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[HWPL] The World Committed to World Peace through HWPL's 'WARP (World Alliance of Religions Peace) Summit'

HWPL Chairman Man-Hee Lee gave a presentation at HWPL Peace Institute in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi province on September 16th 2018 at the Goseong Peace Conference held between HWPL and the Board of Directors of the Supervisory Council of the International Center for the Black Sea (left). Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Gennady Burbulis, who is Chairman of the International Center for the Black Sea–Baltic Sea studies (center), attended the Goseong Peace Talks where he delivered a speech.

“Let's all become messengers of peace united as one, and leave peace as a legacy to future generations.”

The United Nations registered NGO, 'Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light' (HWPL, Chairman Man-Hee Lee), is making the cessation of wars and achievement of world peace no longer a dream but a reality through their ‘WARP Summit.’ Through the WARP Summit, with the slogan ‘Let’s leave a world of peace without war to future generations’, Chairman Lee urged people to enact international law for the cessation of wars and called for religions to unite for peace.

All of these groundbreaking ideas were put forward by Man-Hee Lee, who said, “There is an answer to achieving peace.” As a result, the international community was heedful of the fact that the movement to enact law for the cessation of wars is being promoted and executed by a civil organization (HWPL), not a government agency.

An explosion of firecrackers announced an evening performance of “Arirang Performance of Peace” at the “The 1st WARP Summit” held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on September 17th in 2014.

The 1st WARP Summit was held in Seoul from September 17th to 19th 2014 to initiate this work towards world peace. More than 200,000 people, including former and current heads of state and religious leaders from 20 countries and 1,200 youth, peace and women representatives participated at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium and Yeouido 63 SQUARE in Seoul.

Among them, the former and current presidents and global religious leaders had a meaningful time signing the peace agreement. The peace agreement ceremony was held in the form of signing the “Agreement to Propose the Enactment

of International Law for the Cessation of Wars and World Peace” and the “World Alliance of Religions Agreement”. The Agreement to Propose the Enactment of International Law for the Cessation of Wars and World Peace is for the ex-presidents of each country, the Supreme Judge and the United Nations (UN) to enact international law for an end to war and achievement of world peace, and for current presidents to sign an agreement for peace with the country and people in accordance with the enacted international law.

South Africa's 3rd President Kgalema Motlanthe said, "This peace agreement is a very important thing to be a good model to all organizations in the international community because the ceremony set the foundation for resolving conflict and establishing peace."

He added, “The reason why the Peace Agreement Ceremony is more special is that it has led different religions to become one. It was a big step in that religious and political leaders agreed that peace is essential.”

On the last day, at the World Peace Gate at Olympic Park in Songpa district, Seoul, more than 30,000 members, including members of 650 youth groups from 140 countries around the world, held a Peace Walk shouting, 'We want Peace.'

As such, the three-day summit held in Seoul was evaluated as an unprecedented peace conference that transcended borders, religions, and races. There is also the opinion that never in the history of mankind have so many political and religious leaders gathered as one to discuss peace.

Former Romanian President Emil Constantinescu said, “When I saw the heavenly culture led by Man-Hee Lee, I was very impressed. This is something that many researchers, scholars and politicians haven't thought of,” he stressed. “It should be made available to everyone and be shared.”

Public opinion of HWPL on world peace has spread since the WARP Summit with annual celebrations of the WARP Summit being held every September since 2015. Through this, actual movements toward the enactment of international law to end war and the alliance of religions were reported, and future directions were shared.

On September 18th in 2015, on the outdoor stage of the Olympic Park in Seoul, 'The 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit' was held and members attended the outdoor event.

HWPL held the “Conference for the Implementation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War” in commemoration of the 1st anniversary of the WARP Summit from September 18th-19th in 2015. About 270 political, religious, youth and women leaders from 92 countries participated in the event, including 10 state leaders - former and current presidents and prime ministers - and 80 international law experts. International law experts discussed ways to end war and armed conflict through various meetings.

To spur the enactment of international law, the “HWPL International Law Peace Committee,” composed of scholars of international law, was also launched. The Peace Committee was made up of 19 international law experts, including Narinder Singh (Member of the UN International Law Commission) and Kamal Hosein (member of the United Nations Compensation Commission). And on November 12th-14th of the same year, the second meeting for the drafting of the DPCW took place in London, England.

Eventually, HWPL proclaimed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) on March 14th in 2016 based on the draft. The DPCW, which is composed of a total of 10 articles and 38 clauses based on the UN Charter, reinforces existing international law to prevent war.

On September 18th in 2016, the “2nd Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit” was held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.

HWPL also held its 2nd annual celebration ceremony and peace festival from September 17th-19th in 2016. 100,000 people, including 1,000 people from 130 countries, participated and urged for the DPCW to be brought to the United Nations for enactment as international law.

Even in 2017 when the geopolitical risk on the Korean peninsula, that included North Korea's enforcement of a nuclear test, reached its peak, HWPL's world peace movement did not stop. From September 17th-19th, a ceremony was held to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the WARP Peace Summit, and 200,000 people from 63 Korean and 45 non-Korean cities across 121 countries simultaneously participated in the ceremony. They cried out for the need to end war and for world peace.

On September 18th 2017, the 3rd anniversary of the WARP Peace Summit was held in Hwaseong Sports Complex. HWPL members presented the card section.

A reporter for the Ecuadorian Plan V radio broadcaster, who attended for the third time to report on WARP Summit celebrations, said, “Global peace is divided into before and after HWPL. Everything that HWPL showed for peace is so amazing.” As the years passed, the WARP Summit celebration became a global peace festival, and the voices of people around the world urging for the DPCW to be presented to the United Nations were gathered.

The following year, from September 17th-19th 2018, HWPL held a ceremony to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the WARP Summit under the theme of ‘Collaboration for Peace Development: Building a Peace Community through the DPCW.’ Since it was held on the same day as the 3rd Inter-Korean Summit, interest in peace on the Korean peninsula was hotter than ever, and more than 2,000 world leaders from 110 countries gathered.

HWPL members formed HWPL's symbolic emblem en masse at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 18th in 2018 where the '4th Anniversary of the WARP Summit' was held.

Former Hungarian President Pal Schmidt evaluated that "the DPCW made by HWPL contains provisions that can achieve world peace beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the eradication of nuclear weapons."

Global experts from all fields and positions, including politicians, religious leaders, women and youth leaders and the media, have repeatedly affirmed their willingness to support the DPCW ahead of the DPCW's enactment at the UN. In addition, the '5th Anniversary of the WARP Summit' that was held from September 18th to 19th 2019, initiated its global ‘Legislation Peace (LP)’ project as the main theme and a project to enact the DPCW as binding international law.

On September 18th 2019, while the ‘5th Anniversary of the WARP Summit’ was held at Suwon World Cup Stadium, a traditional Korean military-style band blew trumpets to announce the start of the event.

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[HWPL] Answer to Religious Cycles Stained with Disunity and Conflict: 'WARP Office'

In the “Peace March” parade, during “The 2nd Anniversary Ceremony of 9.18 WARP Summit” hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) on September 18th, 2016, world religions are shown uniting as one. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

On February 1, 2018, participants take commemorative photos while a religious conference hosted by HWPL was held at Yangon International Business Center in Myanmar. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

[Cheonji Ilbo = Reporter Kang Soo-kyung] “If you truly want to achieve world peace, you must unite religions as one.”

㈔Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) Chairman Man-Hee Lee started his journey for world peace and has received great response from overseas religious circles through the World Alliance of Religions' Peace Office.

HWPL's World Alliance of Religions' Peace Office currently has branches in 253 locations in 129 countries, and is promoting the world alliance of religions through comparative discussions of scripture and a forum for religious dialogue. Chairman Lee has led 31 peace tours around the world, and has never failed to miss a meeting with local religious dignitaries.

Chairman Lee said that the first step of this movement took place at the 1st WARP Summit. Chairman Lee and 12 leaders - including two from the Anglican Church - signed the “Peace Agreement” at the “World Alliance of Religions' Peace Agreement Ceremony;” a highlight of the 9.18 WARP Summit held on September 18th in 2014. In order, the faiths in attendance were Islam, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Protestant Anglicanism, Sikhism, Judaism, Bahaism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.

Religious leaders who signed the agreement were Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan, head of the Sikh Golden Temple, Sirigu International Law School President, Chidanand Saraswati Maharajji, President of the India Palmas Niketan Ashram (Monastery); Antonio Ledesma, Mindanao, Philippines Archbishop Cagayan de Oro; Rabbi of 'Rabbis for Human Rights' Jeremy Yehuda Milgrom; President of the University of Meher Master Muss Zoroaster; Sayed Ali El Amin, Grand Ayatollah of Lebanon; and Archbishop Patricio Robles of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Chile.

On November 11th, 2015, after the 21st Light of Peace Development Conference hosted by HWPL LA (LA) WARP Office, Chairman Lee Man-Hee talks with the Bahai religious leader Sahip Sappol Singh Kalsa. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

At the time, Chairman Man-Hee Lee said in an opening speech, “There is only one God who created the heavens and the earth, and there is only one meaning and scripture...there are more than 100 religions on the earth that each claim to originate from God, but their scriptures, practices and meanings are all different. They fight with each other, and this dishonors God. This shows that they are old and corrupt.” He also affirmed that "the true God does not cause strife and killings," and, "If people who live by receiving the light, rain, and air which is the grace of life from heaven do not love but kill each other, then this is an act of forgetting the grace that they have received."

In addition, Chairman Lee said, “By eradicating corrupt religion and uniting religion under the One and only true God, we will become a world of religion without dispute, and world peace will be achieved. If we do not do this, mankind will be destroyed. If you do this, all mankind will be blessed." He emphasized, "the world will be ruled by the true God, the source of all blessings, and God will become one under one religion.”

During the 27th Peace Tour on May 14th, 2018, Chairman Lee Man-Hee gives a presentation at a conference for religious leaders in Sweden hosted by the WARP office. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

Chairman Lee said to the religious leaders who attended the religious conference, “Let us achieve a world of peace according to God's will. Let's get rid of disputes and sign a peace agreement among religious people. Peace is not one person's possession. We must become the foundation stone to create a new era today.”

Hindu leader Chidanand Saraswati Maharajji, President of the India Palmas Niketan Ashram (Monastery), who attended the event, responded, "Religion is not made for war, but for peace." “We are spiritually one family.” “We must respect each other's insights, be harmonious, and live in peace. Now the time has come for religion to become one. Each religion should stop speaking its own words and become one.”

Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan, head of the Sikh Golden Temple, said in reference to the WARP Summit for the World Alliance of Religions, “It is a landmark event blessed by God for peace.” "Religious leaders who promote division, not the unity of religion, are political leaders, not religious leaders.”

Chairman Man-Hee Lee speaks at the WARP Office “Advancing World Peace”, held at the Bible Museum in Washington D.C. on June 2nd, 2018. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

The message of religious integration, initiated by Chairman Man-Hee Lee, became reality through the activities of HWPL's WARP Office. After religious leaders signed the peace agreement, WARP offices in 253 locations in 129 countries around the world actively engaged with neighboring religions to achieve religious unity.

Different religious people with different scriptures and beliefs in different religions gathered and held a "Scripture Dialogue" to compare their respective religion's scriptures. Religious leaders who participated in this debate gathered saying, "Through this debate, we can learn the will of God contained in the scriptures and truly embrace other religions."

During the annual WARP Summit, a separate session was held which religious people from all over the world attended, and in-depth discussions were conducted on the “Scripture Dialogue,” a method for unifying under religion. In addition, many religious people who became HWPL members and compared scriptures were encouraged to participate within each religion.

Religious leaders enter the ceremony for the 2nd anniversary of the 9.18 WARP Summit, held on September 18th, 2016. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

HWPL's Scripture Dialogue began with remarks of gratitude by overseas religious leaders, and was actively conducted nationwide in Korea. Dozens of meetings have been held at the WARP Office each year through each branch.

