November 14, 2025
Blockwind.news Editor-in-Chief Tsering Namgyal interviews His Eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche, Nepal-based Tibetan master and founder of the World Peace Sanctuary in Lumbini, Nepal, to discuss blockchain as a force for peace, equality and justice in the world. Rinpoche also unveiled his idea of launching PeaceCoin to promote world peace.
By Tsering Namgyal
Q: As a Tibetan lama, why do you think blockchain technology relates to the principles of Buddhism?
A: Blockchain is difficult to define in a conditional way. That is what makes it profound — like the realization of enlightenment itself, which is beyond base or root, beyond conceptualization. The awakened mind is vast and unconditional. Similarly, blockchain is vast and interconnected, without a single point of origin. Its essence links to everything.
If you understand it deeply, blockchain creativity mirrors the essence of mind — subtle, pervasive, inseparable from our being. Every breath, every movement, every thought arises from this essence. To recognize it is to see how it can enrich every aspect of life. That is why I say blockchain, when understood wisely, possesses the same quality as the highest Dharma teachings.
Q: Blockchain is a decentralized and democratizing force. How can it help create peace and equality among nations and people?
A: Decentralization reflects the Buddhist teaching of no-self. There is no fixed center, no permanent identity — only moment-to-moment validity. That is freedom. In the same way, blockchain decentralizes power and allows everyone to access their natural birthright — peace and balance.
For centuries, our world economy has been built on war, conquest, and exploitation. Blockchain offers the first opportunity to base it on peace — to give everyone a fair share of the world’s wealth. It is a compassionate tool that recognizes our common wish: to be free from suffering and to enjoy happiness. In this sense, the essence of blockchain technology is peace. If applied wisely, it could transform the world forever.
Q: You call blockchain the “technology of peace.” How do you plan to use it to promote world peace?
A: My vision is to make peace more fashionable than war. The real conflicts are not just between nations, but within our own minds — our desires, anger, and greed. To overcome them, we must prioritize peace in every choice.
Through my foundations — the World Peace Foundation, World Peace Sanctuary, and World Peace Forum — I hope to connect with eight billion people. We are exploring technologies like crypto and Bitcoin to create a PeaceCoin. Imagine buying coffee, a book, or an airline ticket and knowing you are also “buying peace.” It would make peace a living part of daily life — a celebration of every moment.
Q: When do you plan to launch PeaceCoin?
A: Within six months. We are establishing the World Peace Forum and the Universal Peace Sanctuary Foundation in Geneva. Once those are ready, PeaceCoin will be launched globally. It will belong to everyone — a universal token of peace and dignity, a reminder that all beings deserve freedom from war and suffering.
Q: You have also attended Davos several times. What is your goal there?
A: I often remind global leaders that world economy and world peace are two sides of the same coin. One cannot survive without the other. This year, we hope to involve every company in promoting peace — to make them honorary ambassadors. If a business does not stand for peace, it does not serve humanity.
We want Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs alike to take ownership of peace. This is not my project; it belongs to everyone. Peace is not a privilege — it is a shared responsibility.
Q: Tell us more about your idea for the World Peace Forum.
A: Many leaders are good people, but they need clarity. It is not only about the bottom line — it is about how you reach it. Profit should not enslave you to desire; success should enhance your capacity to celebrate life. True leadership requires compassion, love, and understanding. The way you earn matters as much as what you earn.
Q: Blockchain could also make happiness more accessible, couldn’t it?
A: Yes. Technology itself is neutral; what matters is our motivation. Without compassion, even great innovations become self-serving. But with mindfulness and a wish to benefit others, blockchain can be a force for peace. Business leaders must learn this: to serve others is also to serve yourself.
Q: Finally, could you tell us about the Universal Peace Sanctuary you are building in Lumbini?
A: I was born in the Himalayas and recognized as a holy child at four. My life has been blessed by both ancient wisdom and modern knowledge. I realized that, though people long for peace, there is still no true sanctuary dedicated solely to peace itself.
Religious sites around the world serve their own traditions, but we need a place that transcends religion which is non-territorial and all inclusive— a sanctuary for all humanity. That is why we are building the Universal Peace Sanctuary in Lumbini, where mother Maya Devi sacrificed her life to express unconditional love by giving birth to Prince Siddhartha.
Forty percent of the peace sanctuary is complete. It will house a 1,500-seat conference hall, three smaller halls for world leaders to meet, a peace museum, a library, and peace education centers — where even children will learn that the highest goal of human life is peace.
About the author
Tsering Namgyal is the editor-in-chief at www.Blockwind.news.
