world harmony renaissance

CHINA RISE MEANS “HUG THE WORLD WITH RESPECT”

2011-06-09T16:44:00.000-07:00

CHINA RISE MEANS “HUG THE WORLD WITH RESPECT”
By Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.

The present paper is a definitive answer to Rob Gifford’s address “China’s Rise: A quest to ‘Hug the World’? featured by NPR (U.S. National Public Radio). The address presented the viewpoints of both Panda huggers and Panda doubters without conclusion. As a Westerner, Mr. Gifford is not to be blamed for drawing on limited knowledge of Chinese history and civilization for his address. Would the address have been be delivered by Kissinger, formerly U.S. secretary of State (author of the best seller book “ON China”), who understands China as a civilization state, the conclusion would have likely be an affirmative answer to the question posed. The present author is a bicultural scientist currently working on Solar Stirling engine for electric power generation, born in China but received all his higher education from America since the tender age of 16. He also grows up in America in a bicultural family, having married to an American wife with German ancestry. I learned my Western history from my broad minded wife, who teaches world history as her life time interest. I am heavily influenced by her in my world view from an unbiased scholarly view that relies heavily on history and cultural development.
There are many reasons to justify accepting China as a peaceful nation and as defined by Kissinger, a civilization state with 5000 years of uninterrupted history. This is an opinion widely held by many well informed world historians. This is also a claim that China often uses to remind the Western nations. However, Panda doubters often argue that the past does not guarantee future ambition will be the same. This is where a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and national spirit will yield a more accurate perspective. The present author will now endeavor to make the logical conclusion to the question posed by Mr. Gifford by summing up relevant current and future development factors that will guide China to “hug the world with respect”. The qualifying world, respect, is very pertinent here. Hugging without respect is routinely practiced. When the hugger is unwilling to treat the hugged as equal and using a very condescending manner. This type of hugging is done by one side who perceive the other as inferior without tolerance and acceptance of differences in culture or belief.

According to Western thinking based on the rise of Germany in Europe before Second World War, there will be confrontation between China, a rising power, and the reigning hegemony power, America. Panda doubters argue, this conflict of ideology, interests and religion would inevitably lead to the next major world war. This type of thinking may apply to 19th Century Europe but has no relevance to China and her path of development today. The genius of Deng Xioping, the late reform and opening up leader of China, lies in his correctly predicting that the world trend is mutual development and not war. Results of the wars launched by America during the last five decades have badly sapped American economy and soft power. During the same period, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) all have benefitted through commerce and mutual development. Through China’s effort alone 500 million people have been saved from stark poverty and achieved a reasonable living in the short time of thirty years. This achievement is unprecedented in human history. 80% of the people of the world have risen from stark poverty due to China’s recent achievements. There is no reason for China to abandon Deng’s teaching while she is ahead.

According to Kissinger in his book “On China”, China is very different from the West culturally, philosophically and religiously. Christianity is an aggressive religion which believes the doctrine of crusades and spreading the gospel to save the heathens. United States also believes in the “manifest destiny” to preach and teach our so called universal values to the under developed countries. The European 19th Century spread of European colonialism often hides behind the spread of Christianity. China does not have a national religion of her own to save the world; it accepts all major religions. Because the fact that China as a whole does not practice Christianity Western countries deeply distrusts her. It went as far as preventing Chinese Americans being fully accepted as full equals into the American melting pot compared to many other Christian minorities of any color. I know, because I lived as a Chinese American minority in the U.S. for over 50 years.
Instead of religion, the two major pillars of teaching that China believes are Confucianism and Daoism. The corner stone of both philosophies are the teaching of Harmony. Harmony with mankind, harmony within family, within oneself, among nations, harmony between the government and the citizens and with nature. In short, China has no built in religious reason to expand. In fact Confucius teaches that “Gentlemen prefer harmony to conformity. Little people prefer conformity to Harmony”. In another word, Chinese philosophy accepts a multipolar world, whereas Western world rallies behind Christianity as the only true religion. Most important America presidential speeches are dutifully always end with “God bless America”. Americans are very proud of the fact that our money is printed with “In God we trust” to remind us that we believe in the only true God. The implication is heathens like the Chinese cannot be trusted. This is the major reason that China and Chinese Americans are not trusted by Americans.

America is very reluctant to hug China; even China has come a long way as student in learning America technology, management and values. That Chinese are good students is a well-accepted fact. Confucius taught the importance of learning. Chinese civil system was based on meritorious promotion almost 2000 years ago and it remains so in the present government. Among other reasons, this willingness to learn is most important for China’s fast progress today. Most Chinese accept the Confucius adage “When there are three people together one must be my teacher”. There is no equivalent practice in Western society. The opposite belief is more like “When there are three people together, I must be the teacher”. There are many reasons America cannot and will not hug China with respect despite China’s enormous improvement during the last thirty years. All the China bashing is due in no small account to American politicians’, scholars’ and media’s distrust of China. According to my American wife, the history teacher, the disrespect of Chinas very deeply founded due to the facts that 1) China is not a Christian Country, 2) Racially Chinese are not Caucasians and thus are inferior to all Caucasians, including whites, Indians and Latin Americans, 3) Today China does not practice communism but the legacy of the cold war of the last Century of cold war has left a deep distrust of China in the hearts of America that still remain today. 4) Culturally and philosophically China is very different from the West.
In “On China” Kissinger boldly tries to contrast American and Chinese thinking by using common practices in the two different societies. I agree that his examples are well conceived. First in warfare America always believe in overwhelming fire power. America won in Korean War dog fights because of the F16s have bigger guns than the Mig 15s. However, we are a long way from the Korean War. America still spends more on military power than the rest of the world put together.

However in today’s mutual development world to win friends by soft power is just as effective as fire power if not more. Today China is winning friends by investment, trade and helping to build infrastructures in developing countries (see “Charm Offensive: How China’s Soft Power is Transforming the World”, by Joshua Kurlantzick and “The Beijing Consensus” by Stefan Halper). And In her search for friends , China is not promoting ideology or religion. She also practices noninterference in the recipient countries internal domestic policies. According to many authors Beijing Consensus trumps over Washington Consensus in wining more friends. Instead of practicing confrontation, Chinese practices holistic approaches in international relations. This is the common Chinese approach to problem solving. This type of strategic thinking is taught by even Suntze the master who wrote “the Art of War”. Suntze taught the Chinese to balance all strategic factors before launching a war and the best way to win is without launching a war. War is the last resort after exhausting all options. In a war, as recent history shows both sides loose.
The Western approach to War is more akin to playing Chess than the playing Chinese Weiqi (known in the West as the Go game, introduced by Japan to the West). Chess is a game of confrontation and capture, in capturing the King to win often both sides are trading pieces until one side or both is devastated. Weiqi is a different strategic game. The players objective is not capture but to surround the enemy by using the least pieces. The winner wins by more spaces occupied. Quite often the game is decided by only a few spaces won. All pieces are equal; there is no power structure that distinguishes each piece. The game is played with more steps thinking ahead than chess. It is simple in move but very complicated in strategy than chess. Today a well programed computer can usually beat the best human chess player but the same cannot be said about weiqi. Please read present author’s article “Learn to play weiqi, the harmony game, for fun” Published by San Francisco State University, Confucius Institute website.

In China’s rise more of the world will be brought together by Beijing Consensus. Commerce and trade will bring the world together in Harmony instead of War, cold or hot. China is embracing Harmony Renaissance as governance philosophy (“Chinese Harmony Renaissance, What the World Must Know”, by the present author). She is willing and eager to hug America with respect, but the U.S. is not quite ready to return the hug. China is already hugging all the nations she has relation with. Because in China there is Harmony Renaissance and China believes that she must develop together with the world. China believes that a multipolar world is inevitable. The only way America will hug China in return is not for China to be more like America but for America to recognize China’s progress and accept China as an equal not an inscrutable people and culture as the old Western world saw China. China’s Harmony Renaissance means China accepts a multipolar world and willing to continue to learn and make changes for a mutual development world.

BEYOND NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, WILL HARMONY RENAISSANCE PRIZE BE FAR BEHIND?

2010-10-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

BEYOND NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, WILL HARMONY RENAISSANCE PRIZE BE FAR BEHIND?
By Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.

Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese felon convicted for agitation aimed at subverting the Chinese government, was once quoted saying “China needs to be colonized for 300 years”. This may be the real reason that the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu. Perhaps the Committee once again could not resist the temptation of using the prize as a political tool. This award to Liu disregards the original testament of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the century old Nobel Peace prize. According to Nobel’s wishes the peace prize should be awarded to person(s) who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congress.”

In 1989 the Committee awarded the peace prize to Dalai Lama, who took the advice of the Tibetan elite priest class that he should be the absolute ruler of all Lama Buddhist believers in China. In such undertaking he has single handedly disrupted Chinese ethnic harmony for over 50 years. The 2010 decision of the peace award to Liu again shows that a few Westerners desire to interfere in Chinese domestic affairs. It was a pity that the Nobel peace prize was used as a political tool by the Western power unsuccessfully bent on slowing China’s growth. Again, Liu is a very convenient tool this time. By his own statement “China needs to be colonized for 300 years” Liu made no attempt to disguise his true intention of abiding by the Western bidding.

As to how far the Norwegian Committee has departed from the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize one need only to read the soul searching book “The Nobel Peace Prize: What Nobel Really Wanted” by Fredrik S. Heffemehl. According to Heffemehl, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has come under increasing political, geopolitical and commercial pressures to make inappropriate awards. Heffemehl called it a wrong decision and illegal to award the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo, according to the website of the Swedish Newspaper Dagens Nyheter. On Oct 10, Heffemehl further criticized that the 2010 selection of the peace prize winner has violated Nobel’s intended purpose in a posting published on the website of the World Association of International Studies (WAIS), founded in 1965 at Stanford University. Nobel’s hope of breaking the vicious circle of arms races and military power games appears to be dashed in the recent years by the Committee. This particularly inappropriate 2010 award is certainly a setback of East and West Harmony and so will fraternity between nations as Nobel hoped. Nobel’s hope of redeeming his own misdeed of dynamite invention is far from fulfilled by this type of awards decision which incites differences among East and West culture. Heffemehl concluded “With all due respect to Liu Xiabo, this is yet another example that this is no longer Nobel’s Prize, it is the “Political” prize of the Norwegian Storting (The Supreme Legislature in Norway)”.

Human yearning for peace is an intuitive desire over a troubled world, whether the trouble is caused by armed or ideological confrontations such as the Cold War of the 20th Century that still has not ended in the minds of some nations. Because peace will not take hold without Harmony among nations, that is a dynamic balance of cultural influence of a multi-cultural world. In a harmonious world respect and tolerance of other cultures is a prerequisite. With the ushering in of fast growing developing countries in the 21st century, the world cannot wait for the revival of the universal common value that is Harmony. For peace to take hold harmony among nations must flourish. Peace is a static state arising from the dynamic harmony balance of the cultures of a multi-polar world that will come.

To increase world understanding and tolerance for all major cultures East and West, the world must bring back the universal value of harmony that worked in many regions for centuries. Not to undermine the Nobel peace prize, a new “Harmony Renaissance” prize can be initiated to reward those who worked hard to establish long term peace and world mutual understanding and not divisive judgments. This trend of Harmony Renaissance has gathered momentum recently as witnessed by many world harmony organizations and websites sprouting all over the world. This inevitable growth of world harmony organizations is a clear indication of the world desire for Harmony Renaissance.

At the 2004 U.N. General Assembly meeting, Hu Jintao, President of China made a speech urging the gathered nations to work for world harmony through mutual win-win development. The speech was warmly received. He called for the world to be tolerant, accepting and respecting other nation’s cultures big or small, weak or powerful. The days for Western culture to dominate the world by awarding Western standard “peace prizes” are numbered. A more universal “Harmony Renaissance” prize to work for world cultural diversity and unity in diversity will be welcomed. For the first ever 2010 “Harmony Renaissance” prize, President Hu Jintao is most deserving for the first to set the priority for world harmony at United Nations. Any other nominations?

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
World Harmony Organization

CHINA’S GRAND STRATEGY EVOLVING WITH CONCEPT OF SCEINTIFIC DEVELOPMENT

2010-05-15T07:25:00.000-07:00

CHINA’S GRAND STRATEGY EVOLVING WITH CONCEPT OF SCEINTIFIC DEVELOPMENT
By Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.

Under the impact of Western science and civilization, China for more than two hundred years was searching for a development direction of her own, which would not entail giving up her tradition and identity. The period of search began at the end of Qing dynasty, when China suffered humiliations one after the other under the reigning colonial powers of the time. This continuing process of development struggle lasted through foreign domination, invasions and domestic upheavals until the end of the twentieth century. China’s history of trial and tribulations during this time period is well documented in literature. From it, the Chinese nation collectively paid dearly and learned the hard lessons necessary to move forward like all great national revivals of the past. Human civilization as a whole cannot afford to neglect the over 5000 years of valuable Chinese culture and tradition. That will be most regrettable.

China is moving into the 21st Century with impressive economic development unprecedented in human history for such a large nation which began with the reform and open up policy initiated by the late Deng Xiaoping. It occurred during the last 30 years of relative peace and stability after the end of the cold war era. It is understandable that the nation of China as a whole looked back at the involuntary isolation of the cold war era with a great deal of misgiving. For all nations to progress with the world it must be given the level field to interact with the outside. For great powers to exercise its naval power to contain other nation’s development is inhumane.

Having achieved relative economic successes, China is now looking to sustainable development. Great debates are occurring in China especially during the last five years on its continuing path of development and modernization. From the debates, the Chinese Central government has launched two ground breaking concepts that can open the flood gate of innovative sustainable thinking. The 2004 Concept of Scientific development led eventually to the 2006 “Decisions for the building of a harmony society”. Can China develop according to this approach? What other factors must occur in China? What are the other necessary conditions for China to stay the course? Is this the direction for socialism building with Chinese characteristics of which we so often hear? Has China finally found its unique direction of development? It is important for both the developed and the developing countries to find out. It will affect the destiny of almost one quarter of world’s population and perhaps other developing countries’ development. Will this lead to the so called Beijing Consensus? More important, will it finally take hold in China and last?

The essence of ancient Chinese culture is reverence of the “Great Way” (Dao) as taught by Laotze, and pursuit of Harmony with humility as a belief system handed down by Confucius and her other sages. Simply put, Chinese culture reveres the Great Way and has strong affinity for harmony. This affinity is reflected with prominence in the Chinese ceremonial way of life, landscaping, building design, Fengshui practices and moral codes and values. Dao is the highest order of belief and is the origin of the universe. It is nature’s order and is the unification of the scientific spirit and human spirit. It is the soul and roots of Chinese culture. A culture can never deny its own heritage. A culture which looses its own roots is devoid of its own soul.

The ultimate goal of practicing Dao is to reach inner peace and live in harmony with the universe (Tien Ren He Yi). This includes harmony with nature, harmony within the family, the society, the country and harmony among nations. To reach broad harmony, Dao must lead us to harmony through trust, justice, equity, forgiveness, tolerance and humility. Human development so far has been dominated by “Survival Aggression” with the strong overwhelming the weak, the worst examples were military conquests, colonialism and forcing one’s development model on others by force. China as a traditional agriculture, as opposed to a predominantly nomadic society, has been an exceptionally peaceful major nation that did not have a history of foreign conquest. Because of the last two hundred years of domination and humiliation by foreign imperialistic nations China today has a strong distaste to the practice of “Survival Aggression”. That is why China today is advocating harmony society and world harmony through harmony renaissance (see “China’s Harmony Renaissance- What the World Must Know” by the author).

Today the inevitable tide of harmony with nature is also beginning to catch on. The world consensus of harmony with nature will lead to the recognition of the need for harmony among nations also. Mutual development, win-win development will gradually replace the past blind zero sum mentality of world development. World harmony renaissance will release humans from the bondage of destructive- survival confrontations. It will release our collective creative energy for constructive mutual development. Human history has gone through two major phases of development. Approximately two thousand years ago, the world saw a burst of philosophical ideas spreading through the world for universal love and order. Five hundred years or so ago, the age of enlightenment and European Renaissance gave us democracy and today’s modern science. Harmony Renaissance is the third phase of development that will yield a level playing field for all nations to enjoy the fruits of common human innovation. Our collective accomplishments will far surpass the achievements of European Renaissance (see “World harmony Renaissance- Promise for a Better World” by the author).

Having achieved relative economic success during the last 30 years of reform and opening up the new China of today is faced with the dilemmas of uneven development, reconciliation of the old and new caused by breakneck speed of change. The new China of 58 years is going through unprecedented upheavals relative to its entire recorded history of over 5000 years. As a matter of fact the tumult caused by unprecedented rapid change experienced by China today, also has no parallel in human history of any major nation. At times, China overwhelmed by the impact of Western culture, appeared to be lost.

As meritorious as the philosophies of DAO and harmony as universal common values, they will not become the grand strategy of development for China. There also needs to be no fear for the so called “Beijing Consensus” that will be exported to the developing world. The future world is fast becoming a multilateral world. Just as we witness how the world conflicts brought on by attempts to claim religious superiority led to cultural clashes, the disastrous aftermath of America’s enforcing of its own democratic system on Iraq is for all to see. Religion, democracy, Dao and harmony philosophies are essential to teach us common values for our hearts to reach peace within ourselves. They are beliefs for each person to strive for according to his cultural heritage. On the other hand the grand strategy of development for any nation must develop from within and not to be forced from the outside. In a multilateral world no nation wishes to be preached at either.

So for China, its grand strategy for development must be “socialism with Chinese characteristics” as wisely announced by the consensus conclusion reached by the 17 CPC National Congress that just ended October 21st, 2007. According to the headlines, China’s grand strategy will evolve from the concept of scientific development with the objective of building a relatively prosperous, just, and harmonious society for all. And the grand strategy incorporating the objective of harmony will be the result of a comprehensive master plan of executable engineering system analysis, comprising the following critical pieces. The order of importance of each element in the following outline is not fixed, but will sure be subject to the dynamic evolvement of a complex and fluid society in its development. But the harmony spirit of the great Dao of discovering the new and old must remain intact as put forth by the author in the following summary:

ALL NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS MUST BE CONTINULY EVOLVING AND IN TOUCH WITH WORLD DEVELOPMENT. ONCE DISTURBED FORCIBLY BY OUTSIDE FORCE INSTABILITY WILL SET IN.

CHINESE GRAND STRATEGY IS EVOLVING FROM THE 2004 CONCEPT OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT. IT IS, ACCORDING TO THE CPC, A SYSTEM OF CHINESE SOCIALISM WITH CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS

CHINESE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT SHALL CONSISTS OF ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL ELEMENTS

CONTINUE THE CURRENT MOMENTUM OF REFORM AND OPENING UP,
FINE TUNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

EXPAND CONCEPT OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT INTO SYSTEM ENGINEERING GUIDE LINES

GRADUALLY INTRODUCE POLITICAL REFORM TO INTRODUCE MORE PARTICIPATION TO SUIT MODERN DEVELOPMENT

PROMULGATE LAWS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORMS. DEVELOPMENT MUST BE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

SOCIALISM IN THE INITIAL STAGE MUST BUILD A STRONG ECONOMIC FOUNDATION. CHINA IS STILL AT THE EARLY STAGE OF SOCIALIST DEVELOPMENT

MARXISM MUST BE EVOLUTIONARY AND IN TOUCH WITH WORLD DEVELOPMENT

CHINA WILL BE FOREVER AGAINST HEGEMONY AND WILL PROMOTE MUTUAL AND WIN-WIN DEVELOPMENT

ADVOCATE DAO AND HARMONY RENAISSANCE AS NATIONAL REVIVAL

ADVOCATE HARMONY DIPLOMACY AS THE GOLDEN RULE OF WORLD GOVERNANCE

SOCIALISM WITH CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS IS SOCIALISM WITH HARMONY

BUILD HARMONY SOCIETY WITH HARMONY BETWEEN TRADITIONAL VALUE, MODERN HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIALISTIC DEVELOPMENT

MAINTAIN HARMONY BETWEEN STATE AND DIFFERENT FORMS OF PRIVATE AND MARKET ECONOMY

PROMOTE WORLD HARMONY THROUGH ECOLOGY CONSENSUS AND UNITY OF MAN WITH NATURE. IN CHINA THE SAYING IS TIEN REN HE YI.
IN ENGLISH, LACKING A TRADITIONAL TERM PERHAPS THE APT DESCRIPITION IS COLLECTIVELY BUILDING A GREEN WORLD.

Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

FAST TRAIN FOR CHINESE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ON FAST TRACK

2010-03-16T17:32:00.000-07:00

FAST TRAIN FOR CHINESE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ON FAST TRACK

Since the 2008 financial crisis many countries are searching for speedy economic solutions to lead us out of the worst world economic down turn since the 1929 depression. In President Obama’s 2010 state of the union speech he unleashed plans for pushing America fast train deployment ahead starting with eight billion dollar loan guarantee to Florida. He even mentioned China’s fast train progress and potential export market in his speech. For the first time since 1949 a U.S. president mentioned China in a state of the union speech in a positive till without criticism. Hopefully the fast train will also help American recovery.

Following news headlines from China Daily clearly indicates that China is moving full steam ahead to speed up her fast train deployment nationwide;

“The much anticipated Beijing to Shanghai fast train will start operation one year ahead of original schedule in 2010 because of the stimulation package. The 12 hour trip will now be only three hours.”

“At least ten new rail projects are being planned or constructed in the west now, which eventually lead to the Beibu Gulf region, the "gate" for western provinces to go to the sea. With a new rail network, even Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far western inland will no longer be far from the coast.”

“China already has 6,552 km of rail track in operation – the most high-speed rail track in the world. Ultimately, China plans to construct a 120,000-km railway network, including 50,000-km of high-speed rail track, by 2020.”

“China now wants to export China's high-speed railway technology to North America, Europe and Latin America. State-owned Chinese companies are already building high-speed lines in Turkey and Venezuela. Many countries, including the United States, Russia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, have also expressed interest.”
It appears that China’s fast train network and export potential is reminiscent of the successful American automobile, commercial airline development and Internet communication explosion during the 20th Century. In each case America has the internal market as initial launching pad to jump start ahead of the world. America with her vast North American continent land mass in each of the above cases was able to fully utilize her market and manufacturing resources to become leader of the world in those important industries.
In my field of study, the commercial airline space, America the dynamic young country after Second World War was able to attract many talented scientists from Europe and Asia to help build the biggest aerospace industrial center in the world. As international commercial air travel expands Europe was caught unprepared to play catch up. Half a century later America still dominates the commercial airline industry.
Three decades ago America realized she was behind Japan and Europe in fast train deployment because of her over reliance on the automobile. Because of oil crisis there was a general interest to explore the use of fast train to complement airline travel. One of the promising routes is the heavily used corridor between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The author had the opportunity to be involved with the Las Vegas city planning commission as a consultant. Unfortunately despite active promotion and considerable interest the project did not materialize. Now the project has lost its luster and imitative especially in this economic down turn. Unless there will be Federal stimulus funding as the case in Florida the project will not happen because of lack of funding.
In the fast train case, China’s large and difficult land mass and huge population call for more rail than automobile travel. Her government funded policy of long range infrastructure planning also is paying off. Over the last two decades she was willing to pay for Japan, German and France technology to build on. Today she has developed her own proprietary fast train industry with over 900 relevant international high speed train patents. Chinese companies plan to bid for contracts of building high-speed railways in the United States as China is willing to share its advanced technologies.
The future of fast train world market looks bright as the concern for energy conservation is growing. With China’s head start and her difficult terrain and huge domestic market she will continue to build momentum. FAST TRAIN WILL SURE BE THE LOCOMOTIVE FOR CHINESE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ON FAST TRACK.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA
francis@wsorldharmonyorg.net

TO NUKE OR NOT TO NUKE: WHY NOT STIRLING SOLAR POWER?

2010-03-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

TO NUKE OR NOT TO NUKE: WHY NOT STIRLING SOLAR POWER?
By Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
James C Townsend, Ph.D.

“On July 17, 2008 Al Gore, former US Vice President, made an important US energy independent announcement. The main theme was to announce the timely and important initiative of converting all US electricity production to green energy in a decade, by 2018. The initiative is wise and admirable, but is it realistic? Is it achievable and how? Currently the US electricity generation is 70% by fossil fuel, 20% by nuclear power and only 10% by solar, hydro, wind and other forms of renewable energy. Gore’s ambitious goal is achievable if supported by concerted national efforts of Solar–Stirling Engine programs to gradually replace existing fossil fuel power plants, large or small.
“America is a country of vast resources and can do spirit demonstrated by the mass mobilization of WWII in airplane manufacturing capability. Half a century later the world has not yet caught up. In the urgency of the present national energy and climate crisis, the same ‘can do’ attitude can be applied to the Green Energy for Electricity Initiative (GENEI) for success. The GENEI policy will put US so far ahead in Solar–Stirling system manufacturing that the world will not be able to catch up. The momentum of GENEI advocacy will make us the largest energy technology and Stirling Engine export nation in the history of world green energy technology and product export. The potential world market of GENEI technology and products together with our reduction in oil imports can be so great as to more than halve the current American trade deficit. The US is in great need of a president who will adhere to the mission and vision advanced by Al Gore.”
Above are the opening two paragraphs from a paper titled “Green Energy for Electricity Initiative (GENEI), Alternative to Nuclear and Fossil Energy” (Appendix 1) by the first author on July 18, 2008. Now, on Feb. 16, 2010 President Obama announced an $8.33 billion loan guarantee for the new Vogtle nuclear reactors, the first step in the Administration's push to jump-start the dormant U.S. nuclear construction industry. Obama also urged Congress to set aside political differences and triple the budget for nuclear loan guarantees. "On an issue that affects our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, we can't keep on being mired in the same old stale debates between the left and the right, between environmentalists and entrepreneurs," Obama said.
In view of this unprecedented announcement by Obama, for the first time in over 30 years, the Nuke debate has come back in full force, so as to be able to bring back a “Nuclear Power Renaissance” according to some circles. As stated by Michael Grunwald in “Why Obama’s Nuclear Bet Won’t Pay Off” (Appendix 2), “Obama did acknowledge ‘some serious drawbacks with respect to nuclear energy,’ but the drawbacks he mentioned — waste disposal and reactor safety — are not the real obstacles to a rebirth. It would be nice to have a permanent Yucca Mountain-style repository for spent nuclear fuel, but for now plants have been storing their waste on-site without major problems. And the nuclear industry's safety record has improved dramatically in the 30 years since the Three Mile Island meltdown, although there are still occasional blips like a recent radioactive leak at a Vermont plant. The NRC is not exactly a hostile regulator, but sometimes it does show teeth; in October, it identified problems with the Westinghouse AP 1000 reactor design, which could create additional delays for nearly half the proposed new reactors, including the ones at Vogtle.
“But waste disposal problems, safety issues and regulatory delays do create a much more serious obstacle to a nuclear comeback: They jack up the already exorbitant cost of construction. That is the truly serious drawback of nuclear energy. Recent studies have priced new nuclear power at 25-30 cents per kilowatt-hour, about four times the cost of producing juice with new wind, or coal plants, or ten times the cost of reducing the need for electricity through investments in efficiency.
“Meanwhile, nuclear costs keep spiraling out of control; last year, the estimates for several reactors doubled, and for one Pennsylvania reactor more than tripled. This is why credit rating agencies keep downgrading utilities with nuclear ambitions, which increases their borrowing costs and makes their projects even more expensive.”
As explained in Appendix 1,”The cost of nuclear power plants is manifolds higher than the equivalent Solar–Stirling Engine power plants because of the strict need and regulation requirements to prevent nuclear radioactivity leaks. All nuclear power plants must be housed in huge fortified containment housing, and all systems of hot and cooling water circulation must be heavily protected and isolated. The construction cycle is also unduly long, generally over 5 years. Whereas, for Solar–Stirling power plants, without need for civil structures, site constructions can be less than a year. Despite all the built in safety factors for nuclear power plants, mechanical failures and human errors do occur. Accidents like Three Mile Island in the US and Chernobyl in Russia is unavoidable and the consequences are too dear to accept.”
Besides the unlikelihood of Wall Street financing of nukes without a prohibitive Federal subsidy and the issues of safety and nuclear proliferation of nuke spent fuel treatment mentioned above, there are a multitude of reasons not to go for a Nuclear Power Renaissance. Following are some of the pro and con reasons to say no to Nuke:
1) The five years required for nuclear site construction (after all delays for permits and environmental reviews) is so long that nuclear plants cannot answer current financial and job recovery needs.
2) In comparison, the short onsite construction time of typically less than one year for a field of Solar–Stirling engine power plants can provide immediate jobs in both manufacturing and construction, helping to meet current financial and job recovery needs.
3) Massive Stirling engine fabrication for electric generation can utilize surplus Detroit internal combustion engine manufacturing facilities that will otherwise be idled as automobile electrification comes in full force in the very near future.
4) The strategy of reusing engine-manufacturing facilities provides hope for reviving Detroit’s economy; this is a national priority that demonstrates the principle of efficiency and conservation manifested to the nth degree.
5) Massive deployment of nuclear power plants nationwide will need expansion of expensive special manufacturing machinery and facilities, which will be very time consuming and further extend the dilemma of the nuclear site construction time being too long to help the current financial crisis. (For one discussion of the costs, see <http://www.nirs.org/nukerelapse/calvert/highcostnpower_mdpirg.pdf>.)
6) Stirling electric generation is inherently modular. Individual modules range in power from 1kW to 50 kW or more and can be grouped together in multiples to generate as much power as a nuclear plant. So, a Solar–Stirling power plant can be built up incrementally to any size desired as the need grows.
7) Stirling electric generation can also be built in a distributed manner at all appropriate locations; a single 50 kW module can easily fit in a less than 0.1-acre site. Nuclear plants are very location sensitive because of their large structural size and area requirements for safety and strong security.
8) Nuclear plants must be built near water for massive cooling, which will infringe upon prime land and can cause thermal pollution. The Solar–Stirling power plant does not need cooling water and thus can be built in unoccupied desert lands such as those in the U.S. west and southwest.
9) Stirling engines are multi-fuel external heat engines. Besides solar energy, they can be powered by geothermal heat, waste heat, and biomass or any combustible waste as fuel.
10) Currently America Solar–Stirling Engine technology development leads the world. We must act in time to stay ahead, so as not to loose the massive market for Solar–Stirling power plants in the developing world. An economically attractive approach is to jump start development by teaming up with China immediately to exploit the win–win advantages offered by both sides. The biggest Solar–Stirling engine market will be China, followed by the developing world.
11) The World Harmony Organization is already in active discussion with leaders of China on a “Grand Alliance Strategy for Stirling Power”. The developing world is ready and willing to go forward with electrification by Solar–Stirling power. It is not ready for Nukes and should be discouraged from going on that wrong track.
12) In his Feb. 16, 2010 speech, President Obama made a strong pitch that America must retain its capability as the number one exporter of nuclear power plants by building the new Vogtle plant and other nuclear reactors. But, the export of nuclear power plants concurrently necessitates the shipping of enriched uranium fuel to developing countries. The devastating effect of nuclear proliferation is not limited to the explosive destruction of nuclear weapons but also includes the radioactivity of the enriched uranium and its fission products. Transporting nuclear fuel is more dangerous than transporting a biological virus because the effect of any nuclear fuel leakage has a longer life span than any leakage of a biological virus. The world is more connected than most people realize — what we leak will eventually spread around the world. It is not responsible for a Nobel Peace Prize winner to advocate the export of nuclear fuels.
13) America is fortunately very abundant in solar power. We do not need to resort to more Nukes when we have the technology to quickly exploit that readily available, safe, and environmentally friendly energy. We already have 104 nuclear power plants spread around the country; that’s enough.

In Service of Stirling Engine Renaissance
General Partner
Green Energy Stirling Engine Partnership (GESEP)
San Francisco, CA

References
1. Green Energy for Electricity Initiative (GENEI) – Alternative to Nuclear and Fossil Energy, Francis C. W. Fung, Ph.D., July 18, 2008 (See Appendix 1)
2. Why Obama's Nuclear Bet Won't Pay Off, Michael Grunwald, February 18, 2010 (See Appendix 2)
3. Stirling Energy Alliance (SEA) Grand Strategy, Francis C W Fung, Ph.D., General Partner, Green Energy Stirling Engine Partnership (GESEP) (See Appendix 3)
4. Stirling Engine Renaissance in 21st Century, Francis C W Fung, Ph.D., September 2006, World Harmony Organization (Available on request from <francis@worldharmonyorg.net>.)

China's unstoppable move to modernity as a cultural state

2010-03-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

China's unstoppable move to modernity as a cultural state
By Francis C W Fung (chinadaily.com.cn)Updated: 2010-03-02 09:29

China missed out on the 19th Century industrialization. This time she is moving towards modernity with determination as a Cultural State. Soon President Obama will go to Indonesia and Australia for state visits. He will be likely welcomed as a return of the favorite son and will be told that China's growth is good for Indonesia. In Australia he will hear that for the first time, a white Anglo-Saxon nation state's continuing growth is dependent on China.

In a Feb 1, 2010 PBS Charlie Rose interview, Larry Summers, economic adviser to President Obama, offered the following summary of his view on the 21st Century. First, the most momentous event in the 21st Century is the rise of the developing world, not the current financial crises. Second, the most important thing a major nation must do is to empower the growth of the vast middle class. Third, in the 21st Century we must know how to harmonize with the developing world, most of all with China.

Above vision seem in all respect a fit description of China's growing momentum as analyzed in detail by Martin Jacques's book "When China Rules the World". Contrary to the title of the book, Jacques's final conclusion is that China will not rule the world. He believes the rise of China will be the revival of the Chinese culture, and China will resume its heritage of a magnificent civilization as a Cultural State.

Martin Jacques also argued strongly that modernity is not necessarily Westernization specifically in reference to China. China is so immense, following her major developed cities and regions, her rural areas still have a lot of room to grow. Jacques with in depth analysis to differentiate China from the European Political States also defined China as a Cultural State and not a Political State because of her long civilization. Of interest, Jacques pointed out that China as a Cultural State in her development will revisit her ancient cultural heritage and rediscover her cultural roots such as Confucianism and Daoism and all their teaching of Harmony. Also China in her move towards pluralism will invent her own democracy. This is supported by John and Doris Naisbitt, in their 2009 book China's Megatrends. John and Doris detailed in their book that a top down and bottom up convergence democracy is emerging in China that is holding the government accountable.

China's move to modernity is unstoppable despite America's intervention with the so called Smart Diplomacy. China's growth will benefit not only her but the whole world. Further, China will not challenge America's military hard power rather in soft power because she is a cultural state. Within China as a cultural state various political systems are allowed. That was the terms on which Hong Kong returned to China as one country two systems. In the same way the mainland extends her hand to Taiwan for reconciliation.

China's growth is unstoppable because the momentum she has generated within and the vast potential she has created for her continuing growth together with the world. The Western media in its eagerness to be politically correct still writes with deep rooted Cold War mentality. Is China really a communist state according to our Cold War definition? Will bring back the Cold War work to stop China growth? America took her eyes off the ball because of preoccupation with the Iraq and Afghanistan wars during the last ten years. During that time China achieved unprecedented growth in human history in scale and speed. In the future we have no choice but to harmonize with China for win-win mutual growth as implied by Larry Summers. Any Smart Diplomacy in criticizing China's Internet management, selling Arms to Taiwan and meeting with Dalai Lama will only demonstrate to the developing world that we are interfering in China's internal affairs. Such is the affinity of the developing world with China as the leading developing nation.

China's growth for our own healthy perspective should be seen as the simultaneous growth of a massive collection of Chinese regions such as Pearl Delta, Yangtze Delta, Beihai Delta and cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Wuhan, Jilin, Xian and even Urumqi among many. Imagine this incredibly large number of formidable regions and cities are growing in the tradition of Japan and the four Asian Tigers with Confucian work ethics? The Chinese government today sans any political agenda, is single mindedly focused on bringing 1.3 billion citizens to the goal of better life with dignity according to Chinese Premier Wen JiaBao in a recent chat with Chinese net citizens. China is developing with the concept of scientific development towards a harmonious society. Harmony Renaissance is China's development as a cultural state.

