WARP 1st Commemoration News, The international convention on the cessation of war

WARP 1st Commemoration News, The international convention on the cessation of war and achievement of world peace

WARP 1st Commemoration of September 18th 

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a non-governmental peace organization registered under the UN Department of Public Information (DPI), is hosting the 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit. The two affiliates of HWPL, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), organized the Summit. 

Prior to the first day of the official event, on September 17th 2015, a press conference was held at the Peace Palace. Over 30 journalists, reporters, and chief editors from major international broadcasting stations representing 15 countries came to report about the Summit and interview Chairman Lee, of HWPL, and organizing representatives.

WARP 1st Commemoration will serve as a platform for chief justices and legal professionals to discuss international law for the cessation of armed conflicts and achievement of world peace. Especially on the 18th, an in-depth discussion will take place regarding the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts prepared by members of HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council. 

As world-renowned legal experts will take part in the drafting work, expectations are high for its outcome. Once these professionals in the field of international law return to their respective countries, they will continue the carry out the project based on the convention drafted at the event. The 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit is expected to take the world one step closer to the solution for achieving the cessation of war and world peace.

Elizabeth Costales Cachin, a journalist of PTV from the Philippines asked about the purpose of HWPL and the duty of the press and media in stopping armed conflicts and achieving world peace. 

Chairman Man Hee Lee said, “First of all, we have to carefully examine what is behind the scenes of armed conflicts. In order to stop wars, a rigid system is needed to bring forth a practical solution for peace. That solution is the international convention on the cessation of war and achievement of world peace. 

The purpose of HWPL is to bring about the cessation of war and establish peace as an inheritance for future generations. Certainly, world peace will be achieved if all reporters are accountable for accurate reporting standards and continually report on peace.” 

IWPG and IPYG serve as the two wings of peace, making it possible for HWPL to soar. We have clearly seen that the development of weapons and armed forces have not guaranteed to bring peace to us. If we continue what we’ve been doing, we will not only inherit a world of war but also the destruction of mankind for our future generations. 

Therefore, we call women and youth of the world to sign a statement to urge for the implementation of the convention on peace. We will work until the time when we can inherit a sustainable peace as an eternal legacy for our children.

ⓒ 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th

At the WARP Summit 2014, Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, called on the heads of state around the world to “sign and ratify a convention on the cessation of war to make it international law if they truly love the people of their country.” Chairman Lee is leading a worldwide peace movement that transcends nationality, ethnicity, religion, and ideology. 

Chairman Man Hee Lee is urging political leaders to participate in the development of international law on the cessation of war, motivating many to join the cause. 

The WARP Summit will feature the presentation of the first draft of the Convention on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace prepared by members of HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council and International Law Committee. 

On behalf of the international community and nongovernmental organizations, HWPL is taking the lead in peace-building in response to a world rife with disputes and armed conflicts. 

At the 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit, it is expected that an international convention will be drafted for the cessation of war and achievement of world peace so that the future generations can inherit a peaceful world devoid of war.

This peace movement is amazing and for the first time in history this work of peace seems possible. It would be great if the whole world heard this news of WARP 1st Commemoration. 

Live coverage of WARP 1st Commemoration 

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▶ South Korea

18th September 16:00-19:00 PM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

19th September 09:00-12:00 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

▶ United Kingdom (London)

18th September 08:00-11:00 AM London local Time

19th September 01:00-03:00 AM London local Time

▶ United States (New York)

18th September 03:00-06:00 AM New York local Time

18th September 20:00-23:00 PM New York local Time

ⓒ http://warpsummit.org/

Stop War! 2015 WARP of 1st Commemoration Broadcasting time

Stop War! Live coverage of 2015 WARP of 1st Commemoration Broadcasting time

The peace that we have always dreamed of, and at first seemed like an impossible task to achieve, has now reached a stage in which peace around the world is possible.

PEACE AGREEMENT CEREMONY, THE HIGHLIGHT OF WARP Summit

"Stop War!"

