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[HWPL Peace Education] Religious Leaders Around the World Unite Through the Religious Peace Academy

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 Hello! I hope this year becomes a year when wars around the world come to an end, and peace takes root! What do you think is necessary to achieve world peace? Of course, it won't be just one thing but rather a combination of various elements. I believe that "peace among religions" is truly important. This is because over 70% of conflicts around the world stem from religious disputes. In this reality, a private peace organization called Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (hereafter 'HWPL') has been taking the lead in fostering peace among religions through its pioneering efforts. In this article, we will take a closer look at the groundbreaking example of HWPL's efforts for peace among religions: the International Religious Peace Academy (hereafter 'IRPA'). Along with interviews from participants of IRPA, we will also explore how the program is conducted.  What is 'IRPA'? IRPA is a program where various religious leaders give lec...

[Review] HWPL Peace Seminar: Journey Toward a Vision of Peace

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 The peace seminar hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) was held online over four sessions from November 18 to 25. The seminar particularly addressed the Korean War and the Jammu and Kashmir conflict, discussing the necessity and possibility of achieving peace. More than 60 participants, including representatives from JKIC (Jammu Kashmir Institute of Counselling) and AMPA (All Media Press Association) Jammu kashmir regional president, as well as Dean from Central University of Kashmir, actively participated in the sessions. The seminar began with an introduction to HWPL’s founding background and its core activities. This was followed by a meaningful time of looking back on the tragedy of war and conflict through the history of Korean war and the Jammu and Kashmir conflict, and reexamining the importance of peace. Participants also engaged in a meaningful “Peace Letter Writing”, where they experienced the practical significance of peace activities aim...