There has been heavy criticism by Western media that China's economy grows by less desirable autocratic capitalism because the West believes modernization means Westernization. This is our double standard of passing our judgment onto China when the Chinese move towards modernity is actually very similar to the way the four Asian Tigers in their move to modernity during the 20th Century. They all follow Confucius tradition with heavy borrowing of technology from the West. In China's case however, her development model consists of a hybrid system of government guiding both State and private industries according to Martin Jacques. This Chinese innovation and success is remarkable due to the ability of the State owned enterprises can also go public and raise private capital and the private industries at times also get federal funding. This two way flexibility is what turned around the failing Chinese State Owned Enterprises and helped many private industries to flourish. This flexibility is what Deng Xiaoping called "Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones" and is quite a stroke of Chinese genius.

China is not a political nation state. She is a cultural state. She goes through all measures to prove non interference in other nation's politics. She has neither political agenda nor a development model to enforce on others. This is what makes her attractive to developing nations as a partner. China has 5,000 years of cultural tradition and preeminence. Her ancient cultural influence was extended mostly through harmony rather than outright conquest. A long lasting continuous culture like China's cannot be subject to broad criticism from a young dynamic country such as America without America appearing rude and hubris to other developing ancient cultures.

China development in harmony with Asian, African and developing nations of the world is particularly worth mentioning. Today China is the largest investor in Asia and Africa according to Martin Jacques. China's labor and technical teams are also busy working to build badly needed infrastructure in Africa. China's complementary development and affinity with the developing world will thus continue to grow with the rise of the developing world during the 21st Century. This move towards world harmony and mutual development is totally unstoppable.

The author is the General Director of World Harmony Organization. The opinions expressed are his own.

CHINA SOFT POWER RISING, CAN U.S. CHINA REACH HARMONY CONSENSUS?

2010-02-25T15:26:00.000-08:00

CHINA SOFT POWER RISING, CAN U.S. CHINA REACH HARMONY CONSENSUS?

Contrary to American myth, China can surpass America in soft power. Look at her attractive ancient culture, her huge internet market and innovation, her national and international market deployment. Her harmony diplomacy is heralding her vision as cultural shaper. China has strong affinity with Asian nations. 21st Century is Asian century. She is leading the world out of the current financial crisis. Her position as a developing nation will enhance her participation in the growth of BRIC and Central Asia markets through silk road past grandeur. Western liberal capitalism has been blemished by the current financial crisis. Future developing model for the developing world is a combination of state and marketing economy with individual characteristics unique to each national condition.

We must forgive past trespasses committed by Western Imperialism and Colonialism. Without forgiveness there will be no new beginning. Nations practicing harmony must practice respect and equity towards each other. Citizens of a harmonious world, be proud you are citizens of the world, not just citizens of one great nation.

In China and America, civil rights are improving. However, Americans sometimes forget prejudices are not just black and white. Besides racial prejudices there are also cultural and historical prejudices.

We must forgive American media "China bashing": China and America represent two contrasting East and West culture. The positive is that the ideology difference between America and China are rapidly disappearing. In China state and market economy are merging into socialism with Chinese characteristics. Harmony society in China is Socialism with Chinese characteristics. We must also be tolerant and accepting. Let us forget past colonialism, slavery and labor exploitation. Let us hope by cooperating for mutual win-win development China and America will reach Harmony Consensus.

Harmony Diplomacy will work. America is the most powerful developed nation. China and India, the two largest developing nations are reemerging. The world is awakening to Harmony Renaissance. There are promises. The 2009 World Media Summit Declaration in Beijing is an indication that world major media see the necessity for more diverse, fair and accurate world news reporting. The necessity for green revolution will bring the developed and developing nations together. Harmony will overcome racial, ideology, religion and cultural differences.

The 12 Virtues of Harmony Renaissance are: "TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION". Practicing Harmony Virtues will lead to Harmony Consensus among nations.

Harmony Renaissance is by necessity and inevitable. Harmony Believers in America and China will have to continue to work. Harmony is an ancient universal cultural value. It has been neglected, not non existent. No nation can claim harmony as her own. We can all advocate Harmony Renaissance. The universe is expanding and not self destruct, because dynamic Harmony Balance is the fundamental law of growth. Without Yin Yang balance in nature the world and the universe will not grow.

The West is strong in hard ideology and hard sciences (Yang). The East is strong in soft energy, religion and philosophy (Yin). All major religions of the world originated from Middle East and Greater Asia. These include Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Baha'i Faith. But in Yin there is Yang and vice verse. Laozi said in all things, Yin contains Yang (according to modern physics, in the universe invisible energy envelops the visible matters, which is only 20% of the universe). Yin and Yang in dynamic balance creates harmony (Dao De Jing). Western Yang energy has been on the rise for the past 200 years. It is time to balance East and West contribution to humanity. The reemergence of China and India as emerging developing major countries is also inevitable. That will in itself be conducive to world harmony and world democracy. Unity in diversity is the best way for world civilization to grow.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

CAN AMERICA WIN BY CONFRONTING CHINA?

2010-02-24T08:46:00.000-08:00

CAN AMERICA WIN BY CONFRONTING CHINA?

Will America win in an all out confrontation with China? The reality is both sides will lose. How much each side will loose? Which nation will recover more readily from the loss suffered from such an unwise and unthinkable confrontation? Will our over reach into another unnecessary cold war be productive? How essential is it for both nations to reach harmony consensus for win- win development instead of confrontation? America should have a public debate on this very urgent and important subject so we are better prepared for the consequence of our confrontational actions should we decide to embark on it.

Leaders of both nations are fully aware of the severe consequences of an avoidable all out confrontation. But a public debate in America is needed so President Obama will not be subjected to undue pressure from the public to provoke China to the point of no return. American media is still mired in the past Cold War mentality as to have not done the necessary task to educate American public about China development. We are uninformed and under disillusion about how China can progress so fast economically during the past three decades.

Despite the fact that the 2008 global financial crises was caused by America, there was rarely any complain from China. Chinese culture is not known to be critical of others. Fortunately Chinese leaders also read Sun Zi and follow Deng Xiaoping foreign policy teaching for China “Observe developments soberly, maintain our position, meet challenges calmly, hide our capacities and bide our time, remain free of ambition, never claim leadership” and avoid serious confrontations. American leaders are under pressure from the public to confront China for the last half century ever since the founding of the new Chinese Peoples Republic. Our citizens are constantly reminded by the media that we have the best political system and China must follow us to develop (See Martin Jacques, “When China Rules the World”, 2010).

American media has vowed with confidence that China today is more dependent on our market. This is a misinformation by the American media to build up confidence to please the public. This misconception of the public can be dangerous as to force our leaders hands on too many unnecessary confrontations with China as witnessed by our superior than thou attitude on Internet Freedom, sales of arms to Taiwan and Obama’s meeting with Dalai Lama despite repeated warning from China. On further analysis it is easy to show that America is actually more dependent on China as our banker to support out twin deficits (See Appendix, Message to President Obama, Who is More Dependent on Whom, America or China, by Francis C W Fung, www.scribd.com/fcwfung ).

Ever since we think we won the Cold War because of our superior ideology we have convinced our self that we are invincible. We also are very proud that our military power is supreme and we are a creative nation that we lead in world technology. The truth is that our business enterprise is competitive because we are ahead in industrial revolution and our most endowed land attracts vast number of talents who seek opportunities. Ideology is very fickle. A nation can change her ideology on a dime as we witness China’s transformation. During the last three decades of reform and opening up she has proved that her hybrid system of combined state economy with market economy can work quite well. Many foreign talents that used to come from Europe, Japan, China and India are now returning home because economic opportunities in their homeland are growing because of increased prosperity. This phenomenon is well known as we saw Japanese and Taiwanese scientists and entrepreneurs returning home during the later part of the last Century and recently some Chinese and Indian talent are doing the same.

If current American provocation is unchecked there may come a point China will be forced to retaliate in action by discontinuing to subsidize our twin deficits. This reaction will most likely to lead to all out confrontation. The first to suffer is American consumers who will need to pay higher prices for essential goods to maintain our living standard. Next will be American and Chinese businesses because 70 % of imports from China are under joint venture management with foreign companies make more profit than that of Chinese business. It may not be fun to watch the domino effects of worldwide trade protectionism and stock markets crash, but it will happen like the 1929 world depression. When this does occur there is no telling who will be the bigger loser.

Luckily the world will recover from the next depression if it should occur despite our efforts to prevent it. The question is who will be more likely to recover from it fastest? America has never had a major calamity that took place in our home land other than the Civil War. China, however on the other hand, during the last Century, experienced the devastation of numerous imperial aggression wars, the Japanese occupation, two major civil wars, the Cultural Revolution and the recent devastating Szechuan earth quakes. She showed remarkable resilience in recovering from all those calamities. In addition, as an ancient culture, she is the one showed continuous unity for a long uninterrupted history of five thousand years.

As a dynamic young nation, America does not have a deep rooted ancient civilization as bounding force. China is a cultural state and not a political state as discussed in essay 3 in following Appendix. China is more centralized and cohesive as demonstrated by her developing pattern during the last three decades and her fast recovery from the last global economic crisis. (See Martin Jacques, “When China Rules the World”, 2010). As world’s manufacturing center, China certainly will be the first to have the get up and go to export consumer goods to the rest of the developing world. Remember in any depression, when the stock market crashed, cash is king. Whereas America is currently heavily in debt, China has two trillion dollars of foreign currency reserve, adding the 700 billion from Hong Kong, this will make 2.7 trillion. She and other cash rich nations in Asia will certainly recover that much faster during this potential depression than the America, even if they are not targeted to rise already.

History has ample documentation of the 1929 global depression. It is sufficient to conclude that at this time of crises, caution is the best part of velour for both America and China not to tempt fate. The most advisable course of action is for America and China both to continue cooperation and reach Harmony Consensus. A joint effort between the most powerful developed nation and the fastest growing developing country, America and China both will fulfill the manifested destination of greatness, bringing lasting peace and harmony to the world. Harmony is the most common value of human civilization and Harmony Renaissance is the next creative wave of energy mankind is waiting for to lead us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
francis@worldharmonyorg.net
San Francisco, CA

UNIVERSAL HARMONY CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

2010-02-22T15:11:00.000-08:00

UNIVERSAL HARMONY CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

Friday, 4. December 2009, 16:33:36
JUDAI CHRISTIAN, HARMONY THEORY, INVISIBEL ENERGY, LOVE, LAOTZE, UNIVERSE CREATION, SOCIEL SCIENCE, PEACE IN MIND, OUR SOULS, DYNAMIC BALANCE, CHRISTIAN FAITH, ASIA, BUDDHISM, SCIENTIFIC RELIGION, MEANING OF LIFE, GREED, ACCEPTANCE, OUR CONSCIECE, SOUL, CHINA, TOLERANCE, HARMONIZING RELIGION, MOSLEM FAITH, YING AND YANG, LOVE FOR COUNTRY, EINSTEIN, CREATION OF UNIVERSE, SCIENCE AND RELIGION UNITY, COMMON VALUE, LOVE FOR THE UNIVERSE, PERSONAL SALVATION, EUROPE, ISLAM, UNIVERSAL COMMON BELIEVE, INVISIBLE ENERGY, HARMONY FAITH, JEALOUSY, HARMONY RENAISSANCE DECLARATION, LOVE FOR SOCIETY, MAN MADE IMAGE, ORDER OF UNIVERSE, SELF CULTIVATION, HARMONY RENAISSANCE PREAMBLE, SPIRITUAL, HUMAN ARE GOOD, UNITY OF RELIGION, DAO, JUDGEMNENT DAY, RESPECT, ANCIENT CULTURE, FEAR

Dear Friends,

As a humble student of Universal Harmony Culture and Civilization I have distilled Harmony Renaissance into Harmony Faith to unify science and religion. Through the concept of universal invisible energy the attached concept papers postulates scientific origin of creation and venture to suggest scientific definitions of our soul, conscience and love.

The titles of the attached concept papers are: "Harmony Faith Order of Universe. Unifier of Science and Religion" and "Harmony Faith Order of Universe, Our Soul, Conscience and Love". The intent of the proposed concepts are to give sufficient meaning to life as a universal philosophy and not necessary as a new institutionalized religion. We are born with an innate sense of universe creation by invisible energy. Rather believers are advised to accept all major world religions in the true spirit of Harmony Renaissance.

As a fellow believer of Harmony Philosophy I welcome your opinion on the proposed concepts. Kindly respond with your comment and opinion by return email.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.

Director General
World Harmony Organization
WWW.WORLDHARMONYORG.NET

HARMONY FAITH ORDER OF UNIVERSE, UNIFIER OF SCIENCE AND RELIGION

Thursday, 3. December 2009, 17:03:29
SELF CULTIVATION, ASIA, ORDER OF UNIVERSE, CHRISTIAN FAITH, BUDDHISM, MAN MADE IMAGE, PEACE IN MIND, HARMONY FAITH, INVISIBLE ENERGY, ISLAM, UNIVERSAL COMMON BELIEVE, EUROPE, COMMON VALUE, JUDAI CHRISTIAN, SCIENCE AND RELIGION UNITY, CREATION OF UNIVERSE, SCIENTIFIC RELIGION, SPIRITUAL, SOUL, CHINA, HARMONIZING RELIGION, UNITY OF RELIGION, DAO, MOSLEM FAITH, ANCIENT CULTURE

World Harmony Organization states in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration:

“In the East, harmony as a social science theory was evolved from natural science observation by Laotze. Humans in harmony with the universe is called Tian Ren He Yi.”
“Einstein was also quoted as saying the order of nature is not accidental. Harmony is the order of nature. Harmony belongs to the World and to the Universe.”

“Laotze said "At the beginning, Dao created one, one created two, two created three, three created all things. All things carry Ying and embrace Yang. Dynamic balance creates harmony." Laotze’s harmony theory of universe is in unison with modern quantum physics.” All atoms carry Ying (electrons) and embrace Yang (protons).
“Harmony is dynamic energy balance and is also the principle of universe creation. From the very beginning, the Universe is created by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament. The invisible energy that created the universe can also be called DAO. The existence of invisible energy as omnipresent and infinite is a theory advanced by modern physics.”

HARMONY FAITH ORDER OF UNIVERSE, UNIFIER OF SCIENCE AND RELIGION

Modern physics postulates that the universe is 80% invisible energy and 20% physical matter. Einstein is known for his observation that energy and matter are convertible. Hence it is logical to conclude that the universe is created by the invisible energy. This supports Laotze’s assertion that the universe is created by Dao which can be interpreted as the invisible energy.

In the following concise dissertation we will explain how Harmony Faith can reconcile science and religion once and for all. On top of that we will give the meaning of life a very achievable goal. In this stage the door is also open for continuing human progressive inspiration from the omnipresent and all prevalent Dao, the invisible energy that created the universe. Together with modern science this concept makes a creator in a man made form unnecessary.Harmony is a universal common value; it is also a vision statement for all. It is the order of nature and the universe for all to emulate. Harmony is the dynamic balance that returns nature’s calamities to tranquility. Without harmony the universe cannot be eternal.

In harmony we can find true belief that transcends all cultures and religions. The meaning of life is to seek harmony within our inner self. Mankind is born with a spiritual soul that develops to seek self fulfillment and self salvation. Our soul has a conscience that elevates us from total animal selfishness. As our soul grows to its maturity we must achieve our own harmony. A person at the end of his journey reconciles with his own soul to achieve harmony and peace of mind. The difference between a tormented soul and a soul in harmony at our death is the difference between hell and heaven.The invisible energy in the firmament created the universe and all creatures. This is our creator regardless of our religion and belief. Our soul is an energy field that grows with our accomplishments on earth.

With differing strengths embedded in our DNA, humans are not created equal just as sure our souls will not develop equally. Static equality is not what life is all about. Each soul attaining its own harmony with itself is the meaning of life. The achievement of harmony by nature and us is a dynamic process. The evolution of nature and life are dynamic processes and must not be considered as static phenomena. Harmony renaissance is a dynamic process and calls for proactive action.There is a fine line between a believer and non believer of any religion. A true creator will accept all because all humans attest to harmony. Cultural differences are only in form and not in essence. Harmony is the salvation of mankind and the king of unity in diversity.

The universe and all living creations through evolution are created by the invisible energy and are sustained by energy. This theory without man made heavenly images does not contradict conventional religious beliefs. Furthermore it is a rational way of agreeing with modern sciences. Our soul is merely an energy field that contains our spirit, life time beliefs and experiences. It exists eternally and has a beginning and no end after our death. Each soul can accomplish harmony with itself but souls are not necessarily equal. We are here on earth to develop our own soul from its early immature conception.Religions begin with search of truth, goodness and beauty. This search will ultimately help us to reach harmony at death.

All religions preach harmony because harmony is the most common value and the greatest common denominator of mankind. Conflicts in religion are caused by human corruption. Belief in harmony, the universal truth, does not need a man made image of creator. The invisible energy as the creator of the universe does not contradict with modern science. This imaging of the creator does not contradict any religious beliefs and is not divisive. In time this imaging of the creator without man made figure will reconcile all religions as the true scientific belief. According to modern science the invisible energy of the universe is all powerful and omnipresent. It is part of the paradigm of Faith in Harmony. Many religions believe in brotherhood of mankind. What has kept us from achieving unity in diversity are the differences in religious culture and the cultural centric creator figures conjured by different religions.

A person who does not practice institutionalized religion can achieve inner peace through harmony practices. The universal belief in the invisible energy as the creator in the firmament reconciles all religions and faiths. Faith in Harmony is thus the most acceptable Faith that transcends mankind’s conflicts of fear and greed. Harmony on earth that promises unity in diversity is the promise of Kingdom on Earth and the Most Great Peace on earth by all sages and prophets. A person achieves self fulfillment has reached harmony in his own soul and his life is complete and his soul is eternal and everlasting without torment.Our search for harmony renaissance is multifaceted and all inclusive. Our perspectives include East and West culture, world civilization and history, harmony diplomacy, world religions, ancient philosophy and modern science.

For harmony to be a true universal faith it must reconcile with scientific observations. This is unity of science and religion.We believe in self salvation through Faith in Harmony practices. Our actions shall encompass all human activities such as world affairs, commerce, education, cultural activities and religious or non religious functions. Specifically at this moment in history our action should enhance peace, reduce conflict, harmonize world religions, and activate harmony culture, pursuit harmony education. United Nation is at a cross road. It is time to advocate U. N. harmony civilization so all 193 nations can converse and consult with universal Harmony common value. 21st century is the beginning of Harmony renaissance.

The world mission is to be ready for human's next creative wave to lead us to a higher level of common accomplishment. World Harmony Renaissance will bring the whole world into action for a new millennium of peace and prosperity with unfettered collective energy surpassing European Renaissance. Harmony Faith is self sufficient without the need to introduce a new religion. Believers are advised to accept all major world religions.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

HARMONY FAITH ORDER OF UNIVERSE. OUR SOUL, CONSCIENCE AND LOVE

Friday, 4. December 2009, 15:18:53
HARMONY RENAISSANCE PREAMBLE, YING AND YANG, DAO, EINSTEIN, LAOTZE, HARMONY RENAISSANCE DECLARATION, INVISIBEL ENERGY, HARMONY THEORY, ORDER OF UNIVERSE, OUR SOULS, SOCIEL SCIENCE, HARMONY FAITH, LOVE, OUR CONSCIECE, PERSONAL SALVATION, MEANING OF LIFE, UNIVERSE CREATION, DYNAMIC BALANCE, JEALOUSY, GREED, ACCEPTANCE, HUMAN ARE GOOD, JUDGEMNENT DAY, RESPECT, FEAR, LOVE FOR THE UNIVERSE, LOVE FOR SOCIETY, TOLERANCE, LOVE FOR COUNTRY

1) World Harmony Organization states in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration:

“In the East, harmony as a social science theory was evolved from natural science observation by Laotze. Humans in harmony with the universe is called Tian Ren He Yi.”
“Einstein was also quoted as saying the order of nature is not accidental. Harmony is the order of nature. Harmony belongs to the World and to the Universe.”

“Laotze said "At the beginning, Dao created one, one created two, two created three, three created all things. All things carry Ying and embrace Yang. Dynamic balance creates harmony." Laotze’s harmony theory of universe is in unison with modern quantum physics.” All atoms carry Ying (electrons) and embrace Yang (protons).
“Harmony is dynamic energy balance and is also the principle of universe creation. From the very beginning, the Universe is created by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament. The invisible energy that created the universe can also be called DAO. The existence of invisible energy as omnipresent and infinite is a theory advanced by modern physics.”
2) HARMONY FAITH ORDER OF UNIVERSE. AND OUR SOULS

Modern physics postulates that the universe is 80% invisible energy and 20% physical matter. Einstein is known for his observation that energy and matter are convertible. Hence it is logical to conclude that the universe is created by the invisible energy. This supports Laotze’s assertion that the universe is created by Dao which can be interpreted as the invisible energy.

In the following concise dissertation we will summarize how Harmony Faith can reconcile science and religion. As continuing development, we will explain our concept of soul, conscience and love based on harmony and invisible energy. This will reinforce the meaning of life and give a very achievable goal for our existence.

The invisible energy in the firmament created the universe and all creatures. This is our creator regardless of our religion and belief. Our souls are energy fields that grow with our accomplishments on earth. With differing strengths embedded in our DNA, humans are not created equal just as sure our souls will not develop equally. Static equality is not what life is all about. Each soul attaining its own harmony with itself is the meaning of life. The achievement of harmony by nature and us is a dynamic process. The evolution of nature and life are dynamic processes and must not be considered as static phenomena. Harmony renaissance is a dynamic process and calls for proactive action.
The meaning of life is to seek harmony within our inner selves. Mankind is born with a spiritual soul that develops to seek self fulfillment and self salvation. Our souls have consciences that elevate us from total animal selfishness. As our souls grow to their maturity we must achieve our own harmony. A person at the end of his journey reconciles with his own soul to achieve harmony and peace of mind. The difference between a tormented soul and a soul in harmony at our death is the difference between hell and heaven.

The intent of the proposed concepts are to give sufficient meaning to life as a universal philosophy and not necessary as a new religion. Rather believers are advised to accept all major world religions in the true spirit of Harmony Renaissance.

3) HARMONY FAITH ORDER OF UNIVERSE. OUR CONSCIENCE AND LOVE

The invisible energy that makes up our soul is in constant dynamic interaction with all that surround us. Our soul seeks harmony with the universe. That is called “Tien Ren He Yi” by Laotze. Our soul belongs to and is part of the invisible energy that fills the universe. Our desire to interact with and our sense of belonging to the universe is our conscience. Our conscience’s awareness starts from within ourselves and extends as far as we can reach. This is what distinguishes us from other animals. Our conscience is sublime and enables us to rise above our base and selfish instincts.

All humans are born “good”. We are corrupted by our own emotions of hate, greed and jealousy. There is no devil and angels and heaven and hell. How good we are depends on our own development. There is no judgment day but our own conscience that judges ourselves in our own way. That is why our soul needs to be at harmony with the universe when we depart. Without corruption our conscience has the innate desire to do good because our soul and conscience IS our invisible energy and is part of the community of invisible energy in the universe that created all the matters, living or mineral. Our conscience wants to be accepted by the greater community of invisible energy.

Humans and other animals are social animals. We all understand that our pets need us. Our consciences in their reaching out, express our love for our loved ones, to the society, our country, world community of nations and the planet. Our selfish nature wants to be loved. Many forms of love are selfless, most noticeable is a mother’s love for her off spring. At times our love for the society, our mother country and our faith can also be selfless. In no small part since our soul is part of the universal infinite energy, we naturally wish to extend our love to the world and universe as a whole.

Our physical bodies are full of sensors beginning with our hearts that can receive messages of love. Our brains through our whole person can also send love. How is love transmitted? Love propagates by invisible energy field and resonance. This is basic physics. Harmony and love propagates by wave and resonance like all forms of energy fields such as the force filed that bind orbiting electrons to the nucleus in an atom; gravity field that holds the solar system and other heavenly systems together. Other fields of energy such as magnetic fields, electromagnetic fields in the form of magnetic induction, radio and TY signals, light, heat and acoustic sound fill our life. Humans can apply all these energy fields to serve us but we are not capable to fully understand them. We also do not fully understand the invisible energy that fills the universe and how the universe was created at the beginning. Yet all these energy fields are miracles that make our life satisfying.

One of the most basic loves is between a man and woman, which are highly valued in the West. In other Eastern societies, besides romantic love, love for ancestors and mother country are highly valued traditionally. Of course greed and fear often dilutes our pure love. Love for the creator as in religions, from Harmony Faith perspective, can be considered as love for the infinite invisible energy. In the context of Harmony Faith we believe in love of mankind and the universe. Humans are capable of experiencing infinite forms of love and infinite love. Often the sense of fulfillment is a result of how much love we express. Just as our souls are different our propensity to express love are also different. All said and done, our love must also reach a dynamic balance within ourselves to avoid extremism. Both our souls and our consciences they contain, at the end of our journey, need to reach self harmony fulfillment within ourselves as discussed in the previous section, under self salvation. This is the essence of Harmony Faith. Harmony Faith is self sufficient without the need to introduce a new religion. Believers are advised to accept all major world religions.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization.
francis@worldharmonyorg.net
San Francisco, CA

HARMONY COMMENTS ON UNITED NATIONS WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

2010-02-20T21:13:00.000-08:00

HARMONY COMMENTS ON UNITED NATIONS WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Dear Rene and Norman,

I appreciate your efforts towards harmony on the World Day of Social Justice.

Harmony is the most embracing, inclusive, all encompassing and universal common value of mankind. Therefore, I suggest that we, and as many as will concur, propose Harmony Day to the United Nations to add to World Peace, World Tolerance, and Social Justice Days, etc. Harmony belongs to the universe. No one culture can claim harmony as its own. Without harmony the universe will not be eternal.

Social justice, in a broader sense, can also mean social rights along with human rights. Peace cannot last without harmony. Social rights and human rights are insufficient when the mankind has no harmony. Social rights can mean the rights to health care, livelihood, society security, and so on for the developing world. To the developed capitalist world these are assumed as opportunities, rather than rights. In the West we have taken upon ourselves to criticize the developing world for lack of the democracy and human rights that we hold dear, such as rights to legal and political representation and the right to freedom of speech. We maintain that the developing world must practice what we value now and forget that our democracy and human rights were also hard earned in the past.

The truth is that all cultures of the developing world must go through their stages of development at their own paces and in concert with their cultural heritages. For each of the developing nations, the most appropriate system is most likely its own distinct harmonious system. To the developing world during their rise in the 21st century, social rights may be more relevant and pressing than the Western version of democracy and human rights. Notwithstanding that fact, “We are the best because we have democracy” is the end-all statement to end all value debates by some Americans.

From a broad human prospective, the three main pillars of human civilization that are highly valued are harmony, major world religions, and democracy in that order. Harmony, as the most ancient culture as well as the most universal common value, is priceless. Confucius, Laotzi, and other like-minded world philosophers predate Christ, Buddha, and Mohammad. Harmony between the government and the governed is more desirable and more stable than any brand of democracy without harmony and likely will include grass-roots representation. Harmony with nature as taught by the ancients means mankind is part of nature, as in Laotzi’s “Tien Ren Ha Yi”.

The fact that China, as an ancient culture, did not create a national religion of her own, but adopted Buddhism from India and accepted Christianity and Islam, demonstrates that she is practicing harmony. Because of Western domination of the past 150 years, one cannot blame China for sensitivity to Western interference in her practice of religious freedom.

A world practicing harmony within oneself, within all nations, among the nations, and with nature will be most precious. The coming of Harmony Renaissance and Harmony Civilization are inevitable. They are the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for to unshackle us from religious and ideological strife. Harmony faith is the ultimate self-salvation and the resurrection of mankind from global destruction caused by war and unsustainable development.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA

HARMONY COMMENTS ON WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

2010-02-20T11:42:00.000-08:00

HARMONY COMMENTS ON WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Dear Rene and Norman,

I appreciate your efforts towards harmony on World Day of Social Justice.

Harmony is the most embracing, inclusive, all encompassing and universal common value of mankind. I suggest that we propose Harmony Day, as many will concur, to United Nations to add to World Peace, World Tolerance and Social Justice Day etc. Peace cannot last without harmony. Harmony belongs to the Universe. No one culture can claim harmony as its own. Without harmony the universe will not be eternal.

Social justice in a broader sense can also mean social rights along with human rights. Social rights and human rights are insufficient when mankind has no harmony. Social rights can mean the right to health care, livelihood and society security and so on for the developing world. To the developed capitalist world these are assumed as opportunities rather than rights. In the West we have taken upon ourselves to criticize the developing world for lack of demo0cracy and human rights that we hold dear, such as rights to legal and political representation and rights to freedom of speech. We maintain that the developing world must practice what we value now and forgetting that our democracy and human rights were also hard earned in the past.

The truth is that all cultures of developing world must go through their stage of development at their own pace and in concert with cultural heritage. For the developing nations the most appropriate system is more likely their appropriate harmonious systems. To the developing world during their rise in the 21st Century, social rights may be more relevant and pressing than the Western version of democracy and human rights. Notwithstanding, “We are the best because we have democracy” is the end all statement to end all value debates by Americans.

From a broad human prospective, the three main pillars of human civilization, that are highly valued, are harmony, world major religions and democracy in that order. Harmony as the most ancient culture as well as the most universal common value is priceless. Confucius, Laotzi and other world like minded philosophers predate Christ, Buddha and Mohamed. Harmony between the government and the governed is more desirable and stable than any brand of democracy and likely will include grass root representation. Harmony with nature as taught by the ancients mean mankind is part of nature as in Laotzi’s “Tien Ren Ha Yi”.

The fact that China as an ancient culture did not create a national religion of her own but adopted Buddhism from India and accepted Christianity and Islam demonstrates that she is practicing harmony. In her practice of religion freedom because of Western domination of the past 150 years, one cannot blame China for sensitive to Western interference.

A world in harmony with one self, within all nations, and among the nations and with nature will be most precious. The coming of Harmony Renaissance and Harmony Civilization are inevitable. They are the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for to unshackle us from religious and ideological strife. Harmony Faith is the ultimate self salvation and the resurrection of mankind from global destruction from war and unsustainable development.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA

Dear Francis, Thanks for the nice photos of the Chinese New Year Celebration. We have to hope that the Year of the Tiger will be one of harmony.

I am sending you here and as an attachment a short article on the 20 Feb World Day of Social Justice. Harmony is one of the goals set out in the UN General Assembly's designation of the World Day of Social Justice. Thus for our efforts for a harmony renaissance, we can use this World Day as an opportunity for reflection and planning.

I thought that you might be able to write a little introduction putting "Harmony" in the first line as I did above and send it to the bbc site where you had posted the review. It looks like an interesting site but it is not clear how one posts things. All best wishes, Rene

World Day of Social Justice: A Sense of Direction
Rene Wadlow*

On a proposal of the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstzan, the United Nations General Assembly has set 20 February as the World Day of Social Justice. It was observed for the first time in 2009, but is not widely known. As with other UN-designated “Days”, the World Day of Social Justice gives us an opportunity to take stock of how we can work together at the local, national and global level on policy and action to achieve the goals set out in the resolution designating the Day of “solidarity, harmony and equality within and among states.”

As the resolution states “Social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among nations and that, in turn, social development and social justice cannot be attained in the absence of peace and security or in the absence of respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

The Preamble to the UN Charter makes social justice one of the chief aims of the organization, using the more common expression of that time “social progress”. The Preamble calls for efforts “to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom”. However, in the preparation of the Charter during the last days of the Second World War, there was no definition given of “social progress”. There was agreement that social justice was definitely more than law courts plus a social policy. It was easier to recognize social injustice than to define social justice.

The societies created by Nazi Germany and the military in Japan with slave labor and the abolition of workers’ rights were the models of social injustice that the drafters of the UN Charter had in mind along with the consequences in North America and Western Europe of the 1930s depression.

Ideas concerning international efforts for social progress were drawn largely from the experience of the League of Nations and especially the International Labour Organization (ILO), which had been created in 1919. The representatives from the USA and Great Britain were most influential in the preliminary work on the UN Charter, other European states being occupied by Germany or still in the middle of fighting. Thus US representatives were strongly influenced in their views of social progress by the “New Deal” legislation of President Roosevelt and the British by the outlines of the 1942 Beveridge Plan, named after its main author, Lord Beveridge, which led to the setting up of the first unified social security system. By 1944, with the tide of war turning, the ILO met in Philadelphia, USA, and set out its aims of post-war world employment policies, freedom of association for workers and the extension of social security measures.

Thus from the start in 1945, the emphasis in the UN system had been on social justice as related to conditions of employment and the right to organize which was made manifest in the 1948 ILO Convention number 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize. Progressively, education was included as an aspect of social justice, in part because education is closely linked to employment. Later, health was added as an element, again because of a close link to employment.

It took much longer but ultimately, gender equality has been included in the aims of social justice as fair employment practices, good education, and adequate health services could often still overlook the existence of women. Even today, can education be the only measure of women’s empowerment? Does reproductive health and rights come under adequate health care?

It is likely that employment, education, health with equality between women and men is as far as government representatives are willing to go collectively in discussing policies and programs of social justice. Further advances will have to come from the non-governmental sector, though representatives from some governments at times can take a lead. Today, we can still see injustices due to social class, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, age, sexual orientation and disabilities. There is a reluctance on the part of governments to deal with these issues nationally and an even greater reluctance to deal with them collectively within the UN system.

However, it is too easy to throw back on others responsibilities for injustices, if at the same time one does not realize how each of us shares personally in the benefits of injustice. Thus, we can use the World Day of Social Justice not only to celebrate the advances made but to get a sense of direction for the road to be yet taken.

* Rene Wadlow, Representative to the United Nations, Geneva, Association of World Citizens
Dear Leo, Rene, and Francis,I salute each of you in our common quest for harmony and peace for all global citizens as we approach the second UN World Day of Social Justice.Is Social Justice critical to our common goals? What is "Social Justice"? In the year 2000 our Center for Economic and Social Justice participated in a conference at the UN at which we presented a "Declaration of Social Development through Personal Empowerment," a document we prepared together with the Population Research Institute. http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/paradigmpapers/socialdevelopment-un-ppr.htmYou'll see in paragraphs 20-42 a discussion of fundamental human rights centering around the dignity of every human person to which all social technologies, including every nation-state and the UN itself should be subordinate. In these paragraphs we discuss "Social Justice" not in terms of social problems but as a set of social virtues essential for transforming unjust social structures, laws and constitutions, which in the final analysis lie at the root of most human conflicts and wars. We have re-published a pamphlet of Rev. William Ferree, one of our co-founders, that deepened my understanding of the nature of "Social Justice." http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/socialjustice/introtosocialjustice.pdf While written from a Catholic perspective, I think you, just as non-Christians like me, will appreciate the universal moral power of this expansion of moral philosophy.Your comments would be greatly appreciated as we celebrate this World Day of Social Justice.In Peace, Prosperity and Freedom for every world citizen, only through Harmony and Justice,Norman KurlandCenter for Economic and Social Justicehttp://www.cesj.org

MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA:” WHO IS MORE DEPENDENT ON WHOM, AMERICA OR CHINA?”

2010-02-17T15:08:00.000-08:00

MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA:” WHO IS MORE DEPENDENT ON WHOM, AMERICA OR CHINA?”

It does not matter whether the future prediction of Orville Schell (1) or Martin Jacques (2) is on target about U.S. China relation. In fact the future prospect may be some where in between. Our concern should be how to avoid another cold war that is looming by our unnecessary confrontation of China in arm sales to Taiwan, critical of China by siding with Google Internet dispute with China and your coming meeting with Dalai Lama. American public needs to be in formed about these anatomizing tactics through public debates.

