Message towards NPT Review Conference

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by acrp-peace

Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary General of ACRP/RfP Asia, delivered his message.Also, Rev. Masamichi Kamiya, Senior Advisor to Secretary General of ACRP/ RfP Asia, gave us comments at the bottom of the page!From today, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference begins at the United Nations. Held every five years, the NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and advance the goal of disarmament. 190 countries and regions are parties to this treaty.The current international landscape is truly dire. With nuclear-armed states such as the U.S., Russia, China, and France hinting at the potential use of nuclear weapons or expanding their arsenals, the risk has risen significantly. Regrettably, […]

Two Souls, One Vow: A Spiritual Homecoming at Unnalom Pagoda

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by acrp-peace

Two Souls, One Vow: A Spiritual Homecoming at Unnalom PagodaThe journey of a peacebuilder is often marked by the legacies of those who walked before us. During his recent visit to Cambodia, our Secretary General, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, visited the sacred grounds of Unnalom Pagoda in Phnom Penh—the spiritual birthplace of Cambodian Buddhism.What began as a mission to honor a legendary leader transformed into a deeply personal encounter with a memory that changed the course of his life.Honoring a Guiding Light: The Late Supreme Patriarch Tep VongThe primary purpose of the visit was to pay respects to the late Great Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong, a towering figure in the […]

Resilience and Harmony: A Keynote Reflection from Phnom Penh

Posted on April 24, 2026 by acrp-peace

Resilience and Harmony: A Keynote Reflection from Phnom PenhThe journey toward sustainable peace is often paved with the wisdom of those who have overcome the greatest of trials. Recently, our Secretary General, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, had the profound honor of visiting Phnom Penh to witness the vibrant spirit of interfaith cooperation that defines modern Cambodia.Participating in the Interfaith Collaboration Forum at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University, Rev. Dr. Shinohara joined international colleagues and over 250 monk students to celebrate a quarter-century of religious harmony.A Testament to ToleranceThe forum, organized by the Cambodian Inter-Religious Council (CIC), brought together leaders from Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim communities. For Rev. Dr. Shinohara, […]

Statement by RfP Japan

Posted on April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 by acrp-peace

On April 20, Religions for Peace Japan released a statement ahead of the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.Statement of Religions for Peace JapanToward the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review ConferenceToday, humanity stands at an unprecedented precipice, facing the threat of annihilation brought about by the nuclear weapons it has created. Currently, the words coming from the leaders of the world’s nuclear-armed states are filled not with dialogue, but with threats. Messages from U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggesting the “destruction of civilization,” remarks by Vice President J.D.Vance that “We have tools we haven’t used yet,” repeated nuclear threats by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as France’s […]

[NEWS] We have lanched new podcast series

Posted on April 20, 2026 by acrp-peace

We are thrilled to launch our new podcast series, “Pathways to Peace,” a journey toward the 10th Governance Assembly in Singapore!For our first episode, we are honored to host Dr. Kathy Matsui, a distinguished scholar and leader of the WCRP Japan Women’s Committee. In a world facing complex challenges, Dr. Matsui reminds us that peace-building requires both the wisdom of education and the bold leadership of women.Hear her vision for a more inclusive and peaceful Asia. 🌏Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/KUiRjiaglps?si=3jnZro9P5cPy-sB0..

The Urgent Imperative for Peace in the Middle East and Iran: A Multireligious Statement

Posted on April 13, 2026 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace International has issued the statement.The Urgent Imperative for Peace in the Middle East and Iran: A Multireligious Statement – Religions for Peace10 April 2026We, senior religious leaders, and representatives from the world’s faith traditions, hereby speak with a single heart. As the human family stands on a dangerous precipice, our religions call us to find the courage to be peacemakers, and we embrace this calling even as we reject the ways that some within our religious communities have and continue to misuse their religious teachings to foster violence.The conflict that erupted on February 28, 2026, between Israel and the United States, and Iran—now in its forty-second day—has […]