The first HWPL Media Forum in SA

Johannesburg, South Africa – On August 17, over 30 journalists, commissioning editors and news analysts gathered to share their views and ideas to understand their role in peace building. Under the theme of ‘The Role of the Media in peace building’, this was the very first Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) Media Forum on African soil which was held in collaboration with the national broadcaster, South African Broadcast Commission (SABC), more specifically SABC TV Religion.

With the example of fellow news broadcasters from across the globe who have undertaken the role of HWPL publicity ambassadors, the media representatives from both print and broadcast engaged in dialogue with one goal – reporting the work of peace accurately. Guest speakers included the Head of SABC TV Religion Ms. Yashika Sigh, news analyst Mr. Zanele Mashinini, and producer from iTV Ms. Aadila Amod who were joined by members of the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG).

During the course of this year, social hostility concerning religion increased significantly with terrorist groups such as misrepresented religious groups, causing a great concern for the protection of youth and women. Having joined Chairman of HWPL Mr. Man Hee Lee’s peace movement since the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in 2014, Ms. Yashika Singh said, “I enjoyed the opportunity to engage with different media, both print and broadcast.

It is interesting to meet people that think the way that we do, that want to promote peace, to promote human values. I think it is not always easy to find those kind of journalists…” and added, “[Chairman Lee] has challenged people to start thinking differently and this is the first step to opening up dialogue.”

Following the speeches, participants listened to the HWPL representative who shared Mr. Lee’s message to the press and media of the world. This message powerfully stated that “The souls of the youth that have been sacrificed in wars are pleading. All creation is groaning,” and appealed, “Let us become messengers of peace, achieve world peace and the cessation of wars, and leave it as a legacy for future generations.”

On the day, Mr. Zanele Mashinini and Ms. Aadila Amod were appointed as HWPL Publicity Ambassadors. He expressed that peace is very important and said that, “What the Chairman is doing for Africa, and the world, is a priceless gift. We need to get the world calm and achieve harmony and live in peace. If God has given us an individual who is taking this mammoth task, it’s not going to be easy. We know brokering peace is not easy.”

After declaring the Declaration of World Peace in Seoul, South Korea on May 25, 2013, Mr. Lee, together with Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the Chairwoman of International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) have been working fervently towards the enactment of drafting an article on convention on renunciation and cessation of war and international armed conflicts as well as the unity of religion. Transcending boundaries, races, and religions, these two peace activists are changing the course of history as they gather leaders and media around the globe for these two purposes.

The first HWPL Media Forum in SA in collaboration with SABC TV Religion is the first of many. It is expected to have a positive effect on peace building in South Africa, the African Continent as well as the entire world.

Journalists, Media Analysts Meet In South Africa To Discuss Global Peace

On August 17, over 30 journalists, commissioning editors and news analysts gathered to share their views and ideas to understand their role in peace building. Under the theme of ‘The Role of the Media in peace building’, this was the very first Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) Media Forum on African soil which was held in collaboration with the national broadcaster, South African Broadcast Commission (SABC), more specifically SABC TV Religion.

With the example of fellow news broadcasters from across the globe who have undertaken the role of HWPL publicity ambassadors, the media representatives from both print and broadcast engaged in dialogue with one goal – reporting the work of peace accurately. Guest speakers included the Head of SABC TV Religion Ms. Yashika Sigh, news analyst Mr. Zanele Mashinini, and producer from iTV Ms. Aadila Amod who were joined by members of the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG).

During the course of this year, social hostility concerning religion increased significantly with terrorist groups such as misrepresented religious groups, causing a great concern for the protection of youth and women. Having joined Chairman of HWPL Mr. Man Hee Lee’s peace movement since the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in 2014, Ms. Yashika Singh said, “I enjoyed the opportunity to engage with different media, both print and broadcast. It is interesting to meet people that think the way that we do, that want to promote peace, to promote human values. I think it is not always easy to find those kind of journalists…” and added, “[Chairman Lee] has challenged people to start thinking differently and this is the first step to opening up dialogue.”

Following the speeches, participants listened to the HWPL representative who shared Mr. Lee’s message to the press and media of the world. This message powerfully stated that “The souls of the youth that have been sacrificed in wars are pleading. All creation is groaning,” and appealed, “Let us become messengers of peace, achieve world peace and the cessation of wars, and leave it as a legacy for future generations.”

