Peace Education
UPF organizes seminars and conferences that present core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
- Written by: Sun Myung Moon
Crown of Glory
A poem written by Sun Myung Moon when he was about 16
When I doubt people, I feel pain.
When I judge people, it is unbearable.
When I hate people, there is no value to my existence.
Yet if I believe, I am deceived.
If I love, I am betrayed.
Suffering and grieving tonight, my head in my hands
Am I wrong?
Yes, I am wrong.
Even though we are deceived, still believe.
Though we are betrayed, still forgive.
Love completely even those who hate you.
Wipe your tears away and welcome with a smile
Those who know nothing but deceit
And those who betray without regret.
Oh Master! The pain of loving!
Look at my hands.
Place your hand on my chest.
My heart is bursting, such agony!
But when I loved those who acted against me
I brought victory.
If you have done the same thing,
I will give you the crown of glory.
- Written by: UPF-Malta
UPF-Malta leaders will attend a half-day seminar on August 29, 2009, organized by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, which disseminate information to all NGOs on issues related to the voluntary sector.
- Written by: Gail Paine and Tomiko Duggan
Washington DC, United States - A gathering of peacemakers explored the theme, “A New Vision for Peace in the 21st Century,” held at the residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka on July 30 in Washington DC. Speakers presented the core principles and practices that can facilitate movement toward a world in which people of every race, culture, and religion can live together in peace.
- Written by: Geoffrey Fyers, UPF-Palau
Ngerulmud, Palau - During a July 24 visit, UPF-Oceania Chair Dr. Dong Woo Kim met with Palau President Johnson Toribiong and discussed UPF's vision of "One Family Under God" in the Pacific island nations.
- Written by: UPF-International
Seoul, Korea - As the world moves closer to the 21st century’s second decade, the goal of world peace seems as elusive as ever. With significant differences in beliefs and practices, not to mention language and culture, religion can seem to be a force for division, but delegates from 84 nations to the International Leadership Conference resolved to put aside religious differences in search of deeper unity. Français, Español, العربية
- Written by: UPF - India
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) of India organized a Leadership Conference under the theme, “A New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance” in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India on July 5.
- Written by: UPF-International
Seoul, Korea - Over 3,000 leaders of Korean society and nearly 200 dignitaries from overseas gathered at the COEX center to celebrate the publication of the autobiographical memoir of one of Korea’s best-known and most controversial citizens, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
- Written by: UPF - West Africa
Cotonou, Benin - Dignitaries from all walks of life and Ambassadors for Peace from West Africa converged in the city of Cotonou for an international seminar on peace and leadership.
- Written by: UTS Interfaith Seminary
Dr. Douglas Johnston, noted author and peacemaker, spoke on “Faith-based Diplomacy: Bridging the Religious Divide” at an official Pre-Parliament of the World’s Religions Event hosted by UTS, the Interfaith Seminary, May 23. Dr. Johnston co-authored Madrasa Enhancement and Global Security: A Model for Faith-Based Engagement, an account of Johnston’s groundbreaking work to help broaden the curriculum and the educational strengths of Islamic schools in the Muslim world.
- Written by: UPF - Malta
Valletta, Malta - UPF-Malta hosted a commemorative evening featuring a keynote address on the theme of "One Family under God."
- Written by: Qamrul A. Khanson
Ottawa, Canada - The Universal Peace Federation in cooperation with National Capital Peace Council hosted a conference on "Religions Cooperating for Peace" on May 7, 2009. The event had been organized to narrow the gap between different religions and regions which are still separated by barriers such as prejudice, discrimination, intolerance, injustice, and insularity when it comes to existing and letting others exist with dignity