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True Teacher More Published Volumes of Sermons Than Any Other Religious Leader. 1,200 Volumes of Reverend Moon's Sermons 192o – 2012 Sept. 3, 2012 Memorial Services 194 nations Mourners 8.2 million people Paid Respects 215,000 people Flowers 180,000 flowers Attend Funeral 50,000 people Messages of Condolence and Support Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon's demise is an irrepairable loss to the world. I strongly believe that Father Moon's message of peace and love will spread all over the world. H.E. Baburam Bhattarai Prime Minister, Nepal Dr. Walsh receiving a commemorative plaque from H.E. Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, Nepalese Prime Minister. Messages of Condolence and Support Parmanand Jha Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Jhala Nath Khanal Marich Man Singh Vice-President, Nepal "Prachanda" Former Prime Minister, Shrestra Former Prime Minister, Nepal Nepal Former Prime Minister, Nepal Madhav Kumar Nepal Lokendra B.Chand Sujata Koirala Khenpo Sangye Kalsang Former Prime Minister, Nepal Former Prime Minister, Nepal Former Deputy P. M., Nepal Buddha Dharma Center Lighting of 1,000 oil lamps Pratibha Devisingh Patil Former President of India Sonia Gandhi Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance Government of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India Messages of Condolence and Support During his long years of service to humanity, Dr. Sun Myung Moon touched the lives of thousands of youth and families throughout Sri Lanka, bringing to them the joyous vision of a world without religious misunderstanding and prejudice. Mahinda Rajapaksa President of Sri Lanka His vision of a global community of families bound together in true love irrespective of nationality, religion, race or culture is very fitting with the traditional family concept of Sri Lanka. His demise is a great loss to the peace-loving world. D.M. Jayaratne Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Messages of Condolence and Support The life he lived and the vision he espoused have inspired a large number of people who likewise believed that peace may be attained by focusing on the common values that are cherished by all.. Jejomar C. Binay Vice President, Philippines I knew him personally; he was a close friend; his passing-away news saddened me deeply. He did a lot to support peace and spread the culture of peace-loving in the world. Mohammad Karim Khalili Vice-President, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Messages of Condolence and Support His commitment to spreading a message of peace and unity will remain always alive as his engagement in the promotion of an interfaith dialogue between people of all races and cultures. Gianni Pattella Vice President, European Parliament We got to know Rev. Moon as a man of peace and champion of the human race as one family under God. He continued to serve his global family until his last breath. We are sure his teachings and his mission of peace will continue. Lord Tarsem King House of Lords, United Kingdom Messages of Condolence and Support Arnold Ruutel Michal Kováč Dr. Bozidar Matic Fatmir Sejdiu Former President, Estonia Former President, Slovakia Former PM, Bosnia & Herzegovina Former President, Kosovo Leonid Kravchuk Eduard Shevardnadze Rahim A. Huseynov Punsalmaa Ochirbat Anton Rop Former President, Ukraine Former President, Georgia Former P. M., Azerbaijan Former Pres., Mongolia Former PM, Slovenia Messages of Condolence and Support Luis Alberto Lacalle Hamilton Green Vinicio Cerezo Sir Lloyd Sandiford Former President, Uruguay Former P. M., Guyana Former President, Guatemala Former P.M., Barbados Dr. Ralph Gonsalves Arnhim Eustace Armando Calderon Sol Amine Gemayel Former P.M., St. Vincent & Former P.M., St. Vincent & Former President, El Salvador Former President, Lebanon Grenadines Grenadines Former President, Lebanon Messages of Condolence and Support Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi Johnson Gordon Darcy Lilo PM, Independent State of Toribiong Prime Minister, Solomon Danny Philip Samoa President, Palau Islands Former PM, Solomon Islands “The world has lost a champion of world peace who will be hard to replace. May we find the courage and wisdom to lead and to continue the vision and work he dedicated his life to and realize world peace in our lifetime.” -Johnson Toribiong Messages of Condolence and Support James R. Abdeyome Messan Mancham Kodjo Kintu Musoke Kenneth Kaunda President, Seychelles Prime Minister, Togo PM, Uganda President, Republic of Zambia “Rev. Moon was a visionary religious leader who dedicated his life to serving humanity, with an amazing sense of humility and dignity. He will always be remembered for his untiring effort