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European Buddhist Union

May 10, 2024

The European Buddhist Union (EBU) is the umbrella organization of Buddhist communities and national Buddhist unions in Europe. The EBU is open to all schools and traditions of Buddhism in Europe wishing to unite on the basis of Buddhist teachings and work together in spiritual friendship and respect for diversity. According to the 'EBU Statement of Mission and Vision'[1] the aims are to facilitate international exchange and promote spiritual friendship amongst European Buddhists, to support social action and ideas motivated by Buddhist values, and to amplify the voice of Buddhism in Europe and worldwide.

European Buddhist Union
AbbreviationEBU
Formation1975; 49 years ago (1975)
FounderPaul Arnold
Founded atLondon, United Kingdom
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
Websiteeuropeanbuddhism.org

History of the EBU edit

The EBU was founded in London in 1975, at the initiative of Judge Paul Arnold.[2] The first Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held the same year in Paris. Towards the end of the Cold War meetings were held on both sides of the Iron Curtain. At present there are almost 50 member organisations from 16 European countries. Over the years, the EBU got engaged in various European and international organisations.

Representation of European Buddhists edit

In 2010, there were around 1.8 million Buddhists across Europe, east and west.[3] The only region on the European continent where Buddhism is the majority religion is the Republic of Kalmykia in the European part of the Russian Federation.[4]

Most Buddhist National Unions are member of the EBU. However, Baumann states,[5]

Organizations of Buddhists who have immigrated from Asia (for example, Vietnamese, Cambodian, or Laotian Buddhists) or of Nichiren traditions are not members of the EBU. Thus, the EBU is almost exclusively a representational organization of convert Buddhists, although some migrant Buddhist organizations are affiliated with national unions.

Today the political authorities of most European countries have come to some form of official recognition of Buddhism.[citation needed]

Participation in international organisations edit

In 2008 the EBU obtained official participatory status with the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and participates in the Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations.[6] In June 2014, Michel Aguilar (representative of the EBU to the Council of Europe) got elected chair of the Human Rights Committee[7] for a three-year term of office. The Human Rights Committee brings together some 160 NGOs. Topics that are currently on the agenda include: the protection of human rights defenders, media and human rights, religion and human rights, children and human rights, the Social Charter, economic and social rights.

The EBU has been a regular partner in dialogue between the European Union and European bodies concerned with religion and belief. The EBU is a founding member of the European Network of Religion and Belief,[8] a network of European confessional and non-confessional organisations who want to combat discrimination and promote mutual understanding in the field of religion and belief, working within the framework of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.[9]

The EBU is also a member of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (2000) and the International Buddhist Confederation (2014).

Current members edit

There are currently 50 organizations affiliated with the EBU.

Regional members edit

  • Asociación Hispana de Buddhismo (Spain)
  • Asociación Nalanda (Spain)
  • Benchen Karma Kamtsang Association (Poland)
  • Buddhist Mission Hungary – Church of the Arya Maitreya Mandala (Hungary)
  • Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Salzburg (Austria)
  • Centro Zen L’Arco (Italy)
  • Comunidad Budista Soto Zen (Spain)
  • Dharmaloka chan budistička zajednica (Croatia)
  • Haus Tao (Switzerland)
  • Jai-Bhim Network (Hungary)
  • Jodo Shinshu Deutschland (Germany)
  • Maitreya Foundation Roma (Italy)
  • Mandala Milano – Centro Studi Tibetani (Italy)
  • Mandala Samten Ling – Centro Studi Tibetani (Italy)
  • Monastero Zen Enso-ji IL Cerchio (Italy)
  • Reiyukai France (France)
  • Rimay (France)
  • Sakya Tashi Ling (Spain)
  • Sangha Activa – Sakya Thekchog Düde (Spain)
  • StoneWater Zen Centre (UK)
  • The Gate of the Dharma Ecumenical Buddhist Foundation (Hungary)
  • The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (UK)
  • Tibetisches Zentrum Hamburg (Germany)

National Union members edit

International members edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ From the 'EBU Statement of Mission and Vision', adopted by the EBU Annual General Meeting, September 2013
  2. ^ European Buddhist Union, The History of EBU
  3. ^ Johnson, Todd M.; Grim, Brian J. (2013). . Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 34
  4. ^ Arena – Atlas of Religions and Nationalities in Russia. Sreda.org
  5. ^ Baumann, Martin (2010). European Buddhist Union, in: Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices., ABC-CLIO, S. 1016-1017.
  6. ^ Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations, list of participating NGO's
  7. ^ Human Rights Committee
  8. ^ European Network of Religion and Belief, ENORB
  9. ^ EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

External links edit

  • EBU official website
  • ENORB - European Network on Religion and Belief
  • WFB - World Fellowship of Buddhists
  • IBC - International Buddhist Confederation