On the day, Mr. Zanele Mashinini and Ms. Aadila Amod were appointed as HWPL Publicity Ambassadors. He expressed that peace is very important and said that, “What the Chairman is doing for Africa, and the world, is a priceless gift. We need to get the world calm and achieve harmony and live in peace. If God has given us an individual who is taking this mammoth task, it’s not going to be easy. We know brokering peace is not easy.”

After declaring the Declaration of World Peace in Seoul, South Korea on May 25, 2013, Mr. Lee, together with Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the Chairwoman of International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) have been working fervently towards the enactment of drafting an article on convention on renunciation and cessation of war and international armed conflicts as well as the unity of religion. Transcending boundaries, races, and religions, these two peace activists are changing the course of history as they gather leaders and media around the globe for these two purposes.

The first HWPL Media Forum in SA in collaboration with SABC TV Religion is the first of many. It is expected to have a positive effect on peace building in South Africa, the African Continent as well as the entire world.

Ghana, Interreligious Dialogue Opened The Door To Peace

[Ghana Accra] The HWPL World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office Meeting co-hosted by Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) and Ghana Islamic University was held in Accra on July 31st 2015. It was the very first meeting in Ghana meanwhile the HWPL WARP Office, which has been established globally with 85 offices in 51 countries, will also be held in many parts of the world.

With the topic - “How come did peace disappear?”, religious leaders from Islam, Protestantism, Sikhism, and indigenous religions in Ghana discussed and shared their opinions. Rev. Samuel Asiedu-Amoako as a representative of Catholic said “If any religion does not bring peace to ourselves and around us, then we are on the wrong path. And that path is not the path of any religion, but the path of evil, anarchy and destruction.”.

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (“HWPL”) is a non-profit international peace organization that has conducted peace movement enthusiastically and systematically in the world. HWPL hosted World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit in September, 2014 and this year established WARP Peace office with international cooperation.

Mr. Man Hee Lee, the chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace Restoration of Light proclaimed, “We should bring cessation of religious war and be united in one true religion”. Accordingly, the HWPL Peace Office provided a neutral platform for the religious leaders to accomplish world peace.

The Republic of Ghana has long history for peace and freedom. Through the struggles and political upheaval, the first Ghanaian Republic was established in 1960. However still they face many daunting tasks ahead for democracy and liberty. At this present, HWPL have suggested a solution with the case of Mindanao, Philippines.

The island of Mindanao, located in the southern Philippines, was a region full of painful cries and gunshots due to its 40-year war between the government and the Moro-Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The victims were more than 150 thousand civilians so it was one of the most dangerous areas in Asia. However Man Hee Lee, chairman of HWPL, led the signing of a peace agreement in Jan 2014 between the Islam leader and the Catholic leader in Mindanao, which was the nation’s first interreligious agreement. As a continuation of the waves of peace, a peace agreement was also signed between the government and rebels. Mindanao’s promise to cease fire and unite in peace delivered hope to the international community.

After the peace agreement, last June the MILF decided to turn in the weapons voluntarily to accelerate the implement of peace. The president of the Philippines Benigno S. Aquino said, “It was far beyond our expectations to see the disarmament of longtime opponent against this government” that underlined the key role of HWPL for the peace process.

HWPL’s footsteps toward peace reached Ghana, which attracted a great amount of attention on the results of the first HWPL WARP Office meeting and HWPL’s peace works to come.

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Cameroonian women gather to lay the foundations

Batibo, Cameroon – Women political and religious leaders in the region of Batibo, Cameroon participated in the conference for peace-building hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) commemorating International Women’s Day on March 8th.

  These women representatives have gathered at Batibo Council, located in the heart of Batibo city, with great interest of the local people in learning the peace movement of the i
rnational peace groups, HWPL and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG). They discussed the effective ways to gather and strengthen women’s power in achieving peace.

  Every year, Cameroonian women have participated in street march in order to widen the role of women in their society and particularly, for this meeting, participants had an in-depth discussion about what women can and should do to fight against the widespread violent acts of terrorism and religious conflicts.  

Cameroon want peace

  Recently, Boko Haram extremists, the Sunni Islamist armed group, have greatly threatened the lives of civilians by killing thousands and displaced over 1.5 million people. Cameroonian women and children are being kidnapped and forced to join to fight against people of neighboring countries and the towns and villages are burned and damaged. Cameroonian religious leaders pointed out that the religious misunderstanding is the main reason of this ongoing war and the leaders should speak up for their people to alleviate and eventually stop it. Women whose children were lost in this brutal conflict shared their grief and gathered together to speak out for their loved ones.

