A Noble Mission
The Oxford Buddhist Society (OBS) was founded to preserve and share the timeless wisdom of Theravāda Buddhism for the benefit of all. Guided by the core principles of Pariyatti (study), Paṭipatti (practice), and Paṭivedha (realisation), our mission is to nurture inner peace and spiritual well-being in the wider community. Over the past two years, OBS has offered free mindfulness meditation sessions, seasonal retreats, and events marking Vesak and Poson Poya. We have hosted speakers from the University of Oxford, local monasteries, and temples, and collaborated with groups such as the Oxford Postgraduate Society and Existential Mindfulness Society. With our growing community and regular biweekly gatherings at Seacourt Hall, it is now time to find a permanent home to support and expand this important work. With collective generosity, we can sustain this vision and ensure the monastery becomes a lasting sanctuary for peace, practice, and spiritual friendship in Oxford.
How You Can Support This Project
There are several meaningful ways to support the development of this monastery.
Financial contributions help support the planning and development of the monastery project. Every offering, regardless of its size, contributes to bringing this vision closer to reality. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our Support the Monastery page for full details on the available ways to contribute.
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Sharing information about the project is another valuable way to help. If you know individuals or organisations who may be interested in supporting this initiative, you are welcome to share information about the project with them.
If you would like to learn more about the monastery development project or discuss ways of supporting it, we would be pleased to hear from you.
You may contact a member of our Development Committee through the contact form below.
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