May 10, 2024
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The European Buddhist Union EBU is the umbrella organization of Buddhist communities and national Buddhist unions in Europe The EBU is open to all schools and traditions of Buddhism in Europe wishing to unite on the basis of Buddhist teachings and work together in spiritual friendship and respect for diversity According to the EBU Statement of Mission and Vision 1 the aims are to facilitate international exchange and promote spiritual friendship amongst European Buddhists to support social action and ideas motivated by Buddhist values and to amplify the voice of Buddhism in Europe and worldwide European Buddhist UnionAbbreviationEBUFormation1975 49 years ago 1975 FounderPaul ArnoldFounded atLondon United KingdomHeadquartersBrussels BelgiumWebsiteeuropeanbuddhism wbr org Contents 1 History of the EBU 2 Representation of European Buddhists 2 1 Participation in international organisations 3 Current members 3 1 Regional members 3 2 National Union members 3 3 International members 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory of the EBU editThe EBU was founded in London in 1975 at the initiative of Judge Paul Arnold 2 The first Annual General Meeting AGM was held the same year in Paris Towards the end of the Cold War meetings were held on both sides of the Iron Curtain At present there are almost 50 member organisations from 16 European countries Over the years the EBU got engaged in various European and international organisations Representation of European Buddhists editIn 2010 there were around 1 8 million Buddhists across Europe east and west 3 The only region on the European continent where Buddhism is the majority religion is the Republic of Kalmykia in the European part of the Russian Federation 4 Most Buddhist National Unions are member of the EBU However Baumann states 5 Organizations of Buddhists who have immigrated from Asia for example Vietnamese Cambodian or Laotian Buddhists or of Nichiren traditions are not members of the EBU Thus the EBU is almost exclusively a representational organization of convert Buddhists although some migrant Buddhist organizations are affiliated with national unions Today the political authorities of most European countries have come to some form of official recognition of Buddhism citation needed Participation in international organisations edit In 2008 the EBU obtained official participatory status with the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and participates in the Council of Europe s Conference of International Non Governmental Organisations 6 In June 2014 Michel Aguilar representative of the EBU to the Council of Europe got elected chair of the Human Rights Committee 7 for a three year term of office The Human Rights Committee brings together some 160 NGOs Topics that are currently on the agenda include the protection of human rights defenders media and human rights religion and human rights children and human rights the Social Charter economic and social rights The EBU has been a regular partner in dialogue between the European Union and European bodies concerned with religion and belief The EBU is a founding member of the European Network of Religion and Belief 8 a network of European confessional and non confessional organisations who want to combat discrimination and promote mutual understanding in the field of religion and belief working within the framework of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 9 The EBU is also a member of the World Fellowship of Buddhists 2000 and the International Buddhist Confederation 2014 Current members editThere are currently 50 organizations affiliated with the EBU Regional members edit Asociacion Hispana de Buddhismo Spain Asociacion Nalanda Spain Benchen Karma Kamtsang Association Poland Buddhist Mission Hungary Church of the Arya Maitreya Mandala Hungary Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Salzburg Austria Centro Zen L Arco Italy Comunidad Budista Soto Zen Spain Dharmaloka chan budisticka zajednica Croatia Haus Tao Switzerland Jai Bhim Network Hungary Jodo Shinshu Deutschland Germany Maitreya Foundation Roma Italy Mandala Milano Centro Studi Tibetani Italy Mandala Samten Ling Centro Studi Tibetani Italy Monastero Zen Enso ji IL Cerchio Italy Reiyukai France France Rimay France Sakya Tashi Ling Spain Sangha Activa Sakya Thekchog Dude Spain StoneWater Zen Centre UK The Gate of the Dharma Ecumenical Buddhist Foundation Hungary The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives UK Tibetisches Zentrum Hamburg Germany National Union members edit Boeddhistische Unie Nederland BUN Netherlands Buddhist Federation of Norway Norway Buddhist Union of Belgium BUB UBB Belgium Deutsche Buddhistische Union DBU Germany Federacion de Comunidades Budistas de Espana FCBE Spain Network of Buddhist Organisations UK UK Osterreichische Buddhistische Religionsgesellschaft Austria Polish Buddhist Union Poland Portuguese Buddhist Union UBP Portugal Suomen Buddhalainen Unioni SBU Finland Swedish Buddhist Community SBC Sweden Swiss Buddhist Union SBU USB UBS Switzerland Union Bouddhiste de France UBF France Unione Buddhista Italiana UBI Italy International members edit Amida Trust UK Buddhist Congregation Dharmaling Slovenia Dechen Buddhist Community UK Dhagpo Kagyu Ling France Diamond Way Buddhism Buddhistischer Dachverband Diamantweg Germany Dzogchen Community Europe Italy FPMT Europe Netherlands RIGPA France Sakyadhita France Shambhala Europe Germany The Triratna Buddhist Order and Community UK Western Chan Fellowship UK Yun Hwa Sangha Europe Germany See also editBuddhism in Europe Buddhism in the West Buddhism in KalmykiaReferences edit From the EBU Statement of Mission and Vision adopted by the EBU Annual General Meeting September 2013 European Buddhist Union The History of EBU Johnson Todd M Grim Brian J 2013 The World s Religions in Figures An Introduction to International Religious Demography Hoboken NJ Wiley Blackwell p 34 Arena Atlas of Religions and Nationalities in Russia Sreda org Baumann Martin 2010 European Buddhist Union in Religions of the World A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices ABC CLIO S 1016 1017 Council of Europe s Conference of International Non Governmental Organisations list of participating NGO s Human Rights Committee European Network of Religion and Belief ENORB EU Charter of Fundamental RightsExternal links editEBU official website ENORB European Network on Religion and Belief WFB World Fellowship of Buddhists IBC International Buddhist Confederation Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title European Buddhist Union amp oldid 1177141120, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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