The World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit, which held from September 17 -19, 2014 in Seoul, was an event that opened a new chapter in the peace movement worldwide.

Theme of the event was "The Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and Legacy of Peace and the World Alliance of Religions."

This summit was groundbreaking in the sense that it presented; "the World Alliance of Religions" as a concrete proposition for realizing the cessation of wars and world peace.

The event presented a platform for realising peace worldwide - first is to sign the Unity of Religions Agreement, and the second is to present the Agreement to Propose the Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and encourage political and religious leaders around the world to participate.

The WARP Summit was hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee), which is a purely non-governmental organization, and it was attended by more than 50 former and current heads of state including presidents, vice presidents, and prime ministers from all around the world.

The fact that over 680 religious leaders from 120 countries agreed on the idea of "the World Alliance of Religions" and that they came to the Republic of Korea all the way from foreign countries has a significant meaning in the history of religions.

The WARP Summit was actively supported by people from all walks of life. Since young people are the biggest victims of war, it is natural that over 600 representatives and members of youth organizations in 139 countries attended the event.

On the first day of the WARP Summit, the opening ceremony was held at Seoul Olympic Stadium. The event was attended by approximately 200,000 people both inside and outside of the stadium, establishing itself as the biggest event ever for peace. The Card Section performance by 12,000 members of the youth organizations presented a spectacular view and delivered the message of peace to the whole world.

"All religions must unite as one under the name of God."

The second day of the WARP Summit, religious leaders proclaimed they will transcend religion and denomination and embark upon the establishment of the unity of religions in order to bring about world peace. 

Through agreement, they declared to work with people all around the world to realize world peace through the unity of religions, saying,

The Agreement to propose the Enactment of an International Law was declared along with Unity of Religions Agreement, and political leaders and government officials of the world pledged to be on the frontlines of spreading the necessity of enacting an international law to bring cessation of wars.

"The wars within humanity can be avoided by the determination in our hearts, and we can accomplish a world of peace to leave as a legacy for our future generations."

On the last day of the event, a total of 200,000 people, including the participants of the Summit, the members of youth and women's groups, and local citizens, participated in the Walk for World Peace near Seoul Olympic Park.

This event, hosted by the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG), commemorated the huge success of the World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit, attended by about 600 members from youth and women groups representing organizations in 139 countries.

Mr. Man Hee Lee, the chairman of HWPL, emphasized the realization of the cessation of wars and world peace through the unity of religions in numerous meetings with the media. 

Live coverage of 2015 WARP of 1st Commemoration 

This year marks the first annual commemoration of the WARP Summit. While last year’s Summit was hosted a variety of in-depth peace discussions, this year’s Summit will see the presentation of the first draft of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts prepared by HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council including heads of state, Chief Justices, and high officials of UN. HWPL’s grassroots peace-building activities will also be highlighted.

■ Broadcasting link ☞ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqbVLIONv0Yv8Hbj25zcvg/live

Broadcasting time ▶ South Korea

18th September 10:00-12:30 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

18th September 16:00-19:00 PM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

19th September 09:00-12:00 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

Broadcasting time ▶ United Kingdom (London)

18th September 02:00-04:30 AM London local Time

18th September 08:00-11:00 AM London local Time

19th September 01:00-03:00 AM London local Time

Broadcasting time ▶ United States (New York)

17th September 21:00-23:30 PM New York local Time

18th September 03:00-06:00 AM New York local Time

18th September 20:00-23:00 PM New York local Time

Up until now I never thought peace would be fulfilled…
HWPL allowed me to realize that everyone living on earth has to work together by becoming a messenger of peace to fulfill peace. I feel like peace can be achieved because I saw the unfolding of HWPL’s peace movement. 

Regardless of one’s race, religion or nationality, I truly desire that peace will be fulfilled.

Stop War!!!

