Paul G. Chandler
Author Speaker Curator
Peacemaker Cultural Diplomat
SPEAKING
Paul is often a guest speaker, lecturer or spiritual teacher about the topics of his books, or on subjects related to interreligious peacebuilding, the transformational role of the arts, the Middle East and Abrahamic spiritual traditions, and the all-embracing spirituality of Kahlil Gibran, the early 20th century poet-artist & author of the best-selling book The Prophet.
Paul’s next book will be published in late 2026 titled “DRINK DEEPLY: Invitations to Quenching Spiritual Thirst with Kahlil Gibran” by The Pilgrim Press. It is a book of spiritual reflections that journey into Kahlil Gibran’s words of depth, mystery and beauty, inspiring readers to awaken to their greater selves. With a Foreword by bestselling author Brian McLaren, and featuring mystical paintings by celebrated Egyptian artist Hady Boraey.
CEO WORLD Magazine profiles Paul G. Chandler's work of peacebuilding through the arts. See: Out of Egypt
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DakArtNews interviews Paul G. Chandler, President of CARAVAN, regarding his own journey of growing up immersed in Senegal’s vibrant arts scene to the establishment of CARAVAN. See: Interview​​
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THE TECH TIMES highlights the "soft power" of Paul G. Chandler's work with the arts. See: The Art of Soft Power
NEWSANYWAY spotlights Paul G. Chandler's peace work with the arts. See: The Quiet Power of Interfaith Leadership in a Divided World
THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY awards the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation to Paul G. Chandler.
Read the award citation here.
​Watch a video by Bloomsbury publishers about Paul G. Chandler's book on Lebanese poet-artist Kahlil Gibran, the author of The Prophet. See: Video - In Search of a Prophet ​​
Watch AL ARABY TV's interview coverage with Paul at Sotheby's in London about the Kahlil Gibran-inspired exhibition.