Buddhist
Although we don't have our own Buddhist Chaplain at Warwick, Vicki Squire and Romain Chenet are academic members of staff who stand as Buddhist Faith Advisers. Vicki and Romain welcome all students and staff seeking information or guidance to contact them directly.
If you would like to find out more about Buddhism, please contact Romain and Vicki
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhārtha Gautama, sometimes known as Siddhattha Gotama, Gautama Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha. While the exact details of the Buddha's life are disputed, what is known is that he lived in India and present-day Nepal around 2500 years ago. His teachings have led to a range of Buddhist schools, with contemporary Buddhism now a worldwide movement involving various traditions and practices.
Student Faith Society
The Chaplaincy hosts the activities of various Buddhist groups, which are open to all. It works closely with the Buddhist Society, which runs weekly meditation sessions that welcome Buddhists as well as non-Buddhists interested in Buddhism or meditative practice. These are led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht (Luang Por Khemadhammo) OBE from The Forest Hermitage. For more information, go to the Warwick Buddhist Society webpage or Facebook page. You can also find out more at Luangpor's blog.
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If you are interested in learning more about Buddhist philosophy, meeting other Buddhists on campus, or attending a meeting, please contact the Buddhist faith advisor (V.J.Squire@warwick.ac.uk). We have a wide range of Buddhist communities represented on campus, and regular meetings are currently organised by Nichiren Buddhists as part of the lay socially-engaged Buddhist group SGI-UK. |
Facilities on campus
We are currently refurbishing a room in the Humanities block as a space where staff and students can chant, meditate and hold small Buddhist meetings. This room is currently available to use but will be closed over the Winter break for redecoration.
H0.05 Link opens in a new windowon the ground floor is now open for staff and student members of the University to use at their convenience, respecting others who may also be using the room. Please see here Link opens in a new windowfor further details. Please make any group bookings via the Buddhist Room online booking form.
The Central Space and Westwood Multi-Faith Prayer RoomLink opens in a new window can also be booked by Faith Societies, subject to availability. Other rooms across campus can be booked via the University's room booking systemLink opens in a new window. During the day, staff and students can use these spaces and the Multi-Faith Prayer Room on Gibbet Hill campus for meditation alongside others.
Contact the Buddhist Faith Advisors
Vicki and Romain are academic members of staff who volunteer as our Buddhist Faith Advisers. You can contact them at:
V dot J dot Squire at warwick dot ac dot uk
Romain dot Chenet at warwick dot ac dot uk
The Ven. Luang Por Khemadhammo from the Forest Hermitage CentreLink opens in a new window leads a meditation with our Buddhist Society