ⓒ 2015 WARP of 1st Commemoration ☞ http://warpsummit.org/

[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration on September 18, 2015

[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration  on September 18, 2015

A photo from Turkey showing the body of a lifeless Syrian boy washed upon a beach became a symbolic image of the refugee plight.

For whom is this war, wherein a child loses his or her parents and parents lose their child? To me the outcome of war is unfortunate and terrible.

If only every individual reduced their desires and greediness, peace would come. I think war is a result of greediness for oneself, for whom is this war for?




[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration  on September 18, 2015
Shadow Performance

Did you know more than 80% of conflicts throughout the history of mankind were caused due to religious misunderstandings?

This shadow dance performance visualizes the origin of the conflicts related to religions from its outbreak, development, consequences, and finally the true guidance and direction of religions. 

As Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) realizes the need of unity and harmony in religious society, it has established the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Office in many parts of the world to eradicate religious misconception and bring forth peace.

▲ Declaration of World Peace ; Officially proclaimed at 5.25 Peace Walk at the Peace Gate, the Declaration of World Peace is HWPL’s vision for sustainable peace

HWPL is a non-profit international peace organization that is spreading peace movement most enthusiastically and systematically in the world.

HWPL has affiliated organizations, International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG, Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim), and International Peace Youth Group (IPYG, Director Du Hyun Kim) and they are working through and for the women and youth members in the world.

Initiated and led by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, the affiliates are proceeding to enact an international law to cease all wars besides the establishment of the WARP Offices.

[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration  on September 18, 2015

About World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit

World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit Marks the Beginning of a New Era of Peace International political and religious leaders commit to a new systematic approach to peace The World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit, which was held on 17-19 September 2014 in Seoul, was an event that opened a new chapter in the peace movement worldwide.

The topic of this event was “The Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and Legacy of Peace and the World Alliance of Religions.” This summit was groundbreaking in that it presented “the World Alliance of Religions” as a concrete proposition for realizing the cessation of wars and world peace.

The first measure is to sign the Unity of Religions Agreement, and the second measure is to present the Agreement to Propose the Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and encourage political and religious leaders around the world to participate. 

ⓒ WORLD ALLIANCE OF RELIGIONS' PEACE SUMMIT OPENS A NEW CHAPTER OF PEACE  

[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration  on September 18, 2015

WARP 1st Commemoration Infographics

What is the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit? The video gives a brief overview of the summit through demonstrating collective data, information, and contents on the tremendous efforts, progress, and results made since the summit.

This year marks the first annual commemoration of the WARP Summit. While last year’s Summit was hosted a variety of in-depth peace discussions, this year’s Summit will see the presentation of the first draft of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts prepared by HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council including heads of state, Chief Justices, and high officials of UN. HWPL’s grassroots peace-building activities will also be highlighted. Such proclamation will also officially mark the beginning of calling on world leaders to endorse the full implementation of the convention.

[HWPL Day] WARP 1st Commemoration  on September 18, 2015

Live coverage of WARP 1st Commemoration on September 18, 2015

Peace movement that had begun in Korea has now been widespread to the entire world, establishing the permanent peace. The 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit will be a historic event which urges the globe the need of the enactment of the convention of the renunciation and cessation of wars and international armed conflicts in furthering the efforts of bringing forth peace.

Even for the people who are hurt because of war, I really wish peace were realized.

▲ Click - Live coverage of WARP 1st Commemoration 

WARP 1st Commemoration Broadcasting time

▶ South Korea
18th September 10:00-12:30 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)
18th September 16:00-19:00 PM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)
19th September 09:00-12:00 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

▶ United Kingdom (London)
18th September 02:00-04:30 AM London local Time
18th September 08:00-11:00 AM London local Time
19th September 01:00-03:00 AM London local Time

▶ United States (New York)
17th September 21:00-23:30 PM New York local Time
18th September 03:00-06:00 AM New York local Time
18th September 20:00-23:00 PM New York local Time

■ Broadcasting link ☞ https://goo.gl/uaL8XQ

[HWPL WARP Summit] 1st annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

[HWPL WARP Summit] 1st annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

HWPL allowed me to realize that everyone living on earth has to work together by becoming a messenger of peace to fulfill peace.

