Reflection: Jiddu Krishnamurti

Are we responsible for the war, even though we are not directly involved with it? Is one still considered good, when he or she only becomes a bystander to an unmoral event?

"You and I can see what creates wars, and if we are interested in stopping wars, then we can begin to transform ourselves, who are the causes of war."

We cannot stop war with another war. It will require more physical arms and weapons. And this would result another war. More blood and sacrifice will be required from it. However, what we can do is to prevent war. Jiddu Krishnamurti's thoughts on peace takes somewhat different approach. Although it reaches the same conclusion, he first suggests there must be an individual transformation. He says that "To bring about peace in the world, to stop all wars, there must be a revolution in the individual". We, ourselves, must be transformed into a new person. And then, we must investigate what causes war. Just like Mr. Lee, Jiddu Krishnamurti points out that the peace conferences so far, were useless and pointless. But the WARP Summit is different. There are people changing in the world. There are people still dedicated to work for peace, until peace is finally resolved. And Mr. Man Hee Lee has his vision on what causes the war and what ingredients are needed to create a product called peace.

The WARP Summit and the following peace conferences hosted by HWPL and its co-operating members show that people are finally ready to accept peace. They long for peace and we are able to clearly see that in people's reaction of the Summit.