Orville Schell is singing a familiar tune of China and U.S. will only get closer. Martin Jacques is predicting a likely scenario that Chinese culture may dominate the future world. Though nobody can be sure of the future, Jacques is closer to the target on the following counts. Contrary to U.S. media reports,

1) Chinese Harmony cultural values have more universal values than our proclaimed democracy values.

2) Chinese people and government is getting enough information through the Internet to move towards modernity for now. Her current success in economics and modernization are good indications.

3) China is a cultural state and not a political state (3). Her government will continue to have the mandate to govern if her performances justify the government has public confidence. Political reform must be accomplished according to her own move towards modernity.

Grid lock or not, U.S. government must focus on the important issues to promote harmony between the two great nations. The world cannot afford another avoidable cold war. America by continuing the present path of confrontation, will benefit neither country nor the world. We need a public debate, but our press must better prepare our citizens. Your leadership is very essential to guide our nation in the direction towards world harmony.

WHO IS MORE DEPENDENT ON THE OTHER, AMERICA OR CHINA?

The America media overwhelmingly agrees that China is more dependent on us because of our large market. In reality, the American public needs to be better informed. Our media 20th century mentality is not doing America any favor. Have it occurred to us, ultimately Chinese market is capable to be four times bigger than ours? The developing world is awakening; their combined market will be 10 times ours. We are the most powerful nation in the world because we are ahead of developing nations in technology and modern management not because of our superior cultural values. All ancient cultures have laudable cultural values that is why they developed. Larry Summers, your eminent economic adviser said, “The most momentous 21st Century development will be the rise of the developing world catching up with our technology and modern management”

We are the greatest military power because we have invested consistently more than the whole world combined in our military industrial complex. We are successful in economics because our business corporations are competitive not because we have the exclusive rights to technology and innovations. Deng Xiaoping said “It does not matter whether it is black or white cat as long as it catches mouse”. Economic success does not depend on political ideology, success is more a factor of appropriate management. Now that modernization of the developing world is out of the bag, we will face competition whether it is Brazilian, Russian Indian or Chinese cats.

In the transition to a multilateral world, China as a developing and consumer product manufacturing country has more to offer to the developing world in the consumer products that we all want. Our sales of superior armament have a limited and smaller market. Barring instability in China which we are eager to agitate, China has a long way to grow in her own and the friendly developing market. Japan and the four little tigers caught up with us in the last Century because they focused on consumer products and not arms sales. With similar culture and in the same way, China and South East Asia will also catch up with us in time. So soon we will be more dependent on China and Asia in the 21st Century.

1) Why China and the U.S. Will Only Get Closer
By Orville Schell NEWSWEEK
Published Dec 30, 2009
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It looks, at first, like a classic story of imperial rise and fall: the West's confidence in its institutions and economies has been badly shaken by the financial crisis, while China has increased its global role and basked in the vindication of its more state-dominated development model. Having grown accustomed to dominance, many Americans now find China's boom unsettling. After all, two states like this are historically expected to clash.
Yet that clash is not guaranteed. What happens next will depend in large part on how Washington leads. China and the United States could easily become antagonistic. But things could unfold much more positively—if leaders on both sides recognize how many interests they share.
That's not to say it will be easy. The two countries share a lot of historical baggage. For a century and a half, China smarted over its domination by the West, leaving it with a deep sense of humiliation. But for years now, China's economic miracle has been easing its insecurity. As confidence has grown, China has begun abandoning its tendency to define itself as oppressed and exploited. Beijing has also begun working hard to reassure the planet that its debut on the world stage will be harmonious. As a result, China is now in the right frame of mind to begin fashioning a new sort of partnership with the West.
Creating such a relationship will still take enormous forbearance. For China, it will mean vaulting over its revolutionary ideology and resisting the temptations of hypernationalism. And for the United States, it will mean recognizing that, even though its supremacy is waning, China need not become an adversary. Americans must come to terms with the reality that their own vaunted democratic system has often failed them—by letting the economy run off a cliff, for example—and that China's one-party system, which is able to gather information, formulate policies, and then effect them quickly—clearly has its advantages.
China and America also have plenty to build on. The two countries have an unusually strong sentimental and historical bond. Thanks to a century of U.S. missionary activity in China, many Chinese admire America's generosity, entrepreneurialism, and fair--mindedness—even if they often resent U.S. power and self-righteousness.
More important, the two countries now face, and must work together to solve, two critical questions: how to construct a new financial architecture and how to solve climate change. Take the economy: the U.S. relies on China to fund its debt, and China relies on the U.S. to buy its goods. While Americans have started to save more and Chinese to consume more, this codependency is not about to end. So without China participating in the rebuilding of a new post-crisis economic architecture, both countries could run into serious trouble. And they know it.
Climate change is even more urgent. The U.S. and China together produce almost 50 percent of the world's -greenhouse-gas emissions. Unless they find a way to stop hiding behind each other and start dealing with this problem, it will not matter what all the other well-intentioned states do. Everyone will suffer.
So the challenge is not whether the U.S. and China can draw closer, but how to get them to recognize that they already are intimately intertwined. Fate has bound them together, and they must find effective ways to collaborate. Fortunately, this is the very definition of common interest. And there is nothing like common interest—and a looming sense of common threat—to form the basis of a strong, productive relationship.
Schell is Arthur Ross director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society.
© 2009

2) No Chance Against China
Google's defeat foretells the day when Beijing rules the world.
By Martin Jacques NEWSWEEK
Published Jan 16, 2010
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The blunt truth is tthat most Western forecasters have been wrong about China for the past 30 years. They have claimed that Chinese economic growth was exaggerated, that a big crisis was imminent, that state controls would fade away, and that exposure to global media, notably the Internet, would steadily undermine the Communist Party's authority. The reason why China forecasting has such a poor track record is that Westerners constantly invoke the model and experience of the West to explain China, and it is a false prophet. Until we start trying to understand China on its own terms, rather than as a Western-style nation in the making, we will continue to get it wrong.
The Google affair tells us much about what China is and what it will be like. The Internet has been seen in the West as the quintessential expression of the free exchange of ideas and information, untrammeled by government interference and increasingly global in reach. But the Chinese government has shown that the Internet can be successfully filtered and controlled. Google's mission, "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful," has clashed with the age-old presumption of Chinese rulers of the need and responsibility to control. In this battle, there will be only one winner: China. Google will be obliged either to accept Chinese regulations or exit the world's largest Internet market, with serious consequences for its long-term global ambitions. This is a metaphor for our times: America's most dynamic company cannot take on the Chinese government—even on an issue like free and open information—and win.
Moreover, as China becomes increasingly important as a market and player, what happens to the Internet in China will have profound consequences for the Internet globally. It is already clear that the Google model of a free and open Internet, an exemplar of the American idea of the future, cannot and will not prevail. China's Internet will continue to be policed and controlled, information filtered, sites prohibited, noncompliant search engines excluded, and sensitive search words disallowed. And where China goes, others, also informed by different values, are already and will follow. The Internet, far from being a great big unified global space, will be fragmented and segmented. Another Western shibboleth about the future will thereby fall. It will not signal the end of the free flow of information—notwithstanding all the controls, the Internet has transformed the volume and quality of information available to Chinese citizens—but it will take place more on Chinese than Western terms.
If we want to understand the future, we need to go back to the drawing board. China—as we can see with increasing clarity—is destined to become the world's largest economy and is likely in time to far outdistance the U.S. This process will remorselessly shift the balance of power in China's favor. Just as once a large share of the American market was a precondition for a firm being a major global player, this mantle will increasingly be assumed instead by the Chinese market, except to a far greater extent because its population is four times the size. Furthermore, China's expanding economic clout means that its government is enjoying rapidly growing global authority. It can even take on Google and be sure of victory.
Facing up to the fact that China is very different from the West, that it simply does not work or think like us, is proving far more difficult. A classic illustration is the West's failure to understand the strength and durability of the Chinese state, which defies all predictions of its demise, remains omnipresent in Chinese lives, still owns most major firms, and proves remarkably adept at finding new ways to counter the influence of the U.S. global media. Western observers typically explain the intrusiveness of the Chinese government in terms of paranoia—and in a huge and diverse country the rulers have always seen instability as an ever-present danger—but there is a deeper reason why the state enjoys such a high-profile role in Chinese society.
It is seen by the Chinese not as an alien presence to be constantly pruned back, as in the West, especially the U.S., but as the embodiment and guardian of society. Rather than alien, it is seen as an intimate, in the manner of the head of the household. It might seem an extraordinary proposition, but the Chinese state enjoys a remarkable legitimacy among its people, greater than in Western societies. And the reason lies deep in China's history. China may call itself a nation-state (although only for the past century), but in essence it is a civilization-state dating back at least two millennia. Maintaining the unity of Chinese civilization is regarded as the most important political priority and seen as the sacred task of the state, hence its unique role: there is no Western parallel.
Chinese modernity will not resemble Western modernity, and a world dominated by China will not resemble our own. One consequence is already apparent in the developing world: the state is back in fashion; the Washington Consensus has been eclipsed. In this new world, Chinese ways of thinking—from Confucian values and their notion of the state to the family and parenting—will become increasingly influential. Google's fate is a sign of the world to come, and the sooner we come to appreciate the nature of a world run by China, the better we will be able to deal with it.
Jacques is the author of When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order.
© 2010

3) CHINA IS A CULTURAL STATE NOT A POLITICAL STATE

China is an ancient country with 5000 years of continuous history and tradition bound. This is unique among modern nation states. Notwithstanding the present Chinese government has made changes on the political scene, the Chinese remain cultural bound and strongly influenced by Confucius teaching. The idea of mandate from heaven, there is always a central authority, only weakened by outside influence is still alive today. Most Chinese basically are not political activists as long as the government is doing a good job in performance. Chinese people appear to be less politically active wherever they are. This appears o be true in China as well as most Chinese overseas communities including San Francisco, where the Chinese population is 40% or more.

However the mandate of heaven is not irrevocable. This is evident as we witness the rise of peasant revolts to overthrow the Emperors in the changing of non performing emperors in history. This right to overthrow the non performing authority was also taught by Mencius the most renowned Confucius disciple. In Chinese the word country has the dual meaning of nation and family. So the connection of the concepts of family and country is strong. An authority establishing social and family order is acceptable based on performance. As a cultural state China can accept different religious and political entities to exist in different parts of China.

That is why Deng Xiaoping’s proposal of one nation different systems for Hong Kong’s return went off without a hitch. This idea of multi religions and political systems can work in a cultural state and not necessary in a centralized political state. China as an ancient culture never created a national religion of her own, instead she accepted all outside religions. Most notably China merged Buddhism from India with Confucius and Daoism philosophy into various forms of coexisting Buddhism. In time China will develop her top down and bottom up converging democracy. It has to be in her way and on her own priority. It is already happening according to John and Doris Niasbitt in their book Megatrends of China. Outside pressure will only unite the Chinese people behind her government. This is witnessed by the incident of U.S. bombing of the Chinese Yugoslavia Embassy and the current dispute over U.S. arm sales to Taiwan. Millions of net citizens are writing in to support the government.

As a cultural state, China will move towards modernity in a very unique fashion. It will adopt western technology and modern management but she will retain her long traditional culture. Like manner, in the future, large developing nations will modernize within the context of their own ancient culture. The rise of China after the 2008 financial crises becomes that much more dramatic. We will find China reach out to the world with her traditional friendship and harmony. Her way of harmony diplomacy will stand in stark contrast to American aggressive Smart Diplomacy. The world watched our War on Terror, Neo Conservatism and other foreign policies during the last decade as obvious excessive use of military power. It is time to understand China as a cultural state and not a political state and turn a softer side in reaching out to China. We are the most powerful nation in the world we can afford to show our magnanimity without appearing weak. President Obama with his diverse background has a unique and final opportunity. Laotzu has said “The more powerful the more one should be humble”. Let us hope U.S. and China can reach harmony consensus through better understanding.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco
Francis@worldhrmonyorg.net

A HARMONY RENAISSANCE PUBLISHED BY CHINA DAILY BBS

2010-02-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

A HARMONY RENAISSANCE PUBLISHED BY CHINA DAILY BBS

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Author: worldharmony Time: 2010-2-7 06:58 AM Subject: A Harmony RenaissanceA Harmony Renaissance Rene Wadlow*

At a time when humanity is increasingly working together to meet ecological challenges and to overcome ideologically-led strife, Dr Francis C.W. Fung has presented an important call for a cultural renaissance based on the concept of harmony. Rather than concentrating primarily on conflicts, struggles and suffering, Francis Fung suggests that the focus should be on cooperation, coexistence and visions of a better future. Harmony includes tolerance, acceptance, equality and forgiveness of past pains and conflicts. It leads to gentleness, patience, kindness, to inner peace and outward to relations based on respect. Fung draws his framework for a harmony-based renaissance from the classical philosophies of China: Confucianism, the teachings of ‘Master Kong’ (551-478 BCE) and Daoism, associated with Lao Zi who lived at the same time. Both put their emphasis on the Dao (the Way) and the working of the dynamic balance of Yin and Yang. (1).

As Fung stresses “Harmony is a universal common value. In harmony we can find true belief that transcends all cultures and religions. The meaning of life is to seek harmony within our inner self. Humans are born with a spiritual soul that develops to seek self-fulfilment. Our soul has a conscience that elevates us. As our soul grows to its maturity, we achieve our own harmony. A person at the end of his journey reconciles with his own soul to achieve harmony and peace of mind. Each soul attaining its own harmony with itself is the meaning of life.” However harmony is not only a personal goal of inner peace but a guideline for political, social and world affairs. As Fung notes “Specifically at this moment in history, our action should enhance peace, reduce conflict and activate a harmony culture. The 21st century is the beginning of a Harmony Renaissance. Our world mission is to be ready for human’s next creative wave to lead us to a higher level of common accomplishment. The World Harmony Renaissance will bring the whole world into action for this new millennium of peace and prosperity with unfettered collective energy.” There was an earlier period in Chinese thought when there was an important Harmony Renaissance. This was during the Sung dynasty (960-1279) which reunited China after a period of division and confusion. This was a period of an interest in science — “the extension of knowledge through the investigation of things”. It was a period when there was a conscious effort to bring together into a harmonious framework currents of thought that existed in China but often as separate and sometimes hostile schools of thought: Confucianism, Buddhism, philosophical Daoism and religious Daoism. These efforts were called Tao hsuch — the Study of the Tao” — an effort later called by Westerns “Neo-Confucianism”. Chou Tun-yi (1017-1073), often better known as the Master of Lien-hsi, was a leading figure of this effort. He developed a philosophy based on the alternation of Yin and Yang, each becoming the source of the other. (2)

Thus today, after decades of conflict when the emphasis of the countries of the world both in policy and practice was upon competition, conflict and individual enrichment, there is a need for an emphasis on harmony, cooperation, mutual respect, and working for the welfare of the community with a respect for nature of which humans are a part. When one aspect, either Yin or Yang, becomes too dominant, then there needs to be a re-equilibrium. This Yin/Yang alternation is best represented by the double fish symbol, often used by Daoists. We see this shift most dramatically in the policy of the Chinese government. After decades when Marxist “class struggle” was the dominant internal policy and world politics was seen as a “class struggle” on a world scale, in 2006, Chinese President Hu Jintao adopted building a harmonious society at home and promoting a harmonious world abroad as the guiding State philosophy. Obviously it takes time for a harmonious society at home and a harmonious world abroad to be put into place. The re-equilibrium of the energies of Yin and Yang do not take place overnight. Nor is this re-equilibrium only the task of the Chinese. The cultivation of harmony must become the operational goal for many. As Mencius (372 – 289 BCE), a follower of Confucius said “ A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.” That is why Francis Fung’s call for a Harmony Renaissance is a call to each of us. (3)

Notes
1) See Arthur Waley. Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China (London: Allen & Unwin, 1939); 2) See Fung Yu-Lan A Short History of Chinese Philosophy (New York: The Macmillan Co. 1950).
3) See Francis C W Fung, China’s Harmony Renaissance, What the World Must Know (San Francisco: World Harmony Organization 2006, available at www.amazon.com )
*Rene Wadlow, Representative to the United Nations, Geneva, Association of World Citizens

PRAISE FOR FRANCIS C W FUNG, CHINA’S HARMONY RENAISSANCE Excerpt from “Harmony in Contemporary New Confucianism and in Socialism with Chinese Characteristics” 2008 by Jesus Sole-Farras “It has been asserted (Fung, 2006) that the 2006 Sixth CPC Plenum Session will be remembered as the most important milestone of China’s Harmony Renaissance,” since, “by discovering harmony culture, China is discovering its own rich ancient cultural harmony traditions. It is of similar in importance to Europe’s Renaissance after the rediscovery of ancient Greek culture” (p. 8). Jesus Sole-Farras

Excerpt from Jan 2007 speech by Hon. John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State, United Kingdom: There's been a great deal of talk about harmony in recent times. In fact, the academic, Francis Fung, has argued in his recent paper "Chinese Harmony Culture: Old and New - Promise for a Less Confrontational World" that China is witnessing a harmony renaissance. He claims that great debates are happening today in China over whether Socialism with Chinese characteristics can be Socialism with harmony. And Fung maintains that China's harmony socialism will provide an alternative model, as the leading system of governance in the 21st Century

Morgan Steacy, York University, Department of East Asian Studies, Canada I have been reading professor Fung's letters and articles on harmony renaissance, and have become completely enraptured by the hope of future possibility that they bring. My main area of study lies squarely within Dr. Fung’s realm of thought insofar as ascertaining the facets of Chinese thought that may be able to ameliorate the social situation of my country and the world at large. I am certain that I would be able to contribute to your organization with great success.

Peter Neumann, Partner Faegre Benson, Shanghai, China It is wonderful to see the concept of a "harmony" paradigm being promoted in the media. So much of Western cultural history has been based on a conflict paradigm (crusades, competition for scarce resources, clash of civilizations, political struggle, etc.). It is extremely important to open people's minds to unity, universal love and harmony as governing principles of society, the world and the universe.

Eric Chipps, Chipps Management Consultants, San Francisco, CA, USA In today’s world of international conflicts, religious strife, North and South disparities, terrorism, extremism and unilateralism, harmony renaissance is the only common value universal solution. The tide of Harmony Renaissance is inevitable. All present will become pioneers of Harmony Renaissance. Harmony advocates non-violence. Its’ premises are tolerance, acceptance, respect, equity, patience and humility. As powerful as we are we will not have nobility and hope unless we practice humility. This is the new global awareness. Harmony is the conduit to facilitate multi-directional cultural flow not just from West to East and North to South. Harmony is the all-embracing unifying force for unity in diversity. Dr. Fung has initiated the World Harmony Organization in North America and has already attracted interest and support. It is a growing influence in North America, Europe and China from important figures in academic and social circles, economics and politics, as well as a growing number of concerned citizens in many countries.
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"The Rise of China's Harmony-Oriented Diplomacy"

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"The Rise of China's Harmony-Oriented Diplomacy"
Journal Article, POLITIKA Annual Journal, pages 22-26
2007
Author: Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Managing the Atom; Science, Technology, and Public Policy

SUMMARY
China’s diplomacy is assuming a more assertive face by advocating harmony between countries and between peoples. This transformation has been commensurate with China’s power reemergence and with its reclaiming of the cultural richness of Confucianism. There are several major principles governing China’s practice of harmony-oriented diplomacy: 1) Being both outward-looking and inward-looking, seeking mutual adjustment and mutual adaptation with the world; 2) Seeking a multi-faceted win-win outcome; 3) Putting aside ideological differences and focusing on substantive cooperation in foreign relations; and 4) Establishing secure communities without the intention of sphere of influence, power politics, or dominance. Many countries welcome China’s practice of harmony-oriented diplomacy as it projects China as a benign power and makes China’s foreign policy more transparent and predicable. On the other hand, skeptics remain concerned about the sustainability and effectiveness of harmony-oriented diplomacy in a world of conflict. Only proper understanding of and reaction to China’s harmony-oriented diplomacy can help smooth China’s transition and orient it towards being a contributor to a better world order.

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Wu, Xiaohui (Anne). "The Rise of China's Harmony-Oriented Diplomacy." POLITIKA Annual Journal (2007): 22-26.

MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HARMONY DIPLOMACY

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MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HARMONY DIPLOMACY

WORLD HARMONY IS IT ACHIEVABLE? WHAT PROMISES LIE AHEAD?
Monday, 2. November 2009, 18:01:23
FRANCIS C W FUNG, HARMONY DIPLOMACY, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, WORLD MEDIA SUMMIT, HARMONY CONSNESUS, TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY, WORLD HARMONY, Time Warner, Google, XINHUA, Newsgroup, Japanese United Press, BBC, REUTERS, Tass, AP
WORLD HARMONY, IS IT ACHIEVABLE? WHAT PROMISES LIE AHEAD?BY FRANCIS C W FUNG, PH.D.Let us examine the World Media Summit held in Beijing Oct 8 to 10, 2009. This is a significant step towards a more harmonious world by bringing all the world media together for the first time of modern history. Some called it the Olympics of Media. 170 world media and over 300 delegates attended. These included the eight biggest world media house presidents, CEO’s from Xinhua, AP, Reuters, Time Warner, BBC, Newsgroup, Tass, Japanese United Press and Google. The concluding Joint Statement emphasized increased win-win cooperation in expanding world multicultural reporting and also specifically called for more diverse, accurate, fair and impartial reporting. We at World Harmony Organization (WHO) work for Harmony Renaissance to bring harmony, a universal value back. Harmony is being neglected because of the world is driven by racial, religious and ideological strife. Harmony Renaissance is needed as the ultimate resolution to unshackle us and to reverse the tide of human self destruction and environmental degradation. Harmony with mankind and with nature is necessary for our sustainable development and survival.World Harmony is achievable because the cycle of self destruction and deception is reversing. We can see it coming. The world is heading towards mutual win win development. We are beginning to be aware that world development is not a zero sum game. World Harmony can be simply defined as a multilateral world set on the course of win win development. This will release the energy for mankind to work for common prosperity.Harmony as a guiding faith is very broad. It includes peace within oneself, relations between people, within family, between citizens and nations, harmony among nations and between man and nature. Democracy is nothing but harmony between citizen and their government. Environmental ecology is simply harmony of man with nature. Harmony Diplomacy is the Golden Rule for Global Governance.The practice of harmony can be simply defined as the following twelve virtues: Tolerance, Acceptance, Respect, Equality, Gentleness, Forgiveness, Patience, Humility, Conservation, Ecology, Unity with Nature and Unity of Mankind. With these practices firmly in mind World Harmony is on the way to be achievable.What promises lie in the future? In the future we will see further growth of developing countries and multilateralism. This will lead to a more harmonious balance of East and West, North and South dialogues and cultural exchange. The world is poised for win win mutual development. World development is not a zero sum game as some might think. The best way to develop is openness and learning from the best of each culture so as to move towards common prosperity.The big media houses and others come together because of new challenges from the marching of the developing world and changes of technology and market orientation. Powerful world media working for more harmonious reporting is a major breakthrough for the cause of World Harmony. The Western powers have dominated the world stage and news reporting for the last two centuries. By conceding to cooperation and win-win development in world news reporting the stage is set for inevitable improvement of East West and North South relation. This is the important single step the world must take to avoid self destruction and deception. We are seeing the coming of a brave new world. We are very hopeful world harmony undertakings will flourish. Harmony is universal. It embraces all human relations and our relation with the universe. Harmony is the underlying operating principle of the universe. Without harmony mankind will self destruct and the universe will not be eternal. "Harmony Renaissance will release us from the bondage of human strife. It is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for. Harmony Renaissance will bring East and West convergence so mankind will reach higher accomplishments beyond European Renaissance."Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.Director GeneralWorld Harmony Organization.

It is important to cover good examples of harmony diplomacy

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By Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.
BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhuanet) -- World Harmony Organization(WHO) deems it important to cover outstanding examples of harmony diplomacy in work. This is the value we place on world harmony renaissance and world harmony diplomacy watch. When two of the largest East and West news agencies meet to renew friendship, mutual respect and trust it will have profound effect on even handed world news reporting. World understanding and harmony between East and West will surely be enhanced by this festival celebration. Xinhua News Agency and Reuters on Thursday, June 21,2007 held celebrations in the Great Hall of the People to mark five decades of cooperation. Xinhua President Tian Congming and Reuters Chief Executive Officer Tom Glocer unveiled a photo exhibition, comprising about 120 classic cultural and diplomatic exchange photographs, taken by correspondents from Xinhua and Reuters. The exhibition is a fascinating, historical record of a range of political, economic, scientific, technological, cultural, educational and sporting events over the years. The following are excerpts from Xinhua Net with ith opinion and concluding remarks from World Harmony Organization. "Over the past 50 years, Xinhua and Reuters have exchanged visits and staff at many levels and have signed a series of cooperation agreements," Tian said to the gathering. Reuters was the first Western news agency to forge a cooperation with Xinhua. In May 1957, the two news agencies signed a deal on news story exchange. "I am delighted to see how healthy the cooperation between our two organizations is," Tian said, citing a recent joint training class for Olympics reporters in Beijing. Tian said Xinhua-Reuters cooperation can blossom as long as the two sides abide by the principles of "mutual respect, close consultation, a long-term perspective, mutual trust and mutual benefit." "Over the last fifty years we have shown that an open and constructive relationship can produce great achievements," Glocer said in his address. Quoting the Chinese proverb "a book tightly shut is only a block of paper", Glocer said the Reuters-Xinhua relationship is an open book. "Today we move to the next of many chapters." Among the approximately 100 representatives at the celebrations were two pioneers of Xinhua-Reuters ties --- Peng Di, the first Xinhua correspondent in London, and 80-year-old David Chipp, the first Reuters correspondent in Beijing. Founded in 1931, Xinhua News Agency is the most authoritative news agency in China and an international provider of multimedia news and information services. Based in Beijing, Xinhua runs 33 domestic bureaus and 102 overseas bureaus. Xinhua provides round-the-clock news and information services in nearly 200 countries and regions in eight languages: Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese and Japanese. Senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Li Changchun on Thursday called on Reuters to report China as it is. "Reuters should be a bridge in helping the world obtain a better understanding of China and report China as it is," Li said in a meeting with a Reuters delegation headed by Reuters chairman Niall Fitz Gerald. Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, also hailed the good partnership between Xinhua News Agency and Reuters over the past fifty years. Li said exchanges and cooperation among news organizations of different countries have become increasingly important as the world has entered an era of information and globalization. Fitz Gerald hailed China's rapid development in economic and social sectors. He said Reuters would like to carry out a more effective partnership with Xinhua. As important as Xinhua News as a leader of world media, its professional and even handed reporting of world news, Xinhua is still relatively unknown in the U.S. Those who know, look at Xinhua with jaundiced eyes suffering from the ill effects of 50 years of cold war infection. They are so colored by the U.S. media some readers' vision to this day, unfairly shuns Xinhua news. WHO feels extreme injustice that this unfair misjudgment must not be left untreated. Xinhua's reporting stands out with the greatest integrity exceeding many Western news media. Most of all Xinhua has progressed with the times with a modern world outlook, whereas there are other medias remain short sighted and waddling in the sting pool of bygone days and engaged in confrontational, name calling, scavenging and mud slinging practices. One of the excuses for discounting Xinhua news is that it is affiliated with Chinese Government. This casual judgment without due diligence is even carried by a large cross section of Chinese Americans.
To quote an English sayings "Do not judge a book by its cover but by its contents" and "Judge a tree's merits by the fruits it bears." Simply put, as independent thinkers we must read and investigate before we mete out casual judgment. These days in international news Xinhua is a must read media to be in touch with the real world with a balanced view. One of the significant reasons for the lack of awarenesss of Xinhua by the U.S. public, is the ill effect of ethnocentric ommission of significant East and West exchange events as indicated here. This points out the importance of advocating harmony diplomacy. World Harmony Organization has the responsibilty and duty bound to continue our world harmony renaissnce and harmony diplomacy watch. The Motto for harmony diplomacy for the 21st Century is rightly so "Mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual development. Carry a strategic and long vision." The old American wisdom that is being revived by some "Speak softly and carry a big stick" is so 19th century. It has no place in today's necessary pursue of harmony diplomacy to resolve the extreme disparities of today's conflicting world.

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Harmony Diplomacy Essential for World Development

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By Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.
"Freedom, Democracy and Harmony are three ancient universal human ideals that belong to the world and not to any one single nation. They are not entirely independent but intimately related. As a matter of fact, there exist fascinating relations among them that warrant immediate global study. Some may wonder why freedom and democracy have been so widely promoted during the last 400 years of human history, while harmony was barely noted on the world stage."
"In fact, Freedom and Democracy have been the most successfully used tools to promote international diplomacy in the 20th Century. Harmony, as a great unifying force in the on rush of globalization, has now come of age. Harmony is mankind's greatest common value. The conflicted world of today urgently calls for international democracy through the practice of harmony diplomacy."
"Nature imbues us with the instinctive knowledge that we are born free. The mountains, the wind and the lions are born free, not to mention any other of the myriad animals that remain free until captured. Despite being born free, powerful groups desperately yearn to enslave us. More than 2500 years ago the most ancient cultures scattered about different continents prohibited slavery seeing it as hideous. The institutionalized slave trade was most egregiously practiced in the new world until the American civil war put an end to it."
"Immediately following 9/11, George W. Bush conveniently thrust freedom centre stage to rally Americans with the resounding cry. The logic was that the terrorists hate our freedom and they are intent on taking it away. To be fair, American democracy as put forth by our forefathers, guarantees each citizen freedom from undue infringement through law and order. Freedom as an ideal is politically neutral, neither good nor bad.However, modern democracy is designed to prevent minority individuals from exceeding their rights granted by freedom."
"Bush's call for freedom diplomacy after 9/11 is neither necessary nor appropriate. Terrorists have not been empowered to take away our freedom, but the resulting regulation to counter-terrorism has. As warned by President Eisenhower, the military complex created by war may seriously threaten our democracy and hence our individual freedom. The greatest threat to our freedom today is our enslavement to the military and the industrial complex through their hijacking of democracy."
"Since time immemorial, the protection of human rights has occupied our consciousness. The fear of the all mighty unknown that sparked religious teaching was likely the catalyst for this type of thought. Teaching morals and common values developed along with harmony while democracy followed behind. Democratic systems as a means to guarantee individual rights and freedoms reached new heights when the American Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were signed, giving way to the system of laws being enacted. Western diplomacy spread far and wide and profoundly changed the world during the 20th century."
"Democracy, in different forms, has now become a generally accepted governance system. Democracy grows best in the fertile soil of each individual nation without outside interference or occupation. American chastisement of other nations only offends their dignity. Many developing nations, after years of domination by imperialism, have nothing to cling to other than the very dignity being spoken of."
"Democracy is also no longer an import export item, as pointed out by Ban Ke-moon, the current Secretary General of the U.N. Due to the debacle of the US occupation of Iraq, democracy as an instrument of foreign policy has lost its luster and appeal. Diplomacy works best in these conflicted times when harmony principles are employed. Harmony diplomacy is a win-win, no-fault conflict resolution approach. It is time to minimize confrontations in today's conflicted world by using harmony diplomacy. It certainly is worth a try. Mutual win-win development can be more economically viable than war. We have spent close to 400 billion dollars on the Iraq war, fast approaching our expenditure on the Vietnam War, with no end in sight."
"When unity is needed human beings have proven quite capable. International unity can be reached only through international democracy, not unilateralism. International democracy will be the end result of major nations practicing harmony diplomacy. In her recent book "The Mighty and the Almighty" Madeleine Albright suggested that world harmony is the end goal of a more peaceful world."
"As noble as any religion may be, faith diplomacy has fallen short of uniting the world in harmony evidenced by the countless tragic faith-based wars of the past as well as the current conflict between the West and the Muslim world. Religions as we know them today all expect blind faith and acceptance of ethnocentric almighty images, quite often unique to a specific culture."
"Harmony's premise is tolerance, acceptance and respect for other cultures. It is all embracing, endearing and enduring. It neither dictates blind faith nor does it force acceptance of an institutionalized and ethnocentric image of the almighty. No particular personal attachment to the almighty is prescribed either. Personal attachment to the almighty is a double-edged sword. It draws those with faith closer, while alienating those without."
"Harmony is discovered through observation of nature as discussed in my other papers. It is nature's preferred way of propagation. Nature is all embracing and human beings are very much part of nature. It is possible to believe in as wide a universe as one chooses without adhering to blind faith. Our very survival and sustainable development is now urgently dependent on our harmonious relationship with nature. We deny our very existence by not working to improve our threatened ecology. Most of us agree about the vision of world harmony and international democracy. We can all participate in the harmony movement by speaking and practicing harmony diplomacy in all facets of our daily lives. We can practice goodness for goodness sake without preaching religion. Why use faith diplomacy, an indirect approach, when the direct approach, harmony diplomacy, is readily available? Harmony's resonance is growing and propagating. The Harmony Renaissance is the unavoidable tide. It is time to reawaken our innate human desire for harmony and to begin urging others to recognize the value of this noble ideal."
"The basic idea of world harmony is in common with all popular theories of world governance. It hopes to build a more understanding world through tolerance, respect, equity and acceptance of diverse cultures and governance systems as destiny for all mankind."
"Through harmony diplomacy major nations will support a stronger UN. A more democratic world will advocate the solution of world conflicts through consultation and harmony consensus. Unilateralism is to be rejected and peaceful resolution will replace war and violence. Harmony diplomacy will be the foundation of lasting peace. Without harmony peace will not last."
"In the pursuit of world harmony it is important to narrow the gap of the North-South/rich-poor disparity through win-win mutual development. This will create a world with a level playing field, which will enable the citizens of the world to enjoy all of the achievements of our great societies."
"In the democratization of international relations, just and equitable international political and economic orders can be established through dialogue, negotiation and reaching consensus. The end result of international democracy will release a new wave of world creative energy. Human accomplishments can thus reach a new height of development beyond European Renaissance."
"The Order of Nature is Harmony and Harmony is the Order of Nature. A harmony world is essential to save our ecology. To rally major nations to commit to a cleaner and better environment, harmony diplomacy must advocate a common ecology consensus. Central to harmony diplomacy consensus is built in awareness to curb global insatiable appetite for consumption. Continuation of current trend is not sustainable. Without harmony consensus, the resulting catastrophic global fight for resources will be more immediate than the effect of climate change. It is time for all to advocate less confrontational harmony diplomacy."
(Xinhua News Agency May 23, 2007)

