Modgala, the NBO’s interfaith officer, recently attended Parliament to report to the “All Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom” on issues faced by Buddhists in different parts of the world. Her report is attached. The NBO was invited by Baroness Berridge who said – “The cross party group of parliamentarians has been formed to …. Read More >
Buddhafield have a new event coming up this year, building on the success of the much-loved Buddhafield Festival, now in its 17th year. Titled ‘Green Earth Awakening’, it’s on the theme of ‘Tools for your Mind, Skills for our Future’. There’s details on the Buddhafield website at www.buddhafield.com/index.php?events=green-earth-awakening-camp. They say – “‘Green Earth Awakening will …. Read More >
Report on the Buddhist Chaplaincy Support Group (Kalyanamitra) Meeting 22 February 2013 Dr Sunil Kariyakarawana spoke about the focus of Kalyanamitra being to support practicing Buddhists who are working for the benefit of others through the provision of pastoral care. The spirit of Kalyanamitra is of being a good friend, inspired by Buddhist teachings and practices. …. Read More >
Many of our NBO members publicise the NBO in their internal newsletters and websites. Have a look at the Amaravati Lay Buddhist Association Bulletin here: http://www.buddhacommunity.org/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.dnkvahagatdhqmqy
Many of you will have enjoyed participating in EarthKind 2012 – the activities organised across the UK in July to do something for our human and natural environment. We hope that this becomes a regular feature of the UK Buddhist landscape and encourage you to think and plan for July 2013. What is your group …. Read More >
Buddhism was represented at the ‘Together in Service: National Celebration at Coin Street in London on the 27th November 2012. All of the major faiths currently recognised in the UK had stands and material illustrating their charitable and socially engaged work. Many thanks in particular to Rokpa for sending leaflets and material publicising their charity programmes. And thanks also …. Read More >
The NBO’s website received a makeover this week with the introduction of a new ‘theme’. This is a prelude to making it much more visual – adding lots of images from around the UK’s Buddhist community – and interactive, with a new set of Membership pages. These should allow online registration and payment. Please do …. Read More >
There will be a one day conference exploring some of the current issues facing Buddhism on the 20th October from 10.30 until 4.30pm at the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnel Green . All NBO supporters, members and guests are invited. We hope to have speakers on one or more of: mindfulness and Secular Buddhism; social engagement; succession issues in Buddhist …. Read More >
As you will see, plans for the 2012 Manchester Buddhist Convention are moving on quickly as the event is only seven weeks away and we are hoping that your members will be able to join us. More details can be found on our website http://www.manchesterbuddhistconvention.org.uk/. As always food is being provided for free. Although dana …. Read More >
Asian Buddhist traditions have a diversity of festivals that celebrate different aspects of Buddhism. This diversity developed within different nations and cultural settings as Buddhism became established. Buddhist Action Day is a Buddhist festival for Britain. It is intended to be a regular annual event taking place on the 3rd July. The name ‘Buddhist Action …. Read More >
