The Importance of Netiwit’s Resistance to Military Conscription
Written by Settanant Thanakitkoses On April 9th, 2023, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, a Thai activist, currently known as themonastic name Phra Jaranasampanno,
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Are Ethnocentric/Nationalist Buddhists Engaged Buddhists? Certainly Not. | Sallie B. King
This is a brief response to articles that have argued ethnocentric and/or nationalist Buddhism could be a part of Engaged Buddhism. Sallie B. King argues that this is not possible. Secondarily, she takes up the question of the “oneness” of Engaged Buddhism.
Thangka Thought 02: Vajradhara
Literally the name ‘Vajradhara’ means ‘Bearer of the Diamond or Thunderbolt’. According to an ancient text, the Khasama-tantra,
Till the World is with Peace [Buddhadasa Bhikkhu,1987 | Seeds of Peace Revived]
In this article, orginally published in Seeds of Peace Vol. 3 No1. (1987), Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu outlines nine key characteristics
25.03.23 Event Information | Nine Decades of Friendship: Honoring Sulak Sivaraksa on His 90th Birthday
You are invited on Saturday, 25 March 2023 to the Siam Society (Sukhumvit 21, Bangkok) for a celebration of Ajahn
Sri Lanka Women’s Peacebuilding Workshop
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) and a group of Sri Lankan women peacebuilders organized a gathering for female
Sangha for Peace | Report on 2nd Country Learning Mission in Sri Lanka
The Regional Network for Peacebuilders (Sangha for Peace), convened by the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) with support from
‘buddhism with a small b’ Episode 1 | Dr. Tashi Zangmo & Bhutan Nuns Foundation
Dr. Tashi Zangmo is a member of INEB’s Executive Committee and Director of the Bhutan Nun’s Foundation. Learn about her groundbreaking work supporting local communities through empowerment of ordained women in Bhutan.
Thangka Thought 01: Vajrasattva
The name Vajrasattva means ‘Diamond mind’. Indeed, he is like the vajra (diamond, thunderbolt) [2] itself, that symbolizes the qualities of enlightenment – the diamond’s purity, brilliance and indestructibility, and the thunderbolt’s energy and power.