by Editor | Dec 6, 2016 | National Transformation, One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism, Uncategorized
“A clear national vision, rooted in fundamental spiritual principles and shared moral values, is the essential starting point for national transformation.” —GPF Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon While delivering his speech at the Global Peace Convention in Paraguay, Dr. Hyun...
by Editor | Nov 30, 2016 | Global Peace Foundation, Interfaith, Peacebuilding, Vision in Action
“For peace to be established there must be reconciliation. But reconciliation cannot be forced; it has to occur naturally from the heart” Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Global Peace Convention 2012 in Atlanta Conflict between people has always existed, yet globalization...
by Editor | Nov 28, 2016 | Korean Dream, Peacebuilding, Service and Volunteerism, Uncategorized
“Omotenashi” has recently received a lot of attention as Japan prepares for the 2020 Olympics. Although recognized globally for it’s impressive standard of service, the spirit of omotenashi is not actually unique to Japan. Throughout 5,000 years of the...
by Main | Nov 24, 2016 | Americas
During the height of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of national thanksgiving. This would become the first of what is commemorated each year in the United States as Thanksgiving. The nation was divided. Families were literally torn down the middle,...
by Main | Nov 10, 2016 | Asia, Interfaith, One Family Under God, Universal Principles and Values
Western scholars like Max Muller and Paul Brunton have long lauded India for its unparalleled spiritual profundity, unmatched in terms of variety of spiritual expression and practices. Among the spiritual treasures of the Indian tradition is the crown jewel of...
by Main | Nov 4, 2016 | Africa, Global Peace Foundation, Interfaith, Interfaith Leadership, Moral and Innovative Leadership, Peacebuilding
Getting to Peace There is something much more sublime than the practical at work in human faith. If we were limiting ourselves to the logical and practical, then education and vocational training should do the trick. Religion is powerful precisely because it functions...
