths currently recognised in the UK had stands and material illustrating their charitable and socially engaged work. Many thanks in particular to Rokpa for sending leaflets and material publicising their charity programmes. And thanks also …. Read More >

The NBO’s website received a makeover this week with the introduction of a new ‘theme’.  This is a prelude to making it much more visual – adding lots of images from around the UK’s Buddhist community – and interactive, with a new set of Membership pages.  These should allow online registration and payment. Please do …. Read More >

There will be a one day conference exploring some of the current issues facing Buddhism on the 20th October from 10.30 until 4.30pm at the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnel Green . All NBO supporters, members and guests are invited. We hope to have speakers on one or more of: mindfulness and Secular Buddhism; social engagement; succession issues in Buddhist …. Read More >

As you will see, plans for the 2012 Manchester Buddhist Convention are moving on quickly as the event is only seven weeks away and we are hoping that your members will be able to join us.  More details can be found on our website http://www.manchesterbuddhistconvention.org.uk/. As always food is being provided for free.  Although dana …. Read More >

Asian Buddhist traditions have a diversity of festivals that celebrate different aspects of Buddhism. This diversity developed within different nations and cultural settings as Buddhism became established. Buddhist Action Day is a Buddhist festival for Britain. It is intended to be a regular annual event taking place on the 3rd July. The name ‘Buddhist Action …. Read More >

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.