Theravāda Monastery Fund
Help Us Establish a Theravāda Buddhist Monastery in Oxford
A place for peace, reflection, and spiritual cultivation.
The Oxford Buddhist Society (OBS) was founded with a simple yet profound aim: to preserve and share the timeless wisdom of Theravāda Buddhism for the benefit of all. Rooted in compassion and guided by the core principles of Pariyatti (study), Paṭipatti (practice), and Paṭivedha (realisation), our mission is to foster spiritual well-being and inner peace in our community and beyond.
Why We Need Your Support
For the past two years, OBS has offered free mindfulness meditation sessions, including walking and sitting practices, seasonal retreats, and events celebrating Vesak/Buddha Day. We’ve invited guest speakers from the University of Oxford, local monasteries, and temples from London, and collaborated with other spiritual and academic groups such as the Oxford Postgraduate Society and Existential Mindfulness Society.
Our sessions—currently held biweekly at Seacourt Hall in Botley, Oxford—have grown in attendance and spirit, but to meet the increasing needs of our community and deepen our offering, we need a permanent home.
We envision a peaceful, welcoming monastery in the heart of Oxford—with accessible transport links and parking—where monastics and laypeople alike can gather to:
- Attend regular mindfulness meditation sessions, Cultivate spiritual friendship (kalyāṇamittatā) and open discussions,
- Access a free, non-judgemental space for personal and mental well-being,
- Participate in Dhamma talks, retreats, chanting, and community outreach,
- Deepen understanding through study, reflection, and practice.
How You Can Help
We are raising funds to secure and maintain a suitable rental property to serve as the first Theravāda Buddhist monastery in Oxford. Every donation—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference.
Your generosity helps us offer all teachings and activities completely free of charge, in the spirit of dāna (giving) and mettā (loving-kindness).
Let’s Build This Spiritual Home Together
Join us in creating a space where peace, wisdom, and compassion flourish.
From all of us at the Oxford Buddhist Society, thank you for supporting this noble mission. May the seeds of your kindness bring you joy and fulfilment today and always!
With mettā,
The Management Committee
Oxford Buddhist Society
Organizador
Tilak Anthony
Organizador
England
Oxford Buddhist Society
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