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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party), on Monday, 18 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.


100th anniversary of the Buddhist Society

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the Buddhist Society, one of the oldest Buddhist societies in Europe, founded in 1924 by Christmas Humphreys; further notes that the society presents the major authentic Buddhist schools and traditions holding lectures, classes, courses, and activities in the Therevada, Zen, Pure Land and Tibetan traditions; underlines the importance of religious self-governance for Buddhists; and urges the Government to raise this right at the United Nations and in its diplomatic relations with China.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
520 
Session
2023-24
Other sponsors
Virendra Sharma
Jonathan Edwards
Chris Stephens
Christine Jardine
Steven Bonnar
Subjects
Anniversaries Buddhist Society
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk