Councillor Biographies
Sulak Sivaraksa, Co-Founder, International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Sulak Sivaraksa is the co-founder of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and is counted with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh as one of the most important leaders of Engaged Buddhism. In Thailand S. Sivaraksa has established himself as an outspoken social critic, prolific author and a compelling speaker. His books in English include an autobiography, 'When Loyalty Demands Dissent' and a book of essays titled 'Seeds of Peace'. In Thailand his titles include, 'A Buddhist Vision for Renewing Society' and 'Siam in Crisis'. His most recent initiatives are 'Alternatives to Consumerism' and the 'Spirit in Education Movement', both focused on offering alternatives to western cultural models. He is often called 'the father of Thai civil society'. Honours include the "Right Livelihood" Award (1995).
