Country

England & Wales

Charity number

1142864

Status

Registered

Registered

July 13, 2011

Legal form

Trust

Address

Contact

Phone

02089461357

Email

[email protected]

Website

buddhapadipa.com

Activities

a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats

Objects: 1. To Advance Education For The Public Benefit In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a) Preserving Sacred Buddhist And Thai Arts And Heritages For Present And Future Generations And To Disseminate Knowledge Of These To Individuals Who Would Otherwise Not Have The Opportunity To Experience Themb) Providing Thai And/or English Language Lessons Featuring Buddhist Teachings For The Community2. To Advance Buddhism In The United Kingdom For The Public Benefit In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a) Providing A Place Of Worship, Facilities For Religious Functions And For The Performance Of Religious Activities And Meditation Classes/retreatsb) Providing An Opportunity And A Place For Anyone, Who Is Qualified Under The Rules Of Theravada Buddhism, To Be Ordainedc) Accommodating, Supporting And Maintaining Buddhist Monks Nuns And Other Such Persons As May Be Designated By The Sangha (Orders Of Buddhist Monks) Who Have Undertaken The Rules Of Practices For Them To Carry Out Buddhist Devotional Acts As Well As Outreach Workd) Providing A Centre For The Dissemination Of Theorectical And Practical Buddhist Teachings, At The Location Itself, Through Outreach Activities And Through The Trustôçös Thai And English Language Websites E) Arranging And Providing Religious Education Classes, Public Talks, Exhibitions And Activities That Raise Awareness And Understanding Of Buddhism, Andf) Publishing And Circulating Books, Reports, Periodicals, Pamphlets Or Other Documents Relating To Buddhist Topics In Thai And/or English3. To Promote Interfaith Harmony And Better Understanding Of Different Faith Beliefs In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a) Promoting A Greater Mutual Understanding Of Thai And British Cultures Whilst Aiding Community Cohesion And Supporting Ethnic Minorities.b) Organising And Supporting Buddhist And Thai Cultural Festivals Through Free Cultural Performances, Ceremonies, Exhibitions And Occasional Provision Of Free Authentic Thai Food

Classification

How

Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information

What

Religious Activities

Who

The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority

Merton

Finances

Trustees

Nearby

• The Brewcroft Trust 0.1 mi
• The Arts Society Wimbledon 0.1 mi
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• The Generations Foundation 0.2 mi
• Give IT Your Max 0.3 mi

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