World Peace and Harmony: An Inspiration from Water
We all know that 70% of our body is made of water. From Dr. Emoto’s experiment, we understand the idea that if we have a virtuous thought, water will respond positively. Therefore, if all the cells in our body are virtuous, our body will stay healthy. There is no need to take any medicine even though we are ill. The unhealthy cells will automatically gradually recover from illness.
If we have an evil thought, a selfish mind, an arrogant thought, then the water will respond negatively and directly influence our body. This inspiration elaborates well on the idea that “All phenomena arise from our minds. Our environment changes according to our mind.” Our body is the closest phenomenon and environment to our mind.
Ven. Master Chin Kung’s speeches To keep our mind pure and at peace is like keeping a pond clean and undisturbed.
Buddhism is a most virtuous and perfect education directed by the Buddha towards all sentient beings in the universe.
Traditional Chinese Culture - Saints and Sages’ Education that Inspires “Wisdom, Benevolence, and Courage”
The universe and we share the same root and that all creations and we are one entity.
The world is composed of different countries, regions, ethnicities, cultures, and faiths. Everyone is part of one common living entity, closely interconnected and inseparable. As one entity, the movement of a single hair is felt throughout the whole body
Dr Arnold Joseph Toynbee, the famous 20th century philosopher of history once said, “Historically, religion came first and science grew out of religion. Science has never superseded religion
The world is composed of different countries, regions, ethnicities, cultures, and faiths. Everyone is part of one common living entity, closely interconnected and inseparable. As one entity, the movement of a single hair is felt throughout the whole body
The real meaning of the ancestral ceremony is to remember our roots and be grateful to our ancestors. Trees must have roots to grow luxuriantly
The main purpose of performing the Thrice Buddhist Yearning Service is to develop our ability to control our thought or “the ability to focus one’s mind” as emphasized by contemporary scholars.
In view of the vital importance of studying and learning from the sacred texts of all faiths, we have selected core excerpts from the scriptures of eleven of the world’s religions to compile a booklet:
Mutual love and mutual learning amongst major faith
A Model City of Peace and Harmony
A Small Town Called Tangchi