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Japanese Buddhist philosopher smiles at the camera wearing a blue suit and tie infront of a purple flowering bush
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Daisaku Ikeda - Japanese Peacebuilder (1928-2023)

Philosopher, educator, author, and founder of Sokka Gakkai International – the world largest Buddhist organisation, Ikeda is celebrated for his work in promoting peace. He was a powerful advocate for nuclear disarmament and worked hard to normalise international relations between Japan and China.

Daisaku Ikeda - Japanese Peacebuilder (1928-2023)
Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)

We celebrate the legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist monk who was a global inspiration for his work on peaceful conflict resolution. The founder of engaged Buddhism was an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War, and anti-war campaigner. He helped spread the concept of mindfulness across the west, and dedicated his whole life to peace work.

Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Bruce Kent - White man infront of anti-nuclear weapons poster
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Bruce Kent obituary (1929 – 2022)

We send our condolences to the loved ones of charismatic peace advocate Bruce Kent. The Roman Catholic priest dedicated his life to the campaign for nuclear disarmament, becoming a figure head and inspiration to peace advocates. He was the vice-president of the CND and Pax Christi - the international Catholic peace movement. During many of his public speeches he condemned the use of nuclear weapons and labelled them immoral due to their ability to commit mass murder.

Bruce Kent obituary (1929 – 2022)
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