Our aim is to advance the role of Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy for the public benefit by
1. The training and education of Chaplains of all faiths and those of secular beliefs regarding the role of Buddhism, Meditation and Mindfulness, in Health and Social Care.
2. The provision of Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy Services to hospitals, hospices, community and other healthcare services throughout the United Kingdom.
3. The provision of Buddhist and Interfaith education, dialogue and discourse though workshops, seminars, public lectures and through electronic and print media.
4. The networking of all interested in Buddhist Healthcare Chaplaincy including but not limited to offering membership services, conferences, endorsement, mediation and dispute resolution, supervision and mentoring.
All our members are committed to the 5 core chaplaincy principles.
These are:
1. The chaplain maintains a spiritual life
2. The chaplain will not proselytise
3. The chaplain will be ecumenical in approach.
4. The chaplain works across faith groups
5. The chaplain keeps her/his skills up to date