Translations of Buddhists texts
The Trust provides funding for the translation and publication of a wide range of original Buddhist teachings into English and German. The Trust has supported the publication of a full rendering of a classical Buddhist Chinese source text, the Transmission of the Lamp, into English. This is the first complete translation of the text into any European language.
Most recently we supported the publication of Ven. Myokyo-ni’s commentaries on The Selected Letters of Master Daie Soko, (1089-1163) – one of the most distinguished Zen masters of the Sung dynasty.
Training Opportunities & Bursaries
The Trust offers funding for training opportunities for Buddhist practitioners. A bursary scheme has been set up. Initially this scheme was dedicated to providing bursaries for The Buddhist Society’s Summer School. It has recently been broadened to offer bursaries for any Buddhist-related studies. It is open to all for whom the cost is prohibitive.
The Work of Venerable Myokyo-ni
Funding publication of Buddhist material. The Trust is subsidising the publication of German translations of the work of Venerable Myokyo-ni, a Rinzai Zen nun. So far four books have been funded, one on the fundamentals of Buddhist practice entitled Living Buddhism, one containing teaching stories entitled Look and See, and two important Zen texts, Yoka Daishi’s Realisation of the Way and Master Torei’s Inexhaustible Lamp.
Workshops promoting the Way
The Trust supports activities that traditionally complement the spiritual path known as Ways. These may include martial arts, the tea ceremony, Ikebana (flower arranging) and calligraphy.
Support Example: London Kyudo Society
The London Kyudo Society used a grant from The Hōkun Trust to support a fledgling dojo in Dublin (pictured), to pay for Qi Gong sessions, to buy equipment, and to purchase materials for Japanese calligraphy workshops.
Suggestions & Funding Requests
We welcome suggestions for new initiatives and specific requests for funds for activities within the above areas. We are grateful to a number of people who have assisted the charity on a voluntary basis particularly providing support for publishing, layout and internet use.
Donations towards these projects would be much appreciated, and can be sent along with enquiries to the following address:
The Hōkun Trust, c/o 58 Marlborough Place, London NW8 0PL. Email: thehokuntrust@gmail.com.