How Can We Achieve Peace on the Korean Peninsula?
Jungto Society
1 August 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist view of social engagement and peace activism
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Joins Religious Leaders in Interfaith Peace Declaration on 70th Anniversary of Armistice on the Korean Peninsula
Craig C Lewis
27 July 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on Wednesday joined an interfaith assembly of religious leaders in Seoul to announce a five-point peace declaration.
Pathways to Peace: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Delivers Talk on Rising Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
Craig C Lewis
19 July 2023
The revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was invited to be a keynote speaker at the 20th New Korea Forum in Seoul on 13 July.
Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh Announces International Festival of Yoga and Meditation
Craig C Lewis
17 May 2023
The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh has announced that it will host the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation from 20–27 June.
Soka Gakkai President Calls On G7 Leaders for Commitment to “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons and Resolution to War in Ukraine
Craig C Lewis
28 April 2023
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) president Daisaku Ikeda, has called on G7 leaders to take the lead in talks toward “No First Use” of nuclear weapons.
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Announces Mahakaruna Diwas 2023 Celebration for Global Compassion
Craig C Lewis
14 December 2022
The renowned spiritual leader Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena has announced plans to celebrate Mahakaruna Diwas 2023 (great compassion day of celebration).
Engaged Buddhism: 20th Biennial INEB Conference Concludes in South Korea with a Commitment to Action, Peace, and Change
Craig C Lewis
1 November 2022
SEOUL, South Korea – The 20th Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), jointly organized with Jungto Society, concluded in Seoul on
Soka Gakkai President Urges Nuclear States to Commit to “No First Use” of Nuclear Arms
Craig C Lewis
29 July 2022
The president of the socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), Daisaku Ikeda, on Tuesday issued a statement urging all nuclear
Peace Educator and Engaged Buddhist Dr. Paula Green Dies Aged 84
Craig C Lewis
23 February 2022
The renowned and internationally respected American peace-builder, psychologist, educator, and engaged Buddhist Dr. Paula Green has died at the age of 84. She passed away
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Join PeaceCon@10 Forum on COVID, Climate, and Conflict
Craig C Lewis
21 January 2022
Representatives from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) and affiliated organizations will speak at an online workshop on peace-building and human rights in Southeast
Dalai Lama in Dialogue with USIP on “Conflict, COVID, and Compassion”
Craig C Lewis
19 August 2020
His Holiness urges young leaders to adopt a global…