The Buddhist Society of the UK has an interesting range of resources. The Buddhist Health section is useful, as is the section on Buddhist Funerals.
Resources
Below are links to the resources on the Buddhist Society Website:
Web Links
This is a list of links to other web sites which we hope you will find useful. We try to list sites that complement the information on our site, and which can be helpful for our members. Links to external sites which are listed below does not imply an endorsement of… any site … Click for more details
Exhibitions
Tibet’s Secret Temple at the Wellcome Collection 19 Nov 2015 – 28 Feb 2016 Click for more details
Buddhist Health
Buddhism originated in North West India some 2,500 years ago, with the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha (the Awakened One). His teaching, or Dharma, then spread from its Indian home throughout Asia, and Buddhist civilisations were established in China, Tibet, Japan and East Asia generally. Many Buddhists … have different health considerations: Click for more details
Buddhist Funerals
Buddhism originated in North West India some 2,500 years ago, with the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha (the Awakened One). His teaching, or Dharma, then spread from its Indian home throughout Asia, and Buddhist civilisations were established in China, Tibet, Japan and East Asia generally. Some organise their funerals; others in community have what is offered. Click for more details
Main Buddhist Festivals
Many Buddhists consider participation in festivals and celebrations an important aspect of Buddhist practice. In addition to the religious background, some festivals have social and cultural features. Since the celebrations have developed in different countries, and over long periods of time, there are variations. The dates relate to the lunar calendar … Click for more details
The Buddhist Society Chaplaincy
Click here to visit The Buddhist Society Chaplaincy website KĀLYANA MITRA … “Ananda, loving friendliness is a not a half of the holy life but the whole of the holy life” BUDDHIST CHAPLAINCY TRAINING Programme for 2016 A warm invitation is extended to Buddhists interested in chaplaincy work… Click for more details
