What is BAMS Events Group & Core Values
BAMS UK is a close-knit community entirely managed by dedicated volunteers and administrators. Our primary hub for daily communication, event alerts, and community announcements is our private WhatsApp group: BAMS UK Events.
To keep our community safe and family-friendly, access to the WhatsApp group is coordinated by our admins. You can easily get in touch with us to be added in one of three ways:
- Social Media: Send a direct message to our admins via our official Facebook or Instagram pages.
- Referral: Ask an existing friend or family member within BAMS UK to refer you to a group administrator.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our fold.
BAMS core values
- One BAMS community of volunteers practicing Dhamma and Babasaheb’ teaching together
- Gender, Age & Location Diversity in all aspects of Events : planning, participation and execution
- Treat people with respect and dignity.
- Family friendly and Non political posts welcome
- Community interest over personal interests
- Give back to society
- Pass on core values to younger generation
Being part of the group one is agreeing to the core value of the group.
Harmonious Environment & Group Focus
Our collective peace and focus are very important to us. To maintain a supportive and calm space for everyone, we kindly ask all members to avoid disruptive behavior or arguments. If a situation arises that takes away from this positive environment, the admin team may remove posts or have conversation with that member to protect the group’s harmony. In circumstances where the group admin finds a member in violation of the values and principles as agreed then the admin has the right to remove that member.
An Open Choice
We truly value everyone’s time and energy. If you ever feel that your personal views do not align with these guidelines, or if you prefer a different space, you are completely free to leave the group at any time with our very best wishes.
Moving Forward Together
Let’s use this platform constructively to grow, learn, and strengthen our community bond. Your presence here reflects your respect for our shared mission. Let’s keep our energy pure, dignified, and focused.
Thank you for your cooperation and unwavering commitment to the Dhamma.
What is Admin role
- Standard Admin responsibilities as per WhatsApp design
- Protect core values of BAMS – Diversity, Inclusion, Transparency as one community
- Review fund raising appeals and discuss for group consensus
- If in planning team for BAMS event, educate others about our planning approach
- Resolve issues that require admin intervention by discussing and aligning with the group
- We cannot make everyone admins but this group is flexible and dedicated members aligned to group values and with consistent contribution in planning activities can become Admins, It may mean some admins will create way for others.
What are BAMS events
- Main Event – Jayanti Utsav – Apr – Offline/In person only
- Buddha Pournima celebration – May- Offline or Online
- Main Event – Dhamma Chakka Anupavattan Din – Oct – Offline/ In person only
Additional events
- Remembrance Day – Dec – Online and Offline
- Monthly Pournima celebrations- Online and Offline
- Weekly online Vihar
What is planning group
- Planning group is formed for each event and is dissolved after each event
- Any BAMS events group member can join planning group and you are treated as equal contributor from day 1
- Existing members and Admins will insist on adhering to group ways of working in planning
- There will be insistence on diversity in the group
- New ideas will be taken up and discussed within the team and implemented after agreement
BAMS UK Events Crowd Funding / Donations Appeal Guidelines
- Crowd funding or Donations appeal requests shared by *BAMS UK Events* group admins only will be termed as *Approved*.
- Student funding requests shared by *ABUK Students* group admins only will be termed as *Approved*
- Requester must first contact any admin they know , discuss it in small group, build a repayment plan with timelines not longer than a year.
- BAMS UK Events group Admins can mark a funding request ‘*Unapproved*’ if shared by Non-admin members without any discussion with at least one admin member.