Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust
B B V T, Bbvt, Dhamma Talaka Pagoda
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 513368
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 14, 1982
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- 29-31 Osler Street
Ladywood
Birmingham
Contact
- Phone
- 0121 454 6591
- Website
bbvt.org.uk
Activities
The trust maintains a monastry with five resident monks (mostly of Burmese origin) who perform religious ceremonies as required. Major Buddhist festivals are celebrated at the Peace Pagoda. Meditation is taught to anyone interested and regular sessions are held for practitioners of varying experience. The Pagoda is open to visitors and groups are welcome.
Objects: To Promote The Study And Practice Of Buddhism According To The Traditions Of All Schools Of Buddhism Particularly The Theravada School.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- What
- Religious Activities
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- United Kingdom And Elsewhere But Particularly Birmingham
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £77,145 | £57,695 | - |
| March 31, 2024 | £59,612 | £40,141 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £43,078 | £26,903 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £102,889 | £30,025 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £508,984 | £34,677 | £1,486,767 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Adrian Thompson | July 31, 2024 |
| Dr MAR MAR LWIN | |
| Dr Maung Maung Kyi | Oct. 7, 2018 |
| Suraj Prakash Lal | |
| Theingi Thant | Oct. 4, 2020 |