The International Youth Buddhist Fellowship (IYBF) is a residential fellowship bringing together approximately 20–25 young Buddhists and socially engaged youth leaders both monastic and lay persons from Sri Lanka and across Asia and beyond with the primary retreat on 8-17 February
“A common phenomenon that can be observed in the countries where members of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) bodhisattvas have been operating, especially in South and Southeast Asia, is that the people have not yet achieved enduring peace and
Through IYBP 2025 a new generation of activists, social workers, and educators was introduced to the INEB network and the work of our members, as well as our understanding and practice of socially engaged Buddhism.
The International Young Bodhisattva Program (IYBP) brings together young leaders from across Asia and beyond to explore how Buddhist wisdom can respond to today’s global challenges.
Having the opportunity to join the IYBP in
Taiwan, hosted by buddhist Hongshi Col-
lege, marks the beginning of my journey on
the path of awakening. I would like to ex-
press my sincere gratitude to the INEB
members and those
