Today on behalf of the Founders of the Universal Peace Federation,

Their Holiness Dr. Sun Myung Moon & Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, it is my honor to be with you today.

DR. CHUNG SIK YONG AND MRS YONG CHAIRMAN, UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION—ASIA

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace

and Development”

Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education

May 23, 2009Paro, Bhutan

The Taktshang Monastery, also known as the "Tiger's Nest".

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Landing in Paro, Bhutan may be one of the most difficult approaches in the world. The pilot “sees” the runway just before touch down

after weaving an “S” pattern through the mountains.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The Hon’ble Minister of Education and co-host of the conference, Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The delegation from the Universal Peace Federation being received at the office of the Minister of Education.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

(L to R) The Hon’ble Minister of Education, Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, Dr. & Mrs. Chung Sik Yong, Regional Chairman, UPF-Asia.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The Ministry of Education in Thimphu, Bhutan.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The UPF delegation visited the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (a school for learning traditional arts and crafts) and standing is

Mr. Surya Raj Tripathee, the UPF representative for Bhutan.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The Paro College of Education (built with Swiss support).

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Marchang Ceremony, the traditional Bhutanese Opening Ceremony: Buddhist prayers were chanted.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Inside the Centenary Lecture Theatre. The one-day conference was attended by an overflow audience of 287 educators.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Mr. Thukten Gyamtsho, Director, Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Chairman of UPF-Asia, “we fully support the notion that true development of human society takes place when material and

spiritual development occur side by side.”

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

The Hon’ble Minister of Education, Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, called this conference, “very important national dialogue.”

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Amb. K. V. Rajan, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, said “We have come to learn from Bhutan.”

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Dr. Robert S. Kittel, Director of Education for UPF-Asia, presents two papers at the conference.

“Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

Mrs. Ursula McLackland, the Secretary-General for UPF-Asia;“Partnerships for Sustainable Development.”

Gross National Happiness: A Universal Model for Peace and Development”Partnering with the Bhutan Ministry of Education and the Paro College of Education.

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Further Plan

1. Continuous Follow-up to the high level delegates.2. Invite high level delegates to attend the International Leadership Conference3. Find way to build the relationship with Buddhist monastery of Bhutan, through

the support of Asian Nation specially through the support of Nepal and India as well as continental HQ of Asia.

God Bless you.Thank you.