It offers talks and classes on the teachings of all the different major mainstream Buddhist schools and traditions, as well as a structured programme of courses on general Buddhism, for both the public and members.

[1] The Society was originally created in 1924 in London as an offshoot of a Theosophical Lodge by Christmas Humphreys, a British judge and convert to Buddhism.

Three courses are taught at the Society representing three levels of Buddhist study, the first of which, ‘Introducing Buddhism’, is free and open to the public.

This one-week residential course is open to members of all Buddhist schools and explores the major aspects of the Buddha's teachings and their practice.

The Society continues to print a selection of Buddhist classics and important new works including some titles by its founder Christmas Humphreys.

[2] The journal is respected worldwide and contains news and articles on Buddhist practice and history as well as details of the Society's programme.

The building also has a lecture hall and two shrine rooms and is a treasure house of Buddhist statuary and artefacts presented to the Society by donors from around the world.

Membership includes subscription to The Middle Way, access to all lectures, classes and courses and full use of the library services.