Harmony Diplomacy in Work

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By Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.
The US media, which accustomed to confrontational cold war diplomacy, has been slow to recognize the signs of world harmony diplomacy on the rise. The profit-driven, corporate and military complex dominated American media looks sluggish when faced with the tide of win-win mutual development between nations.
It remains to be seen if the US media will finally learn world harmony diplomacy and move forward to the 21st century.
Besides the overbearing American foreign policy, the condescending attitude in the media for the past 50 years, is also to blame for the mistrust created between the States and other nations. A change of heart in American media will certainly help to create a better world understanding for the US government to continue practicing world harmony diplomacy.
The following are major current event stories showing signs of harmony diplomacy on the rise drastically under reported by the US media.
On Wednesday May 23, 2007, Chinese and American officials ended a key economic dialogue in Washington in agreement.
The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of Treasury, Henry Paulson and China's Vice Premier Wu Yi.
During the two day Second Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED), top economic officials from the two countries discussed topics covering areas of service, investment, transparency, energy and environment as well as growth balance and innovation.
As witnessed by the fact sheet jointly issued at the closing, the two sides reached consensus on how to move forward on financial services, civil aviation, energy and environment as well as signing a number of specific agreements.
One cannot help but notice that the tone of the fact sheet shows great diplomacy at work. This consensus is surprising because of the perennial trade friction between the two nations, particularly in light of the climate of the China bashing, which was resulted from the recent Congressional trade protectionism mentality.
In contrast to past foibles, President George W. Bush made the correct diplomatic choice for US-China relations, as well as for world harmony.
At a White House press conference, Bush said that the just concluded US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue is "important" and there has been some progress achieved at the dialogue, stating that "this is an important dialogue. And it's one that I thank the Chinese government for engaging in."
Bush also met with Vice Premier Wu Yi in the White House Oval Office and said he appreciates China's willingness "to work with strategic dialogues in order to put in place the type of measures that reflect a complex relationship."
To set the proper tone for the consultation and consensus, the principle negotiators from both sides were careful in their statements. "Thanks for the careful attention and joint efforts from both sides, the second meeting of the strategic dialogue achieved great success," said Wu. The economic and trade relationship between China and the US is one of the most complicated in today's world, she said. The SED provides an excellent platform for both sides to "further understanding and trust in terms of strategic issues."
Vice Premier Wu added "Equal consultation, cooperation and win-win have become the overall situation and defining nature of China-US relations, both being stakeholders and constructive partners."
"Politicizing economic and trade issues is absolutely unacceptable, since it is of no help but will make the situation more complicated, harm bilateral economic and trade relations or even cause serious negative impact on the progress of overall China-US ties," she added.
On his part, Paulson said that US and China both understood that "getting the economic relationship right is vital not only to our people, but to the world economy." Paulson also said, "The purpose of this on going dialogue is to have candid discussions and find ways to ease, rather than increase tensions."
"Now and then, the peace of the world and the progress of the world required close cooperation between the two peoples of the US and China" said Henry Kissinger at the opening of the dialogue. "The most advanced industrialized country and the country that is growing at the fastest rate have the unique opportunity to set an example for the rest of the world of cooperation and vision."
The consensus reached through the SED consultation clearly demonstrated the merit of practicing harmony diplomacy. Harmony is fostered by acceptance, respect, equity and humility. This type of no fault, win-win consultation can lead to complementary solutions between any two nations. The SED fact sheet may serve as a model of harmony diplomacy with humility, practiced by two great nations with wisdom.
Details of the six party talks on the nuclear issue of the Korean peninsular coming out on April 11, 2007 are very encouraging. It clearly shows that the two strong contending sides are giving ground and reached some consensus through long painful discussions and consultations. This is how harmony works through discussions, consultations and consensus. Until the announcement, the accord all seemed but impossible. Not so long ago President Bush called "North Korea as part of the 'Axis of Evil'." From World Harmony Renaissance perspective this event may spark a series of events that signal the beginning of harmony at East Asia.
By implementing the Nuclear Disarmament Pact, US, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea will have to help North Korea recover. That means major countries across both sides of the pacific will work together for mutual development. North East Asia development has a lot of potential. The Accord calls for "Within 30 days: Five separate working groups meet on denuclearizing, normalizing US-North Korea relations, normalizing of North Korea-Japan relations, economy and energy cooperation, and peace and security in Northeast Asia."
Be what it may, this proved the importance of harmony diplomacy to give the fair historical perspective and the whole aftermath of the cold war era. The need for mutual development will pave the way for a more harmonious world.
(Xinhua News Agency June 18, 2007)

POWER DIPLOMACY MUST EVOLVE TOWARDS HARMONY DIPLOMACY UPDATED By Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhuanet) -- America as a young, dynamic, and endowed nation earned its place as the leader of world democracy during and immediately after the Cold War. The after effects of America winning the Cold War remained today, good or bad. The good is that the world has enjoyed unprecedented prosperity due to relative peace and stability. On the other hand the American public is constantly being reminded by their media and government that we are destined to be the leader of the world because God is on our side. What we should do as world’s major power is to advocate Harmony Diplomacy.Our self defeating arrogance is in contrast to the universal harmony principle that the more powerful we are, the more we need humility. The damaging consequence of deviating from this all encompassing truism is evident by the dilemma of our embroiled involvement in unilateral Iraqi war. As a result of continuing our Cold War Power Diplomacy we have too often infringed on the dignity of many disadvantaged nations in the world. After 9/11 we declared war against terrorism and were eager to launch the unilateral war on Iraq without giving diplomacy a chance.Our pride blinded us from seeing the need of dignity by the poor and disadvantaged. We have become immune to other nation's needs for development. Instead from our ethnocentric perspective, we continue to be critical of other striving nation's efforts to modernize. This lack of understanding of other nation's loss of dignity and desperate need of modernization did not go without notice by America's elite, experienced in foreign policy. In fact the extensive survey conducted by Pew Research Center involving 45,239 people and 46 nations from April 6 to May 29, 2007 found majorities in many countries reject the main planks of current U.S. foreign policy and express concern for forcing American style democracy.According to the polled results, there is a wide spread perception that the U.S. acts unilaterally in making international policy decisions. And majorities in most every country polled, including 97 percent in France, 80 percent in Argentina, and 75 percent in Lebanon, said the United States promoted democracy mostly where it served U.S. interests. This, according to Pew, helps explain why U.S. ideas about democracy are viewed as unilateral by vast numbers around the globe.Caution for change to a softer and more understanding American world diplomacy is being sounded in unison by many notable and seasoned formal high ranking diplomats such as Kissinger, Brezezinski, Albright and Slaughter. New theories such as Faith Diplomacy, Value Diplomacy and Diplomacy by Deeds are being advanced.In today's multilateral world, Power Diplomacy as preached by the bygone wisdom of "speak softly and carry a big stick" has lost most of its relevance. The unpopular unilateral Iraq War makes it clear that "speak loudly and carry a big stick" as practiced by the present administration has not worked so far either. In fact there are signs that Harmony Diplomacy is on the rise, witnessed by the softening of U.S. position in the Sixth Party denuclearization talk. North Korea has just declared its willingness to dismantle their nuclear facilities. US also removed North Korea from the list of evil countries. Is this sign of Harmony Diplomacy is working?On the other hand, in catering to the interest of the uninformed and proud American public, the theme of Power Diplomacy is still echoed among U.S. 2008 presidential candidates. In a July/August 2007 Foreign Affairs Journal article titled "Renewing American Leadership," fore running U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate, Barack Obama expounded Power Diplomacy as key U.S. foreign policy to revive American leadership.According to Obama "we must harness American power to reinvigorate American diplomacy. Tough minded diplomacy backed by the whole range of instruments of American power-political, economic, and military-could bring success even when dealing with long standing adversaries such as Iran and Syria."Through out Obama's foreign policy exposition, words such as "power, pushing, pressure, aggressive, tough, tough minded, American leadership and instrument of power" are used freely. Words such as dialogue, mutual understanding, trust, tolerance are noticeably absent. Instead, proud of our past Cold War confrontational expertise, the intensity of cold war diplomacy is called on to deal with a small band of extreme radicals. The war on terror advocated by Bush will certainly become an over kill that will unsettle world diplomacy for years to come. The world certainly can not afford to have another debilitating cold war. The over enthusiastic inclination to use confrontation and ever increasing force without consideration of neutralizing force with dynamic balance, totally neglects the first principle strategy in counter terrorism or any warfare for that matter. In Art of War, by Suntze, the most desirable way to win to win is not to wage a war. Dynamic balance of harmony is more fluid like in nature. Soft power can conquer hard power.A harmonious future for Asia and Europe hinges on wisdom that can steer the course of their interactions. So said delegates at the third annual Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Interfaith Dialogue, which wrapped up June 23, 2007 in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. In the Nanjing Statement, issued at the conclusion of the event, participants from the two continents vowed to deepen and broaden the dialogue process to foster a peaceful and harmonious partnership. Building on the achievements of the first two meetings, in Bali in 2005 and Cyprus in 2006, the two-day dialogue co-hosted by China and Italy served as a platform for religious and political leaders and academics to address their diversity and commonality in faiths and deliberate on further tapping the potential of interfaith talks in enhancing mutual understanding in an era of globalization, a senior Chinese diplomats said. "In Chinese culture, harmony is underpinned by diversity. Seeking harmony while acknowledging differences means that a country or an ethnic group, while preserving its own cultural heritage, should be open and tolerant to other civilizations," he added. In a world wrought with uncertainties, it is vital to pursue mutual understanding through dialogue, and achieve harmony through tolerance, he said. If nations collide because of different values, globalization may be giving a new spin to the multiple values involved in international relations.A way to avoid conflict has long been sought. A seemingly uncomplicated approach is for nations to share peace and prosperity through dialogue and tolerance. The recipe of dialogue entails not imposing one's values or faith on others. It involves respecting different peoples' treasured values and beliefs. It is necessary to understand and appreciate, or at least tolerate, different cultures and religions. The ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Interfaith Dialogue, under the framework of the Asia-Europe Summit, is just such a platform. It brings nations together from two continents to address their diversity and commonality in faith and culture, with the hope of convergence for the sake of humanity. Attached is an excerpt of a recent article by WHO World Harmony Diplomacy Watch quoting People's Daily. President Hu Jintao made the speech on China's new foreign policy of building a harmonious world at the United Nations Summit marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the world body. The merits of his speech are self evident.His words received wide approval and the policy is thought fruitful in 2005. The policy helped to lift China's international status, fundamentally because of its pursuit of balance. That is, to balance national development against international responsibilities, economic benefits against political and security interests, relations with world powers against those with various countries, and reform against the maintenance of world order.In the spirit of "performing great deeds" China has decided to take responsibilities of a big nation. During his meeting with President Bush, President Hu said explicitly that the China-U.S. cooperation will be on global scale. For world harmony US and China must work together to reach harmony consensus. This means cooperation on many fronts, including environmental collaboration and energy common strategy. I hope our next president will take the hint and play the lead role. That is how best America can preserve our leadership.Editor: Pan Letian Source Xinhua News

HARMONY DIPLOMACY: THE GOLDEN RULE OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCEBy Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.http://www.worldharmonyorg.net/The “Rule of the Golden Mean” is a Western doctrine for balancedliving and proper handling of human contradictions. A comparableSystem of Belief in the East is the “Way of the Golden Mean.” Contraryto conventional wisdom, the philosophy of the Golden Mean is notagainst progress. It is the highest value of progress through dialogueand consultation. Its true essence is to prevent ideological extremismfrom taking hold. It is definitely opposed to the current religiousconfrontational strife. That is why it is the value of Golden Mean. Thisbroad East and West concept of balance, when earnestly appliedglobally, can be the solution for resolving extreme disparity betweenrich and poor, minimizing religious confrontations and restoringecological balance for sustainable development.In the current desire for good global governance we must also beginwith Harmony Diplomacy. Harmony Diplomacy, as defined here, can bethe Golden Rule of Global Governance. Harmony Diplomacy can beconceived as the common value of the most fluid-like, dynamicbalance; encompassing tolerance, mutual respect, acceptance, equityand humility to achieve world harmony. Truth in world affairs, unlikemathematics, often is the Golden Mean between two opposite sides.When one powerful nation forcing its belief on other weak nations asthe only absolute truth, it ignores the reality of diversity and defiesreason. This is well documented by Al Gore in his most recent book,“The Assault on Reason.”The above theory, advancing human common aspirations in today’sconflicted world, has been resonating worldwide. The author inresonance with world harmony has also published widely articlesadvocating Harmony Diplomacy. “Harmony Diplomacy Essential forWorld Development”, “Power Diplomacy Must Evolve Towards HarmonyDiplomacy”, “Harmony Diplomacy in Work”, “Harmony Diplomacy:China’s Commitment to World Harmony” and many other relatedarticles can be seen on Google, Yahoo search and Xinhua Net.Good global governance is the foundation for a harmonious world. Topursue world harmony is the common destiny for the human race.Good global governance must include new world political and economicorder to build international democracy. We must promote globalcooperation through mutual win-win development and resolve conflictsthrough dialogue and consultation. We must strengthen the UnitedNation through needed reform to discourage unilateralism andextremism. All these global undertakings can only begin when majornations of the world start practicing Harmony Diplomacy.A grand strategy of Harmony Diplomacy to build world harmony mustbe able to face the challenges of today’s unilateralism, extremism, richand poor disparity and ecology unsustainability. The importantelements of a grand Harmony Diplomacy strategy must includedialogue and consultation, win-win mutual development, unity indiversity, tolerance and openness, equity and humility. HarmonyDiplomacy must act through equal, friendly and open dialogue andconsultation to achieve mutual understanding, trust and respect. Thisis to accomplish the greatest possible harmony consensus amongnations of the world.Harmony Diplomacy is to seek commonality and minimizeconfrontational difference. In the desire to foster win-win commondevelopment we must take a long strategic view.The reality of the world is multi cultural and not all in sync of the pathand stage of development. We must accept and tolerate differenteconomic and political development. Old colonial mentality and bigpower chauvinism will never be accepted again. By forcing our cultureand value on weak nations is counter productive to HarmonyDiplomacy. The best governance system is a nation’s own harmonioussystem developed from within in active interaction with globalization.The objective of Harmony Diplomacy is to pursue a higher level ofhuman accomplishment beyond European Renaissance through WorldHarmony Renaissance. Harmony is an ideal; Renaissance gives it life.The human race relieved of cultural conflicts, political infighting andreligious strife will be invigorated by new creative energy. This newfound vigor will bring humans to the next phase of true globaldevelopment that we are waiting for.To be more specific, through greater Harmony Consensus we willminimize the chances of war and bring about more lasting peace.Without Harmony Consensus, peace can only be temporary. Whennations set their sights on win-win mutual development, commonworld prosperity can be realized. In so doing, the rich and poordisparity can be reduced and the North and South gap breached. Theworld will be more level. All nations can finally enjoy the fruits of ourcommon cultural and economic accomplishments.Harmony Consensus, encompassing harmony with nature is the orderof nature. It will rally world citizenship to be more conscious andunited to protect our common environment. For world sustainabledevelopment we must at last move in lock step to strive to conserveenergy and resources and protect the environment. As severe as theeffects of climate change may be, the world will run out of preciousresources sooner because of the current wonton consumption.Most of all, the current world order is far from democratic. HarmonyDiplomacy, through the essential principle of dialogue, consultation,negotiation and harmony consensus, can pave the way for a more justand democratic world order. In Harmony Renaissance, we can finallyrediscover the wisdom of tolerance, acceptance, mutual respect andhumility. The harmony universal common value will give the humanrace the necessary true inner peace and strength, to face the diverseand daunting challenges of a world in catastrophic disharmony andextreme self- destruct- selfishness.Francis C. W. Fung, PH.D.Director GeneralWorld Harmony Organization

LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HARMONY DIPLOMACY

2010-01-12T17:00:00.001-08:00

LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HARMONY DIPLOMACY

Dear President Obama,

We at World Harmony Organization (WHO), a California non-profit independent think tank, would like to congratulate you on your successful 2009 trips to Middle East and Asia. Your Cairo interfaith harmony speech and U. S. - China joint statement endorsing harmony consensus are outstanding examples of Harmony Diplomacy and are highly commendable. The World Harmony Organization advocates Harmony Renaissance and Harmony Diplomacy as the golden rules for global governance. Our essays and books on Harmony Renaissance, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony virtues, Harmony Consensus, and Harmony Faith appear widely on Twitter, Facebook, and www.scribd.com/fcwfung. www.worldharmonyforum.blogspot.com

WHO advocates Harmony Renaissance for the 21st Century multilateral world because harmony is an ancient common value that was practiced by many world cultures. However, harmony has been neglected by the current confrontational world, leading to racial, ideology, and religious strife. Harmony Renaissance is the solution for human strife as well as for restoring a better ecosystem through harmony with nature. Harmony belongs to the world. No nation can claim it exclusively. Harmony, as the natural law of dynamic balance, is the order of the universe, according to modern physics. Harmony Renaissance is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for to lead us to a higher level of accomplishment beyond the European Renaissance.

During the 21s century, we will see the rise of Asia and the BRIC developing nations. China is an integral part of both. A U.S. - Chinese harmony consensus is essential for world peace and harmony. Peace is a static condition; without a dynamic harmony balance, peace will not last. There is no doubt that China will soon challenge U.S. hegemony — not necessarily in hard power, but in soft power. The U.S. is the most well endowed major nation in land and resources. As a result, China will not catch up with U.S. in hard power, as eloquently put by James Fallows, national correspondent of the Atlantic Monthly, in his recent article, “How Can America Rise Again?”

China in 2009 just surpassed Germany as the largest exporting country. She will likely surpass Japan as the second leading country in GDP within this year. China, with her attractive ancient culture, powerful government bent on reform and opening up, scientific concept of development, and Harmony Diplomacy, will be very likely to surpass America in international soft-power influence in the very near future. During the 19th century, Power Diplomacy ruled. In the 20th century, America led the world in Democracy Diplomacy and won the Cold War. However, the recent advocacy of Faith or Smart Diplomacy has been less successful and will fade in facing Harmony Diplomacy, because Harmony Diplomacy is the Golden Rule of global governance, according to a recent paper by the WHO.

The key factor of the multilateral 21st century in winning world influence will be the practice of Harmony Diplomacy as an international policy. This is true simply because harmony is the most attractive universal common value, which can harmonize diverse cultures, races, ideologies, religions, and nature. In our young, dynamic America, we must not forget that the Native Americans also practice harmony as a homegrown culture. European colonists brought the European Renaissance culture to this continent; why not also adopt our native Indian harmony culture. We successfully advocated Democracy Diplomacy after the Second World War. There is no reason for America not to play a lead role in Harmony Diplomacy because of our current leadership position. A Harmony Consensus between America and China is essential for World Harmony. By necessity, world harmony will surely come to pave the way for world peace (see paper by Francis C.W. Fung: “World Harmony, Is It Achievable? What Promises Lie Ahead?”).

America, in reaching a harmony consensus with the world, must also advocate Harmony Renaissance. China and other parts of the world must not be allowed to claim exclusivity on harmony, the most universal common value of humanity, without America playing an equal role. America under President Bush was lacking a harmony initiative. America is fortunate for your recognition of the importance of world harmony, but we are still lagging behind in Harmony Diplomacy as a national foreign policy.

WHO is an American think tank with worldwide recognition. Our classic Harmony Renaissance paper is carried by China on her government Harmony Website and has been quoted often by John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister of the U.K. We delivered the enclosed keynote speech, “Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration”, at the United Nations on their April 26, 2008 Staff Day. America has every right to claim Harmony Renaissance as home grown, as it was originated and is advocated by the America-based World harmony Organization.

We cannot afford for China or any nation to claim exclusivity on Harmony Renaissance as their national discovery, when Harmony Renaissance is home grown in the U.S. and harmony is also part of America’s native culture. It is still not too late for America to get involved. It is important for America to adopt Harmony Renaissance as its national and foreign policies, lest we be left out of this important soft-power revival.

The word “renaissance” is actually French and is most commonly used to refer to the European Renaissance because of the importance to world civilization of that rebirth of progress. For more information on taking the rightful control for American Harmony Renaissance, please contact the World Harmony Organization. Everyone can talk about harmony, but the World Harmony Organization initiated Harmony Renaissance as the next wave of creative energy after the European Renaissance. Harmony Renaissance is the revival of ancient universal common value. There are also innovative key words and concepts we have initiated in our published essays as mentioned at beginning. We are also East and West cultural inclusive. Who is multinational and multi cultural.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance.
Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
infor@worldharmonyorg.net

Painting celebrating Confucius birthday with banners showing his harmony sayings
“HARMONY RENAISSANCE PREAMBLE”

In the East harmony, as a social science theory, was
evolved from natural science observation by Lao Zi.
Humanity in harmony with the universe
is called Tian Ren He Yi.
Also, Einstein was quoted as saying
the order of nature is not accidental.
Harmony is the order of nature.
Harmony belongs to the World and to the Universe.

"HARMONY RENAISSANCE DECLARATION"

Harmony is the highest common value.
Renaissance is action. Together they have life.
Harmony is the order of natural science and the
fundamental law of the universe.
Harmony is dynamic energy balance
and is also the principle of universe creation.

From the very beginning, the Universe is created
by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament.
The invisible energy that created the universe
can also be called DAO.
Lao Zi said, "Dao created one, one created two,
two created three, three created all things.
All things carry Ying and embrace Yang.
Dynamic balance creates harmony."

Lao Zi's harmony theory of the universe
is in unison with modern quantum physics.
Harmony renaissance is the guiding principle to be
applied to natural and social sciences.
It is the breakthrough that will take us to the next
level of human creativity and accomplishment
beyond European Renaissance.

Francis C. W. Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

和谐序言
作为社会科学理论，东方和谐源于老子对自然科学的观察。
人类与自然和谐，为天人合一。
爱因斯坦说过，自然有其规律，而非偶然。
和谐是自然的规律。
和谐属于世界，属于自然。

【和谐宣言】
和谐是人类最高的共同价值，复兴是行动。
人类彼此和睦共处。
和谐是自然科学的规律，是宇宙的基本定律。
和谐是动态能量的平衡，是创造自然的法则。
混沌于始，广袤无边的无形能量创造了宇宙。
这种创造宇宙的无形能量，为道。
老子曰：“道生一、一生二、二生三、三生万物。
万物负阴而抱阳，冲气以为和。”
老子的自然和谐理论与现代的量子力学异曲同工。
和谐复兴是自然科学和社会科学的指导纲领。
必将突破现状，使人类的创造力提高到一个新的水平，
超越欧洲文艺复兴的成就。

World Harmony Organization launched in San Francisco

2010-01-09T09:47:00.001-08:00

World Harmony Organization launched in San Francisco

Last Updated(Beijing Time):2007-01-21 14:25

The World Harmony Organization (WHO) was launched in San Francisco on Saturday, with a call on all countries to promote world peace based on harmony.
WHO, a non-profit and non-governmental organization and the first of its kind in the world, is dedicated to the pursuit of World Harmony Renaissance study and research, the organization said in a press release.
"Harmony belongs to the world. The best social system for any country is its own harmony system for sustainable development," said the release.
It said the organization was formed on the basis of the harmony theory proclaimed by the Chinese leaders in 2006.
"A major social harmony renaissance movement is taking place in China today after the 2002 announcement of the scientific concept," said the release.
"We declare our theory 'World Harmony Renaissance’ is the breakthrough mankind is waiting for the next level of accomplishment. When our common values rise above the current international conflicts through world harmony renaissance our accomplishments both scientific and cultural will soar."
"World religions and major human philosophies as we all know were developed about 2500 years ago," said Dr. Francis C. W. Fung,an American researcher who founded the organization.
"European Renaissance and Enlightenment period brought the second burst of human creative energy," Fung said. "We believe 'World Harmony Renaissance' will launch the third phase of human innovation and creativeness to herald a more harmonious and better world."
At its launch meeting, the organization will hold major global cultural events in San Francisco to advocate world harmony renaissance. It also plans future events which include World Harmony Renaissance Symposium, World Harmony Renaissance Calligraphy Contest, and World Harmony Renaissance cultural performances, according to Fung, author of the book China Harmony Renaissance - What the World Must Know.
He said for those who do not understand China's peaceful development, it is time to learn China's harmony renaissance. Special attention is given to Sino-American relations over the past 50 years.
"We believe 'World Harmony Renaissance' is hope for a more understanding world," he said.

Source:Xinhuanet

CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY

2010-01-08T15:51:00.000-08:00

CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY
Friday, 8. January 2010, 23:46:55
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CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONY

China and America relations no doubt will be the most important world partnership in the 21st Century. How the two work together will determine the future for our children and many generations to come. It is essential that both sides reach a harmony consensus for world harmony. America is currently leading in both hard power and soft power. America, the most endowed major nation in land and resources, still has a lot of advantages over China. America is the land of opportunity in the 20th century, and her established competitive industries and well endowed universities have attracted many immigrant talents. But, some of these advantages may be reversing because the big China market is now rising as another land of opportunities for scientific and artistic talents.China will surpass America as the global economic power, but it is almost impossible for her to surpass America in per capital GDP as well as military hard power – unless some technology breakthrough, such as renewable energy, makes the world a more level playing field. Until such time, China will have to work hard to play catch up.

However, Chinese leaders know her advantages and disadvantages well enough not to confront America. Her advantages are her attractive ancient culture, her emphasis of the concept of scientific development, Confucian emphasis on education and work ethics, and the rediscovery of universal harmony values, which the world has neglected. China cannot claim the exclusivity of these advantages in these days of internet communication, just as America cannot claim exclusivity to technology advantages. In today’s competitive world, any new breakthrough in essential technology will be learned by all within six months. It takes some time for America to change direction and to learn harmony values. But America, the young dynamic country, had learned European Democracy and science and become the 20th century world power by her natural endowment of resources and a large market. She can again advocate harmony renaissance and retain her influence to keep her leadership. This is what is most recommendable to America. The key lies in America’s willingness to be open to Eastern culture.

From the Daoist philosophy perspective, America is more a Yang than Yin power. By virtue of her European cultural heritage and her hard power advantage, she is more inclined to use hard power and confrontational diplomacy. However, the multilateral world inevitably will be more receptive to Harmony Diplomacy. As discussed in my previous articles, in Yang there is always Yin and vice versa. Hard confrontational power unchecked can wear itself out sooner than soft power. America needs to cultivate more soft power so as to be in a more dynamic balance with China. That is the reason America must reach Harmony Consensus with China for World Harmony.China today is more willing to learn from the West than is the West from her. Chinese government and citizens know more about the West than vice versa. The Chinese media may be state owned, but are driven by the need to learn from the outside, because of her government’s policy of reform and opening up. Ultimately, technology advance and cultural influence is what sustains a nation’s development and progress as long as the nation is eager to learn. Politics is more transient, and governments can always evolve towards more harmony with their citizens. A government that is in harmony with her citizens during her developmental stage will be most stable, regardless of what type of political system.

Harmony is a dynamic balance of all social factors in a nation and assures unity in diversity that will guarantee stable and sustainable development. At the moment, America is not as willing to learn from China. American citizens are not well served by her media with its self-censorship and commercially vested interest for survival. Asking Americans on the street to name 20 Chinese notables will likely net less intelligent information than asking that question about important Americans to the Chinese. The 2009 World Media Summit Beijing declaration for more fair, accurate and diverse world reporting is a step in the right direction. Jim, as National Correspondent for Atlantic Monthly and your on-the-scene reporting from China, you have won the respect from the media that America will listen to. I have great respect for the articles you have written about China and America, especially your prescription for America in “How America Can Rise Again?” Like you, I remain hopeful for America; however, you and I need to write more to bridge East and West differences for World Harmony. I am coming from the unique position for having written profusely about Harmony Virtues, Harmony Renaissance, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith and Harmony Diplomacy. Under President Obama, there is a good opportunity for America to advocate Harmony Renaissance and World Harmony because of his multi-ethnic background.

Harmony belongs to the world. It is the fundamental law of the universe. No country can claim it exclusively. Harmony for unity in diversity is all-inclusive of world cultures and religions. America successfully advocated Freedom and Democracy in the 20th century. We can do it again as the leading Harmony country in the 21st century. Harmony Renaissance is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for to lead us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance.We can pool our resources and influence to be more effective in working for World Harmony. Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide in the coming multilateral win-win brave New World.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance.
Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony OrganizationSan Francisco, CA
francis@worldharmonyorg.net

Jim,

I am glad you are in support of World Harmony Community. As a matter of fact this is a great opportunity for China and America to have a dialogue on Harmony Consensus. Any consensus these two great nations can come up with will enhance the images of both nations tremendously. If your time is constrained, we do not need to coauthor. I have momentum and a lot of harmony inspiration going. Terms such as Harmony Virtues, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith, and Harmony Renaissance are being accepted as working nomenclature for harmony values in practice. Based on the fast spreading trend these terms will become everyday language soon.We can talk later on in the day. That is better for me also. You can call me after your meetings at 415.585.2474. I have suggestions for you and me to explore. Or, let me know what will be good time for me to call. I am free after 2:00 PM my time.

As Americans, we have a responsibility to advocate Harmony Renaissance as a young, dynamic and destined nation. World Harmony Organization is a non-profit, public benefit California Corporation. We enjoy great following and we propagate by resonance through many U.S. blogsites and Internet Media. We can discuss this and your invaluable opinion when we continue our dialogue. We can work the synergistic and play very important coordinated cross reference roles for world harmony, which is the inevitable tide. As it is now, you and I will be remembered by America and China. You have done great work for U.S. – China understanding and harmony, which is absolutely essential for world peace and harmony. Without harmony, peace cannot last. Harmony is dynamic balance and eternal. Peace is static and end state.

Best

Francis

From: James Fallows Subject: RE: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONYTo: "'Francis Fung'" Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 9:17 AM

Greetings Francis – Now I have an adjustment in plans. I am free for a phone talk from 2:30-2:45 Eastern time, but then I have to go to a (new) meeting at the magazine’s office. We can talk briefly then, or later in the day – especially if you are on the west coast.HERE IS A SHORT VERSION of my situation: I am very much in sympathy with the analysis you set out for the need for US-China harmonious collaboration. In my own journalistic way, I’ve been working toward a similar goal. HOWEVER, as a practical matter I’m not in a position to work out a book about it. I have two books under contract that I need to finish about three months from now, and then another one a year after that. I am happy to be a supportive member of this community. But in practical terms, my book-writing time really is committed for the year or two ahead.I thought it was worth giving that info in a clear and friendly way. I am happy to talk at 2:30 for a limited time, or at more leisure later on in the day. Thanks and sincere best wishes, Jim ---

On Fri, 1/8/10, Francis Fung wrote:From: Francis Fung francis@worldharmonyorg.net

Subject: Re: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONYTo: DrJCTown@cox.netCc: "James Fallows" Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:28 PM

Jim,

Following is added to the attached version. I appreciate if you will do a quick edit. I am using the short summary to start discussion with James Fallows. Jim is the leading American journalist that has done great work to increase U.S. China understanding. The world should be thankful for Jim's objective first hand reporting. What Jim accomplished is full of insight and is frankly quite rare among Western reporters. There are a few American thinkers outside of the media however have written thought provoking essays that are worth reading and constructive.World Harmony Organization maintains that it is a win win formula for U.S. China to team up on Harmony Renaissance. America is great in advocating great thinking. China cannot do it without American consensus. We are all American and we can assorb what is good East or West.

"Terms such as Harmony Virtues, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith and Harmony Renaissance are being accepted as working nomenclature for harmony values in practice. Based on the fast spreading trend these terms will become everyday language soon."Francis--- On Fri, 1/8/10, Francis Fung wrote:From: Francis Fung francis@worldharmonyorg.net

Subject: Re: CHINA AMERICA HARMONY CONSENSUS FOR WORLD HARMONYTo: DrJCTown@cox.netCc: "James Fallows" Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:28 PM

Jim,

Following is added to the attached version. I appreciate if you will do a quick edit. I am using the short summary to start discussion with James Fallows. Jim is the leading American journalist that has done great work to increase U.S. China understanding. The world should be thankful for Jim's objective first hand reporting. What Jim accomplished is full of insight and is frankly quite rare among Western reporters. There are a few American thinkers outside of the media however have written thought provoking essays that are worth reading and constructive.World Harmony Organization maintains that it is a win win formula for U.S. China to team up on Harmony Renaissance. America is great in advocating great thinking. China cannot do it without American consensus. We are all American and we can assorb what is good East or West.

"Terms such as Harmony Virtues, Harmony Diplomacy, Harmony Consensus, Harmony Faith and Harmony Renaissance are being accepted as working nomenclature for harmony values in practice. Based on the fast spreading trend these terms will become everyday language soon."Francis

CULTURAL ETIQUETTE, IDIOSYNCRASIES AND 12 VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCE

2010-01-07T05:00:00.001-08:00

CULTURAL ETIQUETTE, IDIOSYNCRASIES AND 12 VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Jim,

I have feelings for both Chinese and Americans so I tend to forgive the differences in cultural etiquette differences and idiosyncrasies. I agree with you the Chinese current disrespect for waiting in lines needs to be corrected by public education. After all people in Singapore, Hong Kong and old Shanghai wait in lines and they are all Chinese. What is happening now is very annoying. I wonder the Red Guard disorder has any thing to do with Shanghai do not respect lines now. When I was young I went from Shanghai to Hong Kong 1951, I found people in Hong Kong are uneducated and unruly but on my return during 1980s I found HK has changed for the better.

My mother was a very capable Shanghai lady. When I was young my family members including my father all deferred to my mother. In return my mother took very good care of us. When I came to America during 1950s I could not understand the disrespect youngsters show to their mother. Now I understand the tradition and upbringing is very different. Even today Shanghai men are known to defer to their wives. That is not necessarily practiced in other parts of the world. So cultural differences do exist.

I hope the 12 virtues of Harmony Renaissance. TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION (See Attached 12 Harmony Virtues animation announcement) can be taught by public education to make people more aware There are U.S. and Chinese grade schools that are teaching virtues to school children with positive results. I wonder to the same degree public education can make nations more aware of Harmony Diplomacy and consensus politics instead of confrontational diplomacy and politics. Confrontation rather than consultation do lead to disharmony that may leave undesirable feelings that are not conducive to world harmony. It may not be as hard as one may think to reach Harmony Renaissance virtues. Look at the success in Singapore. Although some may think Singapore has overdone their public education. However, harmony balance is subject to each individual societal acceptance not for others to judge. As long as world citizens accept certain common standards according to the spirit of Harmony. What do you think?

Francis C W Fung, PH.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA
francis@worldharmonyorg.net

12 HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES ANIMATION PRODUCTS COMMERCIALIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT

World Harmony Organization is a California based think tank and public benefit corporation with IRS 501 code tax exemption. Our mission is to provide the theoretical foundation for world harmony culture. We partner with United Nations accredited NGOs and international community to develop world harmony educational programs and educational products. We have created the 12 Harmony Renaissance (HR) Virtues and mystic animals for animation as shown in the following English and Chinese Appendix. TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION We are looking for partners to develop commercially viable products of Harmony Renaissance through animated, entertaining and educational comics, digital videos and computer interactive games.

We have authored Sci- Fi fantasies, adventure stories and published widely Harmony Renaissance theory contents to go with the 12 Harmony Renaissance virtues and mystic animal animations. We welcome artists, entrepreneurs and animation organizations to respond to our call for joint development for commercially viable products based on the 12 Harmony Renaissance virtues and mystic animals. Our HR animation intellectual properties are trade marked and copy right protected. As joint development partners, your participation can be extremely rewarding and protected. The potential market for these types of HR educational, entertainment and gift products is enormous. A case in point is the recent box office success of the Kung Fu Panda movie using a limited scope of harmony virtues. We welcome your participation in different capacities for this meaningful undertaking with unlimited market potentials.

Harmony is universal common value. Renaissance is action. Together Harmony Renaissance has life. Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide mankind is waiting to bring us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. Harmony belongs to the world. Harmony is the dynamic balance that resolves conflicts and releases innovative energy. Harmony is the order of the universe. Without harmony the universe cannot be eternal.

Interested parties can Google World Harmony Organization for our worldwide publicized HR theoretical support platform and contact us through www.worldharmonyorg.net or www.scribd.com/people/view/196153 or www.worldharmonyforum.blogspot.com
Your response and suggestions will be most welcome and hold in confidence.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance

Francis C W Fung, PH. D.

Director General
World Harmony Organization

APPENDIX
12 HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES AND 12 ZODIAC ANIMAL INCARNATIONS
12个和谐复兴美德及12生肖守护神动物化身

1、 First incarnation: Humility, the modest mouse
第一守护神动物化身：谦卑－谦虚鼠

2、 Second incarnation: Tolerance, the broad minded bull
第二守护神动物化身：宽容－豁达牛

3、 Third incarnation: Gentleness, the tempered tiger
第三守护神动物化身：温柔－和善虎

4、 Fourth incarnation: Equity, the fair hare
第四守护神动物化身：平等－公正兔

5、 Fifth incarnation: Conservation, the divine dragon
第五守护神动物化身：自然保育－神之龙

6、 Sixth incarnation: Green Ecology, the green snake
第六守护神动物化身：绿色生态－自然蛇

7、 Seventh incarnation: Respect, the honorable horse
第七守护神动物化身：尊重－珍贵马

8、 Eighth incarnation: Kindness, the soft hearted sheep
第八守护神动物化身：仁爱－慈祥羊

9、 Ninth incarnation: Forgiveness, the merciful monkey
第九守护神动物化身：宽恕-包容猴

10、 Tenth incarnation: Patience, the responsive rooster
第十守护神动物化身：忍耐－百忍鸡

11、 Eleventh incarnation: Consensus, the agreeable dog
第十一守护神动物化身：共识－温顺狗
12. Twelfth incarnation: Non Violence, the peaceful pig
第十二守护神动物化身：非暴力－和平猪

EAST AND WEST THINKING, CAN HARMONY BE REACHED?

