International Network of Engaged Buddhists
In 1989, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) was established in Siam (Thailand) by Sulak Sivaraksa and a group of Buddhist and non-Buddhist thinkers and social activists. INEB operates as an autonomous organization under the Bangkok-based Sathirakoses-Nagapradeepa Foundation. Over the years the network has expanded to include members, both individuals and organizations, from more than 25 countries across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. From this diversity, an understanding of socially engaged Buddhism has emerged which integrates the practice of Buddhism with social action for a healthy, just, and peaceful world.
Vision and Objectives
- Promotes understanding, cooperation, and networking among inter-Buddhist and inter-religious social action groups
- Acts as an information resource related to areas of social concern
- Facilitates conferences, education, and training based on Buddhist values and practices that support and strengthen socially active individuals and groups
Social Issues of Concern and Engagement
INEB’s philosophy and practice is based on compassion, social justice, non-violence, and co-existence as put forth by Gautama the Buddha. The core mission is to confront and end suffering using analysis and action guided by the Four Noble Truths.
Activities focus on the following areas:
- General conferences
- Peacebuilding and reconciliation
- Human rights and social justice
- Alternative education
- Gender and womens’ empowerment
- Buddhist economics
- Alternative development
- Environment and climate change
- Reform and revival of Buddhist institutions
- Youth and spiritual leadership development
- Buddhist art
- Inter-religious/faith dialogue and collaboration
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