IWPG rallies holding Religious Scriptures  

  The first gathering of this peace dialogue on the international women’s day was co-organized by the mayor of Batibo city and CAMMAY, a youth organization. Mrs. Nam Hee Kim, chairwoman of IWPG, has conveyed the message of peace to women all over the world: “We have to be the women leaders at the forefront with a sense of ownership to keep peace with the heart of mothers to protect our children." Patric, the executive director of CAMMAY expressed how he planned this meeting in the hope of bringing pace to Cameroon. The participants also pledged to join HWPL and IWPG, marking the beginning of the peace movement by Cameroonian women leaders,

  Working through worldwide branch offices to reach out every community, HWPL has been actively working to bring alliance of nations, religions, and cultures to cease all wars. HWPL has suggested two solutions for women leaders in Cameroon: supporting an enactment of international laws for cessation of wars and establishing an alliance of religions’ office to deepen the inter-religious understandings, thus end the current religious dispute. Last September, Mr. Man Hee Lee of HWPL hosted the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit, the largest gathering attended by numerous leaders and civilians from all around the world. Rooted in this summit, the Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices are being found including but not limited in New York, Australia, Germany, Philippines, Mexico, El Salvador, and Kyrgyzstan. Such interfaith dialogue sessions and gatherings of religious and secular leaders from various faiths and fields at the HWPL branch offices are paving the way for the unity of religions and sustainable peace.

Nigeria Participates In HWPL Interntional Peace Walk

 

Group Photo at the 2nd annual commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

  On May 25th 2015, in Seoul, South Korea, the peace walk in the commemoration of the 2nd Year Anniversary on the Declaration of World Peace that 200,000 youths from all around the world participated has finished with great success. Riding on a wave of world peace, on June 2nd, in Ehime Mbano, three Nigerian youth groups participated in this movement.

Attendees are swing the blue fabric for peace performance 

  This peace walk event, led by International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), both Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)’s affiliated organizations, was held in Comprehensive Secondary School in Ehime Mbano, Nigeria. The students of People to People International Nigeria Chapter, Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta Imo State Chapter and Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation joined together. Furthermore, 396 youth representatives gathered as well. 

 

IPYG member is speaking at the commemorative event 

  The representative of HWPL stated the purpose of this event, “Since the declaration of world peace was proclaimed, world has clearly seen the result. Through this event, we are going meditate on the meaning of the declaration of world peace with 200,000 members who gathered from various countries in Seoul and send our earnest feeling toall youths in the world.” 

International Peace Youth Group Walk Festival in Nigeria 

  The event began by a speech of a principal of a Nigerian school Ohaegbu Augustina, followed by Nwordu Darlington and Jane Ijeoma Onwuka, the youth leaders’ messages. A religious leader Evangelist Albert M. Ezeigwe and community representativeHon. Elias Nwaohiri also presented. After listening to messages of each speaker, the audience watched the highlight of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace. 

A Youth participant hold a picket 

  The participants were very excited to participate in the walk festival and march for peace together holding colorful pickets and banners. The principle requested the event to be continued in the future and encouraged students to participate in and spread the movement to other schools and communities. They also voluntarily appointed three students as student peace advocates to establishpeace and spread such messages. The school commented that the peace walk took place at the right time and right place because youths of today have experienced and exposed too much to violence related acts than ever. The student participants requested HWPL to continue to practice the peace movement and start organizing peace clubs in schools as well.
  
  After the Declaration of World Peace was presented by Chairman Lee of HWPL on May 25th 2013, in front of youths from all around the world, he has been appealing to former and current Presidents and religious leaders about the need of the cessation of all wars and world peace. Due to his efforts of a decisive role of the cessation of a 40 year conflict in Mindanao, he has received an international recognition through countless awards and letters of appreciation.  

International Peace Summit

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  Over 200,000 people gathered at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park on September 19
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• Over 200,000 people gathered at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park on September 19
• The Walk for World Peace was hosted in commemoration of the signing of the interfaith peace agreement

On 19 September 2014, at 11 AM, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) hosted the Walk for the World Alliance of Religions and World Peace at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park in commemoration of the successful hosting of the 2014 World Alliance of Religion’s Peace (WARP) Summit and the signing of the peace agreement between 12 religions the day before. Over 200,000 people from all around the world participated in the Walk and celebrated the beginning of a new era of peace.

