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Sulak Sivaraksa, born on March 27, 1933, is a renowned Thai author, social activist, and Buddhist thinker. His works primarily focus on social justice, peace, and the practice of Buddhism, which have had a profound impact on Buddhist culture in Thailand and Asia.

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“People seeking to live spiritually must be concerned with their social and physical environment.”

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Book:Global Healing: Essays and Interviews on Structural Violence, Social Development and Spiritual Transformation

Source: Global Healing: Essays and Interviews on Structural Violence, Social Development and Spiritual Transformation

“Buddhism is not concerned just with private destiny, but with the lives and consciousness of all beingsAny attempt to understand Buddhism apart from its social dimension is fundamentally a mistake. Until Western Buddhists understand this, their embrace of Buddhism will not help very much in the efforts to bring about meaningful and positive social change, or even in their struggle to transform their ego.”

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Author:Sulak Sivaraksa

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Born: March 27, 1933
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Seeds of Peace: A Buddhist Vision for Renewing SocietyRelated source material

Global Healing: Essays and Interviews on Structural Violence, Social Development and Spiritual TransformationRelated source material

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