Deutsche Buddhistische Union Explained

Deutsche Buddhistische Union ("German Buddhist Union", abbreviation: DBU) is a German national umbrella organisation for Buddhist associations registered in Germany. DBU has estimated that there are 250 000 Buddhists in Europe and the religion is growing.^[1] As of June 2021 DBU has 62 member organizations.^[2]

DBU was founded in 1955 by Buddhists from Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. At first the union was called "German Buddhist Society" (German: Deutsche Buddhistische Gesellschaft). The name was changed in 1958. As of 1981 DBU has been recognized as a non-profit organization.^[3]

DBU is a member of the European Buddhist Union.^[4] The union is also closely associated with the Network of Buddhist Women in Europe.^[5]

The magazine of the union is Buddhismus Aktuell.^[6]

See also

• Buddhism in Germany
• European Buddhist Union

Notes and References

1. Web site: Agsar. Wendy Biddlecombe. The Buddhist Traveler in Berlin. 2021-06-24. Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. en.
2. Web site: Mitgliedsgemeinschaften . 2021-06-24 . Deutsche Buddhistische Union e.V. . de.
3. Web site: Die DBU . 2021-06-24 . Deutsche Buddhistische Union e.V. . de.
4. Web site: 30 May 2014. Deutsche Buddhistische Union (DBU). 2021-06-24. European Buddhist Union. en.
5. Web site: Welcome . 2021-06-24 . Network of Buddhist Women in Europe . en.
6. Web site: Mediaservice. 2021-06-24. Buddhismus Aktuell. de.