Mongolian Religious Leaders Gather to Discuss Peace and Environmental Protection Through the Wisdom of Scriptures
On January 24, a religious harmony event titled “The Wisdom of the Invisible Source: Connecting Environment and Peace” was held at the Corporate Hotel and Convention Center in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The event was organized by the NGO “Palace of Traditional Rituals of the Mongolian Nation,” which works to preserve Mongolian traditional rites and culture, and hosted by HWPL Mongolia Branch. The event provided a platform to discuss the importance of environmental protection and the practice of peace based on religious teachings. A total of 560 participants—including religious leaders from Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity, as well as community leaders and citizens—gathered to share their interest and common understanding regarding peace and environmental issues.
HWPL Mongolia Branch has been cooperating with the Palace of Traditional Rituals of the Mongolian Nation to address Mongolia’s complex social and environmental challenges, including desertification, environmental pollution, and rapid urban concentration. As part of these efforts, the event created an opportunity for religious leaders from diverse backgrounds to deliver messages on environmental protection and the practice of peace.
During the presentations, religious leaders reflected on the relationship between humanity and nature through the teachings found in their respective scriptures. Buddhism emphasized that humans and nature form a single community of life, while Hinduism highlighted the importance of living in accordance with the order of the universe. Islam spoke about maintaining balance within the created world, and Christianity underscored peace that arises from the inner source of the human heart.
Unurjargal Zandan, a religion teacher from Khukh Turmus, an NGO, also stressed the importance of protecting nature, stating that “it is taught that we must protect and care for nature without disturbing its balance. While we are temporarily staying on this earth, let us live in harmony with one another, in peace and mutual respect.”
The event was particularly meaningful, as leaders from different religions came together in solidarity to explore practical ways to promote environmental protection and peace. Participants proposed several initiatives, including regular interfaith environmental campaigns, expanding action programs led by young religious members, and strengthening tree-planting activities and environmental education in cooperation with local communities across Mongolia.
HWPL Mongolia Branch plans to further strengthen the foundation for interreligious harmony and cooperation on environmental protection in Mongolia while continuing to carry out peace and environmental initiatives in partnership with local communities.
