Exploring the Connection Between Buddhism and Ecology
From May 10–16, the Eco-Temple team from the INEB Secretariat in Bangkok traveled to Southern Thailand to join the Bhikkhunis of Thippayasathan Dhamma Arama on Koh Yor, near Hat Yai, in conducting the first-ever Eco-Dharma Camp.
Niwano Peace Prize 2026
The 43rd Niwano Peace Prize has been awarded to Brazilian Indigenous leader Benki Piyãko in recognition of his lifelong efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest. The award honors his leadership in environmental restoration, advocacy for Indigenous rights, and spiritually grounded approaches to ecological stewardship.
Public Statement regarding the incident that occurred at Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53 on May 10, 2026.
The National Committee for the Promotion of Transgender Health Policy and its network partners express deep concern regarding the incident that occurred at Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53 on May 10, 2026.
Sombath Somphone Report
2025 marks the third year of implementation of the Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund. Read about its impact and achievements over the past year.
Tibetan Pilgrimage Guide
Join Pilgrimage Asia’s Sacred Plateau journey in Tibet from August 3–10 and experience one of the world’s great spiritual destinations.
Recommended Reading
Following Siddhartha Gautama’s life from birth to parinirvana, this book highlights his rejection of caste discrimination, support for women’s ordination, and the creation of an egalitarian Sangha. Moving beyond biography, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim invites readers to reflect on how the Buddha’s spirit of awakening and social transformation can respond to contemporary challenges such as inequality, materialism, and environmental crisis.
Available from Jungto Society. https://book.jungto.org/book/1551
