About Us
The catalyst for the start of Forth Valley Buddhists (formerly Triratna Buddhist Community Stirling) occurred in 1997. Following an introductory course on meditation and Buddhism, taught by Vimalavajra and supported by Smritiratna of the Triratna Buddhist Order (formerly the Western Buddhist Order), we continue to meet and support each other's evolving meditation and Buddhist practice.
From these small beginnings, a community has grown with a common interest in Buddhism and meditation. This common interest has led to the openness of communication and empathy for each other, passed on to people new to meditation or exploring Buddhism for themselves.
Our System of Practice aligns with the Triratna Buddhist Order (formerly the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)). This worldwide movement aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world. Both our online and in-person classes reflect this. These classes have been well supported by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order who live locally and have come to visit us from as far afield as Glasgow, Balquidder, and Forres, to teach Buddhism and meditation.
Our Values
Our Policies and values
The object of Forth Valley Buddhists is the advancement of the Buddhist religion, in particular:
- To encourage members and others to live by the teachings of the Buddha.
- To maintain close communication with, and work under the guidance of, the Triratna Buddhist Order and to cooperate closely with other groups with the same objectives.
We are using the applications of the Buddha’s teaching to promote the health and well-being of all.