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 >

The MOD recently invited the NBO to submit a brief guide to Buddhism to include in its booklet – A GUIDE ON RELIGION AND BELIEF IN THE MOD AND ARMED FORCES. The following text was submitted by the NBO. We await to see what is published. BUDDHISM There are about 150,000 Buddhists in the UK according to the …. Read More >

The aim of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is to stage an inspirational and memorable Games, where everyone is invited, can take part and get involved in this exciting event. Diversity was a key reason why London, one of the most multicultural cities in the world, was chosen …. Read More >

The ashes of Sally Masheder, longtime Secretary of the Network of Buddhist Organisations, were scattered at a ceremony at the Western Chan Fellowship’s Maenllwyd retreat centre on Sunday, 15 August. Photos of the event are available on the memorial website, http://mrwm.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sally.html.  Present there were Rev. Saido Kennaway and Yann Lovelock, representing NBO, and Ann Lovelock …. Read More >

The NBO received the attached email via the Interfaith Network. This identifies two sources of funds which are available to Buddhist groups for interfaith week 21st – 27th November 2010. The first fund is open to umbrella groups such as the NBO. However, the second fund is available to a wide range of Buddhist groups. It offers up …. Read More >

At its AGM in London on Thursday, 8 July 2010, Ven. Bogoda Seelawimala, Head of the London Buddhist Vihara, was elected as one of the four Vice Chairs of the UK’s Inter Faith Network and NBO’s Interfaith Co-ordinator Yann Lovelock was re-elected as an Executive Member. The National Meeting beforehand had as its theme “Shaping …. Read More >