The Saemaul, New Village, Movement Was Mindset Change
“It is amazing to consider that as long ago as the third millennium B.C., our ancestors’ lives were already guided by the philosophy of “Hong Ik In Gan.” In other words, they sought to live “for the greater benefit of mankind. This remarkable philosophy, which you...
Korean Character of “Exceptionalism”
On February 11, South Korean Lee Sang-hwa claimed gold in the 500-meter women’s speedskating. It was a no contest race. Lee pulled cleanly ahead, setting a new Olympic record with 37.28 seconds. She also beat the previous combined time of 1.14.75 by five tenths of a...
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon calls for the establishment of a faith-based Peace Council at the United Nations
“The greatest challenges facing humanity today cannot be solved without resolving religious issues. A faith-based Peace Council should be established at the United Nations,” Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon (44) told reporters after the Global...
Global Peace Foundation Interfaith Work Aimed at Cultivating Moral Authority
"True leaders have a vision and pursue it single-mindedly. Their strength comes from moral authority, like our beloved statesman, Nelson Mandela. That moral authority is rooted in spiritual principles that are then mobilized to engage social change." Dr. Hyun Jin...
Faith-Based Council at the UN can Engage Religious Leaders, an “Untapped Resource” for Peace
The first week of February is World Interfaith Harmony Week, established by UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/5. In his statement this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon wrote, "For billions of people around the world, faith is an essential foundation of...
Service is a Universal Value
Service is a universal value that resonates in all great religions. The recent commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States brought focus to the “vibrant spirit of unconditional love” as the powerful force of Dr. King’s leadership. He quoted Mark...
Dr. Moon Advocates for Inter-faith Cooperation in Interview with Monthly Chosun
“Interfaith activities have dramatically reduced bloodshed and conflict in Nigeria and Kenya” After the Global Peace Convention Malaysia 2013, GPF Chairman Moon Hyun-jin said in an interview with the Monthly Chosun, “God blessed the Korean people with the philosophy...
Martin Luther King Day calls on Americans to “Serve humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional love”
Twenty years ago the United States Congress declared Martin Luther King Day to be an official day of service. Up until that point, the third Monday of January was a national holiday commemorating the birthday of the spiritual leader and civil rights activist, but...
New Governor Brings Transparency and Ethics to Alto Paraguay: ABC Color Interview
The Global Peace Foundation and partners have been in Paraguay developing a model of nation-building based on principles and values since 2008. In 2010, former and current heads of state, business and civic leaders, academics and media specialists signed the Asuncion...
Dr. Jun Sook Moon Addresses at Global Peace Convention 2013
On December 6th, during the Global Peace Convention 2013 held in the Shangri La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dr. Jun Sook Moon, chairwoman of the Global Peace Women spoke during a special session on Women and Peacebuilding entitled, "Toward and Ethic of Compassion...
GPC 2013 Reawakens the Dream of Hong ik Ingan and the Great Unity (大同)
Being a man of faith I believed that destiny is rooted in providence for this very nation of Korea. I hope that we as Koreans can get inspiration in our ancestry for 4,000 years ago under the philosophy of “hong ik ingan” the Korean people believe that they had a...
Global Peace Convention 2013 Plenary II: Bishop Sunday Onuoha
During the Global Peace Convention 2013 held in the Shangri La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Bishop Sunday Onuoha spoke at the second plenary.