2010-01-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

EAST AND WEST THINKING, CAN HARMONY BE REACHED?
Tuesday, 5. January 2010, 23:29:59
KINDNESS, EQUITY, SUNTZE, HARMONY RENIASSANCE, GENTLENESS, LAOTZE, HUMILITY, PATIENCE, CONFUCIUS, 12 VIRTUES OF HARMONY, ACCEPTANCE, FORGIVENESS, ART OF WAR, TOLERANCE, WISDOM OF CHINESE LANGUAGE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, RESPECT, NONVIOLENCE

EAST AND WEST THINKING, CAN HARMONY BE REACHED?

East and West are very different in way of thinking but obviously have similar needs. We most of all would like to be respected. Respect is one of the 12 virtues of Harmony(See Attached).We think differently because of our culture, civilization, upbringing and experience but most of all we are formed in our early life by our culture and language as we all know.

Chinese language is very uniquely different from all major phonetic languages. I have written articles on the wisdom of Chinese language. Chinese language makes Chinese thinking more spatial than phonetic. The disadvantage is Chinese children are more displined and become creative only much later in life. Most of all we are different because Confucian, Laotze and Sun Tze philosophies are very different from Christian theological traditions. A casual observation of European Chess and Wei Qi (Go game), East and West Gardening philosophy reveals opposite thinking. China has learned a great deal from the West by absorbing Christianity and the Chess game (China has modified the European Chess into a similar Chinese version). America has, however, modified the Wei Qi into Chinese checkers that is a totally different game in complexity. Chinese chess and Wei Qi are complex games but with less rules than European Chess. The Chinese language grows with culture and history but has less grammar. These differences and together with Eastern philosophy, simply put are actually quite profound in shaping East and West thinking. Sun Tze teaching is originally more a philosophy in China than just art of war. Together with Confucian and Lao Tze philosophy, they profoundly shaped Eastern thinking. But the West barely scratched the surface of these important philosophies, with the exception of Sun Tze which are put into practical use of war and business in the West.

The cross pollination of East West wisdom is the future of human continuing growth to the next level of human accomplishment. Alas, the trend of cultural flow is more from the West to the East for the last two hundred years. I believe Harmony Renaissance will re-balance the exchange as during the ancient Silk Road era. That is another long story.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
francis@worldharmonyorg.net
San Francisco, CA

THE TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENIASSANCE THE TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCEHarmony is the most common value of mankind. All ancient cultural heritages include harmony faith. Twentieth century history has been dominated by Western ideals of Freedom, Liberty and Democracy. These ideals revolutionized the relations between citizens and their governments. These changes resulted in today’s modern Western government systems. Harmony is an ancient ideal of more than two thousand years old. It is a system of beliefs that include all relations between individuals, within oneself, within the family, citizen and government, between nations and down to between human and nature.

As an all inclusive faith for conflict resolution, harmony belief has been neglected for over two centuries. The modern society in its departure from harmony faith tends to be very materialistic. Evolution by the survival of the fittest has been inordinately emphasized.Today’s conflicted world of religious and ideological confrontations calls for the revival of harmony faith. World Harmony Organization is dedicated to the pursuit of Harmony Renaissance. Our mission is to work with United Nations to support a modern harmony culture that can begin to harmonize relations between nations as well as between man and nature. There is no higher faith healing than Harmony Renaissance. Harmony Renaissance reconciles all faiths, religions and ideologies, when it is upheld by the international community as a New World Order.

Harmony is the order of nature and the operating principle of the universe. Harmony Faith as the order of universe is proclaimed in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration. This is delivered as a speech at the April 25, 2008, Spring of U.N. Festival. Further disclosure of Harmony Faith is also attached in the article titled “Harmony Faith, the Order of the Universe”.Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide humans are waiting to bring us to the next level of accomplishment after European Renaissance. To participate in this second wave of dynamic harmony movement the twelve virtues of Harmony Renaissance are presented here. They are: TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. The last two being actions we now must collectively take urgently to harmonize with nature in order to avoid catastrophe on earth.

We propose that United Nations every year organize an international artists contest for the best combination of poetry and art to extol the twelve Harmony Renaissance virtues. The selected first ten submissions will be published worldwide as that year’s calendars for world distribution. This will become an important tradition for mankind to start each year with harmony inspirations. So Harmony Renaissance and the 12 virtues of harmony will live in the hearts of mankind. We can also proclaim the first month of each year as Harmony Renaissance month to advocate the twelve virtues of harmony culture.

Francis C W Fung, PH.D.
Director Genera
lWorld Harmony Organization

12 HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES AND 12 ZODIAC ANIMAL INCARNATIONS

12个和谐复兴美德及12生肖守护神动物化身
1、First incarnation: Humility, the modest mouse第一守护神动物化身：谦卑－谦虚鼠
2、Second incarnation: Tolerance, the broad minded bull第二守护神动物化身：宽容－豁达牛3、Third incarnation: Gentleness, the tempered tiger第三守护神动物化身：温柔－和善虎
4、Fourth incarnation: Equity, the fair hare第四守护神动物化身：平等－公正兔
5、Fifth incarnation: Conservation, the divine dragon第五守护神动物化身：自然保育－神之龙6、Sixth incarnation: Green Ecology, the green snake第六守护神动物化身：绿色生态－自然蛇7、Seventh incarnation: Respect, the honorable horse第七守护神动物化身：尊重－珍贵马
8、Eighth incarnation: Kindness, the soft hearted sheep第八守护神动物化身：仁爱－慈祥羊
9、Ninth incarnation: Forgiveness, the merciful monkey第九守护神动物化身：宽恕-包容猴
10、Tenth incarnation: Patience, the responsive rooster第十守护神动物化身：忍耐－百忍鸡11、Eleventh incarnation: Consensus, the agreeable dog第十一守护神动物化身：共识－遵令狗12、Twelfth incarnation: Non Violence, the peaceful pig第十二守护神动物化身：非暴力－和平猪

East is East West is West, and ne’er the twain shall meet

2010-01-04T16:10:00.000-08:00

East is East West is West, and ne’er the twain shall meet
Tuesday, 5. January 2010, 00:07:17
EASTERN CIVILIZATION, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, SOFT POWER, JAMES FALLOWS, WESTERN CIVILIZATION, HARD POWER, HARMONY CONSENSUS, HARMONY DIPLOMACY, WORLD HARMONY ORGANIZATION, President Obama, DENG XIAOPING, SUN TZE

East is East West is West, and ne’er the twain shall meetJim,I have prepared material, introduction and outline on a vast topic that you and I can assemble into a book that needs to be written and introduced to America. Over the years World Harmony Organization has published profusely on related topics such as world civilization, religion, culture, harmony diplomacy, harmony consensus, Harmony Renaissance and soft power vs. hard power.Your past publications and statements in world affairs as National Correspondent of The Atlantic Monthly qualified you as one of the few rare American thinkers of East and West development. America currently is the world power in both hard power and soft power. In terms of Daoism philosophy it is both a Yin and Yang power at the same time. China as a less endowed major nation in land and resources can never quite catch up American hard power. One however can document the unstoppable momentum that she is fast catching up in soft power as to challenge the U.S. Her ascendancy is due no less to her powerful government, ancient civilization and current harmony renaissance and harmony diplomacy drive.

Harmony belongs to both East and West civilization. America must advocate harmony as soft power before it is claimed by China and other nations. Harmony is universally cultural attractive and more inclusive than democracy and human rights. Harmony eventually will be included in U.S. China strategic dialogue in a multilateral world. You and I are Americans working for U.S. organizations. As a major power in a multilateral world America's soft power must address China's soft power growth to be equal. After all Laotze said Yin ultimately will contain Yang and the soft will overcome the hard. America is currently in a disadvantaged position because the American media has not prepared the U.S.public to understand China soft power in the multilateral world. Perhaps President Obama is more aware now but you and I together are uniquely qualified to initiate this overwhelming education task. At least I believe you and I can rally the American spirit to fulfill our manifested mission to play an important role.

Sun Tze in art of war reminds us to know thyself and thy adversary, and it is best to win without battle. The soft ultimately will prevail in a multilateral world of mutual development. Win-Win mutual development is the future. The Chinese government inherited this legacy left by Deng Xiaoping. Let us work together for U.S. China harmony consensus recognizing the wisdom in the saying “East is East, West is West, and ne’er the twain shall meet” - Mark Twain

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
San Francisco, CA USA
Francis@worldharmonyorg.net

HARMONY RENAISSANCE SPEECH AT UNITED NATIONS

2010-01-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

HARMONY RENAISSANCE SPEECH AT UNITED NATIONS
HARMONY RENAISSANCE SPEECH AT U. N. April 26, 2006 Staffs Day
http://www.worldharmonyorg.net/

Honorary Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, distinguished U N officials, ladies and gentlemen:

I, Francis C W Fung am honored to be here to represent World Harmony Organization (WHO). World Harmony Organization, pursues and also advocates Harmony Renaissance. Harmony is mankind’s highest common value and Renaissance is action. Together Harmony Renaissance has new life.I am here to share with you our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration. So without much ado here is our slide. I will talk around our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration, give you my explanations and answer questions at the end.In the East, Harmony as a social science was evolved from natural science observation by Laozi. Human in harmony with the universe is called “Tian Ren He Yi.” Laozi left us with his 5000 words treatise Dao De Jing. It is the most translated Chinese book on way of life. The Chinese practice Fengsui which is a way to harmonize with nature and the environment. In the West, Einstein was also quoted as saying the order of nature is not accidental. In his words “Mother Nature” does not play dice.

Harmony is the order of nature. Harmony belongs to the world and to the universe.Harmony is the order of natural science and the fundamental law of the universe. Harmony is not passive. It advocates action and dynamic balance. Most people have the fallacy of thinking of harmony as static. We must think of harmony in terms of fluid dynamics, like the movement of air and water. It can be soft and it can be strong. It is in constant influx for sure. Harmony is dynamic energy balance and is also the principle of universe creation. Through harmony interaction the universe is created. Without harmony universe cannot be eternal.From the very beginning, the universe is created by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament. The invisible energy that created the universe can also be called Dao. The word Dao in Chinese has two parts, one stands for head, the other for motion. Together they mean primal force that leads the way. Laozi said “Dao created one, one created two, two created three, three created all things. All things carry Yin and embrace Yang. Dynamic balance creates harmony”. Laozi’s harmony theory of universe is in unison with modern quantum physics.

If we have time I can go into more detail about Laozi’s theory of universe creation.Harmony Renaissance is the guiding principle to be applied to all natural and social sciences. Harmony governs all human relations from within us, between people, in the family, in the society, between citizens and government, among governments and among people in this global village. It can be applied to ecology, green energy inventions, and green energy developments for example. Harmony includes all the important virtues to make the world harmonious. These include among others, forgiveness, humility, equity, patience, tolerance and acceptance.

Harmony Renaissance is the break through that will take us to the next level of human creativity and accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. European Renaissance brought us democracy and modern science. Harmony Renaissance includes democracy, and it unshackles us from all bondages and baggage of human distrust. It resolves hostilities and reduces rich and poor disparity. Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide. It will allow nations on this global village really moving towards win-win mutual development.You can ask me questions on harmony renaissance, Harmony Faith. Harmony Faith is the 21st Century faith to prepare ourselves for self fulfillment and world harmony renaissance. The first global World Harmony City is our project proposal with Sungroup USA. It is a grand mission for the United Nations in green energy depository, inventions, solutions and demonstrations.

Francis C W Fung, PH.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

Harmony Renaissance Preamble & Declaration

HARMONY RENAISSANCE PREAMBLE

In the East harmony as a social science theory was evolved from natural science observation by Lao Zi. Human in harmony with the universe is called Tian Ren He Yi.
Einstein was also quoted as saying the order of nature is not accidental. Harmony is the order of nature. Harmony belongs to the World and to the Universe.

HARMONY RENAISSANCE DECLARATION

Harmony is the highest common value. Renaissance is action. Together they have life. Harmony is the order of natural science and the fundamental law of the universe. Harmony is dynamic energy balance and is also the principle of universe creation. From the very beginning, the Universe is created by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament. The invisible energy that created the universe can also be called DAO.
Lao Zi said "Dao created one, one created two, two created three, three created all things. All things carry Ying and embrace Yang. Dynamic balance creates harmony." Lao Zi's harmony theory of universe is in unison with modern quantum physics. Harmony renaissance is the guiding principle to be applied to natural and social sciences. It is the break through that will take us to the next level of human creativity andaccomplishment beyond European Renaissance.

WORLD HARMONY ORGANIZATION
SPRING 2006, SAN FRANCISCO

世界和谐复兴序言
作为社会科学理论，东方和谐源于老子对自然科学的观察。
人类与自然和谐，为天人合一。
爱因斯坦说过，自然有其规律，而非偶然。和谐是自然的规律。
和谐属于世界，属于自然。

世界和谐复兴宣言
和谐是人类最高的共同价值，复兴是行动。和谐复兴，赋予新生命。
和谐是自然科学的规律，是宇宙的基本定律。
和谐是动态能量的平衡，是创造自然的法则。
混沌于始，广袤无边的无形能量创造了宇宙。
这种创造宇宙的无形能量，为道。
老子曰：“道生一、一生二、二生三、三生万物。
万物负阴而抱阳，冲气以为和。”老子的自然和谐理论与现代的量子力学异曲同工。
和谐复兴是自然科学和社会科学的指导纲领。必将突破现状，使人类的创造力提高到一个新的水平，超越欧洲文艺复兴的成就。

World Harmony Organization
Spring, 2006, San Francisco

DAOISM, CONFUCIANISM RENAISSANCE FOR WORLD HARMONY

2010-01-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

DAOISM, CONFUCIANISM RENAISSANCE FOR WORLD HARMONY
Friday, 1. January 2010, 17:31:45
DAOISM, CONFUCIANISM, HARMONY DIPLOMACY, ANTHONY ALEXANDER, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, LAOTZE, TODDE CROWELL, CONFUCIUS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, President Obama, WESTERN CULTURE, EASTERN CULTURE, YIN YANG, ANCIENT CULTURE, ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, ASIAN CENTURY, KINDNESS, EQUITY, GENTLENESS, HUMILITY, PATIENCE, ACCEPTANCE, FORGIVENESS, TOLERANCE, GREEN ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION, RESPECT, NONVIOLENCE

DAOISM, CONFUCIANISM RENAISSANCE FOR WORLD HARMONYINTRODUCTIONThe renaissance of Daoism and Confucianism as called for by Anthony Alexander and Todd Crowell (See Appendix A and B) are timely for the East and West to act in unison to avoid global unsustainable development. For over two thousand years these two main stream philosophies kept the Far East in reasonable social harmony as well as harmony with nature. (See Appendix F, Definition of Confucianism). With the onslaught of Western individualism and man’s confidence that mankind can limitlessly exploit and transform nature to our liking these soft philosophies are being overlooked. With the growth of wonton consumption and environmental destruction likely to spread if unchecked the universal question arises, does the world need new paradigm and collective unity in action to avoid self destruction? After the Cold War, the world also seemed to be locked in a new round of religious confrontation that led to endless wars and destruction. What new paradigm can lead us out of this demise and unshackle us from the bondage of religious and ideology strife? (See Appendix BB, “Obama, our Confucian president, goes to China”)

LAOTZE, CONFUCIUS AND THE 21ST CENTURY
Laotze by observation of nature derived his philosophy and left us his 5000 words treatise “Dao De Jing”. Dao as the invisible energy in the firmament that created the universal is also the essence of our individual soul. The meaning of life is for our soul to achieve harmony so it can transcend our body and reach salvation. This he called “Tien Ren Ha Yi”, unity of heaven and man (See Appendix E “Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration”). Man is part of nature and not separate from nature. Thus in life man must harmonize with nature. This philosophy of harmony with nature is reflected in the practice of Chinese medicine, Fengshui and landscaping, Confucius taught family and societal harmony through prevalent order and moral values. For two thousand years Confucianism was adopted by all Chinese dynasties after Qin dynasty and spread through out Far East. Under Confucian teaching, the society is governed by moral value as the bottom line with scant law enforcement. This explains why in today’s Chinese society under modernization despite the enactment of more and more laws the execution of law still needs to catch up. However at the time of Confucius it was said “People did not close doors at night and people did not pocket lost items from the street.” People also practice “Hua Di Wei Lao” meaning people draw a circle on the ground as prison and repent by sitting inside it. As ancient philosophies move towards modernity there are always need to keep what are relevant and discard what are irrelevant. Certain Confucius teachings on women’s societal role that were prevalent values of the time are long gone by the wayside in today’s China. Mao, another thinker of China could not have put it in a better way: “Women hold up half the sky”Of course, under today’s capitalistic materialism and liberal world there are just too many temptations not to enforce law and order beyond the practice of moral values. Today the world is going through major cross currents. The developing world must adopt law and order to keep up with modern materialism progress. The developed world, on the other hand, is finding materialism and greed is growing unchecked as witnessed by the recent financial crisis and the threat of climate change. These calls for East and West cultural convergence to achieve a global win win mutual development. In short, East and west must learn to work together for world harmony to minimize ecology catastrophe, ideology and rigorous strife.

DAOISM, CONFUCIANISM AND HARMONY RENAISSANCE
Renaissance simply means revival of old common values that has been neglected. In the past we have European Renaissance to lead us to the 20th Century liberal democratic government and modern science. In the future multilateral world we need the world to come together in harmony to avoid conflicts and confrontations. We need to revive the harmony components of Daoism and Confucianism. Both Daoism and Confucianism taught harmony without invoking the fear of the creator. Confucius said “Respect the supernatural and keep a distance. As much as religion also preaches harmony, but the cultural specific man made creators of each religion is inherently divisive. Bahai Faith, the latest religion with a Christian-Islam tradition, 300 years ago, taught unity of mankind, unity of all religions and unity of science and religion. That is long before Dalai Lama’ statement that religion must defer to science. Harmony Faith and Daoism with the concept of invisible energy in the firmament that created the universe is in unity with modern quantum physics observations. (See attached Appendix C, “Harmony Faith, Order of the Universe” and Appendix E “Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration”)

According to Crowell, “One of the major criticisms of Confucianism is that he tended to relegate women to the margins of public affairs, though he may merely have been reflecting the prevalent values of his time. Today, a nation shortchanges itself if it does not follow a saying of another Chinese thinker, Mao Zedong, "women hold up half the sky". Of course, just because Mao upheld women and men equality dose not say he is of the same station as Confucius in teaching harmony. Mao was a revolutionary leader that led China out of colonial subjugation and male dominated society. Today Confucius teaching extended education to the poor and he pioneered universal education. His harmony teaching is sublime. But in moving any ancient common value to modernity we must selectively keep what is relevant and discard what is not relevant.Harmony Renaissance is simply reviving harmony teaching in all cultures so the movement will release us from the bondage of religious and ideology strife. Thus mankind can reach a higher level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. We learned from past history that negativism and judgmental of fellow countries hinter progress. Harmony virtues include tolerance, acceptance, equality, humility and forgiveness means dynamic balance of difference to forge world win win progress. (See Appendix D, Twelve Virtues of Harmony Renaissance)

EAST IS EAST, WEST IS WEST
Peace is a static end state in its conception. The universe and life is not static. The universe is ever expanding according to modern physics. Our soul is eternal. There will not be lasting peace when there is no harmony. Harmony is dynamic balance and is not an end state. It is about eternity. It is the constant action and growth.East and West culture represent two opposites. Just like male and female, electron and positron, Yin and Yang. Harmony is the invisible hand that keeps the opposites in dynamic balance but never equal. When there are no opposites the universe will not grow and there will be no life. Please see following attached "Harmony Faith, Order of Universe" in English and Chinese translation. English is the original.Western culture is more confrontational. But in Yin there is Yang and vice verse. The best representation is the Tai Chi double fish symbol. However, according to Laotze, ultimately the Yin contains the Yang. In the universe, invisible energy contains the Yang (visible matters). This is testified by modern physics.Yang being more confrontational, aggressive, less patient tendS to use hard power. When this tendency is not in check, it will more likely to wear itself out. For dynamic balance between Yin and Yang within or without, Western culture ultimately must contain more Yin. This is the truth.

Right now Western culture has more system engineering and modern organizational infrastructure. But Eastern culture as Yin, tends to be more patient, use more innate soft power. Confucianism taught the practice of soft power. Laotze advocated the truth that soft overcomes the hard when aggression is over extended. East and West must attempt to reach harmony to avoid self destruction. They will ultimately not merge. Yin and Yang will coexist as unity in diversity. That guarantees life and continuing growth. In the same rational thinking mankind must reach harmony with nature. Mankind is part of nature and will never conquer nature according to Laotze. East and West have a lot to learn from each other. That is what world harmony is all about. As modernized as Japan and Korea are, their societies are still more Confucian than Christian and Western. China will be more Confucian than Marxism. East and West can approach harmony but will never completely merge. The universe and life is about Yin Yang balance and growth.

EPILOGUE
•The search for harmony must rely on broad vision. Christ taught many harmony virtues to his disciples including love. What makes Confucius teaching more culturally attractive to the developing world is his teaching is not linked to fear of a cultural specific creator. He said “respect the supernormal and keep a distance”.
•Most liberal governments believe in the separation of religion from government. There is also a lot to say about the separation of moral teaching from the fear of the creator. The society is a lot better if we can do good out of our belief without the fear of the creator or the law. That is the ideal of the perfect gentleman in Confucius teaching.
•America has over 300 years of industrial experience. China only has 60 years. Based on today’s rate of development no one can predict what happens in another 60 years. Hopefully by then both nations will reach harmony consensus.
•The ills of today’s Chinese society can be fixed by a heavy dose of Confucian teaching. In fact Confucianism is doing well and fine in many Asian nations, such as Japan, Taiwan and Singapore. In fact, Confucian Renaissance in Taiwan and Singapore is nothing new but alive and kicking for many years. Japan often said that Confucian ethics is flourishing in Japan better than at the master’s birth place.
•If 21st Century is going to be Asian Century than the West needs to reach harmony consensus with the Asian nations in the balance of “Eastern moral Values” and Western Liberal Democracy and Values” for a harmonious world.

Francis C W Fung, PH.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
info@worldharmonyorg.net

EAST IS EAST, WEST IS WEST, HARMONY FAITH, ORDER OF UNIVERSE

2009-12-29T15:43:00.000-08:00

East is East, West is West. Harmony Faith, Order of Universe
Tuesday, 29. December 2009, 23:39:46
HARMONY FAITH, INVISIBLE ENERGY, HARMONY IS GROWTH, PEACE IS STATIC, EASTERN CULTURE, LAOTZE, YIN YANG, WESTRN CULTURE, EAST IS EAST, WEST IS WEST, HARMONY IS DYNAMIC, ORDER OF THE UNIVERSE, HARMONY IS ACTION, CONFUCIAN, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, CHRISTIAN, HARD POWER, SOFT POWER, unity in diversity

East is East, West is West. Harmony Faith, Order of Universe.

Peace is a static end state in its conception. The universe and life is not static. The universe is ever expanding according to modern physics. Our soul is eternal. There will not be lasting peace when there is no harmony. Harmony is dynamic balance and is not an end state. It is about eternity. It is the constant action and growth.

East and West culture represent two opposites. Just like male and female, electron and positron, Yin and Yang. Harmony is the invisible hand that keeps the opposites in dynamic balance but never equal. When there are no opposites the universe will not grow and there will be no life. Please see following attached "Harmony Faith, Order of Universe" in English and Chinese translation. English is the original.Western culture is more confrontational. But in Yin there is Yang and vice verse. The best representation is the Tai Chi double fish symbol. However, according to Laotze, ultimately the Yin contains the Yang. In the universe, invisible energy contains the Yang (visible matters). This is testified by modern physics.

Yang being more confrontational, aggressive, less patient and tend to use hard power. When this tendency is not in check, it will more likely to wear itself out. For dynamic balance between Yin and Yang within or without, Western culture ultimately must contain more Yin. This is the truth.

Right now Western culture has more system engineering and modern organizational infrastructure. But Eastern culture as Yin, tends to be more patient, use more innate soft power. Confucianism taught the practice of soft power. Laotze advocated the truth that soft overcomes the hard when aggression is over extended. East and West must attempt to reach harmony to avoid self destruction. They will ultimately not merge. Yin and Yang will coexist as unity in diversity. That guarantees life and continuing growth. In the same rational thinking mankind must reach harmony with nature. Mankind is part of nature and will never conquer nature according to Laotze. East and West have a lot to learn from each other. That is what world harmony is all about.

As modernized as Japan and Korea are, their societies are still more Confucian than Christian and Western. China will be more Confucian than Marxism. East and West can approach harmony but will never completely merge. The universe and life is about Yin Yang balance and growth.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
Info@worldharmonyorg.net

HARMONY FAITH, ORDER OF THE UNIVERSE
INTRODUCTIONThe major religions of the world as we know today all originated in Greater Asia which includes the Middle East and South Asia. This is no coincidence, as all monotheistic religions believe in the same God, Allah, Creator, Heaven or what other names we use. What makes religions different is cultural heritage. Each major religion’s man made image of God is thus inherently different. This fixation on the difference of each culture’s institutionalized and man made image of God is unnecessary and divisive. There can only be one creator for all mankind regardless of what name is used or what religion one believes in. Thus in time, all religions must converge into one faith by transcending each religion’s cultural fixations and universally accepting one creator without a man made image. This is the inevitable progressive development.The eminent contemporary Ying Yang master Ma Shuhai, in his book “Tong Dao”, classified the continuous development of human religions into four progressive stages. The following description bears significant additional explanation by the present author.1)The stage of primitive idols worship: This was the pure irrational superstition stage. When man was very much in awe of subject to nature’s destructive powers such as fire water and wind.2)The stage of trust in one communicative God: Monotheistic faiths that evolve around one all mighty and powerful creators that man could develop a relation with and turn to for help. These types of institutionalized faiths with a specific creator with man- made image include most of the major religions of today. Today mankind as a whole is suffering from the divisive forces of this culturally specific monotheism. The exception being Buddhism, which teaches believers to find inner peace and Buddha within oneself without the monotheistic creator. Chinese accept Dao as the force of universe creation which is distinct from the Judah-Christian tradition.3)The rational stage of scientific religion: When man believes in his rational power. In this stage man can turn to science to explain all aspects of life except the meaning of life. This ushered in the modern Bahai Faith, which upholds progressive revelation from God. Bahai faith as a modern religion also emphasizes unity of religion and science. These two important concepts possibly herald in the era of less dependency on one Monotheistic creator in a man- made image. 4)The final stage is Harmony Faith, Order of the Universe: This is the life study of a final and decisive faith that has confidence in the modern discovery of the all prevalent and infinite invisible dark energy of the universe. We are currently at the very beginning of this life study. To become a universal faith it must do without a man-made creator image. We can also call this the relative rational inductive stage.HARMONY FAITH, ORDER OF THE UNIVERSE In the following concise dissertation we will explain how this natural faith can reconcile science and religion once and for all. On top of that we will give the meaning of life a very achievable goal. In this stage the door is also open for continuing human progressive inspiration from the omnipresent and all prevalent Dao, the invisible dark energy that created the universe. Together with modern science this concept makes a creator with man made image unnecessary.Harmony is a universal common value; it is also a vision statement for all. It is the order of nature and the universe for all to emulate. Harmony is the dynamic balance that returns nature’s calamities to tranquility. Without harmony the universe cannot be eternal. In harmony we can find true belief that transcends all cultures and religions. The meaning of life is to seek harmony within our inner self. Humans are born with a spiritual soul that develops to seek self fulfillment and self salvation. Our soul has a conscience that elevates us from total animal selfishness. As our soul grows to its maturity we must achieve our own harmony. A person at the end of his journey reconciles with his own soul to achieve harmony and peace of mind. The difference between a tormented soul and a soul in harmony at our death is the difference between hell and heaven.The invisible energy in the firmament created the universe and all creatures. This is our creator regardless of our religion and belief. Our soul is an energy field that grows with our accomplishments on earth. With differing strengths embedded in our DNA Humans are not created equal just as sure our souls will not develop equally. Static equality is not what life is all about. Each soul attaining its own harmony with itself is the meaning of life. The achievement of harmony by nature and us is a dynamic process. The evolution of nature and life are dynamic processes and must not be considered as static phenomena. Harmony renaissance is a dynamic process and calls for proactive action.There is a fine line between a believer and non believer of any religion. A true creator will accept all because all humans attest to harmony. Cultural differences are only in form and not in essence. Harmony is the salvation of mankind and the king of unity in diversity. The universe and all living creations through evolution are created by the invisible energy and are sustained by energy. This theory without man made heavenly images does not contradict conventional religious beliefs. Furthermore it is a rational way of agreeing with modern sciences. Our soul is merely an energy field that contains our spirit, life time beliefs and experiences. It exists eternally and has a beginning and no end after our death. Each soul can accomplish harmony with itself but souls are not necessarily equal. We are here on earth to develop our own soul from its early immature conception.Religions begin with search of truth, goodness and beauty. This search will ultimately help us to reach harmony at death. All religions preach harmony because harmony is the most common value and the greatest common denominator of mankind. Conflicts in religion are caused by human corruption. Belief in harmony, the universal truth, does not need a man made image of creator. The invisible energy as the creator of the universe does not contradict with modern science. This imaging of the creator does not contradict any religious beliefs and is not divisive. In time this imaging of the creator without man made figure will reconcile all religions as the true scientific belief. According to modern science the invisible energy of the universe is all powerful and omnipresent. It is part of the paradigm of Faith in Harmony. Many religions believe in brotherhood of mankind. What has kept us from achieving unity in diversity are the differences in religious culture and the cultural centric creator figures conjured by different religions.The ancient harmony cultural philosophy promulgated by Lao-tzu and Confucius did not rely on man made images of creators. As an ancient culture China did not create a religion of its own. Modern Chinese are more accepting of outside religions. This is witnessed by the lack of major religious wars in China despite the importation of many outside religions. Over two thousand years harmony philosophy modified Chinese major beliefs and outside religions to suit China’s cultural heritage. China’s ancient harmony philosophy fulfills her people’s need for self fulfillment and spiritual tranquility. This harmonizing process of various belief systems can be a model for the future world harmony.A person who does not practice institutionalized religion can achieve inner peace through harmony practices. The universal belief in the invisible energy as the creator in the firmament reconciles all religions and faiths. Faith in Harmony is thus the most acceptable Faith that transcends mankind’s conflicts of fear and greed. Harmony on earth that promises unity in diversity is the promise of Kingdom on Earth and the Most Great Peace on earth by all sages and prophets. A person achieves self fulfillment has reached harmony in his own soul and his life is complete and his soul is eternal and everlasting without torment.We believe in harmony renaissance which is the pursuit of harmony as a way of life and a living faith. Harmony is a universal common value and renaissance is action. Harmony propagates by resonance, nature's preferred way of propagation. Faith in harmony gives hope of heaven on earth for all, regardless of any religion or creed. Faith in harmony as order of nature does not worship man made image of creators. For all mankind whether belonging to organized religion or not we can seek hope and brotherhood through soul searching harmony.Our search for harmony renaissance is multifaceted and all inclusive. Our perspectives include East and West culture, world civilization and history, harmony diplomacy, world religions, ancient philosophy and modern science. For harmony to be a true universal faith it must reconcile with scientific observations.We believe in self salvation through Faith in Harmony practices. Our actions shall encompass all human activities such as world affairs, commerce, education, cultural activities and religious or non religious functions. Specifically at this moment in history our action should enhance peace, reduce conflict, harmonize world religions, and activate harmony culture, pursuit harmony education. United Nation is at a cross road. It is time to advocate U. N. harmony civilization so all 193 nations can converse and consult with universal Harmony common value. 21st century is the beginning of Harmony renaissance. The world mission is to be ready for human's next creative wave to lead us to a higher level of common accomplishment. World Harmony Renaissance will bring the whole world into action for a new millennium of peace and prosperity with unfettered collective energy surpassing European renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

和谐信仰，宇宙的规律
作者：世界和谐组织总干事冯忠华博士
说明
众所周知，世界各大宗教盖源于大亚洲地区包括中东和南亚。绝非巧合的是，
凡一神教皆必须信奉同一个上帝、阿拉、造物主、上天或任何其他名字。导致宗教
各异者，文化遗产也。各大宗教除了人为上帝偶像不同，本质上并无区别。因此，
无需制度化人为上帝偶像，亦能区分。不论你属何教派，全人类只能有一个造物
主。届时，所有宗教都必须接受一个没有偶像的造物主，超越所有宗教，融合为单
一信仰。大势所趋乃尔。
当代著名阴阳大师马树海，在其杰出著作【同道】中，把人类宗教的发展过程
归纳为四个渐进阶段，以下描述为笔者融会贯通后之外加诠释。
1. 原始偶像崇拜阶段：此阶段纯粹是盲目的迷信。其时人类对大自然的破坏力
如火、水、风万分敬畏。
2. 崇拜祈求上帝阶段：一神教信仰演进出一个万能造物主的偶像，号称与人类
息息相关并能为人类消灾解难。此类制度化信仰与特定造物主偶像，充斥着
今天大部份宗教。目前，全人类的苦难源于一神教文化对社会力量的分化。
只有佛教教导信徒寻找内心平衡、心中驻佛。中国人接受道为创造宇宙的能
量，与犹大－基督教的传统有别。
3. 科学宗教理性阶段：在人类认识到理性力量的阶段，人类才能科学解释生活
除生命意义以外的方方面面。现代巴哈依信仰的开创，坚持渐进式的启示来
自上帝。巴哈依信仰是一个强调宗教和科学团结的现代宗教。这两个重要概
念预示着不必依赖一神论造物主偶像时代的来临。
4. 最后是宇宙的规律，和谐信仰阶段：这是信仰的决定性最后探讨，对现代社
会发现的来自宇宙的无限隐形暗能量充满信心。这一研究正在起步。要成为
普世信仰，必须从没有造物主人为偶像开始。可称之为相对理性的诱导阶
段。

和谐信仰，宇宙的规律
在以下短论中，我们将解释何以自然法信仰可以一劳永逸地调和科学与宗教。
此外，我们将给生命一个有意义的实现目标。在此阶段，大门为人类进步之灵感敞
开，这种灵感源于无所不在的道，道乃创造宇宙万物的无形暗能。居于现代科学概
念，造物主人为偶像实无必要。
和谐为普世价值，人类之福，生灵崇拜。和谐是自然的规律，宇宙的定律。和
谐以动态平衡为自然消灾解难，恢复安宁。没有和谐，宇宙不会永恒。和谐超越一
切文化和宗教，是人类真正的信仰。
生命的意义在于自我和谐。人类天生一种精神，自我求生、自我完善。我们的
灵魂有个从动物的自私天性升华而来的良心。只有实现自我和谐，灵魂成长方为成
熟。人由自己的灵魂相伴和协调，祥和地走完人生旅程。死后灵魂或痛苦或和谐，
差别如地狱或天堂。
无形能量创造了宇宙万物，是所有宗教和信仰可接受的造物主。灵魂是人类与
生俱来一种能量场。因被植入不同的DNA 而优势各异，故人类生而未能平等，正
如人的心灵肯定不会有同等发展的待遇。静态平等并非人生的全部。每个灵魂实现
自身和谐，生命才有意义。
任何宗教，信徒与非信徒之间仅一线之隔。真正的缔造者接受众生，众生见证
了和谐。和谐拯救人类，是多元统一之金。宇宙和众生皆由无形能量创造并持续进
化。这一理论与传统宗教信仰缔造者的人造天堂形象并不矛盾，而是以一种理性方
式同意现代科学。灵魂不过是一个能源场，附着人的精神及有生之年形成的信念和
发展经验，有始无终，死后永存。灵魂能否完成自身和谐，端视修炼，无法划一。
一切中医药、气功、太极、瑜珈、祷告和忏悔等思考和行为模式，均强调通过和谐
达到内心的平静。这些行为与所有宗教和信仰殊途同归。在地球上自我开发尚未成
熟的灵魂是生命的目的，深具意义。心灵和谐，即为自救。
宗教始于找寻真、善、美，最终有助死后达成和谐。凡宗教概宣扬和谐，因和
谐为普世价值、是人类最大的共识。宗教冲突盖因人的腐败，背离真相。信仰和谐
真理，并不需要造物主的人为偶像。无形能量作为宇宙的缔造者，与现代科学并不
冲突。无形能源造物主形象与任何宗教信仰也不矛盾。没有造物主偶像的信仰，将
调和所有的宗教与真正的科学信仰。根据现代科学理论，宇宙无形能量无比强大，
无所不在。这是和谐信仰的重要范式。许多宗教以人类的兄弟情谊为信仰。和谐保
持不同宗教之多元统一文化，协调来自不同宗教的文化。
老子和孔子所创立的古代和谐文化哲学，并不依赖缔造者的人造偶像。作为一
个古老的文化，中国没有独特地为自己创立一个汉家宗教，现代中国人更多接受境
外宗教。有目共睹的是，中国尽管进口了许多境外宗教，却鲜有重大宗教战争。二
千多年的和谐哲学，改造了中国的主体信仰和外来宗教，使其适合中国的文化遗
产。中国古代的和谐理念，适合人们自我心灵调适之需。中国的各种信仰体系通过
和谐协调的过程，可以成为未来世界和谐的模式。
任何人都可通过修炼和谐达到心灵的安宁，而不需经由制度化宗教仪式。以无
形能量造物主为普遍信仰，调解所有宗教和信仰。因此，和谐信仰超越人类因恐惧
和贪婪而导致的冲突，是最被众生接受的信仰。一个人能成功达到自我和谐，其心
灵是完整的，其灵魂是永恒的，永无痛苦。
对于地球上任何宗教或信条而言，和谐信仰是人类希望的天堂。和谐信仰作
为自然规律，并不需崇拜缔造者的偶像。全人类不论是否属于有组织的宗教，只要
通过和谐的自我反省，都能找到自救希望和兄弟情谊。
和谐复兴的追求包罗万象，视角包括东西方文化、世界文明、历史、外交、宗
教、古代哲学与现代科学等。以科学监测和谐，使之成为真正的普世信仰。
我们相信自律式自然法和谐信仰。和谐复兴行动包括所有人类活动如世界事
务、商务、教育、宗教或不具宗教功能的文化活动。历史到了此刻，我们的行动应
加强和平、减少冲突、协调世界宗教、激活和谐文化、追求和谐教育。联合国正处
在一个交叉路口。现在是向联合国倡导和谐文明的时候，让所有193 个国家都可
畅所欲言，共商世界大同的共同价值。廿一世纪是和谐复兴的开启。世界的共同使
命，是准备好人类第二个创新波的到来，带领我们进入下一个更高层次的共同修
养。世界和谐将带领整个世界进入和平繁荣新千年的行动，不受约束的集体新能
量，超过欧洲文艺复兴。
中文翻译：世界和谐组织理事林光前

Democracy's Demolition Derby

2009-12-29T12:26:00.000-08:00

Robert J. Samuelson
Democracy's Demolition Derby
Why journalism is increasingly shortsighted, unreasoned and selfish.