The day before, political leaders including 15 former heads of state representing countries around the world and more than 600 religious leaders representing each religion participated in the signing of the peace agreement. Also, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Youth Peace Group (IPYG), which Mr. Lee has stressed are the means to achieve world peace, agreed to the idea of the Declaration of World Peace and signed the peace agreement with a determination to join the work of peace. The Walk which was held on the following day commemorated the fact the WARP Summit did not end up as a perfunctory event, but it became the foundation for achieving a world of peace.

At the opening ceremony of the Walk, Mr. Lee said in his message, “Yesterday was the time for religions to unite as one. Now, only one thing remains. Let us achieve world peace by enacting an international law for the cessation of wars. In celebration of yesterday’s achievement, let us have a festival under the Creator,” and urged for efforts to bring about world peace together. Also, Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the chairwoman of IWPG, asked young people around the world to join Mr. Lee’s work for peace, saying, “Yesterday, all participants promised to work for peace, so let us all become the entities of peace.”

When Mr. Lee proclaimed the beginning of the Walk with his powerful voice, approximately 200,000 people, led by the youth of IPYG, began to walk shouting “World Peace.” Throughout the Walk, the youth dressed in traditional clothes of each country gave performances, celebrating the signing of the interfaith peace agreement the day before and expressing the wish for peace.

At the press conference held at the Olympic Parktel on the same day, Mr. Lee presented the achievements of the WARP Summit to the reporters in attendance and urged them to report this news as it is. Also, there was a session where he answered the reporters’ questions on practical ways to achieve peace.

International Peace Advocate Mr Lee Visits Japan

On the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II, South Korean peace advocate and Chairman of Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) Mr. Man Hee Lee made a 3-day visit to Japan, following his visit to China. Amongst the topics of discussion during his meetings with Chinese and Japanese leaders were the recent territorial disputes within Asia and the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

While in China, Mr. Lee was awarded the ‘Peace Advocate of World Peace’ award from the Vice President of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Zhang Meiying.
Addressing women’s groups, youth groups, cultural and religious leaders in Japan, Chairman Lee spoke on the theme of The Source to Achieve World Peace.

“If each nation’s heads and leaders desire for world peace and love their people, they should sign the cessation of war into international law and sign the peace agreement, affirming that they will cooperate to achieve peace” said Chairman Lee. Following the speech, the peace agreement was unanimously signed by attending leaders.

Nearly the end of the meetings with leaders, Pema Gyalpo, the professor of law in Toin University of Yokohama, who is also known as the founder of GIFT (Global Issues Forum) rushed to meet Mr. Man Hee Lee after his trip from India. He showed respect to Mr. Lee for his diligent work for peace and shared many common grounds with him as a veteran himself. After their conversation, the professor suggested to act as advisor for the international law that the Chairman is pursuing. He also decided to sign the peace agreement and agreed to participate ‘World Alliance of Religions: Peace Summit 2014’ hosted by HWPL on this coming September.

Furthermore, Chairman Lee also met with the International Buddhist Congregation (IBC) in Japan. Among the topics addressed during their meeting was the critical role of religion. He also spoke on the importance of the peace agreement as a commitment to continue mutual cooperation for peace, “Practical evidence is necessary such as the peace agreement of Mindanao Island” said Chairman Lee. Afterwards, the Chairwoman of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Nam Hee Kim emphasized the need for international cooperation through cultural events and meetings. She addressed young women leaders, calling them to actively work for peace.

Last January, Mr. Lee mediated a peace agreement in the war-torn region of Mindanao, Philippines, where regional religious tension between Catholics and Muslims has led to over 10,000 casualties. Working with the citizens of the Philippine city Zamboanga, Chairman Lee organized a Peace Walk that gathered over 12,000 participants—a bold proclamation that world peace is possible.

Mr. Lee is now currently on his 14th world tour, having visited 54 countries. Media stations like Korea Today, Asia News Agency and Dongyang Economic News documented and broadcasted the news of Mr. Lee’s Northeast Asia visit.

UK, from culture capital of the world to capital of peace

To realise the true teaching of religion, cease conflicts caused by religions and build a peaceful world, the UK branch of Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) held the third religious scripture dialogue under the theme of ‘Angels & Demons’ on July 8th, 2015.

  Starting from March 26th, this year, it is the third dialogue that the UK branch of HWPL has hosted. This time, it was held in the historical setting of Conway Hall, London which is possibly the oldest surviving free thought organisation in the world.