On June 27th, 2016, religious leaders from Korea, China and Japan gathered at the Goseong Peace Institute and held the Religious Leaders' Peace Conference. That day, representatives of 10 orders including Buddhism, Confucianism and Christianity, such as Geumgangseonwon Haegeo, who mastered the three Buddhist orders of the Korean Buddhism, and Jeongseok Lee of Myeongryun Hakdang (village school) in Cheonghak-dong Mt. Jiri, Bajeong Dageol of Mapa Temple in China, and Deputy Secretary General Gong gang-wi from the Confucius Genealogy Compilation Committee. More than 120 leaders from Korea, China and other countries attended.

On August 26th, 2016, the 4th Scripture Comparison Discussion was held at the Central Hall of Cheondogyo, Jongno-District, Seoul. About 400 people, including  religious leaders from Confucianism, Christianity and Korean religions attended the event.

That year, the “Bible and Buddhist scriptures” were compared in the first and second rounds, and in the third round, the “Bible, Buddhist, Hindu and Korean religious scriptures” were all compared.

The WARP Office sought a common denominator through the “Scripture Dialogue" for the unity of Christianity that has been divided into thousands of sects while having the same scriptures and faith.

On August 26th, 2016, the 4th HWPL Scripture Dialogue Meeting was held at the Central Hall of Cheondogyo in Seoul, while attending religious guests listened to speakers' discussions on the comparison of scriptures. (Provided by: HWPL) ⓒCheonji Ilbo DB

The response of pastors who attended this event was positive.

Pastor A, who participated as a panel at the 2018 Seoul-Gyeonggi North branch meeting, said, "Building a wall is not our goal, but our goal is to communicate," and, "Thank you for providing a space for us to engage in peaceful dialogue."

Pastor B, who participated as a panel at the Jeonju branch meeting, also stressed, "I hope that many such meetings will be formed so that there will be many opportunities to plan and promote peace."

The Presbyterian Pastor C, who attended the meeting held at the WARP Office headquarters, said, “As I observe the attitude of the audience in attendance, I can see that many people are missing the word in this era. As I listened to the speeches, Shincheonji Church of Jesus preached Biblically and accurately. It is not right to criticize Shincheonji Church of Jesus without knowing their content." He stressed the necessity of this meeting, saying, “The Scripture Dialogue is important beyond any denomination.”

As such, the satisfaction of the religious leaders who participate in the Scripture Dialogue held by the HWPL WARP Office is high. They also affirm HWPL's peace movement under the slogan, "Let's pass on a world of peace, without war, as a legacy", showing their sincerity and dedication to "peace", that no previous meeting has ever been able to achieve.

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[HWPL HWPL's Peace Culture Parade Held in India 'Gather Everyone's Heart to World Peace'

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[HWPL HWPL's Peace Culture Parade Held in India 'Gather Everyone's Heart to World Peace'

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Dr.Bharti Gandhi and her husband Dr.Jagdish Gandhi have been maintaining  a good relationship with Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) since 2014. They participated in HWPL's World Peace Summit and signed the World Alliance of Religions Agreement as Bahai representatives. Chairman Man Hee Lee also visited City Montessori School in India, that is run by Dr.Bharti Gandhi and Jagdish Gandhi.

In 2018, HWPL signed an MOU with City Montessori School to adopt their Peace Education at the school. They started to implement Peace Education in schools for world peace.

In August 2019, City Montessori School hosted the Legislate Peace project to support the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) with HWPL members. After that, more than 4000 students and teachers visited South Korea to learn about the spirit of peace culture and cultural performances at the World Peace Summit. This was followed by the World Peace Summit parade and a cultural performance of peace by City Montessori School at the 20th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World which deeply moved participants to support HWPL's Peace campaign.

Moreover, to jointly work with HWPL's Peace campaign, City Montessori School hosted '2019 HWPL Religious Peace and Harmony'. Panels from various religions discussed ways for unity and harmony among world religions.

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[HWPL] WARP Office Changwon Branch Held 'We Are One' Bazaar

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[HWPL] WARP Office Changwon Branch Held 'We Are One' Bazaar

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HWPL 창원 종교연합사무실, 'We Are One' 바자회 개최 / Reporter Eun-Jung Kim / NBN News Agency / Nov 3rd 2019 / Republic of Korea

HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. Chairman Man Hee Lee) WARP (World Alliance Religions' Peace) Office Eastern Busan-Gyeongnam Changwon branch hosted 'We Are One' bazaar at Hanseo Building in Joongang Dong on Nov 2nd.

