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Sulak Sivaraksa Thailand

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Co-founder of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists from Thailand

Sulak Sivaraksa is the co-founder of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and is counted as one of the most important leaders of Engaged Buddhism. He has established himself as an outspoken social critic in his home country of Thailand. He is also a prolific author whose books in English include a collection of essays entitled “Seeds of Peace” (1991).

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Sulak Sivaraksa

How should good people behave?

Sulak Sivaraksa, widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost Buddhist leaders along with the Dalai Lama, believes that it’s not enough to be good while there is…

Recorded: 20 May 2006

Sulak Sivaraksa

What is the benefit of religion?

Sulak Sivaraksa says that most religions fall into two broad categories: tribal and universal. Tribal religion tends to develop the attitude that one particular religion is right…

Recorded: 20 May 2006

Sulak Sivaraksa

Are we entering a period of cultural awakening?

Sulak Sivaraksa believes that individuals everywhere are starting to understand that the globalized system in its current state is not working for people nor planet. Economic, military…

Recorded: 20 May 2006

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