Update about the Appeal for Funds to establish a Monastery in Scotland
FULL-MOON BMS NEWSLETTER
Buddha Metta Society
29 July 2026
 FULL-MOON NEWSLETTERGreetings everyone, A message from our chairperson Tan Sudassano: “As most of you must now be aware, the plan to establish a monastery in Scotland has recently been suspended and the Wat Buddha Metta Scottish Charity, which was established to pursue this plan, is currently undergoing closure. Sadly it was felt that the particular combination of conditions necessary for its success were not sufficiently present. One factor that was taken into account was the key role that Luangpoh Sudhiro would need to play in such a project, his long term and current health problems and the potential debilitating impact a prolonged stay in the UK climate would have on them. It was felt that his time and energy would best be focussed on his current activities in Thailand. One of these activities is at a critical and exciting stage in it’s development. It is the Dhammacari House project which comes under the umbrella of the Buddha Savika Fund which itself is part of the Buddha Metta Society Charity. The Buddha Savika fund is administered by Mae Chee Bpla. It began by providing suitable cremation facilities for Mae Chees and has blossomed into supporting their welfare and that of other young women as they pursue their education at Mahamakhut Buddhist University, Isaan Campus, Khon Kaen. Unlike novice monk students at the University who can be accommodated and supported at nearby monasteries, the Mae Chees and their lay colleagues live in rented accommodation and some way needs to be found to meet that cost along with their educational, food and other living expenses. Currently Mae Chee Bpla, with the help of her parents and the guidance of Luangpoh Sudhiro, is supporting five Mae Chees and three lay women, two of whom were once Mae Chees at Wat Makhut Vimutti Giri. They are an international group which includes five Thais, two Mae Chees from Laos and a lay woman from Indonesia. They are clearly thriving in what can be described as an extended family of kindness. The plan is to develop the buildings and the land occupied and owned by Mae Chee Bpla’s family, which is situated in Khon Kaen near to the University, to provide a home that consists of communal facilities and ten individual living units. An adjacent piece of land is being purchased to provide a garden and scope for development. A community of mutual support based on Dhamma principles which already exists will then be able to develop further and the costs of supporting the students through their university career will be much reduced. There will also be opportunities for visitors from overseas to stay with and share in the life of this special community.” |
To ensure that donations intended for Buddha Metta Society’s pilgrimages and Luangpoh Sudhiro’s other projects are kept separate; we have opened a dedicated bank account for donations intended for the establishment of the UK monastery. Please only use the bank details below for donations intended for the setup of the proposed UK monastery, citing your name as the reference.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can maximise your donation at no additional cost to you by completing a gift aid form. This will enable us to claim 25p of Gift Aid from HM Revenue and Customs for every £1 that you donate.
THANK YOU
Donations from the UK:
Account name: Buddha Metta Society
Sort Code: 20 24 09
Account Number: 90508853
Donations from overseas:
Account name: Buddha Metta Society
IBAN: GB53 BUKB 20240990508853
SWIFTBIC (Bank Identifier Code): BUKBGB22
Bank name and address:
Barclays, Leicester, LE87 2BB, United Kingdom
Buddha Metta Society UK Contact
buddhamettasociety@yahoo.co.uk
Appendix A – wat_buddha-metta_uk_appeal_appendix_a.pdf