It's been an education, my four decades in Washington journalism: an anniversary that prompts this personal reflection. In 1969, I arrived as a young newspaper reporter. Journalism appealed to me because it offered an excuse to learn about how things worked—to satisfy my curiosity—and provided an antidote to shyness. It was a license to ask people questions. I have never regretted my decision, in part because I always doubted I could do anything else. I wasn't smart enough to be an engineer and would have been a lousy lawyer, chafing at representing other people's beliefs. The pursuit of truth seemed a higher calling.
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This was a common conceit among journalists of my generation. We would reveal what was hidden, muddled or distorted. The truth would set everyone free. It sustained good government. We were democracy's watchdogs and clarifiers. One thing I learned is that these satisfying ideas are at best simplifications—and at worst illusions. Truth comes in infinite varieties; every story can have many narratives. There are always new facts, and sometimes today's indisputable fact qualifies or rebuts yesterday's.
I started with the naive notion that, by exposing and explaining how the world worked, I would in some small way contribute to better government and a saner society. What I discovered firsthand is what I already knew intuitively: Democracy is a messy, often shortsighted, unreasoned and selfish process. People have interests, beliefs and prejudices that, once firmly entrenched, are not easily dislodged—and certainly not by logic or evidence.
Good information does not inexorably lead to good government. "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts," the economist Henry Rosovsky once said. People do change their minds, but experience has more influence than argument. World War II convinced most Americans that the isolationism of the previous decades was mistaken. The high inflation of the 1970s (and not essays about inflation's evils) convinced most people that economic policy had gone disastrously wrong. And so on.
During my time in Washington, the quantity of information has increased but its quality has decreased. The explosion of advocacy organizations, interest groups and "think tanks"—along with the growth of cable television and the Internet—has bloated the supply of studies, factoids, sound bites and blog posts. The decline in quality reflects the polarization of political elites, of both left and right. More raw information flows through political or philosophical filters that screen out facts and arguments that do not fit the approved viewpoint or advance "the cause." (Note, however, that the polarization mainly affects political elites, not the general public. I agree with political scientist Morris Fiorina of Stanford University, who argues that most Americans are more "pragmatic" than "ideological.")
Journalism has evolved similarly. When I started, most print reporters were anonymous. They had bylines, not much more. With three television networks (ABC, CBS and NBC), the number of well-known TV journalists was small. There really was a "mainstream media" of top papers, newsmagazines and networks. Their ethos was "objectivity," even if most editors and reporters knew it was an unattainable ideal.
Now journalism is a jumble. Just who is a reporter and who is an advocate is often blurred. Some journalism is openly partisan. Hardly anyone values anonymity. Reporters and editors have become multimedia self-promoters. They blog and tweet; they do TV and radio. Although career advancement and political bias have always influenced journalism, their impact has increased. The "marketplace of ideas" often resembles a demolition derby—victory goes to the most aggressive.
I haven't escaped this. I never intended to become a columnist, but writing a column was part of my job at National Journal magazine in the 1970s, and the column later moved to The Post and Newsweek. I also do some radio and TV. A column is inherently analytical and opinionated. Offended by many liberal and conservative dogmas, I aspire to the "sensible center." Whether I succeed, I'm still trying to do what I've always done: Explain things to myself and my readers; provide enough information so that even people who reject my viewpoint and values will emerge knowing more.
In a democracy, information is power, but you can never know whether it will make us better or worse off. Journalism's contribution, though not always constructive, is essential. At our best, we do serve as watchdogs at all levels: Watergate is but one spectacular example. We do illuminate crucial facts and clarify popular confusions. But too often, our conformist and crusading instincts make us complicit in episodes of collective folly, delusion or vengeance.
For me, there remains the personal pleasure of discovery and a faith that the unfettered pursuit of truth—no matter how contentious or futile—has stand-alone meaning. It's called freedom.
Robert Samuelson is also the author of The Great Inflation and Its Aftermath: The Past and Future of American Affluence and Untruth: Why the Conventional Wisdom Is (Almost Always) Wrong.
© 2009

Obama, our Confucian president, goes to China

2009-12-29T09:18:00.001-08:00

Obama, our Confucian president, goes to China
President Obama's trip to China could open a new era in United State's relations with China, writes guest columnist Wendy Liu.
By Wendy Liu
Special to The Times
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IN his 10 months in the White House, President Obama has been given many labels, from socialist to communist, from Muslim to Marxist. I would say he is Confucian, especially in world affairs.
President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize not for what he had achieved in world peace, but for what he had been trying to achieve, with "extraordinary efforts," as the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated, in reducing the world's nuclear arms, easing American tension with Muslim nations, etc. Former President Jimmy Carter, another Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said Obama was awarded for his vision and commitment to peace and harmony in international relations.
Harmony. That's so Chinese, or rather, Confucian.
"He wei gui," or "Harmony is prize," are perhaps the three best-known words of Confucius, the ancient philosopher, among the Chinese speakers. They also best summarize the age-old Chinese belief that harmony was key to everything: harmony between nature and man, among people, between mind and body, etc. For social harmony, Confucius taught among other things that everyone, ruler or ruled, father or son, should know his duty and play his role well.
After being "banished" for decades in favor of revolution, Confucius' doctrine of harmony is enjoying a grand renaissance in China. Remember the giant character "harmony" the performers of the printing blocks formed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Harmony is also the policy goal Chinese President Hu Jintao has adopted for China since 2006: building a harmonious society at home and promoting a harmonious world abroad.
President Obama may not have said that harmony was a principal concept of his diplomacy, but one sees harmony written all over it.
To repair America's frayed relationship with Europe, President Obama admitted to the Europeans that America had at times shown arrogance. But now, he went on, America was looking to be partners, not patrons.
To show Latin America that the U.S. was re-engaging them as equals, President Obama showed willingness at the Trinidad summit to listen to them all, allies or rivals. Countries could disagree, he stated, respectfully.
To seek a new beginning with the Muslim world, President Obama declared in Cairo that instead of being exclusive, Islam shared with America common principles of justice and progress, and should tolerate differences and root out extremists together.
To have the U.S. lead by example in getting rid of nuclear weapons, President Obama signed an agreement in Moscow with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that the U.S. and Russia, which combined have 90 percent of the world's nuclear weapons, would further cut their arsenals.
And of course, no world harmony would be possible without harmony between the United States and China, whose relations, President Obama said, would shape the 21st century.
One month after his inauguration, President Obama sent Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Beijing. The message was that issues with China such as human rights would not interfere on economic, climate and security cooperation. The president then further balanced his China policy with moves such as imposing a tariff on Chinese tires while postponing meeting the Dalai Lama.
With the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue held in Washington, D.C., last July, Obama expanded on President Bush's concept of China as a "strategic competitor" in a "constructive and cooperative" relationship with the U.S. He then put his own signature on America's China policy by announcing a new era with China: one of "sustained cooperation, not confrontation."
Now with Obama on his debut trip to China, birthplace of Confucius, and meeting with the Confucian-minded, capitalism-practicing communist leader Hu Jintao, a new era is about to take shape.
Challenging as U.S.-China relations are, Obama seems determined. At the July gathering mentioned above, he quoted Mencius, the second greatest Confucian philosopher:
"A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time."
Wendy Liu of Mercer Island is the author of "Everything I Understand about America I Learned in Chinese Proverbs" (January 2009, Homa & Sekey Books).

SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HARMONY TO ALL!

2009-12-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

Saturday, 26. December 2009, 17:04:10
HARMONY WITH NATURE, HARMONY WITH THE UNIVERSE, HARMONY WITH YOUR LOVE ONES, HARMONY AMONG NATIONS, HARMONY IN FAMILY, HARMONY WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR, HARMONY WITHIN SOCIETY, HARMONY WITHIN, HARMONY AMONG RELIGIONS, HARMONY WITH YOUR SOUL, HARMONY IN NATION

DEAR FRIENDS,

DURING CHRISTIAN NEW YEAR, CHINESE NEW YEAR, ISLAMIC NEW YEAR, HANUKKAH, TAT, WORLDWIDE SPRING FESTIVAL, AND NEW YEAR OF ALL FAITHS:

MAY YOU BE CONTEND WITH, HARMONY WITHIN, HARMONY WITH YOUR SOUL, HARMONY WITH YOUR LOVE ONES, HARMONY IN FAMILY, HARMONY WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR, HARMONY WITHIN SOCIETY, HARMONY IN NATION, HARMONY AMONG NATIONS, HARMONY AMONG RELIGIONS, HARMONY WITH NATURE, HARMONY WITH THE UNIVERSE. "TIAN REN HA YI" ACCORDING TO LAOTZE.

SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HARMONY TO ALL!

FRANCIS C W FUNG, PH.D.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
WORLD HARMONY ORGANIZATION
INFO@WORLDHARMONYORG.NET

World Harmony Organization launched in San Francisco

2009-12-25T14:31:00.001-08:00

World Harmony Organization launched in San Francisco

www.chinaview.cn 2007-01-21 05:27:09

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- The World Harmony Organization(WHO) was launched in San Francisco on Saturday, with a call on all countries to promote world peace based on harmony.
WHO, a non-profit and non-governmental organization and the first of its kind in the world, is dedicated to the pursuit of World Harmony Renaissance study and research, the organization said in a press release.
"Harmony belongs to the world. The best social system for any country is its own harmony system for sustainable development," said the release.
It said the organization was formed on the basis of the harmony theory proclaimed by the Chinese leaders in 2006.
"A major social harmony renaissance movement is taking place in China today after the 2002 announcement of the scientific concept," said the release.
"We declare our theory 'World Harmony Renaissance' is the breakthrough mankind is waiting for the next level of accomplishment. When our common values rise above the current international conflicts through world harmony renaissance our accomplishments both scientific and cultural will soar."
"World religions and major human philosophies as we all know were developed about 2500 years ago," said Dr. Francis C. W. Fung,an American researcher who founded the organization.
"European Renaissance and Enlightenment period brought the second burst of human creative energy," Fung said. "We believe 'World Harmony Renaissance' will launch the third phase of human innovation and creativeness to herald a more harmonious and better world."
At its launch meeting, the organization will hold major global cultural events in San Francisco to advocate world harmony renaissance. It also plans future events which include World Harmony Renaissance Symposium, World Harmony Renaissance Calligraphy Contest, World Harmony Renaissance cultural performances, according to Fung, author of the China Harmony Renaissance - What the World Must Know.
He said for those who do not understand China's peaceful development, it is time to learn China's harmony renaissance. Special attention is given to Sino-American relations over the past 50 years.
"We believe 'World Harmony Renaissance' is hope for a more understanding world," he said.

Editor: Luan Shanglin

HARMONY RENAISSANCE FOR WORLD HARMONY

2009-12-25T09:26:00.000-08:00

HARMONY RENAISSANCE FOR WORLD HARMONY
By Francis C W Fung
EQUITY, KINDNESS, CHRISTIANITY, BAHA'I, BUDDHISM, President Obama, multilateral world, ISLAM, UNIVERSAL COMMON VALUE, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, CONFUCIANISM, DAOISM, HUMAN PROGRESS, WORLD HARMONY, SOFT POWER, AMERICA, GENTLENESS, DEMOCRACY, HUMILITY, RELIGION, PATIENCE, CULTURE, ACCEPTANCE, FORGIVENESS, PHILOSOPHY, TOLERANCE, CIVILIZATION, GREEN ECOLOGY, HARMONY VIRTUES, RESPECT, NONVIOLENCE, INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY, CHINESE LANDSCAPING, EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE, INTERFAITH HARMONY, DAOISM RENAISSANCE, FENGSHUI, YIN AND YANG, CHINESE MEDICINE, CONFUCIANISM RENAISSANCE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, HARMONY WITH NATURE, ANTHONY ALEXANDER, U. S. VALUES, TODD CROWELL, HARMONY VALUE, HARMONY CONSENSUS, HUMAN RIGHTS

INTRODUCTION

Confucianism and Daoism are both ancient philosophies that must move towards modernity to keep pace with human progress. Both have universal common values that must be distilled to be more appropriate for the modern world. For the same reason, religions of today must go through reform and evolution to be more relevant. Extremist fundamentalist movements can be harmful to their own religions, as we all can see. The invisible hand for the desirable changes for ancient human philosophy and religions is no other than harmony. For harmony can be practiced best in terms of the 12 virtues: TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY, and CONSERVATION as discussed in separate articles. Harmony from this perspective is the fundamental law of the dynamic balance of extremes. We are beginning to understand that human attempts at unattainable development without consideration of environment can lead to self-destruction.

THE THREE MAIN CULTURAL PILLARS OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION

From the perspective of harmony, the three main cultural pillars of human civilization are religion, democracy, and harmony as discussed previously in separate articles. Harmony is the most inclusive of the three. Fortunately for the survival of mankind, both religion and democracy also teach harmony. (See blogsites www.scribd.com/fcwfung http://my.opera.com/fcwfung www.worldharmonyforum.blogspot.com)

Religion, Democracy, and Harmony are a human heritage that belongs to all mankind. They do not belong to any one single civilization. Religions began with the human desire to reach harmony with the creator; democracy has sought harmony between the government and its citizens. Both have gone through continuous development in recent centuries. Most commendable is America’s effort, as a dynamic young country, to advocate and propagate Christianity and Democracy her during recent history. However, harmony has been neglected due to human overconfidence in our ability to exploit and change nature. For our own survival, we now have learned that humanity must harmonize with nature.

All religions also teach harmony among mankind, but the institutionalized religions all have their own cultural image of the creator. These culturally unique images of the creator build barriers that are hard to surmount and thus become divisive. However, there have been frequent calls from different religionists for interfaith harmony, notably the Baha’i Faith and the Buddhists. President Obama, in his recent speech in Cairo also called for interfaith harmony (see Appendix A).

In the modern world, Democracy is widely regarded as a good choice for governance by new and old nations. Democracy can be defined as harmony between the government and its citizens, but the degree of citizen participation is a subject of continuing debate, with developing and ancient nations in various degree of development stage seeking their own national harmony. In time, various countries will achieve their own degree of democracy. However, it is certain that there will be no democracy if there is no harmony within a nation. Democracy must grow from a nation’s own fertile harmony soil.

Despite the worldwide progress toward national democracies, today’s unilateral world is very much in need of international democracy. International democracy can only come if the world is truly multinational, which heralds the coming of world harmony. The coming of world harmony will necessarily follow a global Harmony Renaissance. The tide of harmony renaissance is evitable. It is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for. Harmony Renaissance will lead mankind to a higher level of accomplishment beyond European renaissance.

DAOISM AND CONFUCIANISM RENAISSANCE FOR HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Daoism and Confucianism, as ancient cultures, predated Christianity, Buddhism and Islam faiths. Daoism (sometimes previously called Taoism) is a philosophy initiated by Laotze (in approximately 300 to 400 B.C.) to teach mankind to harmonize with nature. Laotze left us a 5000 word treatise named Dao De Jing (See Appendix B “A Daoist Renaissance”, author Anthony Alexander). The essence of his teaching is Dao. Dao is “the way” and also the invisible energy that created the universe (see Appendix D. Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration). Since Dao is omnipresent and all prevalent, it was not necessary to contrive a manmade creator image in Daoist belief. Laotze and his disciple Zhungzi also taught man as part of nature in their famous philosophy “Tian Ren He Yi”, which means heaven and man in unity. The key Daoist belief is that all natural phenomena consist of two opposing forces, Yin and Yang, in dynamic balance. This dynamic balance belief extends to a broad spectrum of disciplines, including the practice of medicine, Fengshui and landscaping. The central theme in these practices is that man must harmonize with nature and his surroundings with minimal interference. These practices are directly in contrast to the Western belief that man, with his scientific knowledge, can exploit and conquer nature. For a comparison of East and West beliefs, see Appendix B, Daoist Renaissance by Anthony Alexander.

Confucius was a contemporary of Laotze and was supposed to have met with Laotze. He was regarded by his disciples as the master teacher. He travelled widely in China during the “Spring and Autumn” period to teach and advise rulers of many kingdoms in China. Spring and Autumn was the period when many philosophers flourished in what is called the period of “Let Hundreds of Flowers Bloom and Let Hundreds of Schools [of thought] Contend”. He is considered as the teacher who extended education to the poor. That is why China celebrates Teacher’s Day by remembering Confucius. He and his disciples left us with an abundance of writings, such as the Four Books, the Five Jings, and the Analect. (See Appendix C, The Confucian Renaissance by Todd Crowell)

Confucius taught morality and social order. As such, his teaching was adopted by all Chinese dynasties after Qin to maintain society order. The Ching emperors were invaders from the north, but they fully adopted Confucianism as the state philosophy to enforce control on the intellectuals. It was during the Ching dynasty that Confucianism teaching was carried to the extreme that invited criticism from within and without. During the late Ming Dynasty, the Chinese society was more liberal.

In moving towards modernity, Confucianism Renaissance must go through a distillation to become again a sublime modern philosophy. In this process, the most desirable result is to keep what is relevant and to discard what is not. No matter how good an ancient heritage is, it must not be allowed to become decadent and then extreme in practice. During Confucian times, it was said, “Citizens did not close their doors at night. People did not pocket what was lost on the street.”

Confucius’ teachings on harmony are sublime. There are abundant treasures on harmony teaching left by the master to us: such sayings as “Harmony is precious”, “Gentlemen prefer harmony over conformity. Petty people prefer conformity over harmony”. His teachings of Ren, universal love, include many virtues of Harmony Renaissance. His golden rule, “Do not apply to others what you do not wish” stands out among the other golden rules. His teaching of tolerance and acceptance can be summed up in a sublime saying, “The sea can accept hundreds of streams. It can only grow if it can contian.” This may explain why over her long history China accepted all major religions from outside. As big a nation as she is, China never felt the need to grow her own religion; as Confucius said, “Respect the supernatural but keep a distance”. As a result, there was never a major religious war fought inside China in her long continuous history.

China, as an ancient society, relied on its moral code as a gentlemen’s code of conduct. There was never heavy reliance on a system of laws for order. Morality was always above law in maintaining society order. There was an old saying “Hue Dei Wei Lao” which means one draws a circle on the ground as the prison to repent. Of course, in today’s complex and materialistic world with the multitude of temptations, a large nation must rely on law and a large police force to maintain order. Despite the extensive new laws modern China is writing, it will take time for China to adjust to a law-based society in her execution of the new laws that are promulgated so rapidly. A Chinese-American told me, “I have been very disappointed every time when I visited China. On street, people elbow their way; they do not obey traffic laws. The people are so impolite and unfriendly. Law to many people is only a noun with no context. It is a known fact that corruption in China is very common. I think the Chinese should learn from U.S. in many ways, not the other way around.” I can only say, be patient with the new China; 60 years is still very young. All cultures must learn from each other. That is the best way for each nation to develop.

CONCLUSION

In “A Daoist Renaissance”, author Anthony Alexander concludes, “But perhaps it is in the West that an appreciation of the Dao will bring the ripest fruit. This is primarily because Daoism is a philosophy of action that describes humanity as inescapably part of nature rather than in any way separate from it. The new paradigm of science, Gaia and systems theory remains a referential framework within the edifice of modern rationalist inquiry. It does not speak of individual ethical action with the same weight of experience as the millennia-old wisdom of Daoism. What the new paradigm of science offers is rational explanation for a model of nature that Daoism has built up by experience rather than analysis. They can be thought of as different paths up the same mountain, the view from which represents understanding of the natural world.”

In reviewing the modern history of the last three hundred years, one cannot help but come to a similar conclusion as Alexander. Religions from Middle East, Democracy from Greece, and Harmony from Far East all grew from ancient cultures. But America, the most endowed dynamic young country, is more rigorous in propagating Christianity and democracy around the world.

It may be more fruitful for America to combine U.S. values, such as human rights, with harmony components in Daoism and Confucianism that will be beneficial to a better ecology and lead to a more harmonious world. Judging by the past success of America in advocating and propagating Christiananity and Democracy, if history repeats itself, America can play a major role in spearheading Harmony Renaissance by leading China out of her current uncertainty in transitioning to a global power. In a multilateral world, all nations have a responsibility to practice Harmony Renaissance, especially major powers that are endowed with resources. What needs to happen is for President Obama, who claims himself as the first U.S. Pacific President, to continue his Harmony Diplomacy and exercise the Harmony value of soft power. Better yet, one can hope for America and China to reach a harmony consensus, as happened in the Copenhagen Climate Conference. That will certainly add needed momentum to the world Harmony Renaissance.

May Harmony Renaissance prevail in the world!

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World harmony Organization
Edited by James C Townsend
info@worldharmonyorg.net
Appendix A
President Obama calls for greater inter-faith harmony

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2009 7:08 pm

US President Barrack Obama used his first visit to Africa to call for religious harmony and an end to Islamic extremism often expressed violently. In his speech in Cairo yesterday, President Obama emphasized that “the people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.”People should come together regardless of religious and racial differences and root out extremists who threaten world peace, the President said.He declared that the US is interested in raising the economic, education scientific status of Muslim communities around the world through exchange programs.“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”His speech comes at a time that relations between the United States and the Muslim world are strained. After the September 9/11 continued efforts by extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some Americans to view Islam as inevitably hostile.President Obama acknowledged the fact that there are nearly 7 million Muslims in America and was happy that today they enjoyed incomes and education that are higher than average.The US President called for religious tolerance, recalling his childhood experience in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country.“That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.”President Obama castigated the tendency among some Muslims to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. “The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.”The President also urged Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. “We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.”On the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, President Obama expressed his deep desire for lasting peace.“Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to minglepeacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.”Source: CISA

Appendix B
A DAOIST RENAISSANCE
Can China's ancient Dao philosophy help its current ecological crisis?
IN AUGUST 2005 the Chinese government formally commissioned British design consultancy Arup to create Dongtan Eco-city, a new urban development for 100,000 people just outside Shanghai. Opening in 2010, it will be a showcase for low-impact modern development and will be the largest of a number of projects China is undertaking to engage with sustainability.
China's environment has suffered many problems over the last half-century. In the words of Jasper Becker, writing in the National Geographic, "With 1.3 billion people the implications of its gallop towards Western-style consumer society are sobering." These are not just problems for China, facing a giant public health crisis, but for the whole world. The implementation of Western modernity at a rate and scale a thousand times greater than in the Industrial Revolution means China alone may conclusively tip global ecosystems to breaking point.
Professor Sir Peter Hall, president of the UK's Town and Country Planning Association and one of the consultants for Dongtan, describes China as full of contradictions: "On the one hand there are very deep beliefs in the harmony of the universe, as seen in their historic temples and gardens. On the other hand, there is this nightmarish worship of modernity." Today the Chinese Government is becoming aware that the nation's 3,000-year heritage should be a source of national pride. What is less apparent is the significance of their civilisation once being governed by the world's most sophisticated philosophy regarding human interrelation with the natural world.
The belief system we call Daoism dates back to at least 500 BCE and promotes long life, peace and the veneration of nature through understanding the Dao, or the Way of the natural world. Achieving harmony with the Dao is sought by understanding how qi energy flows through everything according to the principles of yin (yielding) and yang (asserting), and how these principles dynamically balance and interact. How is this ancient school of thought and practice relevant today? Can Daoism tell us anything today about our role in the world, and can it help either China or the West address the environmental crisis of the modern industrial world?
Daoism defies simple categorisation by Western academic method, as central to its approach to knowledge is personal experiential practice, as seen in the Daoist arts of wu-shu, better known in the West as T'ai chi and kung fu. Daoist ('traditional Chinese') medicine, increasingly familiar in the West, comprising herbalism and acupuncture, is known for its effectiveness, even if its explanations are at odds with modern science. Feng shui, too, far from being a guide to arranging one's furniture, was originally the sophisticated Daoist art of urban planning that would ensure that settlements lay in harmony with the landscape and would not be at risk from flooding, soil erosion and other similar natural calamities.
AN ORTHODOX DAOIST priesthood has existed since the 1st century CE. The height of its influence on the state was between the 7th and 14th centuries, when Emperors led Daoist rituals from the temple complexes that still perch on top of China's sacred mountains. Besides being global leaders in medicine, agriculture and urban planning they were also technologists who created countless inventions that we now take for granted, from wrought iron to gunpowder, folding umbrellas to paddle boats. The Daoist notion of spiritual technology, however, went so far as to imbue religious value to tools that benefited physical and spiritual development.
Yet the Chinese were unable to achieve a European-style Industrial Revolution, precisely because they did not pursue an objective or abstract conception of the universe independent from human subjectivity. In Europe, this abstraction permitted the mathematical modelling of nature that led to modern science and the mechanistic paradigm. It was this 'failure' that led to Daoism being suppressed as feudal superstition by the Qing (Manchu) dynasty in the early 20th century. However, the increasing persecution that followed the arrival of Mao in the 1940s led to a Chinese diaspora that has seen Daoist practices take root in the West. Meanwhile, longstanding Chinese communities in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan remained centres of Daoist culture.
Since the 1980s, under the auspices of the Chinese State Bureau of Religious Affairs there has been a revival of Daoism; the major sects of the Daoist priesthood have been steadily rebuilding their heritage, and the Chinese Daoist Association now includes some 45,000 priests and nuns in several thousand temples, monasteries and hermitages. They have been at the forefront of grassroots-level environmental work in China.
For nearly 2,000 years it has been the duty of Daoist priests to promote respect for nature and personal responsibility for the impact that one's actions have. Ordination rites once commanded priests to compel their congregations not to contaminate water, cut down trees unnecessarily or trap birds or animals. Universal peace was promoted not least because warfare involved a huge drain on natural resources, which often prompted further conflict.
The Daoist priesthood today encourages its millions of followers to cultivate new forest cover to repair denuded landscapes, to preserve wild habitats and to engage in social welfare and disaster relief. By directly working with their local communities, Daoists offer a practical bottom-up approach to counter the commendable, but poorly enforced, top-down environmental pronouncements from the central Government.
For Daoists, care for the Earth is religious duty as nature is sacred. Daoists pre-empt modern holistic scientists who know our atoms are born in the hearts of stars and our biology is inescapably linked to an interdependent ecosystem, as they see humanity as inseparable from Earth (nature) and Heaven (the sky and the universe). Their principal belief is that human intellect makes us uniquely capable of deviating from the natural order of the Dao for reasons of greed or ignorance; hence the need for Daoist teaching.
This profoundly practical insight makes Daoism greatly relevant today. At a fundamental level, Western thought seeks truth by what can be shown to be logically valid and is supported by experimental evidence. As such, it has a referential relationship with nature, founded on an idealised, abstract view that is external to the physical world it refers to. Daoist knowledge, by contrast, always perceives the natural world as something that can only be understood by experience, and as something that can be acted on only with due humility. Thus it has a 'deferential' view towards nature. The Chinese language itself does not give the same degree of certainty to words or names as Western languages do; hence specific reference is weaker and potential metaphorical association stronger. The Daoists' aesthetic approach to nature never escapes from the perspective of the individual, and the perception of nature is essentially an aspect of one's spiritual understanding.
ALTHOUGH DAOISTS PLAY an important and a growing role in modern China, on the surface they remain at the margins of society. The Daoist priesthood clearly sits in the role of a religious institution in a secular state, and it is concerned with preserving and practising an ancient tradition. Yet the broader philosophy of Daoism is so central a root of Chinese thought that it is as ubiquitous as, say, the Protestant work ethic is in the West; its deep influence is maintained despite the rise of secularism.
Paradox and contradiction are constructs of Western logic, and so the two intellectual and cultural ideologies of traditional Chinese metaphysics and industrial modernity remain in a strange but workable juxtaposition in modern China. Is a synthesis between the two possible? For China, a newly found respect for its heritage and an understanding of the role it played may open a new awareness of the natural world and an understanding of the consequence of human action that does not respect the power of the Dao. Daoism is finding a new role, and has wisely pronounced its compatibility with the socialist status quo by highlighting its role in promoting moral behaviour, altruism and personal responsibility. The focus on balance as a spiritual virtue means restraining from greed and wasteful (bourgeois) extravagance whilst promoting basic material welfare and reduction of poverty. Wealth is something that it is right to seek, but not if it creates disharmony. The Chinese government is currently looking at how it can interpret economic growth in a new way. The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development is considering economic frameworks for clean, green growth. Whether Daoism will be considered in processes such as this or in projects such as Dongtan is hard to say.
But perhaps it is in the West that an appreciation of the Dao will bring the ripest fruit. This is primarily because Daoism is a philosophy of action that describes humanity as inescapably part of nature rather than in any way separate from it. The new paradigm of science, Gaia and systems theory, remains a referential framework within the edifice of modern rationalist inquiry. It does not speak of individual ethical action with the same weight of experience as the millennia-old wisdom of Daoism. What the new paradigm of science offers is rational explanation for a model of nature that Daoism has built up by experience rather than analysis. They can be thought of as different paths up the same mountain, the view from which represents understanding of the natural world.
Just as chaos theory shows that the universe can never be fully comprehended by human intellect, the Daoist classic Daode Jing begins by stating that the eternal Dao is beyond human definition. The Dao can be thought of as essentially describing the laws of science in action. The principles of yin and yang describe how systems behave, mirroring aspects of positive and negative feedback, where one amplifies and strengthens and the other weakens and dissipates.
Any Westerner learning Daoist arts aids the renaissance of a belief system that is radically different from that of the modern world. As China reopens to the outside world - for only the second time in the modern era - the West is encountering a civilisation built on profoundly different beliefs from those of the Semitic and Greek traditions. Today, China is looking to the West for advice on solving its environmental problems, from the Dongtan Eco-city to William McDonough's cradle-to-cradle sustainable village in Huangbaiyu.
If it is these projects that are scaled up to accommodate the 350 million people expected to move into urban developments in China over the next twenty-five years, and if sustainability can spread throughout urban China, then there is hope for a better future. Daoism shows that only by living in harmony with nature can humanity avoid misery. We must hope that an appreciation for the upper limits of acceptable human impact on the ecosystems on which our lives depend can be achieved and acted upon. Fortunately the philosophy of Daoism offers some hope that the latest understandings of environmental science can be balanced with an ancient environmental wisdom to offer a harmonious future for the East and the West. o
Anthony Alexander is a writer, artist and film-maker. www.greenmanproductions.co.uk
Appendix C
The Confucian renaissance
> By Todd Crowell
> "It is clear the success of Japan and the "Four Tigers" (Korea, > Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore) owe much to such essential Confucian > precepts as self-discipline, social harmony, strong families and a > reverence for education."
> In his 19th-century classic, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of > Capitalism, German sociologist Max Weber argued that Asian values were > incompatible with the development of a modern economic system. He saw > in the brand of Christianity practiced in northern Europe the only > ethical system with the attributes needed to make capitalism work.
> At the beginning of the 20th century, many Asian intellectuals might > have agreed with him. Commenting on Confucianism, the Chinese leftist > thinker, Chen Duxiu, said in 1916, "If we want to build a new society > on the Western model in order to survive in
> the world, we must courageously throw away that which is incompatible > with the new belief, the new society, the new state."
> History, of course, has proved Weber and Chen wrong. It is now plain > that the most dynamic practitioners of capitalism at the dawn of the > 21st century are to be found in Asia. More strikingly, all of them are > located within what might be called a Confucian cultural zone.
> It is clear the success of Japan and the "Four Tigers" (Korea, Taiwan, > Hong Kong and Singapore) owe much to such essential Confucian precepts > as self-discipline, social harmony, strong families and a reverence > for education. That has led to unprecedented - and increasingly broad- > based international interest in the creed. Yet the Confucian > renaissance may only be in its early phases.
> For most of the last century, Confucius (or Kongfuzi - Master Kong) > has been under a cloud in his homeland. Everyone from late Qing > dynasty reformers to revolutionary communists blamed his teaching for > a host of ills, ranging from feudal oppression to economic > backwardness. But recently, Beijing's leaders have begun to > characterize the sage's philosophy as a national treasure that will > benefit today's Chinese.
> September's official celebration of the birth of Confucius was the > biggest since the People's Republic of China was established in 1949. > The state-controlled television broadcast festivities surrounding his > 2,556th birthday on September 28 on a scale never before seen in > China. More than 2,500, including many fairly high-ranking Communist > Party cadres, made a pilgrimage to the philosopher's birthplace at > Qufu in Shandong province.
> The latest government line is that Confucianism can serve as a moral > foundation to help build a more "harmonious society" in keeping with > President (and Communist Party General Secretary) Hu Jintao's efforts > to address social problems such as the polarization of society and a > wide spread "money first" mentality.
> It is little surprise that Chinese leaders are seeking to rehabilitate > their country's most famous and influential thinker. In the moral void > opened by the decline of Marxism and the abundance of material > temptations, Confucianism can help provide the nation with a much- > needed ethical anchor. And success in these endeavors would allow > China's leaders to strengthen their hold on another Confucian bequest > - the "mandate of heaven", or the right to rule.
> What is the relevance of Confucianism in modern times? Which tenets > have served East Asia well - and could help other nations and > cultures? What are the pitfalls to be avoided? Of all the world's > great canons, Confucianism is the most practical. What concerned him > most were people's relationships with one another and with the state. > He also focused on social justice and good government. Ren or > benevolence was the pillar of the master's thought.
> Another was learning. Whether East Asian countries include The > Analects (sayings of Confucius) in their social curriculums, they all > understand that education is the root of national strength and > prosperity. The ingrained respect for knowledge - and for the teacher > who imparts it - is the key factor in the outstanding academic > performance of East Asians on a global basis.
> One can see Confucianism alive in a modern way in Singapore when a > secondary student is reprimanded for blogging about his teacher in a > negative light. For that matter, the Pennsylvania court that upheld a > school district for expelling a student who, ranting on the Internet, > called his teacher a range of bad names and displayed a picture with > her head cut off was also, knowingly or not, upholding Confucian > values.
> Yet the long-time preoccupation with reciting the Nine Classics > (ancient musical pieces) has also produced educational systems in Asia > that stress memorization at the expense of creative thinking. This is > a distortion of Confucian philosophy, which emphasized both knowledge > and thought. The master said: "He who does not think is lost. He who > thinks but does not learn is in great danger."
> To the master, the family was fundamental to the social order. "If the > family is properly regulated, the state will be too," he reasoned. No > amount of legislation, Confucius taught, could either take the > family's place or perform its function as the linchpin of a well- > ordered society. In the master's world, children defer to parents, > wives to their husbands and subjects to rulers in a natural > progression.
> He tended to relegate women to the margins of public affairs, though > he may merely have been reflecting the prevalent values of his time. > Today a nation shortchanges itself if it does not follow a saying of > another Chinese thinker, Mao Zedong, "women hold up half the sky".
> In return for the loyalty of subjects, Confucius demanded that a ruler > display benevolence and unstintingly serve their interests. If he > didn't, citizens had the right to remonstrate. Mencius, the second- > most influential Confucian philosopher, later developed the concept of > a "divine right of rebellion". If an emperor became a tyrant, he would > lose the mandate of heaven and people would overthrow him. Today they > might simply throw the leader out of office in an election. Confucius > and democracy are not incompatible.
> Throughout history, the rigid and unthinking application of Confucian > principles repeatedly produced complacent closed societies that were > unable to make progress. They paid a terrible price: foreign > subjugation and internal upheaval. Modern Confucians must guard > against repeating such mistakes. If they succeed in adapting their > time-tested heritage to contemporary challenges, Master Kong's > teaching may blossom beyond East Asia to enrich all mankind in the > next century.
> Veteran Asia correspondent Todd Crowell comments on Asian affairs.

