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[HWPL] HWPL's Global Peace NGO Award at Sri Lanka Peace Conference

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Global Peace NGO Award at Sri Lanka Peace Conference :)

[HWPL] HWPL's Global Peace NGO Award at Sri Lanka Peace Conference

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO, received the Global Peace NGO Award at an event hosted by the International Peace Mission Conference (IPMC) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The ceremony was held in observance of the International Day of Peace and drew more than 300 participants, including religious leaders, diplomats, academics, political figures, and peace activists.

According to organizers, the award recognizes HWPL’s contributions to global peace, international cooperation, and the promotion of a culture of peace.

During the same event, HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee was awarded the honorary lifetime title “Sama Sri,” meaning “Peace Advocate.” He was also named among the Top 100 recipients of IPMC’s Global Peace Awards 2026 and received the organization’s International Global Award. Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena presented the Sama Sri title, while Chanaka Suranga, chief branch manager of HWPL Sri Lanka, accepted the recognition on Lee’s behalf.

HWPL has continued to expand its peace and volunteer activities in Sri Lanka. In August 2025, volunteers carried out a street-cleaning campaign in Kandy following the Kandy Esala Perahera, one of the country’s major Buddhist festivals. On February 4, 2026, HWPL and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) organized tree-planting events in Moratuwa, Minipe-Hasalaka, and Jaffna to mark Sri Lanka’s Independence Day, attracting more than 350 participants, including local residents, youth, and public officials.

The conference was attended by representatives from diplomatic, religious, educational, and government sectors, as well as members of civil society, university students, and peace organizations.

HWPL said it remains committed to promoting peace through education, interfaith dialogue, and cooperation with youth and local communities, supporting efforts to foster mutual understanding and social harmony worldwide.

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en

                                                                                                                               

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[HWPL] HWPL's Global Peace Leadership Training Online

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Global Peace Leadership Training Online :)

HWPL Concludes Global Peace Leadership Training, Inspiring Future Peace Educators

International peace NGO HWPL has successfully concluded the third and final session of its online Global Peace Leadership Training, bringing together participants from Asia, Africa, and North America to strengthen peacebuilding leadership and promote a culture of understanding and cooperation.

The three-part training program was conducted on October 3, 10, and 17, attracting around 40 participants in each session from India, Sri Lanka, The Gambia, Liberia, and the United States. Attendees included educators, youth leaders, and members of religious communities who shared a common commitment to advancing peace within their respective societies.

Throughout the program, speakers emphasized the importance of personal responsibility, compassion, and active engagement in peacebuilding. Participants reflected on the need to confront injustice, demonstrate moral courage, and leave a legacy of peace for future generations. The training also highlighted values such as gratitude, consideration for others, sacrifice, and forgiveness as essential foundations for harmonious communities.

The curriculum introduced participants to HWPL’s Peace Education framework. Early sessions focused on character-building lessons, including appreciation for kindness, concern for others’ well-being, selfless service, and reconciliation. The final session expanded on these themes by exploring respect for elders, preservation of cultural heritage, and adherence to laws that support peaceful societies. Interactive discussions followed each session, allowing attendees to exchange ideas and practical experiences related to peace education.

Participants expressed positive feedback, noting that the training offered valuable guidance and strengthened their existing peace initiatives. Several attendees indicated plans to apply the lessons within their organizations and communities to promote positive social change.

According to organizers, additional make-up sessions will be offered, and participants who complete the required standards may be appointed as HWPL Peace Educators. The organization stated that it will continue promoting peace through education, interfaith dialogue, and cooperation with youth and civil society groups around the world.

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en

                                                                                                                              

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[HWPL] HWPL Chairperson Manhee Lee's Peace Journey in Europe and Americas

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL Chairperson Manhee Lee's Peace Journey in Europe and Americas :)

[The Peace Journey of Korean Man Hee Lee (4)]

“The Creator’s Will Is Peace”... From Europe to the Americas

In July 2012, Man Hee Lee, Chairman of HWPL, expanded his second peace tour beyond Europe to the United States. The tour was arranged following invitations from overseas religious leaders he had met during his first international visit. Throughout the journey, he delivered lectures focused on the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, the importance of faith, and the need to establish lasting world peace.

Describing the mission as “From the East to the West,” Lee emphasized his belief that the fulfillment of New Testament prophecies had occurred in South Korea and that this message should be shared with the Western world. He taught that the Creator’s ultimate purpose is a peaceful world free from suffering, conflict, and death.

In Belgium, around 300 believers attended his seminar and expressed strong interest in his interpretation of the Bible. Similar enthusiasm followed in New York, where approximately 300 religious leaders and believers participated in a Bible seminar and requested additional lectures and educational programs.