  Religious Leaders who participated included Muslim leader and Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Seyed Yousif Al Khoei OBE, Buddhist monk Phramaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso, Dr. Tanaji Acharya representing Hinduism, a Sikh educationalist Mr. Jagmeet Singh, and Christian scholar Mr. Justin Brand. As participants of the first and second Scripture Dialogues, Seyed Yousif Al Khoei OBE and Phramaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso took an active part in the dialogue, showing the significance of the dialogue.

  Each representative proclaimed the necessity of peace which needs to be fulfilled in the shaking world, including the UK, due to religious extremism. They also testified that every scripture is exclaiming about making peace, and they demonstrated that the correct understanding of scriptures is the key solution to many terrors related to religions.

  One member of the audience, Adam Harvey, a student from Imperial College London, commented “All the war and conflict between religions that has arisen in the past and is still going on today, I know that it was because those people didn’t understand the true meaning of religion. It is amazing to see different religions together in harmony. I believe through these HWPL dialogues all religions can be united and an end to war can actually be achieved.”

  Religious leaders presented on the topic of good, and evil in order to tackle the root cause of why there is evil in today’s world and spiritually what the source of evil is. The highly debated subject of whether God created evil provided a new perspective regarding good and evil spirits. Moreover some of the discussion examined what makes a person good or evil, and subsequently the reason why some people are led to peace whereas some are led to cause disruption and war. 

War and destruction

Remembers the fateful attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki....

View of ground zero in Hiroshima showing total destruction

On August 6, 1945, the US dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan. More than 140,000 people died in the devastating blast which killed, maimed and traumatized civilians in the city for decades to come. Three days later, the Americans dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki that killed about 40,000 more and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki became known for cancers, premature births and malformed babies. Survivors of the bombing and their families were shunned; the effects of the bomb blast outlived its survivors. This week the world remembers the fateful attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki which changed the world forever.

Causalities suffering effects of radiation

The Chairman of HWPL, Man Hee Lee,  said in his Declaration of the World Peace speech

"what price can compensate for the loss of a life?"  HWPL amd Mr. Man hee Lee advocate world peace through youth engagement, women's empowerment,  community building, leaders coalition,  and inter religions activities. There should not be a one life lost for meaningless war again.

Moro-Islamic Liberation Force (MILF) Starts Deactivating its armed forces

Moro-Islamic Liberation Force (MILF) Starts Deactivating its armed forces: Actual Peace Building Process Begins

In June 2015, 145 soldiers of Moro-Islamic Liberation Force (‘MILF’) were successfully decommissioned and began their process of integrating back into the society, from the lives of soldiers regularly facing life-and-death situations to the lives of realizing their potentials as youths. First batches of weapons were handed over to the government as a part of peace-building process. Philippines and the rest of the world now dearly await for the Bangsamore Basic Law to be enacted for the MILF to live harmoniously with the people. 

Chairman Lee of HWPL, together with Chairwoman Kim of IWPG and the peace delegation, visited Philippines for the fifth time upon the special invitation from Hon. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu, governor of Maguindanao Province. At the 2^nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace held in the Province, the two Chairpersons delivered momentous speeches on peace and unity and congratulated the day of the signing of the Mindanao Peace Agreement back in January 2014. The agreement brought a cease-fire of a 40-year conflict in Mindanao and indirectly influenced the final decision of decommissioning of MILF members. Supreme Court Justice Sheikh Khalifa B. Nando of MILF also gave a thoughtful speech especially to thank Chairman Lee for his tremendous efforts to bring peace in the region. In his speech, he referred Chairman Lee as ‘our friend in the name of peace’ and ‘unsung hero’ who has made this peace-talk possible. This splendid achievement through partnership and cooperation will continue to serve to bring forth peace not only in the Philippines but in the entire world.

Peace

HWPL and their members have been showing the world how much they love the peace through the organizing WARP Summit, inter religions dialects, and various other  peace activities around the world.  They are the rue entities of what Matin Luther King Jr. said many years ago.    

Peru families receive bodies of dirty war victims

The small farmers came from remote mountains and jungle valleys to receive the exhumed remains of loved ones slain three decades ago during Peru's dirty war.

Hundreds arrived in the Ayacucho state capital for Monday's handover of 80 sets of remains. Simple white coffins bore the bones of fathers, mothers, wives, children and brothers.

Some were slain by Shining Path rebels. Others were killed by soldiers, accused of collaborating with the guerrillas.

Who will condensate for the lost life?  Chairman of HWPL, Man Hee Lee, said in his Declaration of the World Peace statement "Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age, if it is thrown away in this manner - thrown away without having had a chance to bloom?"   "What price can compensate for the loss of a life? Do these young souls have another chance at life?"

