Sri Lanka Explosion, Who’s Behind the Scenes?

According to Yonhap News Agency on 21st of April, Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, and its surrounding areas have seen eight explosions since the morning of that day. In particular, Catholic churches and hotels frequented by foreigners during Easter worship were attacked in downtown Colombo or nearby. Police said at least two explosions were believed to have been caused by a suicide bomb, but no group claiming to be behind the attack has emerged.

Sri Lanka has a painful history of losing more than 100,000 lives by the end of 2009, 26 years after the civil war between the Sinhalese (74.9%) and Tamils (11.2%).

Religious Reason > Ethnic Reason

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NEGOMBO. the scene before the bomb went off / Ronald Saunders / flickr

However, there is a strong possibility that the attack was caused by religious reasons rather than by ethnic conflict. This is because Catholics, who account for more than 6 percent of Sri Lanka’s population, often served as mediators when it comes to ethnic conflict, as they are a mixture of
Sinhalese and Tamils. It is also more persuasive to this argument that the timing of the outbreak was timed to coincide with Easter worship, the Catholic anniversary.

The majority (70.2 percent) of Sri Lanka’s residents believe in Buddhism, with Hindus and Muslims accounting for 12.6 percent and 9.7 percent, respectively.

Sri Lanka’s Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims are said to be antagonistic toward each other, but they are said to have shown common hostility to Christianity due to their experiences of being oppressed during colonial rule of Portugal, the Netherlands and Britain since the 16th century.

In addition, during the civil war, Tamil massacred Muslim civilians, saying that Batacaloa belonged to them, and the number of ultra-rightist Buddhists cracking down on minority religions has increased recently. There is a possibility that it could be the ISIS, an international terrorist organization.

Reference: http://www.kukinews.com/news/article.html?no=654751

So What can we do?

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Of the global wars so far, 80 percent are caused by religion and ideology. This alone shows how many people have suffered. Besides, when eight bombs go off, who can compensate for the casualties(258)? What are you going to do with that trauma and anxiety? What if my family died? Whatever the circumstances, the result is a terrible tragedy.

So… What is religion? Is teaching in religion a war? Not at all. Everyone teaches peace, how to live well. They want to live morally. But why does religion have this effect? So religious leaders got together to fix it. It is the HWPL WARP Office.

Leaders of each religion gather to talk about what the religion should do and peace. It is shocking to see different religions come together. However, since there are differences of opinion, don’t you think they can fight? Here comes the most innovative way of HWPL. It is a comparison of the “scriptures of each religion”.

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HWPL WARP Office

Recently, on June 15, “The 6th Inter-Continental World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Office Meeting” was held to discuss religious teachings on human life written in scriptures through YouTube by religious representatives from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism.

This interfaith dialogue was based on the study on religious scriptures by religious leaders from Portugal, India, South Korea, Sri Lanka, the United States and Yemen. It would be much better for you to see for yourself.
Below are some of their conversation.

More info (described in great detail)
https://www.herald.co.zw/man-through-the-eyes-of-various-world-religions/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

HWPL Peace Education Quotes

Peace Education Development Forum
for Global Advancement

Looking into a Future of Peace through Peace Education

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit
HWPL PHOTO/4th WARP Summit

Four countries have pledged to introduce ‘Peace Education’ in their countries. Guatemala, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Iraq signed an Agreement with Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL). Officials of the four countries signed the Peace Education Agreement at the HWPL Peace Summit held in Incheon, South Korea on September 17, 2018. Many influential global educators and policymakers gathered to discuss for a future.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit   The theme of the discussion was “Looking into a Future of Peace through Peace Education.” The Peace Education Project, which is one of the core initiatives of HWPL, was initially proposed as a groundbreaking way to achieve the realization of Article 10, “Spreading a Culture of Peace”, of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

Also, HWPL and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to execute peace education nationwide in Cambodia.

Reference: http://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/four-countries-sign-peace-education-agreement/

HWPL Peace Education Quotes #1

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit   Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Dean Dr Barsihannor Zuhri said “Effective strategy is needed to reduce the violence that often involves students in various educational institutions. One of them is teaching the importance of the ‘love of peace’ from an early age.”

