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Friends of Early Buddhist Teachings

Also known as: FoEBT, FOEBT

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047650
Status
Active
Registered
Aug. 18, 2017
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Flat A Apex House
59 William Street
Trethomas
Caerphilly
CF83 8FX

Contact

Website
friendsofebt.net
Screenshot of the Friends of Early Buddhist Teachings website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education'

FoEBT is an educational charity promoting the teachings of the Buddha as understood and practised in accordance with early Buddhist texts. This is done by maintaining an active online presence including both static and interactive components for teaching and learning. Providing an opportunity for individuals to practice together online and in person. sponsoring gathering consistent with the charitable purposes of the organisation. printing and distriuting suitable material

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education, specifically to promote the teachings of the Buddha as understood and practised in accordance with 'Early Buddhist Teachings'. 4.1.1 'Early Buddhist Teachings', for purposes of the organisation's activities, are those originating from the time from the Buddha until the Second Council, currently understood to be 334 BCE. This is currently understood to be the period of Pre-Sectarian Buddhism, before the period of formal splits. If current understandings change, these dates may change to align accordingly. 4.1.2 the organisation is not exclusively affiliated with any single modern-day Buddhist lineage. 4.2 The advancement of education by supporting people in their practice and/or teaching of meditation, ethical living, and any other activity in accordance with 'Early Buddhist Teachings'. 4.3 The advancement of education by supporting people in developing their skill in languages helpful in developing an understanding of 'Early Buddhist Teachings'. 4.4 The advancement of education by supporting research on, and teaching of, the content and practice of 'Early Buddhist Teachings', including the dissemination, promotion, and teaching of relevant content or materials.

Geography

Main operating location
Moray
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £572 £73
Dec. 31, 2023 £93 £76
Dec. 31, 2022 £74 £93
Dec. 31, 2021 £2,160 £253
Dec. 31, 2020 £365 £402