The Swedish Buddhist Community (SBC) is a registered national faith community which is the umbrella organisation for a number of Buddhist communities in Sweden. Each member organisation retains its distinctive and independent activity with Buddhist teachings and practices common to all.
The Swedish Buddhist Council (SBS), has from 01-01-2020 become a registered faith community with a new name, The Swedish Buddhist Community (SBC). It consists of 27 member organisations from all major Buddhist traditions based in Sweden. The total amount of registered and confirmed members and regularly participants are approximately 8 500 persons in 2024. On top of that there are two friend member organisations, as well as many non registered persons participating.
We are continuing the work of the SBS and cooperate around common projects like Buddhist spiritual care, crisis management, spiritual care in prisons, environmental issues, interfaith activities and networking with municipalities and other institutions. The planning of a Buddhist chaplaincy education is under progress.
SBC purpose
Promote Buddhist principles and ways of life
Promote peaceful co-existence and humanity in society
Support activities against discrimination, violence and racism
Advocate for fundamental democratic values
Work for a sustainable environment
SBC activities
Buddhist spiritual care
Crisis management
Buddhist spiritual care in prisons
Environmental issues
Interfaith activities