Become an OBS Member or Renew Your Membership

The Ottawa Buddhist Society is a registered Canadian charity and provincially incorporated, not-for-profit organisation (No. BN 11907 1256 RR 0001)

The Ottawa Buddhist Society is entirely run by members who volunteer their time and skills to organize and run our online Friday Evening Meetings, Days of Mindfulness and annual retreats. They maintain our website, work on the production of our monthly newsletter and prepare recordings of talks for our audio library.

Becoming a member is a way of, getting more involved as well as showing support for our programs. Whether you live nearby and can attend in person or live further away and take part in the online program or retreats, membership says that you feel part of our community.  

Members are eligible to serve on the OBS Board of Directors. They are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting where they may vote and have a direct influence on decisions making. Members are also given the opportunity to register in advance for some retreats.

Memberships run for one year, from January 1 to December 31. We welcome you to renew your membership each January using the links below. 

Anyone above the age of 18 is welcome to become a member of the OBS.  Please register online or download a membership form below and mail it to:

Ottawa Buddhist Society, 38 Wallford Way, Nepean  K2E 6B6