Drawing peace murals that transcend
religion
Religious leaders and youth drew a peace mural
at a temple located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul for nine days on 27 August to 4
September 2021. The religious leaders have been actively participating in
various peace culture activities such as scripture comparison discussions
through the HWPL WARP Offices and religious peace camps.
The peace mural activity
was planned to raise awareness of the importance of peace to neighbors and
communities and to establish a culture of peace. Leaders from various religions
including Ven. Seonjin, abbot of SunGuk Temple; Mr. Jongun Kim, Sundosa of
Cheondogyo; the manager of Pocheon mosque; and the manager of Sikhism in Korea
came together to show their determination to transcend religion and achieve
peace to leave as an inheritance to the future generations.
Mr. Jongun Kim,
the Sundosa of Cheondogyo said that “There are different races, but we are all
sons and daughters of Hanwoolnim. It is just the beginning, and I believe that
heaven and nirvana will come to this earth if humanity realizes that we are all
one family. Peace cannot be achieved with words alone. Peace will come when we
change people’s hearts.”
MD Hafije, the manager of Pocheon mosque
emphasized the importance of peace activities by stating, “If we do the work of
peace together, people’s thoughts will change and the world will become a world
without conflicts and wars.”
In addition,
Ven. Seonjin, abbot of SunGuk Temple, showed his determination for peace by
saying, “There would be nothing better than the world finding hope through us
coming together joyfully to find the truth. I have already participated in this
peace activity for several years, and I believe that people will come to
understand the true value of this work as more time passes. I would like to ask
you to make an effort to achieve world peace by participating in HWPL’s peace
initiatives instead of losing courage and hope.”
Yoo Yeong-ju,
the Chief Director of Eastern Seoul and Gyeonggi branch began by saying “I am
truly thankful that many religious leaders and our family members of peace who
love peace came together as one to complete our first peace mural” and
expressed his hope to expand peace initiatives to achieve peace together.
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The peace mural
drawing led to a religious peace camp hosted by members in Korea and abroad.
Religious leaders overseas who were inspired by HWPL’s activities for peace
despite the Covid-19 pandemic are working hard to conduct practical peace
activities for communities and neighborhoods and establish a culture of peace,
transcending religion.
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HWPL’s peace work is unprecedented. I sincerely hope it will continue with great vigour throughout 2022 and into 2023, as it seems peace and stability is needed now more than ever in these uncertain times. More than 30,000 people from 157 countries attended the 7th Anniversary HWPL World Peace Summit online on Sept. 18th 2021, and more than 200 schools worldwide have been designated HWPL Peace Academies, educating today's youth on the importance of peace.
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May the words, 'We are One!' ring true as a lasting history✌️