Dear Friends of INEB,
The first issue for 2024 celebrates Seeds of Peace’s 40-year anniversary! The term ‘Seeds of Peace’ was given by Thích Nhất Hạnh in the 1970s. Initially published by the Buddhist Association of Thailand as a supplement to its annual Visakha Puja, it began as newsletters by the Thai Inter-Religious Commission for Development in 1983. Currently, Seeds of Peace is published by the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) in Bangkok. As quoted in the first issue from 1985, “It must have peace as its aim and its means. And in this violent world, the more we sow the seeds of peace, the better it is to lessen suffering and to build harmony, reconciliation, and happiness.”
From its beginning, SOP has reached a wide readership around the world and is now available on INEB’s website where all issues can be accessed. This issue’s cover image is a papier-mâché sculpture made from past issues, symbolizing its vision over time. Please read Dexter Cohen Bohn’s article titled Sculptures of Peace to learn more.
