The following resources have been developed to help Buddhist societies run smoothly. MITRA has developed them from training sessions held for our network of societies.
Starting a Society - A brief introduction on some of the basics needed to start a society
Running a Society - Basic information on how to run and grow a Buddhist society
Activities - Some ideas for activities for your society to keep society members active and learning about the Dharma
Organising Orientation - How to attract members early on in the year
Organising Dharma Talks - Ideas on how to make sure Dharma talks are relevant, interesting and well organized
Committee Handbook - Describes the roles and responsibilities of each member of the executive committee. A good resource to train your new committee with
Recommending Buddhist Publications - There are many Buddhist books out there. This pamphlet outlines the most appropriate books to recommend to others depending on their background and interests