Appendix D
Harmony Renaissance Preamble & Declaration

HARMONY RENAISSANCE PREAMBLE

In the East harmony as a social science theory was evolved from natural science observation by Lao Zi. Human in harmony with the universe is called Tian Ren He Yi.
Einstein was also quoted as saying the order of nature is not accidental. Harmony is the order of nature. Harmony belongs to the World and to the Universe.

HARMONY RENAISSANCE DECLARATION
Harmony is the highest common value. Renaissance is action. Together they have life. Harmony is the order of natural science and the fundamental law of the universe. Harmony is dynamic energy balance and is also the principle of universe creation. From the very beginning, the Universe is created by the infinite invisible energy in the firmament. The invisible energy that created the universe can also be called DAO.
Lao Zi said "Dao created one, one created two, two created three, three created all things. All things carry Ying and embrace Yang. Dynamic balance creates harmony." Lao Zi's harmony theory of universe is in unison with modern quantum physics. Harmony renaissance is the guiding principle to be applied to natural and social sciences. It is the break through that will take us to the next level of human creativity andaccomplishment beyond European Renaissance.

WORLD HARMONY ORGANIZATION
SPRING 2006, SAN FRANCISCO

世界和谐复兴序言
作为社会科学理论，东方和谐源于老子对自然科学的观察。
人类与自然和谐，为天人合一。
爱因斯坦说过，自然有其规律，而非偶然。和谐是自然的规律。
和谐属于世界，属于自然。
世界和谐复兴宣言
和谐是人类最高的共同价值，复兴是行动。和谐复兴，赋予新生命。
和谐是自然科学的规律，是宇宙的基本定律。
和谐是动态能量的平衡，是创造自然的法则。
混沌于始，广袤无边的无形能量创造了宇宙。
这种创造宇宙的无形能量，为道。
老子曰：“道生一、一生二、二生三、三生万物。
万物负阴而抱阳，冲气以为和。”老子的自然和谐理论与现代的量子力学异曲同工。
和谐复兴是自然科学和社会科学的指导纲领。必将突破现状，使人类的创造力提高到一个新的水平，超越欧洲文艺复兴的成就。

World Harmony Organization
Spring, 2006, San Francisco

HARMONY DIPLOMACY CONVEYS ULTIMATE UNIVERSAL SOFT POWER

2009-12-21T06:31:00.000-08:00

HARMONY DIPLOMACY CONVEYS
ULTIMATE UNIVERSAL SOFT POWER

INTRODUCTION

U.S. President Barrack Obama used his first visit to Africa to call for religious harmony (see Appendix A). On his October, 2009 visit to Asia, he was practicing Harmony Diplomacy. He treated Asian nations big or small as equals with America and with respect. For this, he was blamed by some U.S. media and politicians as weak and not preaching enough of our values. But, Harmony Diplomacy advocates the value of universal harmony. It has a mutual cultural attraction when practiced. In Harmony Diplomacy, there is no need for any nation to preach its values. Just set an example, as President Obama did.

Harmony as a universal common value has been taught by ancient philosophers and major world religions (see the Golden Rules of world religions and philosophy in Appendix B). As a world common value, it has been practiced since time memorial. The Twelve Harmony Virtues consist of TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION (See Appendix C). The understanding of harmony as a world culture is deep rooted in that it includes all human relations in the family, in society, within oneself, between countries, and with nature. It is also commonly expressed in art and music. Harmony in music is the highest form of expression, which reaches a crescendo in symphonic composition. In the union of men and women, the highest climax is achieved when both physically resonate together. This is when men and women reach the highest state of harmony. We are all born with innate souls attuned for harmony.

HARMONY DIPLOMACY CONVEYS ULTIMATE UNIVERSAL SOFT POWER

Harvard Professor Joseph Nye first coined the phrase “soft power” in foreign relations a decade ago. He proposed it as a foreign policy tool to complement the inadequacy of hard military power during the Iraq war. Since then, soft power has been widely discussed and adopted by various governments as an essential part of national foreign policies. The U.S. is a prime example of a nation that has vast soft power because of its economic, cultural, and political accomplishments. However, less endowed developing nations are also tuning in to national soft power by virtue of their cultural heritage.

The practice of diplomacy by means of harmony virtues will inevitably restore the true meaning of diplomacy. In its most simple form, Harmony Diplomacy means giving respect to other nations and treating them as equals. By giving others dignity, Harmony Diplomacy makes friends and not enemies. We need to understand that our Moslem brothers are yearning for the dignity to which all men are entitled.

Harmony Diplomacy can convey universal cultural soft power to rally the world around our cause without resorting to war. In this concerted way, any extremist movement can be neutralized and eventually vanish due to lack of support by any of the world’s peoples. Harmony advocates non-violence, but it is not passive. Harmony is a natural force that keeps opposing forces in dynamic balance to avoid extremes. The whole universe is expanding and is in a dynamic balance of all the invisible energy. Without harmony, the universe will self-destruct. Harmony is the order of nature.

Harmony Diplomacy advocates a dynamic balance of the extremes. It is definitely not passivism, as some may think. As an ultimate universal soft power, it will rally the world to neutralize the extremists. When harmony reigns, the cause for extremism self-evaporates. Harmony Diplomacy will win the support of the world to generate the necessary momentum as the most effective soft power in a multilateral world.

In practicing Harmony Diplomacy, there is no need to preach our own values. Harmony is the most universal common value and an attractive world cultural value. Harmony regulates all human relations plus our relation with nature and the universe. Harmony Renaissance propagates best by resonance, nature’s preferred way of propagation.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER FORMS OF SUCCESSFUL DIPLOMACY IN THE PAST?

The most notable diplomacy of the past was the Gun Boat Diplomacy, by which the European powers victimized many nations and reduced many developing nations to colonial or semi-colonial states. Later, Gun Boat Diplomacy evolved into the Power Diplomacy of the early 1900s. For almost half a century after World War II, the U.S. and U.S.S.R. were locked in the so-called Cold War; the most successful diplomacy during the Cold War era was the Cultural, Freedom, and Democracy Diplomacy that led to the collapse of the Soviet Empire without a major nuclear war. Since then, America has been a unilateral world power without contest. However, despite America’s supreme military power and soft power, the Iraq Wars have proved that neither Power Diplomacy nor Democracy Diplomacy is consistently effective.

Now, at the beginning of 21st Century, democracy is well recognized as the governance system of choice, as witnessed by the many new nations or political parties that profess democracy. However, different world nations are in different stages of historical development. Democracy is not an exportable commodity. Iraq has proved that, without harmony, an ancient culture does not readily evolve into a modern democracy. A nation can grow its own democracy only when it is in harmony within itself. After all, harmony regulates all human relations, including our relationship with nature. Democracy, in essence, is just harmony between the government and its citizens.

The lessons learned by America from the Iraq War led to the propositions of Faith Diplomacy, Value Diplomacy, and Smart Diplomacy. Two U.S. Secretaries of State, Madeline Albright and Hilary Clinton, are behind these new paradigms. While Faith Diplomacy went by the wayside, due to the simple fact that religions are divisive without harmony, the suggestions of Value Diplomacy and Smart Diplomacy are smart but are too vague to have lasting meaning.

HARMONY DIPLOMACY IS IN —
OTHER FORMS OF OLD DIPLOMACY ARE OUT

The 21st Century heralds the arrival of a true multilateral world due to the rise of developing countries. None of the previous different forms of diplomacy is adequate or acceptable to the brave new world. Only Harmony Diplomacy is all-inclusive enough to be acceptable. Institutionalized religions are inherently divisive unless unified by harmony. While Faith Diplomacy will not work unless all religions are unified in harmony, all religions teach harmony (see the Golden rules of world religions in Appendix A). A simple search on Google will find harmony is in; “Harmony among Religions”, “Harmony between Science and Religion”, “Harmony with Nature”, “Harmony among Brothers”, and “Harmony among Nations” are widely sung and praised by diverse cultures and religions.

I believe that soon harmony will surpass freedom and democracy as the most cited and embraced universal common value in international relations. The lightning development speed of the 21st century communication information highway opens to an inevitable multilateral world. Harmony is the most universal and inclusive common value that is relevant to all human interactions. Our Harmony Renaissance is upon us. It is the next creative energy wave that mankind is waiting for to lead us out of religious and ideological strife. Harmony Diplomacy is in. President Obama’s Harmony Diplomacy in Copenhagen greatly enhanced climate change cooperation and made an agreement possible.

In the 20th century, America, as the most endowed and dynamic country, was very successful in promoting our Freedom and Democracy values. In the 21st century multilateral world, wouldn’t it be rational for America to advocate a world Harmony Renaissance? Harmony, as the most inclusive common value, is culturally attractive to all diverse cultures. Harmony Renaissance, with all-embracing values, will lead the world to unity in diversity. That is the best way for a multilateral world to progress together. Rather than play follow up, America has a unique opportunity under President Obama, our multicultural leader, to lead the world to achieve unity in diversity. This Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide of the 21st century. It is the next wave of creative energy that mankind is waiting for.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization Dec.2009 \
Edited by James C Townsend
info@worldharmonyorg.net

Appendix A. News Article posted by Catholic Information Service for Africa on June 10, 2009 (boldface added)
President Obama calls for greater inter-faith harmony

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2009 7:08 pm

US President Barrack Obama used his first visit to Africa to call for religious harmony and an end to Islamic extremism often expressed violently. In his speech in Cairo yesterday, President Obama emphasized that “the people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.”People should come together regardless of religious and racial differences and root out extremists who threaten world peace, the President said.He declared that the US is interested in raising the economic, education scientific status of Muslim communities around the world through exchange programs.“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”His speech comes at a time that relations between the United States and the Muslim world are strained. After the September 9/11 continued efforts by extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some Americans to view Islam as inevitably hostile.President Obama acknowledged the fact that there are nearly 7 million Muslims in America and was happy that today they enjoyed incomes and education that are higher than average.The US President called for religious tolerance, recalling his childhood experience in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country.“That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.”President Obama castigated the tendency among some Muslims to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. “The richness of religious diversity must be upheld – whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.”The President also urged Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. “We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.”On the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, President Obama expressed his deep desire for lasting peace.“Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.”
APPENDIX B. Golden Rule quotes from different religions
You may be interested in these Golden rule quotes from different religions and philosophies. The list is taken from the Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 9, 1975. Harmony faith goes even further. We treat each other with humility, tolerance, respect, acceptance, gentleness, equity, and forgiveness.
Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
King James version: Matt. 7:12
Islam
None of you is a believer if he does not desire for his brother that which he desires for himself.
Sunna
Judaism
That which you hold as detestable, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Law: the rest is but commentary.
Talmud, Sabbat, 21a
Brahmanism (orthodox Hinduism)
Such is the sum of duty: do not do to others that which, to you, would do harm to yourself.
Mahabharta, 5, 1517
Buddhism
Injure not others in the manner that would injure you.
Udana-Varga, 3, 18
Confucianism
Here certainly is the golden maxim: do not do to others that which we do not want them to do to us.
Analects, 15, 23
Taoism
Consider that your neighbor gains your gain and that your neighbor loses that which you lose.
T'ai Shang Kan Ying Pien
Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which checks itself from doing to others that which would not be good for itself.
Dadistan-i-dinik, 94, 5
Reprinted with permission from Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 9, 1975.

Appendix C. TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Harmony is the most common value of mankind. All ancient cultural heritages include harmony faith. Twentieth century history has been dominated by Western ideals of Freedom, Liberty, and Democracy. These ideals revolutionized the relations between citizens and their governments. These changes resulted in today’s modern Western government systems. Harmony is an ancient ideal of more than two thousand years old. It is a system of beliefs that include all relations between individuals, within oneself, within the family, between citizen and government, between nations, and down to between humans and nature. As an all-inclusive faith for conflict resolution, harmony belief has been neglected for over two centuries. The modern society, in its departure from harmony faith, tends to be very materialistic. Evolution by the survival of the fittest has been inordinately emphasized.

Today’s conflicted world of religious and ideological confrontations calls for the revival of harmony faith. The World Harmony Organization is dedicated to the pursuit of Harmony Renaissance. Our mission is to work with the United Nations to support a modern harmony culture that can begin to harmonize relations between nations as well as between man and nature. There is no higher healing between faiths than Harmony Renaissance. Harmony Renaissance reconciles all faiths, religions, and ideologies when it is upheld by the international community as a New World Order.

Harmony is the order of nature and the operating principle of the universe. Harmony Faith, as the order of universe, is proclaimed in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration. This was delivered as a speech at the April 25, 2008 U.N. Spring Festival. A further disclosure of Harmony Faith is also attached in the article titled “Harmony Faith, the Order of the Universe”, or click www.scribd.com/fcwfung for our over 200 Harmony essays.

Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide humans are waiting to bring us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. To participate in this second wave of dynamic harmony movement, follow the twelve virtues of Harmony Renaissance that are presented here. They are: TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION. The last two are actions we now must collectively take urgently to harmonize with nature in order to avoid catastrophe on earth.

We propose that the United Nations every year organize an international artists’ contest for the best combination of poetry and art work to extol the twelve Harmony Renaissance virtues. Each year, the selected first ten submissions will be published worldwide as that year’s calendars for world distribution. In this way, it will become an important tradition for mankind to start each year with harmony inspirations. So, Harmony Renaissance and the 12 virtues of harmony will live in the hearts of mankind. We can also proclaim the first month of each year as Harmony Renaissance month to advocate the twelve virtues of harmony culture.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General,
World harmony Organization
Edited by James C Townsend
Francis@worldharmonyorg.net

SECRETS OF CHINESE WORDS AND SAYINGS: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR TODAY

2009-12-16T15:58:00.000-08:00

SECRETS OF CHINESE WORDS AND SAYINGS: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR TODAY
Wednesday, 16. December 2009, 23:45:41
SECRETS OF CHINESE WORDS AND SAYINGS: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR TODAYTHE IMPORTANCE OF CHINESE LANGUAGE TO MODERN SUCCESS

WWW.WORLDHARMONYORG.NET
BY FRANCIS C. W. FUNG, PH.D.

The importance of learning the Chinese language is not limited to the fact that almost one fourth of the world’s population, in East and South Asia and the rest of the world use it wholly or partly. Neither is the newly discovered importance of Chinese language in world commerce and world affairs. Apart from its uniquely beautiful calligraphy the Chinese language obviously also has inherent world cultural significance. Most of all to the author, the Chinese nation owes its repute as a nation of wisdom to the innovative cultural formation of its language. This I will venture to elaborate in this announcement. Learning the distinctly spatial Chinese words will expand the mental capacity of citizens of the world who speak native phonetic tongues, increasing their capacities for different types of intelligence. Added to this is the cultural wisdom embedded in the formation of the characters, and in the meaning of Chinese sayings.

As most of the major languages of the word are phonetic, a bilingual person who also speaks Chinese will exercise different parts of his brain in their daily undertakings.The Chinese nation with its continuous and uninterrupted history of 5000 years stands out among ancient nations of the world. Its language is early and being non-phonetic is also unique among world languages. Chinese pictographs or characters were discovered as early as 3000 years ago and predated oracle bones. The Chinese characters were created by diverse ingenious and imaginative ways throughout its long history. It is a collective treasure of wisdom and art by design. Different from the world’s major phonetic languages, the Chinese language consists of a system of more than 5000 basic characters instead of a limited number of letters in an alphabet. This larger system of basic characters at one hand presents a challenge to non native learners at the outset but it also renders Chinese a language of wisdom as we shall soon realize.

From this creatively crafted system of basic characters, new words, two- word- “nomenclatures” and four- word- “ Chinese sayings” (CHENG YU) are innovatively created to suit evolution of times. For example the word commonly meaning patience (REN) is the character knife edge (REN) held above the character heart (XIN). The world martial (WU) is formed by the character stop (ZI) and the character weapon (GE). The word war (ZAN) is composed by two parts (DAN) and (GE) meaning unilateral and weapon. The term crisis is formed by the two words meaning danger and opportunity (WEI JI) simultaneously. The term harmony is made up of two words each of two characters ( HE XIE) together they mean content and consensus. Thus the words patience, martial, crisis and harmony impart deeper wisdom above mere meaning for the common use of the words. This continuing development has persisted without major disruption for 5000 years. A well learned Chinese shows his pedigree by frequent use of these cultural related nomenclatures and other famous sayings as explained in the following. Thus the Chinese language incorporates the richness of the Chinese historical development and culture.

There are many modern advantages to the Chinese language. The modern Japanese and Korean languages evolved from heavy dependence of Chinese words into phonetic languages during recent history. Because of the usefulness and versatility of the Chinese characters, today many educated Japanese and Koreans read Chinese characters and still prefer not to totally divorce from the use of Chinese words. Most of all, the Chinese language is attractive to those well heeled in the wisdom and cultural content of the innovative words, nomenclatures and famous sayings mentioned previously. Individual Chinese characters are monosyllabic, and the four character sayings which embody Chinese wisdom are as short and as easy to learn and memorize as acronyms in English. These acronyms like simple wisdom phrases are handed down through generations and become the cumulative reservoir of Chinese cultural jewels with deep meaning. Two most well known four word idioms are (Zhi Ji Zhi Bi, Bai zhan Bai Sheng), together they mean “know thyself and know thy enemy, hundred battles hundred victories.” This has come to be one of the utmost important military strategies of all time. Because it is simple and easy to remember like an eight letter acronym, even Chinese kids know it by heart.

The other modern advantages of the Chinese language are many. Chinese language is concise and compact. A similar length book in Chinese will take half the space of a phonetic language book. Because of its compact pictographs, Chinese writing lends itself readily for speed reading. As a bilingual person of 50 years and receiving most of my education in America, I can read Chinese books much faster than English books. This makes it significantly less of a chore to go through long documents in Chinese than English.Chinese verbal commands are more limited in sounds, because the basic system of characters are finite in number so are Chinese words. English alphabets may be only twenty six but the sounds of phonetic English words are infinite. Thus the first fully functional verbal input computer most likely will be Chinese. The first Chinese language input computer is well advanced is well on its way to commercialization. This will eliminate the key board input disadvantage of Chinese language computer once and for all. Although current key board input Chinese language computers are reasonably efficient, the verbal input Chinese language computer may prove to be even more efficient and easy to use.

As a bilingual person practicing a wide range of disciplines of study from physical sciences to social sciences, from commerce to international affairs I have discovered a curious phenomenon. Over the years I noticed that many of my Chinese associates and myself are more adept in picking up new disciplines of studies. It also seems rather easy for Chinese to practice new discipline in late life. My personal career of over 50 years has included many vastly different fields and professions. The reason may be the threshold of crossing between various disciplines, is lower in Chinese language. Or Chinese culture is a more flexible and harmonious from aeronautics to world affairs. To reach definitive conclusion on this interesting premise will require more detail analysis on the possibilities of the Chinese language and the Chinese learning attitude.

One obvious observation that surfaces is the fact that Chinese nomenclatures in different disciplines are more standardized because the meaning of the common pictographs that makes the different jargons of the trades. In the English language jargons, it is easy to deliberately create different new jargons for different trades. By nature of the phonetic language infinite number of words with different sounds can be created by combination and permutation of the 26 alphabets. This does not necessarily make cross discipline studies any easier. Because the Chinese system of basic characters is finite, even when the Chinese nomenclatures appear to be different in each discipline the pictographs will give away its intended meaning. The beauty of the Chinese pictograph language system as opposed to the phonetic system most of the world uses, is its relative simplicity. Once a Chinese learner knows a relatively small sample of pictographs he is less likely to need the dictionary when pursuing a new discipline. This significantly lowers the threshold of cross discipline studies and communications.

This introductory announcement of the secrets of the Chinese words and sayings is an excerpt of a compilation of the wisdom of ancient Chinese language for modern success. This new compilation entitled “Secrets of Chinese Words and Sayings: Ancient Wisdom for Success Today” goes beyond the usual writings on Chinese wisdom for success. The compilation goes into the secret roots of the Chinese words and language itself beyond the mere scope of Chinese ancient philosophical and military wisdom in print. We welcome comments and contributions on Chinese ancient wisdom and the modern importance of the Chinese language from our interested readers.

EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE AND HARMONY RENAISSANCE

2009-12-15T15:38:00.000-08:00

EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE AND HARMONY RENAISSANCE
Tuesday, 15. December 2009, 23:35:11
EAST WEST, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE, UNITY OF RELIGION, CULTURAL EXCHANGE, HARMONY VIRUTES, CREATIVE ENERGY, multilateral world, religious strife, HARMONY AND DEMOCRACY, ideology strife
EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE AND HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Thank you for sharing with us your wisdom on ancient Chinese culture. Laotze, Confusius, Mohzi and their students have all passed to the world their harmony teaching. Harmony culture is the heritage of the world. All major religions of the world teach harmony (see appendix B). It is up to us to move the teaching forward to modernity. Harmony is a dynamic balance of extremes. It is the fundamental law of the universe. It is neither passive nor static. Any ancient teaching is subject to change to keep up with human progress, Confucius teaching is no exception.What we can learn from European Renaissance is that it took the rediscovery of ancient democratic ideals, after Dark Age and in four hundred years, evolved into today's democracy and modern science and technology. But that happened during the rise of the West.With the rise of Asia it is time for ancient harmony culture to evolve by Harmony Renaissance. This is the big picture. In our discussion, let us not lose sight of the big picture.

In a multilateral world, cultural interaction must be diverse. Cultural exchange cannot just flow from West to East unending. This one-sided unbalance is the cause most of today’s world conflicts. Harmony Renaissance brings a breath of fresh air from the East to the West. Harmony Renaissance is inevitable. It is the next creative energy wave mankind is waiting for. It will unshackle us from the bondage of current religious and political strife. Harmony Renaissance will bring us to the next level of human accomplishment beyond European Renaissance.Since Harmony is a universal common value, America the most endowed young dynamic country with Eastern influence, can advocate Harmony Renaissance also. What better place to start than the Bay Area? It can begin with President Obama; he is already practicing harmony diplomacy during his recent trips to Africa and Asia (see Appendix A).

Look for World Harmony Organization next paper “HARMONY DIPLOMACY CONVEYS ULTIMATE UNIVERSAL SOFT POWER”

In Service of Harmony RenaissanceSeasons

sEASONS Greetings from all Religions

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization
info@worldharmonyorg.net

Hi all,
I do want to discuss with you guys about "harmony," "ideals," "values," "virtues," .... all these BIG topics. However, any big thing starts from small, and small things start from zero. You have not told me how an ordinary person improving self into such a noble person of the 12 virtues each of which, to me, is a star in the heaven. How do I climb the ladder to reach the star? Where does the ladder rest against in the air? A beautiful flower is to grow from some soil. Let's talk about how to make the soil first.By trade I am an engineer. An engineer always tries to apply what he/she learns to make things work and usable. From my training, I have learned that diversity, permutation, evolution, .... are natural phenomena. My degree is in science, and I do believe in science (study of the objective world,) and scientific method is the only method I know to expand my knowledge. In fact, I am very curious about how somebody else reaches an conclusion. In this process, I either learn something from this person, or perhaps this person would learn something from me. It would be a very joyous process.I don't think very high of Confucius whose "Ren Ai" are in many levels. The highest level is to the Emperor, next propabaly the father, .... Anyway, females such mothers were not in his consideration. Mohists were talking about "Qien Ai" that means to love all people the same. Zhuangzi was even more down to earth. He considered human was only a part of nature. "Tien Ren He Yi" was such a great concept 2,300 years ago and still great in modern times. These are the fundamental differences in the outlook of life among our ancient Chinese philosophers. Another thing I like about Mohists is that they were engineers (mechanical.) However, their invention were not recorded. According yo the history, actually Mohzi had higher accomplishment than that of Lu Ban. His pholosiphy was so highly regarded that his mechanicle inventions were overshadowed.I am now busy on designing an flyer for the Spring Festival Silicon Valley 2010 of which Aileen is our Chair. Now I have to get the sponsors to be listed on the flyer and on other promotional materials too. May I ask Francis that would you like to be a sponsor of this event? I do agree with Jim and Francisco that all people should learn from each other. Spring Festival performance would be an opportunity for the Americans to learn about our Chinese culture. I hope you all to support this event. As soon as I finish the flyer design, I would like to meet you all. How about wait until Aileen comes back from China?Happy Holidays!Ann

Appendix A
President Obama calls for greater inter-faith harmony Posted: Friday, June 5, 2009 7:08 pmEmail Print

US President Barrack Obama used his first visit to Africa to call for religious harmony and an end to Islamic extremism often expressed violently. In his speech in Cairo yesterday, President Obama emphasized that “the people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.”People should come together regardless of religious and racial differences and root out extremists who threaten world peace, the President said.He declared that the US is interested in raising the economic, education scientific status of Muslim communities around the world through exchange programs.“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”His speech comes at a time that relations between the United States and the Muslim world are strained. After the September 9/11 continued efforts by extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some Americans to view Islam as inevitably hostile.President Obama acknowledged the fact that there are nearly 7 million Muslims in America and was happy that today they enjoyed incomes and education that are higher than average.The US President called for religious tolerance, recalling his childhood experience in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country.“That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.”President Obama castigated the tendency among some Muslims to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. “The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.”The President also urged Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. “We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.”On the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, President Obama expressed his deep desire for lasting peace.“Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to minglepeacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.”Source: CISAAPPENDIX BGolden rule quotes from different religion and philosophy you may be interested. It is taken from Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 9, 1975. Harmony faith goes further. We treat each other with humility, tolerance, respect, acceptance, gentleness, equity and forgiveness.ChristianityAll things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets, King James version: Matt. 7:12IslamNone of you is a believer if he does not desire for his brother that which he desires for himself. SunnaJudaismThat which you hold as detestable, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Law: the rest is but commentary. Talmud, Sabbat, 21aBrahmaism (orthodox Hinduism)Such is the sum of duty: do not do to others that which, to you, would do harm to yourself. Mahabharta, 5, 1517BuddhismInjure not others in the manner that would injure you. Udana-Varga, 3, 18ConfucianismHere certainly is the golden maxim: do not do to others that which we do not want them to do to us. Analects, 15, 23TaoismConsider that your neighbor gains your gain and that your neighbor loses that which you lose. T'ai Shang Kan Ying PienZoroastrianismThat nature alone is good which checks itself from doing to others that which would not be good for itself. Dadistan-i-dinik, 94, 5Reprinted with permission from Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 9, 1975.

Appendix C

TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Harmony is the most common value of mankind. All ancient cultural heritages include harmony faith. Twentieth century history has been dominated by Western ideals of Freedom, Liberty and Democracy. These ideals revolutionized the relations between citizens and their governments. These changes resulted in today’s modern Western government systems. Harmony is an ancient ideal of more than two thousand years old. It is a system of beliefs that include all relations between individuals, within oneself, within the family, citizen and government, between nations and down to between human and nature. As an all inclusive faith for conflict resolution, harmony belief has been neglected for over two centuries. The modern society in its departure from harmony faith tends to be very materialistic. Evolution by the survival of the fittest has been inordinately emphasized.

Today’s conflicted world of religious and ideological confrontations call for the revival of harmony faith. World Harmony Organization is dedicated to the pursuit of Harmony Renaissance. Our mission is to work with United Nations to support a modern harmony culture that can begin to harmonize relations between nations as well as between man and nature. There is no higher faith healing than Harmony Renaissance. Harmony Renaissance reconciles all faiths, religions and ideologies, when it is upheld by the international community as a New World Order.

Harmony is the order of nature and the operating principle of the universe. Harmony Faith as the order of universe is proclaimed in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration. This is delivered as a speech at the April 25, 2008, U.N. Spring Festival. Further disclosure of Harmony Faith is also attached in the article titled “Harmony Faith, the Order of the Universe”, or click www.scribd.com/fcwfung for our over 200 Harmony essays.Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide humans are waiting to bring us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. To participate in this second wave of dynamic harmony movement the twelve virtues of Harmony Renaissance are presented here. They are: TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. The last two being actions we now must collectively take urgently to harmonize with nature in order to avoid catastrophe on earth.

We propose that United Nations every year organize an international artists contest for the best combination of poetry and art work to extol the twelve Harmony Renaissance virtues. The selected first ten submissions will be published worldwide as that year’s calendars for world distribution. This will become an important tradition for mankind to start each year with harmony inspirations. So Harmony Renaissance and the 12 virtues of harmony will live in the hearts of mankind. We can also proclaim the first month of each year as Harmony Renaissance month to advocate the twelve virtues of harmony culture.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World harmony Organization
Francis@worldharmonyorg.net

TWELVE HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE WITH INTRODUCTION LETTER

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TWELVE HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE WITH INTRODUCTION LETTER
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KINDNESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, ACCEPTANCE, FORGIVENESS, GENTLENESS, TOLERANCE, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, HUMILITY, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, RESPECT, NONVIOLENCE, WORLD HARMONY

TWELVE HARMONY RENAISSANCE VIRTUES IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE

Thank You for your opinion in response to Harmony Renaissance virtues. All cultures learn from each other. In a multilateral world a diverse culture is more conducive to harmony. China after Deng Xiaoping’s reform and opening up three decades is going through the biggest transformation in her 5000 years of recorded history. Her current economic success is a result of learning from the outside. China is under the influx of European, American as well as well as Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, not to speak of Japan and Korean cultures because of all the multinational joint ventures that are happening inside. Each foreign enclave brings its own cultural preference to China and the interaction is very lively. American the famed melting pot is actually mostly Eurocentric American culture dominated with a touch of African American culture. There is very little impact from Asian culture on America core values.

As we are discussing virtues of harmony Renaissance, which are very broad, we may wish to set aside personal judgment of individual citizen’s behavior. That largely depends on the individual’s background. As a Chinese with diverse background I am sure you practice broader scope of harmony virtues than average American or Chinese. Both Daoism and Confucian teachings as well as major religions in the world all teach harmony. I would love to hear your opinion on why “Daoism and Mohism will contribute more to the world in the long run than Confucianism”. We may either communicate by email or meet in person if you choose. I look forward to continue working with you on the 12 Virtues of Harmony Renaissance.

As there are inaccuracies in the Chinese harmony virtues you quoted I am copying below the 12 Virtues of Harmony Renaissance in English and Chinese for our discussion purpose. The lasting values of harmony lie in their universal commonality. Harmony is also the most fundamental nature’s law of dynamic balance. We can go into more details or you may want to refer to the over 200 World Harmony Organization published essays by clicking www.scribd.com/fcwfung or my.opera.com/fcwfung Thank you for your interest in Harmony Renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World harmony Organization
info@worldharmonyorg.net

TWELVE VIRTUES OF HARMONY RENAISSANCE

Harmony is the most common value of mankind. All ancient cultural heritages include harmony faith. Twentieth century history has been dominated by Western ideals of Freedom, Liberty and Democracy. These ideals revolutionized the relations between citizens and their governments. These changes resulted in today’s modern Western government systems. Harmony is an ancient ideal of more than two thousand years old. It is a system of beliefs that include all relations between individuals, within oneself, within the family, citizen and government, between nations and down to between human and nature. As an all inclusive faith for conflict resolution, harmony belief has been neglected for over two centuries. The modern society in its departure from harmony faith tends to be very materialistic. Evolution by the survival of the fittest has been inordinately emphasized.

Today’s conflicted world of religious and ideological confrontations call for the revival of harmony faith. World Harmony Organization is dedicated to the pursuit of Harmony Renaissance. Our mission is to work with United Nations to support a modern harmony culture that can begin to harmonize relations between nations as well as between man and nature. There is no higher faith healing than Harmony Renaissance. Harmony Renaissance reconciles all faiths, religions and ideologies, when it is upheld by the international community as a New World Order.Harmony is the order of nature and the operating principle of the universe. Harmony Faith as the order of universe is proclaimed in our Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration. This is delivered as a speech at the April 25, 2008, Spring of U.N. Festival. Further disclosure of Harmony Faith is also attached in the article titled “Harmony Faith, the Order of the Universe”.Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide humans are waiting to bring us to the next level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance.

