English Heritage recently hosted a consultation with representatives of religions more recently arrived in the UK. Often taking over historic buildings, Buddhist and other faith communities are effectively taking care of these buildings for the nation. EH wanted to understand our practical and financial needs in maintaining and conserving these buildings and putting them to …. Read More >
Together in Service is a government programme offering funding to faith groups in England (only), for social action projects involving two or more faiths. You can apply all through the year till the money runs out, but next funding deadline is 29th May. Briefing meetings to be held in Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Leicester, Manchester and …. Read More >
Buddhist Action Month is June 2014. To help you plan your activities, we’ve drawn up an Event planning guide and list of Suggestions and resources. More information here. The suggested theme this year is care of the environment, but do whatever inspires you! BAM encourages and celebrates any kind of Buddhist-inspired socially beneficial activity, rooted in Buddhist …. Read More >
This year’s Buddhist Action Month falls in June, highlighting the wide variety of UK Buddhist activities benefiting wider society. Find out all about it. Follow BAM on Facebook.
For the first time, England’s Buddhist buildings are the subject of a national survey, as heritage conservation body English Heritage undertakes research in partnership with the Centre for Religion and Public Life at the University of Leeds. The ‘Building Buddhism’ project blog asks interesting questions, such as, “Do Buddhist buildings function in the same way as other faith …. Read More >
The Foundation for Developing Wisdom and Compassion seeks new director. FDCW is an international educational non-profit organisation established to promote peace in the world and affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). FDCW is dedicated to promoting Universal Education Compassion and Wisdom, an approach to inner development that enables people …. Read More >
