Ahjan

Ahjan — Buddhist Teacher, Global Peace Advocate, and Editor-in-Chief of PEARL News Ahjan is a renowned Buddhist teacher whose life work centers on promoting world peace, humanitarian equality, and ecological harmony. Ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of 19, he became an Abbot in 1999, quickly establishing himself as an influential spiritual leader, bestselling author, and international teacher. Over two decades, Ahjan founded and guided meditation and spiritual retreat centers across the United States, Europe, and India, touching the lives of thousands through his teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and global responsibility. In 2023, he expanded his mission to the global stage, partnering with the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) on initiatives advancing world health and advocating for sustainable development and environmental stewardship. A founding member of the Kona Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), Ahjan now serves as the Chairman for Global UN Initiatives, leading efforts to connect grassroots action with international UN goals. In addition, he is the Editor-in-Chief of PEARL News, the chapter’s global news network dedicated to raising awareness of UN agencies and initiatives supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a rare blend of spiritual depth, humanitarian leadership, and global vision, Ahjan continues to inspire a movement toward a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.