Dear Buddhist sangha, What is the Buddhist approach to the climate emergency and what can we as Buddhist communities do? As we know we are living in unprecedented times, in a climate emergency. The science is irrefutable. In the last 50 years the average global temperature has risen at the fastest rate in recorded history.[1] Rising …. Read More >
NBO AGM Saturday 16th November 2019
The NBO’s next AGM will take place in London on Saturday 16th November, 12 noon-5pm. Venue to be announced. All welcome.
Buddhist Action Month 2019
Buddhist Action Month 2019 is approaching. In June this year how are you going to take your Buddhist practice off the cushion and into the world? This year’s theme is Climate Action. What can you do now? Check out the page: Buddhist Action Month 2019 And there’s still time to sign up for our training …. Read More >
Training day: Safeguarding adults 23rd February 2019
Safeguarding training day for Buddhist organisations organised by the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK www.nbo.org.uk To be held at Birmingham Buddhist Centre 11 Park Road Birmingham, B13 8AB Safeguarding adults: Saturday 23rd February, 13.30-17.00 BOOK HERE An event for Buddhist trustees, administrators, leaders, teachers and Safeguarding officers Has your Buddhist organisation had Safeguarding training this year? …. Read More >
Invitation: NBO annual gathering 17th November
You are invited to the NBO annual gathering and AGM Saturday 17th November 2018 2-5pm North London Buddhist Centre 72 Holloway Road, Highbury East, London N7 8JG Our theme this year will be Buddhist Action: what it means and how to promote it. Come together to consider the importance of Buddhist action, taking practice off the …. Read More >
Protecting children and adults from abuse in UK Buddhist organisations
Two Safeguarding training events organised by the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK www.nbo.org.uk To be held at Birmingham Buddhist Centre 11 Park Road Birmingham, B13 8AB Safeguarding adults at risk of harm: Saturday 10th November, 13.30-17.00 POSTPONED TO 2019 Safeguarding children: Saturday 1st December, 13.30-17.00 BOOK HERE Two events for Buddhist trustees, administrators, leaders, teachers and Safeguarding …. Read More >
Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy Annual Study Day October 2018
There is information below about the Annual Study Day to be held at: Lecture Theatre 2, 1st Floor, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Date:Saturday 6th October 2018 Time: 11.00 am to 5.00 pm, with refreshment breaks and lunch Themes o How does staff working under pressure impact upon their caring work with …. Read More >
Starting out in Health Care Chaplaincy Courses 2018-2019
There is a two-day course for those interested in finding out more about working as a Healthcare Chaplain. Dates and venue: LONDON. Free Churches Group, 27 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HH • Day one: Monday 8th October 2018 • Day two: Wednesday 5th December 2018 • Review Day (TBC) MANCHESTER. Nowgen Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, …. Read More >
Buddhist Action Month (BAM!): results from the 2017 project
In November 2016, with the pro bono support of experts in Human Computer Interaction and Mindfulness, the BAM project was initiated in order to examine the NBO’s role and potential as a hub for encouraging Buddhist groups across traditions to work together. A survey was conducted, and the report attached presents the results. The crux of the questions …. Read More >
NBO Gathering and AGM Saturday 28th October 2017
“Connecting for Change” Saturday 28th October 2017 1.30pm–5.00pm SGI-UK Ikeda Peace Centre 7 Wakefield Street, London WC1N 1PG Can coming together be helpful to ourselves and others? Is it worth making the effort to connect? The Network of Buddhist Organisations invites you to take part in this lively event. Come and join us for discussion, …. Read More >
