Greetings from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)!
The IBC is pleased to invite applications for membership of the organization. The membership is open from May 25 to August 25, 2026.
2. The Membership of the IBC is open to Buddhist Organizations - whether International, National or Regional in nature, monasteries, Viharas, Nunneries, temples, Sangha Bodies (of Monks, Nuns, Upasaka, Upasikas), institutions, and entities. IBC DOES NOT CATER TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP.
3. All new members shall be granted an Associate Membership for the first three (3) years and thereafter shall be eligible to apply for Permanent Institutional Membership of the Confederation, provided the member is able to provide a meaningful contribution towards fostering the aims and objectives of the IBC. Grant of Permanent membership shall be subject to the acceptance of application, approval or rejection by the Membership & Screening Committee and further approval of admittance by the Executive Committee of IBC.
4. If a particular application for membership is not approved by the Executive Committee of the Society, reasons for the refusal shall be communicated to the concerned Organization / applicant. There shall be a membership fee payable by members.
5. The membership fee structure is given below:
| S.No | Associate Membership | Fee Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Membership Fee (For SAARC & BIMSTEC country organizations) |
USD 25 (or equivalent to INR) |
| 2 |
Membership Fee (For other than SAARC & BIMSTEC country organizations) |
USD 50 (or equivalent to INR) |
6. For applying for IBC membership, all applicants have to fill the IBC membership form and submit to secretariat@ibcworld.org
7. Please find the Google Form link for IBC Membership given below.
Google link: https://forms.gle/MoedFk5ft26WzJCj8
Kind regards,
IBC Secretariat