A Journey of Peace, Dialogue, and Action: Won Buddhism at the United Nations Since 1992
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Dharma Talk by Ven. Ohun Lee
In person or Online. Register HERE to receive the Zoom link.
Won Buddhism at the United Nations: A Journey of Peace, Dialogue, and Action
We are honored to welcome Ven. Ohun Lee, Founding Minister of the Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple and Founding Executive Director of the Won Buddhism UN Office, for a special Dharma talk and reflection on Won Buddhism’s journey of peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and global engagement.
Drawing from the newly published book, Won Buddhism at the United Nations: A Journey of Peace, Dialogue, and Action, Ven. Ohun Lee will share insights and reflections on the history and mission of the Won Buddhism UN Office, which received official NGO accreditation with the United Nations in 1992.
Through more than three decades of engagement with the United Nations, interfaith organizations, and civil society, the Won Buddhism UN Office has sought to bring Buddhist wisdom and compassion into action—promoting peace, interreligious cooperation, human dignity, and a more just and sustainable world.
This special gathering offers an opportunity to reflect on that remarkable journey and explore how Won Buddhist teachings and practice can inspire us to respond with wisdom and compassion to the challenges of our time.
Join us as we celebrate this legacy of peace, dialogue, and action—and renew our shared commitment to putting spiritual values into practice for the well-being of all.