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 >
Starting out in Health Care Chaplaincy Courses 2018
A two-day course for those interested in finding out more about working as a Healthcare Chaplain. Course dates: in Manchester on 7th March and 30th April, and in London on 16th May and 11th July. The training course is taught in an Inter Faith context, plus an additional day just with Buddhist applicants. Participants carry …. 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 >
The Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy Conference 2017
Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy Conference 2017 WHAT DO WE BRING AS BUDDHISTS? Perspectives of Buddhist Healthcare Chaplains and their work Saturday 8th July 2017 10.00 – 16.00 Lecture Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TH Workshops and discussions on questions we currently face: Involvement in professional networks Contemplative care: being a hopeful presence Secularisation of Buddhism …. Read More >
BAM 2017 under way
Buddhist Action Month 2017 is well under way, with Buddhists all over the world taking part in this month-long annual festival of Buddhist social action, initiated by the NBO. Check out the BAM Facebook page to see what people are doing!
Caste discrimination in Britain: a public enquiry
The British government is now conducting a public consultation on the issue of caste in the light of the UK Equality Act 2010. This is relevant to several UK Buddhist communities of Asian heritage. A key aim of the consultation will be to obtain the views of the public on whether additional measures are needed to ensure victims …. Read More >
June is Buddhist Action Month 2017!
It’s just a few weeks until the start of Buddhist Action Month 2017: BAM! The NBO’s BAM Co-ordinator, Christine Thuring writes: “For a small UK-based project initiated in 2012 by the Network of Buddhist Organisations UK, BAM’s growth and expansion to other parts of the world has been phenomenal. We can consider it a new annual contemporary …. Read More >
Conference: Buddhist practice and liturgy in the UK: challenges and opportunities
All are welcome to this conference/workshop run by the UK Association for Buddhist Studies, to bring scholars and practitioners of different traditions together in exploring themes of shared interest. Saturday 20th May 2017 10am-5pm Manchester Centre for Buddhist Meditation 19-21 High Lane, Chorlton Manchester, M21 9DJ See here for a map: https://www.samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/manchester Programme 10.00 Registration 10.15 …. Read More >
New Chair for the NBO
Last month saw Val Stephenson retire as Chair of the NBO, to be replaced by Juliet Hackney (to right of picture). Val, a member of Soka Gakkai-UK writes, “I have thoroughly enjoyed being Chair of the NBO for the last couple of years. Chairing and working in the NBO is a unique opportunity. The NBO …. Read More >
Course: Starting out in Health Care Chaplaincy
Starting out in Health Care Chaplaincy A course designed to introduce prospective chaplains to the world of Health Care and ChaplaincyInter-faith training days in Birmingham Thursday 2nd February & Monday 3rd April 2017| Buddhist support day in Birmingham Friday 24th March 2017 Inter-faith training days in Manchester Thursday 4th May & Monday 3rd July 2017 …. Read More >
