Diamond Sutra (Sanskrit: Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā, a Mahāyāna (Buddhist) Sũtra. Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK has multiple objectives which are reflected in the constitution of this organization (posted in the website). Diamond word is taken from the Diamond Sutra (Sanskrit: Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā, a Mahāyāna (Buddhist) Sũtra, to name this organization. Mostly Nepalese living in this area
are the follower of Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayāna, Mahāyāna). However, the organization welcome all sects Gurus and lay practitioners to practice the Buddhism in DBC UK. Keeping in view of the growing number of students and practitioners in UK, it has felt to establish a Buddhist Centre to organize routine practice of the faith in South East region of London. Diamond Buddhist Centre, UK was established on 5th of March 2016 under the leadership of Mr Sumal Kumar Gurung by the Buddhist community living in South East London area. Community practice of Buddhism in a temple means to cleanse the heart and mind to bring peace and love for all sentient beings to allow insight compassion from the reverend Gurus. It is anticipated that thousands of the practitioners shall be benefitted from the Buddhist Temple especially to older and vulnerable practitioners once a temple is established. The temple aims to open for all walk of life for practice, study and perform the rituals. Since all the faiths have their churches, temples and mosques, a Buddhist temple in this area shall motivate all the Buddhist followers. Its purpose is to provide a place for contemplation, study, and meditation and through this to help with the most important task of preserving and spreading Lord Buddha’s teachings in this rapidly changing world for the benefit of all sentient beings.
