Buddhism and Nuclear Deterrence 10/08/2026, Buddhist Circles Non-harming (ahiṃsā) is central to Buddhism, which is widely associated with conflict prevention and the cultivation of peace. Yet Buddhist traditions of statecraft ...
Exploring International Humanitarian Law & the Islamic Law of War in languages of the Philippines 25/06/2026, Islamic Circles The fundamental principles of limiting suffering caused by war are universal and embodied in ancient cultures and religions. International humanitarian law (IHL) and ...
First Multireligious Forum on Missing Persons and their Families in Sri Lanka 28/04/2026, Buddhist Circles / Hindu Circles / Humanitarian Affairs / Islamic Circles / Other Traditions On 27 November 2025, the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka held its first multireligious forum ...
Book Launch: Burmese Language Edition of “Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law” 06/03/2026, Buddhist Circles The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to announce the publication of a new Burmese language edition of the book ...
Practical Buddhist Guidance for Contemporary Fighting Forces 02/03/2026, Buddhist Circles The ICRC Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Project has brought together a wide range of resources relevant to the humanitarian conduct of ...
Reducing Anger in Armed Conflict: Buddhism and the Principle of Humanity 09/02/2026, Buddhist Circles In this article, published in Kervan, International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Professor Claudio Cicuzza examines a selection of Buddhist texts that ...
Daoism, Peace-building and Humanitarianism: Chinese origins of humanitarian action 16/12/2025, Other Traditions In this paper, Dr Ashley South explores how the ancient wisdom of Daoism can contribute towards peace-building, conflict transformation, and the comparative study ...
Security beyond the physical – Addressing the Nasa indigenous people’s spiritual harm in armed conflict 19/11/2024, Other Traditions This article was originally posted on the Armed Groups and International Law blog as a part of the Beyond Compliance Blog Symposium: How to Prevent Harm and ...
Buddhism’s Psycho-ethics of Non-harm and Restraint for All Sentient Beings During Armed Conflict 19/11/2024, Buddhist Circles This article was originally posted on the Armed Groups and International Law blog as a part of the Beyond Compliance Blog Symposium: How to Prevent Harm and ...
