About us – Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK

Back Ground

After the third millennium thousands of Nepalese (British Gurkha Ex-Army personnel) started to migrate into United Kingdom. Many of these ex-army personnel from Gurkha community has now been permanently settled in Royal Borrow of Greenwich, London Borrow of Bexleyheath and in South East London areas. Majority of these Ex-Gurkhas predominantly practice Buddhism as religion. There are more than thousand households living in this area from this community alone. Nepalese has sentimental attachment with Lord Buddha and his philosophy. Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, some two thousand six hundred years ago. Buddhism is one of the major world religions. Since the arrival of Buddhist community in South East London, the practice of the faith also started consistently from time to time in different venues of South East Region of London.

Requirement of a Buddhist Temple

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What is Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK (DBC UK)?

Basically, Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK has multiple objectives which are reflected in the constitution of this organization (posted in the website). Diamond word is taken from the Diamond Sutra (Sanskrit: Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā, a Mahāyāna (Buddhist) Sũtra, to name this organization. Mostly Nepalese living in this area are the follower of Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayāna, Mahāyāna). However, the organization welcome all sects Gurus and lay practitioners to practice the Buddhism in DBC UK. Keeping in view of the growing number of students and practitioners in UK, it has felt to establish a Buddhist Centre to organize routine practice of the faith in South East region of London. Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK was established on 5th of March 2016 under the leadership of Mr Sumal Kumar Gurung by the Buddhist community living in South East London area.

Present trend of Buddhism Practice.

As mentioned above, Buddhism in South East London has been practicing by many Buddhist followers since decade ago on various venues after they permanently settled down in this locality. Under the management of community leaders from Nepalese community, the Gurus (faith leaders) visiting UK on each year have been organising religious events and half a dozen of religious events are conducted throughout a year.

Lord Buddha’s Anniversary and Peace Rally.

Every year Lord Buddha Anniversary is observed with divine dedications by the community. Thousands of followers take part with deepest faith. A peace rally by the Buddhist community has been organized since last five years under the coordination of Mr Sumal Kumar Gurung, President of Diamond Buddhist Centre UK.

Object of the Buddhist Temple

Community practice of Buddhism in a temple means to cleanse the heart and mind to bring peace and love for all sentient beings to allow insight compassion from the reverend Gurus. It is anticipated that thousands of the practitioners shall be benefitted from the Buddhist Temple especially to older and vulnerable practitioners once a temple is established. The temple aims to open for all walk of life for practice, study and perform the rituals. Since all the faiths have their churches, temples and mosques, a Buddhist temple in this area shall motivate all the Buddhist followers. Its purpose is to provide a place for contemplation, study, and meditation and through this to help with the most important task of preserving and spreading Lord Buddha’s teachings in this rapidly changing world for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Practice and Plan for the future

As mentioned above, we have been practicing Buddhism in different venues i.e. vacant pub, vacant school halls and available churches on rental basis. We are now looking for a permanent place of practice. We have already negotiated with other communities to support our aim. The faith leaders/trustees from other areas have also agreed to help us. Our immediate plan is to rent/lease a hall for few years to practice the faith. Secondly, we will generate fund raising through various religions programmes to buy a temple or a piece of land where we can build a Buddhist temple. We strongly believe that within 2 to 3 years period fund raising for a Buddhist temple can be accomplished. All generous donors are welcome to contribute the organization.

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17A Willenhall Road, WOOLWICH, London, SE18 6TY UK - Phone : +44(0)7735369167 - Email : info@dbcuk.org - sumalgurung@gmail.com