HWPL WARP Office Signboard Hanging Ceremony and Peace Agreement Held at Guwolsa and Yeonhwasa Temples
“Planting Peace in the Name of Religion”
On September 26, at Guwolsa Temple in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, HWPL Global 09 Branch held an HWPL WARP Office Signboard Hanging Ceremony and Peace Agreement (MOU) signing in collaboration with Guwolsa Temple and Yeonhwasa Temple. The event paved the way for practical cooperation to foster interreligious harmony and expand a culture of peace.
The ceremony was attended by nearly 30 participants, including HWPL representatives and distinguished guests, such as Venerable Bulgwang, Chief Executive Director of the Korean Buddhist Bonjo Order and Abbot of Guwolsa Temple; Venerable Seol Song, Chief Executive Director of the Korean Fundamental Buddhist Jogye Order and Abbot of Yeonhwasa Temple; and Dharma Master Jin-gyeong, Abbot of Jiweonsa Temple of the Korean Buddhist Taego Order.
The program proceeded with the introduction of attendees, congratulatory remarks, the screening of an HWPL promotional video, remarks following the unveiling, the signboard hanging ceremony, the signing of the MOU, and a commemorative photo session. After the signboards were hung at both temples, HWPL and the two temples formally signed a peace agreement.
Venerable Bulgwang shared his remarks, saying, “We feel a deep bond in opening a path of peace together with HWPL. This MOU is not merely a signed document—it is a pledge of the heart, a promise to plant peace in the hearts of the people in the name of religion. HWPL’s emphasis on expanding a culture of peace and cultivating peace within is entirely aligned with the teachings of Buddhism.”
Venerable Seol Song emphasized, “True peace is not about erasing differences, but about understanding and coexisting with them. HWPL’s peace initiatives represent a practical effort to realize peace for humanity through harmony among religions. This agreement expresses our resolve that religion should not become a cause of social conflict, but rather the foundation of reconciliation and mutual coexistence. Religion exists to guide people’s hearts toward peace.”
Dharma Master Jin-gyeong, who had previously held a WARP Office signboard hanging ceremony at Jiweonsa Temple, shared his gratitude, stating, “When I first held the ceremony, the two great monks personally attended to offer their congratulations, and I was deeply grateful. I am deeply moved that we can now walk this path of peace together, and I hope we will continue to journey side by side on this road of peace.”
An HWPL representative concluded the event with closing remarks, stating, “We hope today’s gathering will become a beacon for world peace, extending beyond interreligious harmony. True peace becomes reality when the unique values and wisdom of each religion serve as the basis for mutual understanding and respect. HWPL will continue to open the path toward peace in cooperation with diverse religious communities.”
Through this signboard hanging ceremony and peace agreement, HWPL Global 09 Branch will begin strengthening its cooperation with the two temples and continue practical initiatives to spread a culture of peace based on interreligious dialogue and mutual respect. Guwolsa and Yeonhwasa Temples will actively participate with HWPL in various future activities, including youth peace education and community-based compassion programs.