[HWPL WARP Summit] 1st annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

HWPL Takes the First Step Towards Peace in Ottawa

The religious leaders from the six different religions gathered to discuss the matter of peace.

The leaders of six different religions had discussions about peace at the first World Alliance of Religions Peace (WARP) Office conference that was held at the St. Gabriel Church in Ottawa on September 5, 2015. The conference host was Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) peace organization and it was attended by six clerics and 24 audience members.

The six religious leaders, adherents of Islam, Scientology, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Christianity, had discussions about the beliefs of each of their religions in regards to peace.

The attendees signed a peace agreement that denotes that they will all become messengers of peace and work towards achieving world peace with the HWPL.

[HWPL WARP Summit] 1st annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

About WARP(the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace) Summit 2014

▲ HWPL WARP Summit 2014 Highlight 17min

World Alliance of Religions Peace (WARP) Office is a platform to achieve world peace and create an alliance that develops understanding between religions. It originated from the World Alliance of Religions Peace Summit by HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee.

On September 18th 2014, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) made splendid achievement of unprecedented signing ceremony for ‘Proposal to enact an international law for the cessation of war’ and ‘Unity of Religions Agreement’ during the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in Seoul, South Korea.

The event was attended by 50 former and incumbent presidents, vice presidents, and prime ministers as well as roughly 2,000 other politicians, religious representatives, leaders of women’s and youth organizations, who all gathered to form a network for peace.

At the peace summit, about 700 leaders of various faiths vowed to terminate religious conflicts. As a result, the leaders have been working hard to prevent religious conflicts by opening WARP Offices in their own countries. The religious side of the conference is used to compare and understand each religions’ scriptures. 

From a political and legal side, the former presidents and Supreme Court justices vowed to act as advisory committee members to the HWPL to assist in enacting an international law to realize the cessation of war.

[HWPL WARP Summit] 1st annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions' Peace Summit

WARP 1st Commemoration

▲ WARP 1st Commemoration Infographics

Furthermore, in celebration of the WARP Summit’s first anniversary, HWPL will host the 1st Commemoration of the World Alliance of Religions Peace Summit in the Republic of Korea on September 18. Summit participants will include politicians, ranking religious leaders, and youth and women’s leaders from all over the world. 

This great event will be held ahead of the UN World Peace Day in Seoul’s Peace Plaza and will be covered by global media broadcasting stations.

While last year’s Summit was hosted a variety of in-depth peace discussions, this year’s Summit will see the presentation of the first draft of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts prepared by HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council including heads of state, Chief Justices, and high officials of UN. 

HWPL’s grassroots peace-building activities will also be highlighted. Such proclamation will also officially mark the beginning of calling on world leaders to endorse the full implementation of the convention.

▲ Click - Live coverage of WARP 1st Commemoration 

WARP 1st Commemoration Broadcasting time

▶ South Korea

18th September 10:00-12:30 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

18th September 16:00-19:00 PM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

19th September 09:00-12:00 AM South Korea, Time (GMT +9)

▶ United Kingdom (London)

18th September 02:00-04:30 AM London local Time

18th September 08:00-11:00 AM London local Time

19th September 01:00-03:00 AM London local Time

▶ United States (New York)

17th September 21:00-23:30 PM New York local Time

18th September 03:00-06:00 AM New York local Time

18th September 20:00-23:00 PM New York local Time

■ Broadcasting link ☞ https://goo.gl/uaL8XQ

The difference between war and peace is like a piece of paper. If we all united with one heart and mind wouldn't peace be possible? Let’s all put in effort to fulfill peace!!

ⓒ http://ottawastart.com/hwpl-takes-the-first-step-towards-peace-in-ottawa/

Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ; Let the Walk fot the Peace

Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ; Let the Walk fot the Peace!

