Members of the Putney & Roehampton Branch of the United Nations Association celebrated United Nations Day on Saturday 16 th October at the beautiful Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon. They were accompanied by the Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth, Councillor Jenny Nickels, standing in for the Mayor who is the Branch’s President, and by Vice-President Mr Peter Carpenter.

Phrakru Samu Lom led the Chants of the Day and Mr Andrew Brown, Chairman of the Lay Buddhist Association, and Mr Philip Mobedji spoke about Buddhism and the United Nations. Afterwards there was friendly chat over tea, coffee and cakes.

 

October 30, 2010