Benefits Include:
- Weekly classes in Theravada,
Basic
Meditation and Zen
Buddhism.
- Weekly meditation classes with a class leader.
- First
Steps in Buddhism Course
- Intermediate
Buddhism Course and Great
Way Course.
- Use of the lending Library’s large
collection of books (click
here to search the library’s book
collection). Postal service is available to members, so you do
not have to come in person.
- Opportunity to meet with experienced teachers
through the classes.
- Social room to meet other members.
- Subscription to the Society’s
quarterly journal The Middle Way. This contains articles on Buddhist
practice, information on events and book reviews.
- Events related to the Buddhist practice.
Rates
| Membership | Individual (PA) | Joint (PA) |
| UK metropolitan* | £ 40.00 | £ 50.00 |
| UK provincial | £ 25.00 | £ 35.00 |
| Full time student** | £ 20.00 | |
| Europe/EEC | £25/E30 | £29/E35 |
| Outside Europe | £ 35.00 | £ 40.00 |
* For those
living in London and within a 50-mile radius.
** Photocopy proof required
Both membership of the Society and subscription to The Middle Way are for one year, reviewed twice a year in June and December (depending on the date of joining).
Application Form (pdf file)
Foreign payments
All payments should be made in Sterling. If local currency or drafts are sent in lieu, please add the equivalent of £ 8.00 to cover bank exchange charges.
The Buddhist Society is a
Charity
Charity number 1113705.
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.
CAF Vouchers
Please note that Charities Aid Foundation vouchers may only be accepted
for the purpose of donation, not in payment of membership fees.
If you wish, you can subscribe to The Middle Way without becoming
a member of the Society.
Click here for subscription form (pdf file)
The rates are (PA):
UK - £20
Europe - E30 /£25
Outside Europe - £25