What is his answer for peace? 

Are there any materials to accomplish the peace? Yes there is.

It is God and Heavenly Culture.

What is the meaning of the Heavenly Culture?

What has been expressed in words is the writing, and the writing that is fulfilled in accordance to words is the culture. 

Just as there are mountains and streams, plants and grass on this earth, there are the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, air, wind and also the spirits in heaven. As well, the things created by God can be referred to as the “Heavenly Culture”.

Just as the sky is higher than the earth, the Culture of Heaven is high and exalted. 

1. Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ; 25 May 2013

On 25 May 2013, before the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea, HWPL hosted the Walk for World Peace and Restoration. 

This event marked the official proclamation of the Declaration of World Peace, announcing an era of change and most importantly, of peace. 

25 May 2013, Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk

☞ http://peacemother.blogspot.kr/2015/05/25-may-2013-hwpl-peace-walk-and.html

2. Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ; 25 May 2014

A year following the launch of HWPL’s Walk for World Peace and Restoration and the first proclamation of the Declaration of World Peace, HWPL celebrated the 1-Year Commemoration of the Declaration of the World Peace at the UN Peace Park in Busan, South Korea.

25 May 2014, Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk

☞ http://peacemother.blogspot.kr/2015/05/25-may-2014-hwpl-peace-walk-1st-annual.html

3. Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ;
   WARP SUMMIT 2014 : The Walk for World Peace

On 19 September 2014, at 11 AM, 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 100,000 people from all around the world participated in the Walk and celebrated the beginning of a new era of peace.

WARP SUMMIT 2014 : The Walk for World Peace

☞ http://peacemother.blogspot.kr/2015/05/warp-summit-2014-walk-for-world-peace_20.html

4. Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk ; 25 May 2015

On 25 May 2015, About 200,000 youth from around the world participated in the International Youth World Peace Walk. 

The 2nd Annual Commemoration of Declaration of world peace was simultaneously celebrated on May 25 at 11am at the Seoul Olympic Park and in 17 other countries.

This event was held by HWPL, chaired by Man Hee Lee who proclaimed the declaration of world peace at the Olympic Park on May 25th, 2013. The purpose of this meaningful event was to gather together and feel the meaning of the declaration of peace in our hearts.

Through a ceremonial picket of protocol officers who lined the street, a marching band, a detachment of traditional Korean ceremonial guards and musicians, VIPs, youth and people from many nations marched down the street in an orderly fashion.

Many young people who participating in the march displayed unique signs that included peace messages to the crowd.

25 May 2015, Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light Peace walk

☞ http://peacemother.blogspot.kr/2015/06/25-may-2015-man-hee-lee-peace-walk.html

HWPL Peace Summit of the Americas, Los Angeles ; Beautiful harmony

HWPL Peace Summit of the Americas, Los Angeles ; Beautiful harmony

Baba Iqbal Singh was invited as a special Guest to the PEACE Summit of the Americas hosted by the World Alliance of Religions at Carson Center, Los Angeles under HWPL.

In a glorious sight the select gathering and Baba Iqbal Singh ji signed the World Peace Treaty to seek cessation of Wars. Babaji represented the Sikh community. The audience cheered the leaders when they signed the historic agreement.

On this occasion Babaji said "Sikhism is the real gist and epitome of Inter-Faith and Universal Brotherhood wherein blessed souls from all faiths and social status are represented with their Divine Words in the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib. It is God's will that we should see the divine light in every human being irrespective of his religion."

HWPL(The Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization registered under the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and operating out of Seoul, South Korea.

Under HWPL, there are International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG, chairwoman Nam Hee Kim) and International Peace Youth Group (IPYG, director Du Hyun Kim).

Chairman Man Hee Lee’s activities for peace are not limited only to the alliance of religions. To end war practically, he is trying to enact the law, and work with International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women Peace Group(IWPG), spreading out globally through the activities from peace supporters.

