Cambridge University Buddhist Society, the second oldest Buddhist society in Britain and the first run by students, has provided Cambridge's diverse community with an opportunity to meet Buddhist thought and philosophy since its founding in 1955. The society has evolved according to the changing interests of its members and anyone interested in Buddhism is encouraged to join and influence the society's activities.

In past decades CUBS published a widely circulated journal, KALPA and in the 1970's, His Holiness the Dalai Lama became our Honorary President. At present, the CUBS main activities are to organise visits to Buddhist centres and monasteries, meditation sessions, and a series of talks by members of the Buddhist community: scholars, meditation teachers, writers, and Buddhist monks and nuns. The diversity of the speakers has allowed the audience to come into contact with a wide range of different Buddhist perspectives, interpretations and traditions.

The society also provides information on local activities such as meditation classes, study programmes, groups meeting for practice, study or discussion, and celebrations of Buddhist festivals. Members may also borrow from the society's library of books, cassettes and pamphlets on Buddhism.