Buddhist Climate Action – What Can I Do? We would like to invite you to apply to a day of workshops, dialogue and talks to explore Buddhist climate action on 1 February 2020 in London. The day will be an opportunity to reflect on how the rich variety of Buddhist practices can support and inform …. Read More >
Buddhist Action Month 2026
This year we are suggesting the theme: A Planet in Crisis: the Gifts of Buddhism. We invite you to reflect on the relationship between our Buddhist practice and philosophy and our beautiful planet Earth. Find out more here
A Planet in Crisis: the Gifts of Buddhism
‘A Planet in Crisis: the Gifts of Buddhism’ Took place on 24th January 2026! What a fabulous event it was – building connections, sharing ideas for action and planting seeds of hope for each other and the earth. You can get an idea of the day from this short YouTube clip . There were six speakers, from different …. Read More >
Walking the Eightfold Garden Path: garden work as Buddhist practice and climate action
Sunday 25th May @ 5pm – 6.30pm By opening out each step of the Eightfold Path, we’ll explore how our practice and engagement with the world can be illuminated through work on the land, and how that most fundamental connection we have through our bodies with the earth can nurture and nourish us along the …. Read More >
Extinction Rebellion Buddhists: The Dharma of direct action
Saturday 17th May @ 5pm – 6.30pm Listen to a live interview with long-time activists from XR Buddhists, with a chance to join the discussion. Find out how the group is bringing the Dharma to the front lines of climate activism – and what the experience of this is like on the ground. With Andy …. Read More >
Compassion: the only sustainable fuel for climate activism
Sunday 11th May @ 5pm – 6.30pm What is compassion? How do we work with horrified anxiety? Guided compassion meditation. With Shantigarbha and Santacitta, members of Triratna Earth Sangha Heart Group. Shantigarbha is author of The Burning House: A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency and Santacitta is a retired GP and Jungian analyst. Zoomlink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86235367030?pwd=ICNmm9Oebrj0WXQONBbSMVpZNKiVT0.1 …. Read More >
Living well in turbulent times: acting as an individual and as community
Sunday 4th May @ 5pm – 6.30pm Hear how one Sangha has engaged in individual and community activities to promote biodiversity, tackle climate change and support the local community in areas from helping food banks to engaging asylum seekers in supporting the environment. With Narapa and Kim Farr. FREE REGISTRATION on Eventbrite https://BuddhistActionMonth.eventbrite.co.uk
June is Buddhist Action Month 2026
Buddhist Action Month in June 2026 is heralded with a Buddhist event organised by Faith for the Climate: A Million Acts of Hope: Buddhist Perspectives on May 20, 2026, from 1 – 2pm. You can register for free here: faithfortheclimate.org.uk/events/webinar-may-2026/
Safeguarding webinar materials now available
The recording, PowerPoint and other materials from the NBO Safeguarding webinar on Saturday 8th February 2025 are now available on the NBO Safeguarding page.
Charity Commission webinar: Safeguarding for Buddhist charities
On Saturday 8th February 2025 the NBO hosted a free webinar given by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, on the Safeguarding responsibilities of those running Buddhist charities. Over 60 trustees, teachers and Safeguarding leads attended from a range charities running temples, retreat centres and monastic settings in various traditions. Many more registered in …. Read More >
Webinar: Safeguarding for Buddhist charities
A free webinar for those running Buddhist charities in England and Wales. Saturday 8th February 2025 10am-11am Online What are your Buddhist charity’s Safeguarding duties? Do you know what you need to do to protect adults and children from harm in the course of your charity’s activities? In this free webinar, speakers from the Charity …. Read More >
