Mindful Peace: A New Religions for Peace Blog

Religions for Peace is pleased to announce the launch of our new blogspace, “Mindful Peace” – a platform dedicated to promoting interfaith understanding, reflection and cooperation for peace. This blog aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for people of all faith and Indigenous traditions to come together and share perspectives on issues related to Religions for Peace’s Six Strategic Goals. From exploring the role of religion in promoting peace, to highlighting successful interfaith initiatives and events, “Mindful Peace” hopes to offer a wealth of resources and information to help individuals and communities work toward a more peaceful world. With a focus on respect, dialogue, learning, and collaboration, this blog is an important tool for promoting mutual understanding and building bridges across different cultures, traditions and religions.

If you are interested in submitting a piece for “Mindful Peace,” please click here for submission guidelines.

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Feminine Wisdom, Sustainable Peace, and Unsung Agency: Contemporary Tibetan Bhikkhunī Saṇgha in Exile as Faith-Based Healers of Conflict Trauma

Mr. Sourajit Ghosh, Ph.D. Scholar, explores the growing need for gender-inclusive policies and initiatives in spiritual and cultural spaces. With experience in field work studying the spiritual and social life of Tibetan nuns and Japanese nuns, he understands a world of conflict, trauma, displacement, and an unknown struggle for identity. Women, and women of faith, experience culture, religion, and participation and faith-based spaces differently than their male counterparts.

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