to promote peace, harmony, and international understanding.” -Kenneth Kaunda Messages of Condolence and Support His passing is indeed a great loss for the cause of world peace. His lifetime commitment and constant efforts for peace as well as his deep concern for human rights and family values testify very clearly of his great love for God and humankind. Boutros Boutros-Ghali Former United Nations Secretary-General He said to me that, since football is the largest organization in the world and a very important means of propagating the message of peace, I hold a great responsibility. Pele Brazil World Summit 2013 13 current Heads of State and First Ladies. (16 former Heads of State.) Dr. Alwi Shihab, Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare and UPF Ambassador for Peace, receiving Father and Mother Moo n at the airport. World Peace Tour 2005 31 With President Gorbachev (1990) With Kim Il Sung (1991) With President Eisenhower (1971) and Nixon (1974) Prison Course of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon Rev. Moon’s life spent in prison: A total of 6 times! (1) Kyunggido Police (5 months) (2) Jung joo Kwaksan Police (7days) (3) Daedong Prison (100 days) (4) Heungnam Labor Camp (2 years and 8 months) (5) Soedaemun Prison (3 months) (6) USA Danbury (13 months) (7) Helicopter Accident Total: 4 years 8 months 17 days July 19, 2008 Overcoming torture and forced labor under Japanese and North Korean Communists Unjust Imprisonment in South Korea Religious Persecution “The Unification (members)… were and continue to be the victims of the worst kind of religious prejudice and racial bigotry this country has witnessed in over a century… The Congress, courts, law enforcement agencies, the press…(were) part of a determined efforts to wipe out this…movement.” Carlton Sherwood Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist “ Inquisition, 1991 “ Heart of a Filial Son There are 12 published volumes of Reverend Moon's prayers entitled: “A Lifetime of Conversation with Our Heavenly Father” Poem by Rev. Sun Myung Moon in 1935 when he was 15 years old. Crown of Glory 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. Unification Movement International was established on May 1, 1954 True Teacher More published volumes of sermons than any other religious leader. 1,200 volumes of Reverend Moon's sermons. Reverend Moon once gave a sermon 17 hours long— with no break. 22.5 hour Hoon Dok Session Global True Parents Founded the only religion to spread to the all the countries of the world in the lifetime of its Founder. The Unification Movement has members and an active presence in 194 countries. Rev. Moon’s Marriage-Blessing 1960 36-couple Blessing 1961 360,000-Couple Blessing: 1995 Olympic Stadium, Seoul, Korea Blessing Ceremony for Religious Leaders (September 27, 2001, New York) Business Activites Il Hwa Founded Field Address 1971. 12. 16 Food & Drink 경기도 구리시 수택동 437 Pyeong Nong Founded Field Address 2007. 5. 3 Agriculture 경기도 가평군 설악면 위곡리 563-1 Business Field : Farming, Livestock (Beef, Pork etc.), Food processing, wholesale distribution Branch Locations : Gwangju(Kyunggi), Guri(Kyunggi), Seosan(Choongnam), Paju(Kyunggi), Namwon(Jeonbuk), Seogwipo(Jeju), Chunchun(Kangwon), Taean(Choongnam), Seongnam(Kyunggi), Shinan(Jeonnam) Asia Forum Founded Field Address 1998. 8. 24 Fishery 제주도 제주시 건입동 984-13 Distribution Il Sang Ocean Development Founded Field Address 1977. 3. 3 Leisure/Resort 전라남도 여수시 학동 67-8 Yong Pyeong Resort Founded Field Address 1973. 3. 7 Resort 강원도 평창군 도암면 용산리 130 Yong Pyeong Resort Seil Travel Founded Field Address 1985. 1. 8 Travel Services 서울시 종로구 경운동 91-1 JC Founded Field Address 1980. 12. 10 Manufacturing 경기도 시흥시 정왕동 1236-8 시화공업단지 TIC Founded Field Address 1988 Machinery 경상남도 창원시 웅남동 44-8 Il Shin Stone Sunwon Construction Founded Field Address 2000. 6. 1 Construction 서울시 마포구 도화동 도원빌딩 Saeilo Founded Field Address 1999. 4. 24 Building 서울시 강동구 둔촌동 489-9 Maintenance Segye Times Love Heaven Love Humanity Love the Nation Pyeongil Productions Central City Tongil Air Systems North Korea Pyonghwa Motors Education Activites Founding Philosophy Sun Moon Love Heaven, Love Humanity, Love the Nation Academy Sun Moon University (21 Buildings) Sun Moon Academy Sun Hwa Arts Schools (6Buildings) Sun Moon Academy Kyungbok Elementary School (2 Buildings) Sun Moon Academy SunJung Schools (3 Schools, 8 Buildings) Cheong Shim International Middle & High School Cheong Shim Divinity Graduate School Art & Sports Activites Founded Field Address Little Angels 1962. 5. 5 Performing Arts 서울시 광진구 능동 25 민간 단체로는 최초로 평양 공연(1998.5.1 ~ 12) Universal Ballet Founded Field Address 1984 Ballet 서울시 광진구 능동 25 Tongil Sports Peace Cup Peace Cup Peace Queen Cup Aewon Welfare Foundation .
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