
In ‘The Pattern of Spread of Buddhism’ Mangesh Dahiwale (INEB Executive Committee member) offers an insight into factors leading to spread of Buddhism such as the emergence of powerful Naga Kingdoms, the development in the Ganges belt, international trade & commerce, cosmopolitanism, education & learning, equisite art, promotion of health, and so on.

We are pleased to announce the release of a video commemorating our second country learning mission, which took place in

Mangesh Dahiwale (INEB Executive Committee member) tells the story of the rediscovery of the great Indian Buddhist emperor Ashok and his influence through archeaology and Indian history.

In session two of the Buddhist Intellectual Collective India lecture series, Mangesh Dahiwale (INEB Executive Committee member) explores the use of symbols and iconography in the Buddhist tradition.

In this first session of the Buddhist Intellectual Collective India Lecture Series, Mangesh Dahiwale, INEB Executive Committee member, offers reflections and insights into the central role of Stupas in the Buddhist tradition and their semiotic relevance to the path of enlightenment itself.

Dear friends of INEB, in this issue we celebrate the life of Pracha Hutanuwatr who passed away on May 13, 2023. Many of you knew Pracha and are aware of his invaluable contribution to the Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation, INEB, the Spirit in Education Movement (SEM), SEM College and more, through his expansive worldview, philosophy and intrepid learning journey.

This is a brief response to articles that have argued ethnocentric and/or nationalist Buddhism could be a part of Engaged Buddhism. Sallie B. King argues that this is not possible. Secondarily, she takes up the question of the “oneness” of Engaged Buddhism.

Literally the name ‘Vajradhara’ means ‘Bearer of the Diamond or Thunderbolt’. According to an ancient text, the Khasama-tantra,

Dr. Tashi Zangmo is a member of INEB’s Executive Committee and Director of the Bhutan Nun’s Foundation. Learn about her groundbreaking work supporting local communities through empowerment of ordained women in Bhutan.

Dear friends of INEB, This is the first issue of Seeds of Peace for 2023 and along with it we send our best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

INEB is a proud member of The Consortium, convened by Arigatou International, which brings together civil society and faith-based organizations, religious communities, multilateral organizations, academia, and individual experts to integrate values-based education and spirituality in early childhood for the protection of children from violence and the promotion of their holistic well-being.

INEB and Jungto Society joint DMZ Peace Declaration in Korea On this fine fall day, as we stand here surrounded

90 participants from 18 countries and 75 Jungto Society members from Korea joined the conference and shared their thoughts and ideas.

Contextualizing INEB’s broad engagements this video poem highlights the contemporary divisions we face as a collective and must address moving forward.

In conjunction with the 20th Biennial INEB Conference in South Korea in October 2022, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) held a public symposium on the theme “Roles of Spirituality & Faith in a Divided World.” Jointly organized with Jungto Society, the event was hosted at Jungto Center in Seoul on 29 October.

This keynote address was delivered by INEB Executive Committee Chairperson, Harsha Navarante, on October 29th, 2022 at INEB’s 2022 Public Symposium hosted at the Jungto Society headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.

Produced by INEB to provide context for our 20th Biennial Conference ‘Buddhism in a Divided World’, this video highlights key

Peace, Planet, Pandemic and Engaged Buddhism: from a Divided Myanmar to a Divided World Vahujana hitara, vahujana sukhara! Dear Ajarn Sulak,

Words by KV Soon (Vidyananda) | Dexter Cohen Bohn, Editor When we talk about human rights we must consider the

Interview with Elisabeth Benard by Sarah Fleming June 05, 2022 Jetsun Kushok at nineteen years old, Dolma Palace, Sakya, Tibet, 1957

This New York times article is an eye-opener. The author utilizes an innovative approach in reviewing the sensitive nature of

We send our best wishes from Bangkok and are looking forward with great excitement to INEB’s 20th International Conference in

I recently spoke at a forum in the Center for Universiti Malaya’s Civilizational Dialogue entitled “Ethics and Sustainability – the