Thousands of people are freeing themselves from adversity, poverty, and caste oppression through practising Buddhism which offers a radical vision for a new life – with purpose, dignity, and confidence – and encourages compassion for those suffering from disadvantage and prejudice. You can help to give people in India the Buddhist ‘tools’ they need to meaningfully improve their lives. For the cost of a weekly coffee, Indian Buddhists could go on retreat or attend regular classes. Your gift will help them make a commitment to Buddhist practice that will change their lives completely.

Buddha and Buddhism

The founder of Buddhism in this world was Buddha Shakyamuni who lived and taught in India around 2,600 years ago. Since then millions of people around the world have followed the pure spiritual path he revealed.

Buddha explained that all our problems and suffering arise from confused and negative states of mind, and all our happiness and good fortune arise from peaceful and positive states of mind.

​Lasting peace and happiness

He taught methods for gradually overcoming minds such as anger, jealousy and ignorance, and for developing positive minds such as love, compassion and wisdom. Through this, we will come to experience lasting peace and happiness.