ONGOING ACADEMIES
The 4th HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA)
The 4th HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA)
The International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA) is not simply a platform for information exchange. It is designed as a program in which each religious tradition presents its own scriptures and shares its own interpretive perspective. Through direct engagement with scriptural teachings—rather than debate or comparison—participants gain a more balanced and respectful understanding of other faiths. This process contributes to building a foundation for coexistence in a pluralistic society.
The 4th International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA) 2026 has been organized in this spirit, focusing on themes that are both central within various religious traditions and meaningful to the broader public.
Date & Theme
February 28, 2026 (Week 1): About War and Peace
March 21, 2026 (Week 2): About Fire
March 28, 2026 (Week 3): About Sacred Places Where God Dwells
The 4th IRPA Week 1 Speaker Introduction
Buddhism
Dr. Venerable Phrabuddhivajiramedhi
Director, Academic Service Center, Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus
2007 – present Director of Academic Service Center, Mahamakut Buddhist University,
Isan Campus (Khon Kaen & Kalasin Province)
2025 – present Director of Kalasin College; MBUISC
2025 – present Vice Sangha Provincial Governor of Khon Kaen (Dhammayut)
Christianity
Mr. Woo, Jae-un
Instructor, Andrew Tribe, Shincheonji, Church of Jesus
2023.02 – 2026.02 Head of the international Department, Ulsan Church, Andrew tribe
2022.11 – 2023.02 Lecturer, Theology Department, Ulsan Church, Andrew Tribe
2015.06 – 2022.11Evangelist, Theology Department, Ulsan Church, Andrew Tribe
Hinduism
Swami Shaileshanand Giri
Mahamandaleshwar, Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara
2016 – present Mahamandleshwar of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhada
2010 – present Leader of Shant Advait Ashram center
1989 – 2004 Spokesman of Indian National Congress
Islam
Shaykh Issa bin Yahya Al Ninowy
Head Imam and Spiritual Advisor, Masjid Hamzah
Former Imam, Aleppo, Syria
Senior Instructor, Madina Institute (International Programs)
Specialist in Qur’anic Recitation & Islamic Law
Advocate for Global Religious Education & Dialogue
Sikhism
Inderpal Singh
Director Overseas, Global Education Mission, Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle
2021 – 2025 Honorary Director of Nankana Sahib Education Trust, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
(Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee)