About Us

The catalyst for the start of the Stirling Buddhist group 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 of people 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 that is also passed on to people new to meditation or exploring Buddhism for themselves.

Our System of Practice is in line 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 who have also come to visit us from as far afield as Glasgow, Balquidder, and Forres, to give teachings on Buddhism and meditation.

Due to COVID restrictions in 2020, we moved to an online format of classes, which is currently still in progress on Thursday evenings and will continue throughout 2023/2024. In November 2022, we re-established our in-person sangha event, which is held in Larbert, near Falkirk on a Tuesday evening.

 

Our Values

Our Policies and values

The object of the Triratna Buddhist Community Stirling is the advancement of the Buddhist religion, in particular: To encourage members and others to live in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha. To maintain close communication with and work under the guidance of the Triratna Buddhist Order and in close co-operation with other groups with the same objects.  Using applications of the Buddha’s teaching to promote the health and well-being of all.