The bazaar was hosted by Gongduk Mercy Group, Han-Ultari, IWPG (International Women's Peace Group) and IPYG (International Peace Youth Group). Members of every group donated many items including food, clothes, toys and household items etc.

Moreover, a face-painting booth and photo-zones were also set up for visitors' convenience. All profits from the bazaar will be donated to marginalized neighbors, a free meal service for homeless people and elderly care homes.

Monk Gyeongjin from Gongduk Mercy Group said: "I'm happy to have this opportunity to help lonely and marginalized neighbors through HWPL's WARP Office Changwon branch. I will keep working together with HWPL to carry out love for the local community."

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[Peace news] HWPL WARP Office meeting hosted in Daejun and Busan

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[HWPL] HWPL WARP Office meeting hosted in Daejun and Busan

HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. Chairperson: Mr. Man Hee Lee) WARP Office Daejeon and Busan branches both hosted the WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Office Interfaith Dialogue in July.

HWPL 대전종교연합사무실, 제16차 경서비교토론회 개최 / Reporter Gunyong Lee / Geumgang Daily / July 22nd 2019 / South Korea

HWPL's WARP Office hosted the meeting under the title 'God's Promise' and 'The Truth' in Daejeon and Busan branches, respectively. Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, and Cheondogyo leaders participated in the panel to discuss the theme.

HWPL 동부지부, 부산서 '경서비교토론회' 개최 / Reporter Gyeongsu Seo / Prime Gyeongje / Juy 21st 2019 / South Korea

Regarding the theme 'God's Promise', Pastor Won (Christian) emphasized the New Testament and coming of God's kingdom while the Buddhist and Muslim leaders talked about 'Self-Realization for salvation' and 'Keeping the words of the Quran', respectively.

Meanwhile, the panel discussed 'The Truth' from each religion's perspective and talked about 'The truth and standard of each scripture' and 'The process and purpose of achieving the truth'. An audience member who participated in the meeting entitled 'The Truth' said, "I don't think that it is easy to perceive the truth in this chaotic world where there is so much falsehood. After listening to each religion's truth, I conclude that the ultimate purpose of truth is love."

HWPL has been hosting WARP Office meetings regularly since 2014 for the harmony of religions. It now has 250 branches in 127 countries.

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[HWPL] WARP Office Meeting Interfaith Dialogue in Suwon - About Peace

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[HWPL] WARP Office Meeting Interfaith Dialogue in Suwon - About Peace

HWPL expresses the will for Alliance of Religions for the World Peace through 'WARP Office-Interfaith Dialogue' that discuss measures for the world peace with religious leaders. / June 30th 2019 / Reporter Wonjae Choi / Kyeonggi Daily / Korea

HWPL's (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) Seoul-Southern Gyeonggi branch hosted its '4th WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Office Interfaith Dialogue meeting' to unite religions in peace and achieve world peace.

Mr. Yongsuk Choi (HWPL's Seoul-Southern Gyeonggi Suwon branch manager) presided, aand Mr. Bumchang Lee (Chundogyo's chief director), Venerable Neunghae and Pastor Junghan Kim participated in the meeting to discuss the theme 'About Peace'.

Questions covered included 'What does your scripture say about peace?' and 'As a religious leader, what must you do for world peace?'

Mr. Lee from Chundogyo and Venerable Neunghae of the Buddhist faith both agreed on ensuring mutual respect and respect for life to lead the world into peace. They also said that peace is the basis of their religion.

Pastor Kim answered according to the Bible, saying that ensuring peace is salvation and healing for all humanity that God has created, leading to a world without death or pain, as originally existed.

HWPL expresses the will for Alliance of Religions for the World Peace through 'WARP Office-Interfaith Dialogue' that discuss measures for the world peace with religious leaders. / June 30th 2019 / Reporter Wonjae Choi / Kyeonggi Daily / Korea

HWPL's WARP Office-Interfaith Dialogue was founded by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL to resolve religious conflicts and wars throughout the world through a discussion of one's religious scripture so that religious leaders can reach mutual understanding through open dialogue. This has been carried out since 2014 throughout HWPL's global branches.

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