The tour continued in Orange County, California, where about 1,500 people gathered at Crystal Cathedral to hear his message. Local media also covered the event, and attendees reportedly responded positively to the lectures.

Covering Belgium, Germany, New York, and California, the second peace tour helped spread a message of religious understanding and peace. According to the article, Man Hee Lee consistently encouraged people to leave a world free from war for future generations, a vision that later developed into HWPL’s broader international peace movement.

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en

                                                                                                                             

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[HWPL] HWPL's 'We Are One Religion and Peace Academy' in Korea

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's 'We Are One Religion and Peace Academy' in Korea :)

Chungcheong Religious Leaders Gather in Okcheon to Discuss Coexistence of Truth and Peace

HWPL Global Branch 10 held the “We Are One Religious Peace Academy” on Oct. 24 at the MTA Center in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong Province, bringing together approximately 300 participants, including 100 pastors and religious leaders from various faiths.

Participants from eight cities across the Chungcheong region, including Daejeon, Cheonan, Cheongju, Seosan, Gongju, Asan, Sejong, and Nonsan, gathered under the theme “The Coexistence of Truth and Peace.” Attendees shared the scriptures and teachings of their respective religions and discussed the conditions necessary for different faiths to coexist harmoniously.

During the presentations, speakers emphasized the importance of respecting other religions while maintaining one’s own faith. Various religious perspectives on the pursuit of truth, freedom of religion, and the practice of peace were also introduced.

Venerable Hyein, Director of Education at the Korean Buddhist Mitaism Order, stressed that compassion and peace should never be lost in the pursuit of truth.

“Freedom to pursue truth is important. However, that freedom must not become a right that infringes upon another person’s freedom of belief and conscience,” he said.

He further explained that truth and peace are not opposing values but complementary ones. According to him, peace should not be used as a justification for overlooking discrimination or injustice, nor should efforts to correct wrongdoing encourage hatred or retaliation.

Yang Cheol-ya, head of Noseong Gwelisa, presented conditions for interfaith coexistence based on the Confucian principles of benevolence (In), righteousness (Ui), and harmony without uniformity (Hwa-i-budong).

“True peace does not come from making everyone think alike. It begins with recognizing differences, respecting one another, and seeking ways to live together,” Yang said.

He added that while individuals value their own faith, they should also respect the beliefs of others. Although religions may differ in teachings and expressions, they can cooperate in helping neighbors and caring for those in need.

Jang Bang-sik, leader of the Matthias Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, highlighted the importance of learning from other religious traditions while continuing to seek truth through the Bible.

“Confucianism is necessary, Buddhism is necessary, but we should not forget that the teachings of Jesus are also necessary,” he said.

Jang noted the need for cooperation among followers of different faiths and emphasized that understanding religious differences should be accompanied by a clear understanding of the truth one believes in. He also discussed questions concerning human life and death, sin and salvation, and explained the concepts of creation and redemption as presented in the Bible.

Citing the Book of Genesis and the Book of Revelation, Jang argued that believers should move beyond merely memorizing scripture and seek to understand its spiritual meaning. He also introduced Shincheonji Church teachings regarding the “new heaven and new earth,” the twelve tribes, and the Book of Life as described in Revelation.

The event also featured a short theatrical performance involving religious leaders. Through the presentation, participants conveyed the teachings of religious scriptures and shared the significance of putting peace into practice.

One attendee commented that seeing religious leaders personally prepare and perform in the production demonstrated that peace should be practiced in daily life rather than merely discussed in theory.

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en

HWPL's Peace Plogging Project in Fiji

                                                                                                                            

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[HWPL] HWPL's Peace Plogging Project in Fiji

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Peace Plogging Project in Fiji

HWPL's Peace Plogging Project in Fiji

The Lautoka City Council has partnered with local youth and church organizations to launch the Peace Plogging Project, an initiative that combines environmental action with community-building efforts. The program encourages young people to take a leading role in organizing monthly clean-up activities across the city, helping to improve public spaces while promoting civic responsibility and teamwork.

A central feature of the initiative is the designation of Shirley Park as a Peace Precinct, a space intended to foster unity, dialogue, and positive community engagement. Through regular clean-up events and collaborative activities, the project aims to strengthen social connections, encourage environmental awareness, and create a cleaner, safer urban environment.

Community leaders believe the initiative highlights the important role young people can play in driving meaningful change. By actively participating in environmental stewardship and peace-building efforts, youth are given opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute to their community, and inspire others to become involved. The project reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, cooperation, and a more inclusive future for Lautoka residents.

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en