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Buddhist festivals

Many Buddhists consider participation in festivals and celebrations an important aspect of Buddhist practice

Buddhist funerals

The Buddhist tradition is very diverse and there is no single funeral service or ritual common to all Buddhists.

Buddhist health

The first Precept enjoins Buddhists to avoid killing and harming living beings.

Useful links

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community news

News

Existential Crisis, Mindfulness and the Middle Path to Social Action by Asoka Bandarag

Dr Bandarage will deliver a public lecture for The Buddhist Society on Wednesday 17th September 6:30pm online through Zoom about the Buddhist Middle Way approach to the social issues and challenges in contemporary life.

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Ron Maddox 16 August 1937 – 5th September 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that The Buddhist Society is announcing that Ron Maddox died on the 5th September after a short illness.

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Nagasaki Day 2025

Nagasaki Day 9th August 2025

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As with other similar organizations the Buddhist Society, a Registered Charity, is in constant need of funds in order to be able to function and to continue its work in promoting its Objects. In addition to providing for its own varied programme, its publishing activities and other projects and events, it has from time to time responded to the expressed needs of other Buddhist organizations. Dana (donations) are gratefully received.