Chairman Lee visited the United Nation in New York last December, urging for the enactment of international law for world peace and cessation of war while he had a meeting with UN officials, and lead the peace treaty in Mindanao, Philippine, where the religious conflicts had been continued over 40 years, which was broadcasted around the world.

Additionally, Chairman Lee assembled IPYG and IWPG to hold WARP Summit last September in South Korea. Those religious leaders who participated signed peace agreements for the Alliance of Religions and those signs have come to reality that the offices for World Alliance of Religions for Peace of HWPL are established, actively operating their duties.

The best of poems of the fall, Images for fall free download

The best of poems of the fall,

Images for fall free download

Time flies by very fast, it's already September!

It’s already September and fall is in the air.

Fall sure is a fabulous time to sit back and read.

Which is the best of poems of the fall?

The best of poems of the fall, Images for fall free download 1.

I like to wash

I like to wash,

the dust of this world

In the droplets of dew. 

- Matsuo Basho -

The best of poems of the fall, Images for fall free download 2.

Will you turn toward me?

Will you turn toward me?

I am lonely too,

This autumn evening

- Matsuo Basho -

The best of poems of the fall, Images for fall free download 3.

What though life conspire to cheat you

What though life conspire to cheat you,

Do not sorrow or complain.

Lie still on the day of pain,

And the day of joy will greet you.

Hearts live in the coming day.

There's an end to passing sorrow.

Suddenly all flies away,

And delight returns tomorrow.

- A.S. Pushkin -

The best of poems of the fall, Images for fall free download 4.

Under the Harvest Moon

Under the harvest moon, 

When the soft silver

Drips shimmering

Over the garden nights,

Death, the gray mocker, 

Comes and whispers to you

As a beautiful friend

Who remembers.

   Under the summer roses 

When the flagrant crimson

Lurks in the dusk

Of the wild red leaves,

Love, with little hands,

Comes and touches you

With a thousand memories, 

And asks you

Beautiful, unanswerable questions.

- Carl Sandburg -

This poem is full of suggestion.

Why don’t you try writing a poem this fall? ^^

South Korea Beautiful Places, Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's Birthplace "Yeoyudang"

South Korea Beautiful Places, 

Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's Birthplace "Yeoyudang" 

Not long ago, I went to historical site of Dasan

in South Korea Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do.

The sky was so blue and beautiful day.

▲ Entrance historical site of Dasan

▲ Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's Birthplace "Yeoyudang"

Yeoyudang(與猶堂) is the birthplace of Dasan(茶山, one of his ‘ho’ / pen-names meaning ‘the mountain of tea’) Jeong Yak-yong.

The house is located in the Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Historical Site.

▲ The inside of Yeoyudang

On June 16 (lunar), 1762 (38th year of King Yeongjo’s reign), Dasan was born as the fourth son between father Jeong Jae-won and mother Yun in Neungnae-ri (Joan-myeon) where the fifth generation forefathers of his clan had lived. 

He was known to be an exceptionally brilliant child and began to study Chinese classics at the age of ten ; poems written when he was young werealready compiled into the book Sammijajip. 

After passing the Higher Civil Service Examination at the age of 28, Dasan became a beloved official of King Jeongjo. 

He was one of the greatest thinkers of the later Joseon period, wrote highly influential books about philosophy, science and theories of government, held significant administrative positions, was a close confident of King Jeongjo (ruled 1776-1800), and was noted as a poet.

After King Jeongjo passed away in 1800, Dasan felt something ominous was imminent and decided to return to his hometown and began to live a life of seclusion and pursued scholarship. 

At this time, he named his birthplace Yeoyudang. 

The name came from the phrase of the famed Chinese scholar Lao-tzu, “Do things as carefully as if walking over ariver in winter, and be vigilant against all directions as if you are scared.” 

Despite his seclusion, Dasan was forced into exile in Gangjin for 18 years. 

