Siddhartha Gautama began the Buddhist faith around 2,500 years ago in India. There are around 350 million Buddhists in the world. There are more than 151 thousand Buddhists in the UK, and nearly 2,000 in Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets is becoming an important part of Buddhist life in London. The Buddhist Centre in Roman Road is the heart of growing Buddhist community. |
Tell me more
A short look at what Buddhists believe and how they worship. |
In depth
Find out more information about the Buddhism religion, like how it developed and the main things Buddhists believe in. |
Where to worship |
My faith
Peter Westwood is a freelance personal development coach. Here, he gives an insight into the Buddhist beliefs that he brings to his professional work. |
Local history
Look here to find out about some Tower Hamlets buildings that are important to the Buddhism faith. |
Frequently asked questions
Look here to find answers to questions people ask about the Buddhism faith. If you have another question about the Buddhism faith, ask us - click here and send your question. |
Links
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they can tell you more about the Buddhism faith in this borough, this country and the rest of the world. |
Educational resources
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they have good information about Buddhism faith for students and teachers. |
Book list
Look here to find out about books that can tell you more about the Buddhism faith. If you know about other books about the Buddhism faith please tell us – we can add it to the list. |
Festivals and celebrations
Buddhist dates for your 2006 diary. |
What the words mean |
Contact
