Deutsche Buddhistische Union

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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 .[5]

The magazine of the union is .[6]

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  1. ^ Agsar, Wendy Biddlecombe. "The Buddhist Traveler in Berlin". Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. ^ "Deutsche Buddhistische Union e.V. – Buddhistische Religionsgemeinschaft". Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. ^ "Deutsche Buddhistische Union e.V. – Buddhistische Religionsgemeinschaft". Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ^ "Deutsche Buddhistische Union (DBU)". European Buddhist Union. 2014-05-30. Retrieved 2021-06-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Network of Buddhist Women in Europe - Women and Buddhism | Main / Home Page". www.buddhistwomen.eu. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  6. ^ "Mediaservice". Buddhismus Aktuell (in German). Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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