After finishing his exile, he returned to his home at the age of 57 and stayed there and continued inhis studiesuntil he passed away at the age of 75. 

Yeoyudang was later washed away in the Great Flood of 1925 and neglected due to the construction of the Paldang Dam. The house was restored in 1975. 

The simplicity and tidiness of the house symbolize Dasan’s personality.

♠ Information about South Korea Beautiful Places, "Yeoyudang" 

▶ Address : 11, Dasan-ro 74beon-gil, Joan-myeon, Namyangju

▶ TEL : 82-31-590-2481

▶ Closed Days : Mondays

▶ Homepage : http://dasan.nyj.go.kr

▶ Dasan Culture Festival ; September 5th – 8th

 ⓒ Dasan Jeong Yak-yong

Peace movement of HWPL, “Peace This Together”

Peace movement of HWPL, “Peace This Together”

▲ Cape Town, South Africa : Peace movement of HWPL

Following the unprecedented ‘World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit’ (WARP) which took place last year in September, Heavenly Culture World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) has been engaging in a worldwide peace movement. The WARP Summit gathered various religious representatives together with Chairman and Founder of HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee in to become one in the name of peace and to prevent conflicts caused by the misunderstanding of religious scriptures.

▲ WARP Summit(2014) Highlight : Peace movement of HWPL

HWPL is a non-profit international peace organization that is spreading peace movement most enthusiastically and systematically in the world. HWPL has affiliated organizations, International Women’s Peace Group (“IWPG”, Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim), and International Peace Youth Group (“IPYG”, Director Du Hyun Kim) and they are working through and for the women and youth members in the world.

Initiated and led by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, the affiliates are proceeding to enact an international law to cease all wars besides the establishment of the WARP Offices.

▲ Mindanao peace agreement : Peace movement of HWPL

Chairman Man Hee Lee played a key role in ending a 40-year religious conflict in Mindanao, Philippines where it used to be the hotspot of Asia. On May 25th 2015, he visited Mindanao and participated in the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and held International Peace Youth Group Walk Festival. By doing this, Catholic and Muslim representatives expressed their will to collect all hearts of the people for peace.

With a growing support and cooperation of the international community, well-known places like city of Alexandria in Virginia state, Mindanao Philippines, and Royal Bafokeng Nation in Republic of South Africa have acknowledged HWPL’s achievements by unveiling peace monuments and designating May 25th as ‘HWPL Day’ as a day of world peace.

Of three Baltic States, Latvia’s first WARP Office is expected to play a key role as catalyst to remind the neighboring countries of the importance of peace. In this event, it was even more noteworthy that religious leaders who promised to become one through the peace agreement positively discussed the 2nd HWPL’s WARP Office in Latvia.

▲ Cape Town, South Africa : Peace movement of HWPL

Peace movement of HWPL has spread to the nation of South Africa, and HWPL has been hosting monthly interfaith Scripture Dialogues titled “Peace This Together”.  On Tuesday, 25th August, the monthly ‘Peace This Together’ took place at the Community Development and Resource Association in Woodstock. These monthly interfaith dialogues gather leaders from different religions to compare and find the common thread within their scriptures whilst gaining a deeper understanding of each other’s faiths. 

▲ Cape Town, South Africa : Peace movement of HWPL

South Africa is only one amongst many countries to host these dialogues which gather the religious leaders of the world under the umbrella of peace.

There are currently over 94 World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices in 51 countries which are all working for the same goal of establishing coexistence and tolerance amongst the diverse religions of our world. 

▲ India HWPL Peace News : Peace movement of HWPL

Chairman Man Hee Lee and his peace delegation have been circling the globe, addressing the religious leaders, former and current Heads of state and politicians of this world.

As Chairman Man Hee Lee once said, “We should let the whole world know about these peace activities in order to achieve world peace. Peace is not a personal work, but the work that we all should do.”

Planting these small seeds of peace in various nations will lead to the blossoming of peace on a global scale and the eradication of conflicts caused by religions.

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