About Ken Jones
Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 85). Ken Jones was a British and Welsh poet, activist, author, university teacher, librarian and secondary school teacher.
Kenneth Henry Jones (18 May 1930 – 2 August 2015) was a Welsh Buddhist activist, poet, and teacher. He was considered an important voice in socially engaged Buddhism.
Biography Born in Wales, Jones spent much of his career in higher learning. considered important book on socially engaged Buddhism.
Jones taught at the Western Chan Fellowship and was in the lineage of Sheng-yen. He won many prizes for his poetry.
He died in August 2015 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
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Who was Ken Jones?
Welsh Buddhist activist, poet, and teacher
When was Ken Jones born?
Ken Jones was born on 18 May 1930 in Wales.
When did Ken Jones die?
Ken Jones died on 2 August 2015.
What was Ken Jones's occupation?
Ken Jones was a poet, activist, author, university teacher, librarian and secondary school teacher.
What nationality was Ken Jones?
Ken Jones was British and Welsh.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ken Jones (Buddhist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Jones. https://biography.guide/ken-jones-poet/
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