Scouting Awards
The National Buddhist Committee on Scouting is proud to support youth in Scouting and Camp Fire as they explore Buddhism through religious award programs. Whether you’re part of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or Camp Fire, you’ll find everything you need here to learn about the Buddhist emblems and how to earn them. Use the tabs to get started and discover the path that’s right for your organization.
Karuna Awards
The course covers teachings on Buddhism on a non-denominational basis, so that it may be pursued by Camp Fire USA members in any Buddhist school of thought. Provisions can be made so that Teachings from any sponsoring institution may be emphasized. The course is not only academic, but encourages the study and practice of many aspects of Buddhist culture, sub-culture, etiquette and/or the arts.
Bodhi Adult Recognition Award
The purpose of the Bodhi Award is to recognize an adult who has demonstrated the highest level of dedication and commitment to the youth members of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Camp Fire, Inc. to further their understanding of the Buddhist Teachings. This award is not intended to honor individuals for their personal accomplishments or achievements, but rather their self-sacrifice to promote Buddhism.
The Bodhi Award is administered by the National Buddhist Committee on Scouting and is officially recognized by the corporate offices of the national organizations.
“I have over and over again explained that the purpose of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Movement is to build men and women as citizens endowed with the three H’s namely, Health, Happiness and Helpfulness."