Ottawabuddhist.net

Introduction

A voluntary organization based in Ottawa-Canada for the advancement of Buddhism, serve religious purposes and Buddhist Cultural activities beneficial to the members of the centre, the Buddhist Community of Ottawa and Canada and others interested in understanding Buddhism.

Our Objectives

Promote the teachings of the Lord Gauthama Buddha for the spiritual development of all members, their families and children and others in accordance with Buddhist Religious principals and the Buddhist way of life.

Promote the establishment of a humanitarian society by instilling into the members the noble ideals of peace and tolerance, gentleness, kindliness and hospitality, respect for the elders and the individual, love of nature, belief in the fundamental spiritual quality of all human beings, the care for the sick and the weary, the pursuit of the good and the practice of compassion toward all that live and breathe through the study of the teachings of the Buddha.

Establish Religious Schools, Montessori Schools, Adult Education Centers and Libraries thus creating an environment that would be conducive to the development of the moral character; of the members of the corporation and others in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.

To provide basic skills that would be necessary to train the youth, members and their families to obtain employment; or engage in self employment.

Help the destitute.Promote concord amongst all communities.

To promote the protection and preservation of the natural environment and the wild life.

To promote a drug free society

To make aware of the merits and demerits of vegetarian dietary practices through Buddhist religious perspectives.