Community Action
The members of our sangha take positive action in many ways to help improve the lives of all beings. As a Centre we give particular emphasis to two local and one international charity.
The Community Action Kula and volunteers will be happy to pick up donations from your home or workplace from 3rd December. Please contact the Community Acton Kula via email at
communityaction@ipswichbuddhistcentre.org.uk – let us know your preferred collection day and location and we will get back to you to confirm.
FOR THIS COLLECTION THE CHARITIES WE ARE SUPPORTING NEED:
- Christmas cake /logs / crackers and puddings Tinned potatoes and veg. Tinned tuna/ham Cheese spread and savoury crackers Chocolate coins Stuffing Mince pies Cranberry sauce Packet custard Selection boxes Sweets Childrens toys and games DVDs Childrens books Make up Toiletries (men & women esp. antiperspirant & shower gel) Night wear Wrapped biscuits and crisps Dog food Hats and gloves Clothes Face masks Diaries/calendars Children’s cereals Hairstyling products
Buddhist Action Month
Each year The Ipswich Buddhist Centre unites with Buddhists across the world in a month of practical action on a shared theme.
This year (2021) the theme for Buddhist Action Month is ‘The Lion’s Roar – speaking up in a troubled world’.
Sangha members organise litter picks in their local area as well as giving greater emphasis to ethical action such as recycling, reuse, and use of plastic.
The Ipswich Family Bank provides support for struggling families, babies and children.
Lighthouse Women’s Aid provides refuge and support for women, young people and children who expereince domestic abuse.
We have regular collections of the items they most need such as clothing toiletries, toys, art and school materials, baby and child-care equipment and materials.
We collect items at our centre and also door-to-door around Ipswich. To arrange a pick-up please email enquiries@ipswichbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Ipswich Outreach provides support to people who are hungry and/or homeless in Ipswich.
The Buddhst Centre has regular collections of food to support the work of the nightly soup kitchen. At present, due to the limitations of COVID, this is limited to packeted food such as wrapped cakes, biscuits and crisps.
Karuna Trust
Members of the Ipswich sangha also take international community action by supporting the Karuna Trust. Inspired by Buddhist values, the Karuna Trusts seeks to end caste-based discrimination, poverty and inequality in India and Nepal. It works with individuals focusing on education, gender equality and dignified livelihoods transforming communities and changing society. If you are interested in supporting the amazing work of this Trust please visit the Karuna Trust website
