100th anniversary of the Buddhist Society

Early day motion 520, tabled 18 March 2024 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 7 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Liberal Democrat 1.