Cambodia Education Ministry Under-Secretary of State Dr Rachana Khun described the HWPL Peace Education as ‘an important part of Global Citizenship Education.’
“Our Ministry requests the assistance of HWPL in writing books on Peace Education, its teaching methodology, training peace educators and planning activities to spread the culture of peace in the in Cambodia’s education sector.”

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit

HWPL Peace Education Quotes #2

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit
HWPL PHOTO/4th WARP Summit

In conclusion, HWPL introduced Peace Education to promote the culture of peace. Thus far, about 165 educational institutions in 12 countries, including the United States, India, Israel, Indonesia, and the Philippines have reportedly offering the Programme.

In January, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines established a cooperative relationship with HWPL to integrate Peace Education into the Curriculum of State Universities and Colleges.

CHED Commissioner Dr Ronald Adamat signed the Agreement, saying that it was a major achievement for HWPL. “Students would learn to uphold the principle of ‘Unity in Diversity’ and embrace the differences amongst people. They will be equipped with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in conflict resolution and peace work and be further encouraged to work for the cessation of wars, hostilities, and disunity.”

HWPL Peace Education Quotes #3

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE HWPL Peace Education Quotes Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sri Lanka Spreading a culture of peace Ronald Adamat Rachana Khun Peace Education Agreement Peace education Ministry of Education Man Hee Lee Quotes Man Hee Lee Peace Quotes Man Hee Lee biography Makassar based Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Iraq HWPL peace quotes HWPL Peace Education Quotes HWPL Peace education HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee Guatemala DPCW Commission on Higher Education CHED Chairman Man Hee Lee Quotes Cambodia Education Ministry Cambodia Barsihannor Zuhri 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit
HWPL PHOTO/4th WARP Summit

HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee stressed the mission of global families to implement peace education: “This world is not only for adults but also for young children. War and conflict should no longer occur for children who are born in the future. There is a saying, “If the water above is pure, the water below will be pure”. Everyone in the global village should become a messenger of peace. Then our children will see the peaceful environment and learn from it naturally. If we walk all the way to peace together, the children who are born will also walk along the path of peace together, and peace will automatically be passed down as a legacy to future generations. There is no use in passing down a world of conflict.”

He also added, “Everyone has biological parents, but those who create their hearts are educators. I sincerely plea for educators to take the lead in creating a world of peace,” enlightening the educators who conduct peace education.

Reference: http://hwpl.kr/en/news/view/180918332/0/PeaceEducationDevelopmentForumforGlobalAdvancementLookingintoaFutureofPeacethroughPeaceEducation
Official: http://hwpl.kr/en/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

7,000 Sri Lankans come together for International Law

Sri Lankans Youth Festival

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 7,000 Sri Lankans come together for International Law Yowun Puraya Youth Festival Sri Lankans Sri Lanka Prabath Liyanage NYSC National Youth Services Council Legislate Peace Campaign HWPL humanity DPCW Deputy Director of NYSC     Yowun Puraya Youth Festival – International Youth Camp was held from March 28, 2018 to April 1, 2018 with 7,000 participants. There are nice people attended including government representatives, prime ministers, youth organizations, and the press in Sri Lanka. The event was held by the Government of Sri Lanka collaborating with the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Policy Planning and Economic Affairs. What is the purpose of this Sri Lankans Youth Festival? They hosted annually to motivate young people to contribute to the national developmental process.

7,000 Together for International Law

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 7,000 Sri Lankans come together for International Law Yowun Puraya Youth Festival Sri Lankans Sri Lanka Prabath Liyanage NYSC National Youth Services Council Legislate Peace Campaign HWPL humanity DPCW Deputy Director of NYSC     The most impressive thing is that they really want peace. As living with me in another country, I couldn’t understand them very well. Let’s listen to their story. Prabath Liyanage, Deputy Director of NYSC, emphasized “Sri Lanka is a country that has suffered by a war for more than 30 years until 2009. So the people of the country has already experienced the bitter side of the war. No body at the country wants to face the same situation once again. Accordingly, the DPCW could be adopted easily in Sri Lanka. The
message could be communicated to the public through youth” 7,000 of signatures will have great potential impact on the world.

HWPL stated officially “HWPL will no longer tolerate attempts to obstruct the work for peace, putting personal gain over the common good of humanity. We urge all those yearning for peace and justice to take the right path, not the path marked with lies, and join the effort to build peace together”

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!