One life lost in the war and conflict is too many!  We need an international law that prevent anyone, country to declaring war against  another individual or a country.  

Peace and the world

What is peace?

peace

piːs/

noun

1. 1.

   Freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.
2. 2.  A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.

Etymology

The term 'peace' originates most recently form the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning "peace, reconciliation'.  The English word came into use in various personal greetings from Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrews verb meaning 'to restore'.  

Religious beliefs 

Christians call Jesus the "Price of Peace".  Jesus Christ, who manifested as the Son of God on Earth to establish God's kingdom of Peace, wherein people, societies, and all of Creation are to be healed of evil.  

Buddhist believe that peace can be attained once all suffering ends.  They regard all suffering as stemming fro cravings, aversion,of delusions.  To eliminate such suffering and achieve personal peace, followers in the path of the Buddha adhere to a set of teaching called the Four Noble Truths, a central tenet in Buddhist philosophy. 

 Peace symbol

Purpose of HWPL

What are the purpose of HWPL?

1. We honor the will of Heaven and teach according to it.
2. Our purpose is the end of war and world peace
3. We are a family that transcends all boundaries, races, and religions.
4. We achieve the integration of women’s and youth organizations of every nation around the world 
5. We fulfill what was proclaimed in the Declaration of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light
6. We transmit our message to the people of the global village through press reports

Greetings from Mr. Man Hee Lee, chairman of peace organization HWPL

Greetings

Greetings to you from all of us here at the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light ("HWPL") headquarters in Seoul. We sincerely hope that you, your loved ones, and the people you share your world with are enjoying peace and good health.

HWPL is an international organization whose mandate it is to see the cessation of wars. It pursues this goal through a number of avenues, namely the International Peace Youth Group ("IPYG"), and the International Women’s Peace Group ("IWPG"). Our work is motivated by a unique vision for peace centering on the establishment of a new and universally applicable set of values. This is the heavenly culture - something which has been promised to man through every religious and ideological ideal.

Our World Peace Delegation, made up of myself as chairman of HWPL, and the directors of IPYG and IWPG, have been traveling around the world meeting with various national and community leaders in both secular and religious fields. During these meetings we have had the pleasure of being able to introduce the philosophy of HWPL to them. Without fail, every leader we have spoken with has pledged themselves in support of our cause, demonstrating their desire to be a part of HWPL’s work through a signed agreement of solidarity.

Most notably, HWPL was proud to play its part in the signing of an interfaith peace agreement between two religious communities on the Philippine island of Mindanao. As a result, a 40 year conflict is now finally coming to an end. This, along with all our other volunteer activities and events are widely broadcast by media all over the world. And these things are just the beginning. With a peace agreement being reached such as the one between the two religious communities in Mindanao, we believe that the world is seeing the dawning of a new era of peace, one which sees a World Alliance of Religions.

Such an alliance of ideologies which until now have been central to an untold number of conflicts would enable us to leave a legacy of peace and life to future generations instead of the death and war which now besets our world. Is this not the most important task any of us can accomplish in our lives?

This is the time for us to come together and unite as one family of humanity; to lay aside our differences, and find ways to bridge the rifts between our ideologies. Regardless of our personal views on the matter, religion is a powerful motivating force in our world. Its power to be used for either peace or hate-mongering is undeniable. I humbly ask you, therefore, to consider this invitation favorably, and to join us for the Summit. Your input would be most valuable to all who attend.

May we all stand together as messengers of peace, and see the dawning of a day in which there is no more war.

Thank you.

Man Hee Lee, Chairman
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light

Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light

Man Hee Lee

Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light

Korea

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Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)

January 2013 – Present (2 years 8 months)

● Heavenly culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light
● Office of the Alliance of Religions
● World Alliance of religions: Peace (WARP) summit
● The Philippines Mindanao Peace Treaty & Peace Walk
● International Peace Youth Group: walk for peace restoration
● World Peace Festival in 2012
● World Peace Initiative in 2012
● Korean Declaration of Unification in 2010
● Guinness record Largest Hand-Printed Korean Flag (Taegukki) in Republic of korea, 2009

Walk for World Peace(WARP Summit 2014)

WARP Summit 2014

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light(HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) hosted the Walk for World Peace for the World Alliance of Regions and World Peace at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park in commemoration of the successful hosting of the 2014 World Alliance of Religions {eace(WARP) Summit and the signing of the Peace Agreement.