INEB Newsletter | July 2026

The 22nd Biennial INEB Conference in Taiwan

Poster for the 22nd Biennial INEB Conference in Taiwan

Wisdom and Compassion
Inclusive and Sustainable Societies through Education

Xiang Guang Shan Temple, Daxi, Taoyuan, Taiwan
13–17 January 2027

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Niwano Peace Foundation Issues Urgent Statement

Niwano Peace Foundation statement concerning threats against Benki Piyãko

After returning to Brazil, Mr. Benki Piyãko, recipient of the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize, together with his family, his brothers, and the Asháninka people of the Apiwtxa community, has been subjected to serious threats, including death threats, from criminal organizations involved in illegal logging and drug trafficking. Today, every member of the community—including adults and children—is living in fear and insecurity.

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Strengthening Asian Solidarity for Peace: Korea–Sri Lanka Exchange Deepens Cooperation among INEB Members

Korea–Sri Lanka exchange among INEB members

The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) witnessed another important milestone in strengthening regional cooperation as religious leaders from South Korea and Sri Lanka gathered for a week-long exchange programme focused on peacebuilding, interreligious dialogue, and socially engaged Buddhism.

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Bodhisattva in Crisis: Learning to Build an Inclusive Society

Bodhisattva in Crisis programme

There are programs that teach us new knowledge, and there are journeys that quietly transform the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Bodhisattva in Crisis: Learning to Build an Inclusive Society was one of those rare journeys.

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Reflection from the Greater Mekong Regional Academic Exchange Seminar

Young Buddhist nuns participating in the Greater Mekong Regional Academic Exchange

“Some of them have no home to return to.” Those quiet words stayed with our team throughout our visit to Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar.

Behind the gates of one Buddhist nunnery live 153 young nuns from seven different ethnic communities. While each child carries her own story, many share the same reality: displacement. Ongoing conflict has separated families, disrupted education, and left many children without a safe place to call home. For these young nuns, the monastery has become more than a place of learning—it is a refuge, a community, and a source of hope.

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International Training to Empower Social and Professional Activities Based on Compassion, Kindness, and Mindfulness

INEB training workshop for Buddhist monks and lay practitioners in Sri Lanka

On July 23, 2026, INEB’s Program Director traveled to Sri Lanka to conduct a training workshop for Buddhist monks and lay practitioners. The training was conceived and organized by Venerable Karavilakotuwe Dhammathilaka Thero, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education, a member of the Sangha for Peace Program, and the Sri Lanka Network of Engaged Buddhists.

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Honor Pracha & Jane’s Legacy – Call for Scholarship Funding

Pracha and Jane scholarship funding appeal

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