To participate in this second wave of dynamic harmony movement the twelve virtues of Harmony Renaissance are presented here. They are: TOLERANCE, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, GENTLENESS, PATIENCE, EQUITY, NONVIOLENCE, GREEN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. The last two being actions we now must collectively take urgently to harmonize with nature in order to avoid catastrophe on earth.We propose that United Nations every year organize an international artists contest for the best combination of poetry and art work to extol the twelve Harmony Renaissance virtues. The selected first ten submissions will be published worldwide as that year’s calendars for world distribution. This will become an important tradition for mankind to start each year with harmony inspirations. So Harmony Renaissance and the 12 virtues of harmony will live in the hearts of mankind. We can also proclaim the first month of each year as Harmony Renaissance month to advocate the twelve virtues of harmony culture.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director GeneralWorld harmony Organization
INFO@worldharmonyorg.net

和谐复兴的12 种美德和谐是人类的普世价值。

任何古代文化遗产都包含着和谐的信仰。二十世纪的历史主导了西方自由民主的理想。这些理想改变了公民和统治者之间的关系。这些变化导致西方今天的管理制度。和谐是一种二千多年的古老理想，是一个包括人与人之间、家庭内部、公民与政府、国与国之间乃至人与自然之间的信仰系统。包容各方、化解冲突的和谐信仰，在过去的两个多世纪一直被忽略。现代社会则过于功利，背离了和谐信仰，为生存竞争而过多强调进化。当今世界，宗教冲突和意识形态对抗层出不穷。我们必须呼唤和谐复兴。世界和谐组织为追求和谐复兴而诞生。我们的使命是和联合国一起，开创一个现代和谐文化，协调国与国之间以及人与自然的关系。

没有任何信仰能比和谐复兴更能愈合冲突所造成的伤害。当和谐复兴成为国际社会新秩序时，它超越所有信仰、宗教和意识形态。和谐是自然的规律，是宇宙运作的定律。2008 年4 月25 日，我们在联合国之春艺术节论坛上发表了和谐复兴的序言和宣言，宣布和谐信仰是宇宙之必然。并在随后题为 “和谐信仰，宇宙的定律 ” 一文中，对和谐信仰有进一步阐述。和谐复兴是欧洲文艺复兴后人类等待的第二波潮流，必然给人类带来另一高层次的创新能量。参加第二波动态和谐运动，需要12 种和谐美德，详列如下：

1、容忍。容忍是很大的美德。在我们日常生活中，一声“对不起!”往往能化干戈为玉帛。如有人连 “对不起 ”都不会说。轻则争吵，重则动手，两言不合，打得头破血流。容忍需要教育和引导。因此，1996 年，联合国大会请会员国每年11 月16 日举办国际容忍日，进行以教育机关和一般民众为对象的适当活动。这一行动是联合国教科文组织大会宣布 1995 年为联合国容忍年的后续行动。1995 年11 月16 日，教科文组织成员国通过了《容忍原则宣言》和《容忍年后续行动计划》。

2、接受。帮助别人固然是美德。敢于接受别人的帮助，也是一种美德。拒绝别人的善意，有时可能会伤害别人善良之心。人与人之间，贵在互相帮助。一方有难，八方支援。接受是有讲究的。本质上我们提倡施恩不图酬，但要教育受惠者 “知恩图报 ”。接受意味着接受他人宗教和意识形态的多元团结精神。孔子说 “君子和而不同，小人同而不和 “。

3、尊重。有道是 “人敬我一尺，我敬人一丈 ”。只有尊重别人，才会得到别人的尊重。尊重别人是一种素质，一种修养，一种智慧，一种胸怀，它体现了理解、信任、团结和平等。学会尊重别人可以给人以自信，给人以力量，给人以温暖。尊重是相互的。你不能要求别人首先对你尊重。而是自己首先尊重别人，无形中感动对方，赢得对方的尊重。日常生活中，守时就是一种尊重。尊重别人的时间，相当于尊重别人的人格和权利。尊重自己的时间，等于珍惜自己的生命。

4、爱心。扶危济贫从来都是中华民族的传统美德。爱心是一种善心，它是无私的、无价的、永恒的。常言道，心动不如行动。爱心不是口头上的，不是形式的，也不是一时的冲动，而是发自内心的自觉行动。爱心不分大小，应从平常的小事做起，从对身边人的关爱做起。将爱从直系家属扩展到朋友、邻居一直到整个地球村。世界的东西方都充满仁爱和博爱，教育延伸到所有兄弟姐妹。就是中国古代所说的世界大同。

5、宽恕。老子曰： “海纳百川，有容乃大 ”。孔子云： “老吾老，以及人之老，幼吾幼，以及人之幼 ” 。宽恕是对人对事的包容和接纳，需要非凡的气度，宽广的胸怀。宽恕是精神成熟，心灵丰盈的表现，是一种超凡脱俗的高贵气质和崇高的境界。宽恕别人，实乃善待自己。宽恕是生存的智慧，生活的艺术。智者能仁，从容、自信、超然，令人肃然起敬。越是睿智的人，越是胸怀宽广，大度能容。因为他洞穿世事，练达人情，看得深，想得开，放得下。宽恕的本身，除减轻对方的痛苦，也升华自己。宽恕是人与人之间交往必备的品德。没有宽恕便没有朋友，没有朋友，便没有事业。宽恕是一种悲壮的美。这种美德，根本目的是教育人改过自新、把坏事转为好事。

6、谦卑。一句格言说的好： “满招损，谦受益。 ”极其形象地阐明了谦谦卑这一美德的意义，可以作每个人的座右铭。中国人总结了许多谦卑做人的道理，教导如何谦卑。如：木秀于林，风必摧之；行离于人，众必诽之。得意忘形，身败名裂；自恃己能，必遭其辱；谦虚为人，狂妄易败；犯了错，要勇于承认。才大不可气粗，居功不可自傲；低姿态生活，高境界做人。甘于卑微，自成尊贵；得理饶人，更易服人。多些谦虚随和，少些教训讥讽。用谦让化解矛盾。与其刻意掩饰自己的缺点，不如主动暴露不足而让人接受。只管做事，不问荣辱。想要达到最高处，必须从最低处开始。想干一番大事业，必须从最卑微的小事做起。等。字字珠玑，启人心扉。

7、温柔。马克思认为： “女人最重要的美德是温柔。 ” 卢梭说： “女人最重要的品质是温柔。 ”温柔是女性美德的特征。温柔是美德，也是一种力量。它能像春风一样吹散人们心头的忧愁和烦恼，给人们带来幸福和欢乐；它又像清澈的雨露，浇灌着友谊之树和友情之花，使一切变得美好和谐。温柔是美德，因为它体现了体贴、关怀、理解和爱心。温柔是为了让对方快乐而奉献，使人辛苦劳作，自甘奉献，无怨无悔。老子说：“柔能克刚，滴水穿石。”

8、耐心。历史学家威廉杜朗说：什么都赶的人不是教育良好的人，他提醒我们耐心的重要性。 “冲动是魔鬼，耐心是美德。 ”耐心是一种成熟的表现。耐心是坚强意志磨炼出来的，越是在困难的环境中，越能锻炼耐心。耐心是春风化雨，是冬日暖阳。构建和谐社会需要耐心，学校教育需要耐心，为人师表更需要耐心。忍字由两部分组成：刀锋压在心脏，不能发作，只有忍耐。意思相当于美国人受到口头攻击叫人保持沉默的说法： “咬住舌头 ”。

9、平等。平等是人类与生俱来的权利。不平等是非正义、违背公意的。理性的社会应是一个平等的有机整体，平等是一切合法性的源泉。平等待人是一项基本美德。平等是国际外交和人际交往的前提和基石。坚持男女平等，夫妻关系才能和谐，婚姻和家庭才幸福美满。国与国之间只有平等，才有和平，才能避免战争。要达到国际平等，我们主张的和谐外交是全球治理的金科玉律，详情请看世界和谐组织的出版物。

10、非暴力。非暴力是和谐社会的基本要求。非暴力指的是采取 “和平和合法手段 ”来实现目的。这一可以促成和平的美德，有助于以和平文化取代战争文化。强权、暴力、恐怖和对外侵略掠夺，都是人类的意识形态缺少和谐节制，走向极端的结果。孔子和他的学生终生倡导用礼法而非暴力治理国家。孙子兵法也提倡 “不战而屈人之兵 ”。

11、绿色生态。以"绿色生态产业链"为核心，依托先进的科研成果，通过最佳的资源配置和各种生产要素的整合，以组织化和制度化的营运模式有效控制成本，形成绿色生态，生产绿色食品。科学地把城市及农村垃圾发酵，收集沼气用于发电，废渣制成有机肥料，渗沥液处理后达到二级排放和农田灌溉水标准，变废为宝、用于绿地浇灌、道路冲刷和降尘用水。发展创新绿色能源和冷能源，逐步取代使用化石燃料能源，保护生态环境。减少污染，对于减少或延缓气候变化的灾难，非常重要。

12、自然保育。土地是由动物、植物、土壤、水和人类所共同组成的，人类是这个社群中的一员，必须与其它成员互赖共生。文化是从土地孕育出来的，世上各种文化如此丰富多彩，反映出孕育它们的土地是何等肥沃。保养就是要使人能够与自然和谐相处。生态环境的破坏、天然资源的耗竭，正挑战着人类面对危机处理的智慧，不管风险评估的预测数值及方向是否精确，赋予地球真正的关怀、尊重你我所依附的环境伦理，才是最基本的认知。为了文化的传承和历史的延续，我们必须维护土地健康运作的机能。古人云：有德则安，循德则兴。道德风尚的变化，往往是一个社会兴衰的晴雨表。

中国人民正在创造一个文明温馨的和谐社会！过去四年来，世界和谐组织研究和实践的经验告诉我们，为避免地球发生灾难，协调人与自然的和谐刻不容缓。仁义礼智信，塑魂德为先，和谐要复兴，美德走在前。我们建议，联合国每年举办一次国际艺术家创意大奖赛，以诗、书、画及其它艺术形式，颂扬和谐复兴12 种和谐美德。选出十套名列前茅的得奖作品，每套12 张，作为次年的联合国挂历，全球发行。并从此形成一个重要的传统，作为人类每年都不忘和谐复兴的启示。让和谐复兴12 种和谐美德深入人心。联合国可以宣布每年某月为和谐复兴月，让所有国家都可以互相学习，互相鼓励，建立可持续的世界和谐。愿世界盛行和谐复兴之风！

世界和谐组织2008 年5 月18 日__

和谐复兴的12种美德

2009-12-13T22:45:00.001-08:00

和谐复兴的12种美德

和谐是人类的普世价值。任何古代文化遗产都包含着和谐的信仰。二十世纪的历史主导了西方自由民主的理想。这些理想改变了公民和统治者之间的关系。这些变化导致西方今天的管理制度。和谐是一种二千多年的古老理想，是一个包括人与人之间、家庭内部、公民与政府、国与国之间乃至人与自然之间的信仰系统。超越各方、化解冲突的和谐信仰，在过去的两个多世纪一直被忽略。现代社会则过于功利，背离了和谐信仰，为生存竞争而过多强调进化。
当今世界，宗教冲突和意识形态对抗层出不穷。我们必须呼唤和谐复兴。世界和谐组织为追求和谐复兴而诞生。我们的使命是和联合国一起，开创一个现代和谐文化，协调国与国之间以及人与自然的关系。没有任何信仰能比和谐复兴更能愈合冲突所造成的伤害。当和谐复兴成为国际社会新秩序时，它超越所有信仰、宗教和意识形态。
和谐是自然的规律，是宇宙运作的定律。2008年4月25日，我们在联合国之春艺术节论坛上发表了和谐复兴的序言和宣言，宣布和谐信仰是宇宙之必然。并在随后题为“和谐信仰，宇宙的定律” 一文中，对和谐信仰有进一步阐述。
和谐复兴是欧洲文艺复兴后人类等待的第二波潮流，必然给人类带来另一高层次的创新能量。参加第二波动态和谐运动，需要12种和谐美德，详列如下：
1、宽容。宽容是很大的美德。在我们日常生活中，一声“对不起!”往往能化干戈为玉帛。如有人连“对不起”都不会说。轻则争吵，重则动手，一言不合，打得头破血流。宽容需要教育和引导。因此，1996年，联合国大会请会员国每年11月16日举办国际宽容日，进行以教育机关和一般民众为对象的适当活动。这一行动是联合国教科文组织大会宣布 1995年为联合国宽容年的后续行动。1995年11月16日，教科文组织成员国通过了《宽容原则宣言》和《宽容年后续行动计划》。
2、共识。帮助别人固然是美德。敢于接受别人的帮助，也是一种美德。拒绝别人的善意，有时可能会伤害别人善良之心。人与人之间，贵在互相帮助。一方有难，八方支援。接受是有讲究的。本质上我们提倡施恩不图酬，但要教育受惠者“知恩图报”。接受意味着接受他人宗教和意识形态的多元团结精神。孔子说“君子和而不同，小人同而不和“。
3、尊重。有道是“人敬我一尺，我敬人一丈”。只有尊重别人，才会得到别人的尊重。尊重别人是一种素质，一种修养，一种智慧，一种胸怀，它体现了理解、信任、团结和平等。学会尊重别人可以给人以自信，给人以力量，给人以温暖。尊重是相互的。你不能要求别人首先对你尊重。而是自己首先尊重别人，无形中感动对方，赢得对方的尊重。日常生活中，守时就是一种尊重。尊重别人的时间，相当于尊重别人的人格和权利。尊重自己的时间，等于珍惜自己的生命。
4、仁爱。扶危济贫从来都是中华民族的传统美德。仁爱是一种善心，它是无私的、无价的、永恒的。常言道，心动不如行动。仁爱不是口头上的，不是形式的，也不是一时的冲动，而是发自内心的自觉行动。仁爱不分大小，应从平常的小事做起，从对身边人的关爱做起。将爱从直系家属扩展到朋友、邻居一直到整个地球村。世界的东西方都充满仁爱和博爱，教育延伸到所有兄弟姐妹。就是中国古代所说的世界大同。
5、宽恕。老子曰：“海纳百川，有容乃大”。孔子云：“老吾老，以及人之老，幼吾幼，以及人之幼” 。宽恕是对人对事的包容和接纳，需要非凡的气度，宽广的胸怀。宽恕是精神成熟，心灵丰盈的表现，是一种超凡脱俗的高贵气质和崇高的境界。宽恕别人，实乃善待自己。宽恕是生存的智慧，生活的艺术。智者能仁，从容、自信、超然，令人肃然起敬。越是睿智的人，越是胸怀宽广，大度能容。因为他洞穿世事，练达人情，看得深，想得开，放得下。宽恕的本身，除减轻对方的痛苦，也升华自己。宽恕是人与人之间交往必备的品德。没有宽恕便没有朋友，没有朋友，便没有事业。宽恕是一种悲壮的美。这种美德，根本目的是教育人改过自新、把坏事转为好事。
6、谦卑。一句格言说的好：“满招损，谦受益。”极其形象地阐明了谦谦卑这一美德的意义，可以作每个人的座右铭。中国人总结了许多谦卑做人的道理，教导如何谦卑。如：木秀于林，风必摧之；行离于人，众必诽之。得意忘形，身败名裂；自恃己能，必遭其辱；谦虚为人，狂妄易败；犯了错，要勇于承认。才大不可气粗，居功不可自傲；低姿态生活，高境界做人。甘于卑微，自成尊贵；得理饶人，更易服人。多些谦虚随和，少些教训讥讽。用谦让化解矛盾。与其刻意掩饰自己的缺点，不如主动暴露不足而让人接受。只管做事，不问荣辱。想要达到最高处，必须从最低处开始。想干一番大事业，必须从最卑微的小事做起。等。字字珠玑，启人心扉。
7、温柔。马克思认为：“女人最重要的美德是温柔。” 卢梭说：“女人最重要的品质是温柔。”温柔是女性美德的特征。温柔是美德，也是一种力量。它能像春风一样吹散人们心头的忧愁和烦恼，给人们带来幸福和欢乐；它又像清澈的雨露，浇灌着友谊之树和友情之花，使一切变得美好和谐。温柔是美德，因为它体现了体贴、关怀、理解和仁爱。温柔是为了让对方快乐而奉献，使人辛苦劳作，自甘奉献，无怨无悔。老子说：“柔能克刚，滴水穿石。”
8、忍耐。历史学家威廉杜朗说：什么都赶的人不是教育良好的人，他提醒我们忍耐的重要性。“冲动是魔鬼，忍耐是美德。”忍耐是一种成熟的表现。忍耐是坚强意志磨炼出来的，越是在困难的环境中，越能锻炼忍耐。忍耐是春风化雨，是冬日暖阳。构建和谐社会需要忍耐，学校教育需要忍耐，为人师表更需要忍耐。忍字由两部分组成：刀锋压在心脏，不能发作，只有忍耐。意思相当于美国人受到口头攻击叫人保持沉默的说法：“咬住舌头”。
9、平等。平等是人类与生俱来的权利。不平等是非正义、违背公意的。理性的社会应是一个平等的有机整体，平等是一切合法性的源泉。平等待人是一项基本美德。平等是国际外交和人际交往的前提和基石。坚持男女平等，夫妻关系才能和谐，婚姻和家庭才幸福美满。国与国之间只有平等，才有和平，才能避免战争。要达到国际平等，我们主张的和谐外交是全球治理的金科玉律，详情请看世界和谐组织的出版物。
10、非暴力。非暴力是和谐社会的基本要求。非暴力指的是采取“和平和合法手段”来实现目的。这一可以促成和平的美德，有助于以和平文化取代战争文化。强权、暴力、恐怖和对外侵略掠夺，都是人类的意识形态缺少和谐节制，走向极端的结果。孔子和他的学生终生倡导用礼法而非暴力治理国家。孙子兵法也提倡“不战而屈人之兵”。
11、绿色生态。以"绿色生态产业链"为核心，依托先进的科研成果，通过最佳的资源配置和各种生产要素的整合，以组织化和制度化的营运模式有效控制成本，形成绿色生态，生产绿色食品。科学地把城市及农村垃圾发酵，收集沼气用于发电，废渣制成有机肥料，渗沥液处理后达到二级排放和农田灌溉水标准，变废为宝、用于绿地浇灌、道路冲刷和降尘用水。发展创新绿色能源和冷能源，逐步取代使用化石燃料能源，保护生态环境。减少污染，对于减少或延缓气候变化的灾难，非常重要。
12、自然保育。土地是由动物、植物、土壤、水和人类所共同组成的，人类是这个社群中的一员，必须与其它成员互赖共生。文化是从土地孕育出来的，世上各种文化如此丰富多彩，反映出孕育它们的土地是何等肥沃。保养就是要使人能够与自然和谐相处。生态环境的破坏、天然资源的耗竭，正挑战着人类面对危机处理的智慧，不管风险评估的预测数值及方向是否精确，赋予地球真正的关怀、尊重你我所依附的环境伦理，才是最基本的认知。为了文化的传承和历史的延续，我们必须维护土地健康运作的机能。

古人云：有德则安，循德则兴。道德风尚的变化，往往是一个社会兴衰的晴雨表。中国人民正在创造一个文明温馨的和谐社会！过去四年来，世界和谐组织研究和实践的经验告诉我们，为避免地球发生灾难，协调人与自然的和谐刻不容缓。
仁义礼智信，塑魂德为先，和谐要复兴，美德走在前。我们建议，联合国每年举办一次国际艺术家创意大奖赛，以诗、书、画及其它艺术形式，颂扬和谐复兴12种和谐美德。选出十套名列前茅的得奖作品，每套12张，作为次年的联合国挂历，全球发行。并从此形成一个重要的传统，作为人类每年都不忘和谐复兴的启示。让和谐复兴12种和谐美德深入人心。联合国可以宣布每年某月为和谐复兴月，让所有国家都可以互相学习，互相鼓励，建立可持续的世界和谐。
愿世界盛行和谐复兴之风！

世界和谐组织
2008年5月18日

President Obama calls for greater inter-faith harmony

2009-12-13T12:45:00.001-08:00

President Obama calls for greater inter-faith harmony

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2009 7:08 pm
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US President Barrack Obama used his first visit to Africa to call for religious harmony and an end to Islamic extremism often expressed violently. In his speech in Cairo yesterday, President Obama emphasized that “the people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.”People should come together regardless of religious and racial differences and root out extremists who threaten world peace, the President said.He declared that the US is interested in raising the economic, education scientific status of Muslim communities around the world through exchange programs.“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.

”His speech comes at a time that relations between the United States and the Muslim world are strained. After the September 9/11 continued efforts by extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some Americans to view Islam as inevitably hostile.President Obama acknowledged the fact that there are nearly 7 million Muslims in America and was happy that today they enjoyed incomes and education that are higher than average.The US President called for religious tolerance, recalling his childhood experience in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country.“That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.

”President Obama castigated the tendency among some Muslims to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. “The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.”The President also urged Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. “We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.”

On the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, President Obama expressed his deep desire for lasting peace.“Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to minglepeacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.”Source: CISA

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

世界和谐可能实现吗? 未来的希望是什么?

2009-12-13T11:14:00.000-08:00

世界和谐可能实现吗? 未来的希望是什么?
Sunday, 13. December 2009, 19:04:51
与自然界共生存及人类大团结, 礼貌, 尊重, 自然保育, 谦虚, 认可, 耐心, 绿色生态, 平等, 忍耐, 原谅
世界和谐可能实现吗? 未来的希望是什么?

让我们看一下北京2009年10月8日到10日举行的世界媒体全会. 这是现代世界上第一界媒体全会, 是走向世界和谐的关键一步, 可以说是媒体的奥林匹克大会. 有170个世界媒体机构, 300百多名代表出席了这次会议, 包括世界上八大媒体主席, 新华社总裁, AP出版社总裁, 瑞特资新闻总裁, 时代传播公司总裁, 英国皇家传播公司总裁, 新闻出版社总裁, Tass新闻总裁, 日本社总裁和谷歌公司总裁. 全会联合声明强调加强扩大世界多种文化报道, 特别指出新闻报道要多样化, 准确, 适当, 无偏见.

世界和谐组织是为了复兴和谐, 恢复世界和谐价值. 和谐被忽略是因为人们倾向于种族, 信仰和意识形态(思想体系)中的不和.我们必须复兴和谐,因为它是解除我们身上的枷锁和扭转人类自取灭亡及环境退化的最佳答案.人类和谐及自然生态调和是人类延续生存发展的必要. 世界和谐可以实现因为自取灭亡和自欺欺人的循环正在倒转. 我们看得见它的来临, 世界正恢复走向共同发展. 人们已经开始意识到世界发展不是个总数归零的游戏. 世界和谐可以简单地定义为一个世界走向多方面共同发展的进程.这给予我们极大的力量使人类繁荣富强. 和谐牵扯的范围非常广泛, 它包括自身和平,

人与人之间的关系, 家庭内部关系, 人民与政府之间, 国家与国家之间及人类与大自然之间的关系. 民主不是别的而是人民与政府的和谐.绿色生态简单的说就是人类与自然界的和谐. 和谐可以简单的规范为实行十二种美德: 忍耐, 认可, 尊重, 平等, 礼貌, 原谅, 耐心, 谦虚, 自然保育, 绿色生态, 与自然界共生存及人类大团结. 保持这些实践观念世界和谐将会到来.

未来的希望是什么? 不久的将来我们将看到发展中国家进一步发展, 多方面文化发展, 更频繁的国际贸易, 导致东方与西方国家和谐平衡. 南方与北方语言和文化交流.全世界达到平衡地共同发展. 世界发展不象一些人所猜测的那样是个总数归零的游戏. 最好的发展是开放, 学习各种文化传统中最好的地方, 向世界各国共同繁荣昌盛迈进. 世界大的媒体机构及其他组织走到一起, 是因为我们面临着新的挑战, 它来自于世界各国向发展中国家迈进的步伐,科学技术的发展及市场方向的变化.世界媒体的力量为世界和谐正义更谐调地报道是一个及其重要的突破.

在过去的二百年中, 西方国家的力量一直主导了世界舞台及新闻报道. 互相合作共同发展世界新闻报道的阶段已定, 它将不可必免的改善东方, 西方及南边, 北边的关系. 这是世界必须走出自取灭亡及自欺欺人的重要一步. 我们展望未来的强大世界. 我们期望世界和谐事业繁荣兴旺. 和谐是全世界的事. 它关系到全人类及我们与宇宙的生存关系.

和谐是宇宙运行的基本原则. 没有和谐,人类将会自取灭亡, 宇宙将不永存.复兴和谐将使人类从冲突的束缚中解脱出来. 它是下一个人们等待的新动力高潮.复兴和谐将把东方和西方会聚到一起, 使人类取得更高的成就,超越欧洲文化复兴.

世界和谐组织,
总理事, 冯忠华博士 francis@worldharmonyorg.net
写于2009年10月16日三藩市
Translation from English to Chinese by Doris Lee.

Chinese harmony renaissance: Can world ignore it?

2009-12-12T07:35:00.000-08:00

Chinese harmony renaissance: Can world ignore it?
www.chinaview.cn 2006-11-02 16:01:01
by Francis C.W. Fung, Ph.D. francis@worldharmonyorg.net
BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhuanet)-- Following is an abridged version of two papers by Francis C.W. Fung, Ph.D. The papers are titled "Chinese Harmony and American Democracy in 21st Century" and "Chinese Harmony Culture Old and New, Promise for a Less Confrontational World?"

(I) CHINA'S HARMONY RENAISSANCE: CAN AMERICA IGNORE IT?
On Oct. 8, 2006, at its Central Committee meeting, the Communist Party of China launched the national campaign to build a harmonious society. The resulting Harmony Communiqué is a system engineering blue print to guide China on its path of rejuvenation. It will be an arduous and long undertaking to build a harmonious socialist society in modern China, no less challenging to the CPC as the revolutionary "Long March" of Chinese history. Oct. 8, 2006 will be remembered as the most important milestone of China's Harmony Renaissance. By rediscovering harmony culture, China is rediscovering its own rich ancient cultural harmony traditions. It is of similar in importance to Europe's Renaissance after the rediscovery of ancient Greek culture. China's harmony development will herald a brand new period of vitality and national spirit as the country enters a new period of sustainable development. By developing its own harmony society, China becomes the standard bearer of a harmony world.
Harmony, as taught by Chinese ancients, embraces ideas of democracy as a way of conflict resolution between the ruler and the ruled. China has practiced harmony as a way of life since Laotze and Confucius for at least 2500 years. In contrast, American Democracy is only 230 years old, developing after Independence, and borrowing from the traditions of European Enlightenment. As China's Harmony Socialism wins gradual international recognition, it will provide an alternative model to American-style Democracy as the leading 21st century governance system. To keep its position as the most influential political and cultural leading country of the world America cannot afford to overlook the 21st century Chinese Harmony Society and Harmony World development herald by China's Harmony Renaissance. The consequence could be the isolation and unwitting fall of the greatest military and economic empire of our time through its inability to keep up with the pace of world harmony consensus. The mightiest American military power cannot dictate world order any longer, as is exemplified by the Iraqi War, and the Iran and North Korea nuclear confrontations. The overwhelming desires of developing countries for common development are closing the curtains on the world of international power politics. The world will be caught up in the surging tide of common development and harmony conversion. The Harmony World of unity in diversity of world cultures and governance systems will surely come.
Harmony will give China a place on the world stage to express its ancient heritage and the moral high ground to challenge the U.S. leadership in international relations. For over fifty years America interfered in China's domestic affairs in the name of democracy. Now harmony contains democracy ideals also as conflict resolution government and its citizens. The table will be turned between the West and China during the 21st century. Since the Opium War, over 150 years ago, China finally is able to raise its head and stand up against the West. By doing so, China will have the unity and vitality to continue its sustainable reform and opening up to a new era.

(II) CHINA'S HARMONY RENAISSANCE, HOW IT ALL BEGAN?
The Central Committee meeting was a major meeting to discuss major policy decisions to launch a national campaign to build a harmonious society. [1] In terms of its impact on the future Chinese society and the future world, policies announced during this meeting will have a longer lasting effect than China's recent policies of reform and opening up. These policies, initiated under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping, led to profound benefits for China and the world, but the nation is ready for the next step in its process of transformation. By comparison, the Oct. 8 meeting provided the needed national spirit of harmony which continues on the success of the Scientific Concept of Development. This new spirit is built on the essence of ancient Chinese teachings of harmony which remains unparalleled for its richness in the world.
Due to the rapid expansion of economic and industrial activities, China, over the past twenty some years, has developed from an egalitarian society to a society of unbalanced wealth distribution, and from a self-sufficient society to one, like other developed nations, that depends heavily on outside energy and other material resources. The Scientific Development Concept was thus conceived by the Chinese leaders to provide a blueprint for a long term sustainable development. In time, this blueprint is expanded to include also all old and new conflicts in China's grand modernization. Harmony being China's dominant philosophy for 2500 years it is no surprise, despite the onslaught of Western culture for the last two hundred years, China rediscovered its ancient heritage. This is not unlike the return of harmony philosophy to the golden Han dynasty after the Spring and Autumn Warring States period.
In the fertile soil of Chinese harmony garden after Chinese leaders called for Harmony Society development, ideas of harmony spread like wild fire. Creative ideas of Harmony Society from government officials, intellectuals, think tanks, academicians and the general public is currently sweeping through the country. We may once again witness a major New Harmony movement excelling the ancient teachings of ancient harmony that has guided China for the last 2500 years. A true period of let hundred flowers bloom and hundred schools content may be in the making surpassing the Spring and Autumn period debates in scope and magnitude. This time the Chinese culture may take a leap into the future World of Harmony.

(III) THE COMING OF THE HARMONY WORLD
In today's world of extreme disparity among nations, need for international economic and political change is driven by: the widening gap in stages of development, the increase of injustice in world order, and the growth of clashes between civilizations. As seen in the recent unilateral Iraq War, the crisis in Sudan, and the nuclear confrontation with North Korea and Iran, the world is hastening towards confrontation.
Written in Chinese characters, the term, "crisis" is composed of the opposing elements, "danger" and "opportunity." In Chinese harmony belief, the opposition of Ying and the Yang, or the strong and the gentle, are in constant contest. When Ying and Yang are in balance, harmony is reached, as is illustrated by the Daoist double fish circle of life.When viewed as a globe the Ying envelops the Yang as the outside shell. Laotze's philosophy of renunciation of force is also reflected in forming Chinese words. The word "martial" in Chinese means "stop the use of weapons." The word "war" in Chinese means "imbalance of weaponry."
When country specific harmony societies grow in their own fertile soil with distinctive cultural characteristics, World Harmony will surely spread. Each society will have its own appropriate harmony theory and practices reflecting the wide differences in states of development, needs and culture. For harmony to take root, basic needs must be met, and the society must be equitable, social order must work smoothly, cultural values must have sustaining power, and the mobility of different stratum in society should be assured. Indices such as Happiness, Harmony, Environment, Rural and Urban must be customized according to each country's will and development.
Great debates are happening today in China over whether Socialism with Chinese characteristics become Socialism with Chinese harmony. In the last couple of years China has extended the philosophy of Harmony to the practice of international relations, from Harmony Society to Harmony Region and Harmony World. In doing so, China, as one of the world's ancient civilized nations, is expressing to the world its choice and determination to travel the road of peace and development. Harmony as the core of Chinese traditional cultural belief, reflects the concepts of appropriate and properly balanced relationships between man and man, man and nature, man and society and harmony among nations. In fact Harmony Society and Harmony World are manifestations of ancient Chinese cultural values.
Western cultures, in contrast to the East, tend to emphasize conflict rather than harmony, personal, national, and world affairs in terms of good and evil, right and wrong. God must triumph over the Devil, good over the bad, and the individual struggles to conquer sin and redeem his soul. Armies fight with the conviction that God is on their side, and leaders, like George Bush, call upon believers to support them in righteous wars. The powerful U.S. media, adhering to the same tenants, does not report contrasting views. Thus, Western nations, most notably the United States today, justify aggression through their own self righteousness, convincing themselves that they are duty bound to change or eliminate hostile countries that do not adhere to Western principles. Rather than accepting differences they attempt to destroy differences to achieve uniformity in international political ideology. In such an atmosphere, international relations become power politics, with the assumption that new democracies that arise will be fashioned in the mold of American and Western European systems.
In China today foreign policy is an extension of domestic policy and, at the same time, serves domestic policy. Hu Jintao, President of China, pointed out, China must "Closely connect our development with the progress of mankind. Develop our self through maintaining world peace and at the same time through our own development to promote world peace." The Chinese government has officially stated the central ideas of Harmony China and Harmony World as: China wants to build a harmony society of "democracy and rule of law, justice and righteousness, trustworthiness and friendliness, full of vitality, stable and orderly, a society of man and nature in harmony." A Harmony World envisioned by China is "adherence to multilateralism, realization of mutual security, adherence to mutually beneficial cooperation, realization of mutual prosperity, adherence to the spirit of tolerance and building a Harmony World together."
President Hu Jintao, on April 22, 2005, when attending the Asian African Summit meeting, suggested that "promoting friendship among different cultures, equal dialogue, develop common prosperity and together build a harmony world." This was the first time the concept of Harmony World appeared on the world stage. Two months later on July 1, 2005, President Hu Jintao visited Moscow. Harmony World was written into the China-Russia world order joint communiqué. For the first time World Harmony was recognized as common policy belief between two major countries. This marks the new World Harmony concept's gradual entrance into the vision of a world society. Chinese leaders thoughts on World Harmony were quickly deepening, for two months later, on September 15, 2005, President Hu Jintao gave a speech at the United Nation General Assembly in which he detailed the deep contents of World Harmony. Participants of the meeting gave the speech a resounding response, and world media also gave the speech heightened notice and positive evaluation. It is generally considered that China as a major responsible country is transmitting to the world its longing for peaceful world development. The speech also served to relate China's message to build a peaceful, prosperous and Harmony World together with the rest of the world. Harmonious and cooperative China stands ready to work for sustainable and long lasting peace and mutual prosperity with the rest of the world.

(IV) CHINESE HARMONY AS SYSTEM ENGINEERING BLUE PRINT
China's cultural contribution to the world is the harmony philosophy just as Europe and America are the breeding grounds for democracy. China for most of its 5000 years of recorded culture was an agricultural society, in contrast to Europeans, most of whom were descendants from pastoral nomads. As a continuing ancient culture China was firmly rooted to cultivating the land handed down through the generations. This dependency on agriculture led to an inclination to harmonize with nature rather than to challenge nature. The order of nature is harmony with Ying and Yang in dynamic balance as taught by Laotze. As a result harmony philosophy grew in the fertile land of this Middle Kingdom until it was challenged by Western democracy as late as the 1900's. Chinese ancient culture, rich in harmony teaching begun 2500 years ago by Laotze and Confucius, was preserved and handed down with continuing refinement until modern times.
Laotze's instructions of harmony were rooted in observation of the origin of the universe and natural science. His philosophy of human activity harmonizing with nature was all embracing, including the practice of FENG SHUI (living with nature), physical science, agriculture and Chinese ancient medical practice. Chinese medical practice is holistic, based on the belief that biological systems must maintain internal balance to be healthy. The goal of treatment is to restore the balance of opposing forces in this total system. This led to the belief that human biological systems, society, and nations are constantly in an influx of ever changing contending forces. Harmony is achieved when the contending forces come to a balance or mutual acceptance under a certain set of conditions. All systems are constantly shifting, complex, and seldom just black and white (or in western terms, good or bad). This concept of harmony is just as fitting in today's complex world and society as it was during the time of Laotze.
Confucius' teaching comprises social systems including: man with himself, man between men, man and society and relations between groups and countries. This includes harmony between government and its citizens, which means that democracy is part of harmony system analysis. In keeping with Chinese harmony philosophy, balance is achieved through self discipline, high moral value, social order rather than strict law and penal system. The use of physical force is to be avoided, and employed only as a last resort. Harmony Society discussions in today's China under the present leadership are returning to the old roots of system analysis and ever changing balance of major forces in a changing world. This is based on the very nature of Chinese peoples' longing for harmony and the ancient teaching of tolerance, acceptance and equity. Both Laotze and Confucius teachings were comprehensive system engineering analyses of Harmony for ancient China, and the Communique is a system analysis of Socialism with Chinese characteristics for today's China.

(V) THE ULTIMATE PRINCIPLE OF HARMONY
The ultimate principle of Chinese ancient principles, as expounded by LAOTZE in DAO DE JING, is the balance of YING and YANG but ultimately YING envelopes YANG and is beautifully illustrated in the Daoist circle sign of life. However it is known observation today that dark energy represents over eighty percent of the universe and visible matter is the smaller remaining part.
This general theme of YING over YANG runs through DAO DE JING. To name a few images from DAO DE JING; soft overcomes the hard like dripping water eventually bores a hole in the hardest rock, water flows over and immerses that blocks it. Water representing Ying can both float and sink a boat. Harmony represents soft power to resolve conflicts as opposed to warfare which represents hard power. In today's conflicting world one model of democracy cannot be forced on other nations of different cultures and at different developing stages. Democracy works best by softly and patiently winning over the hearts and minds of people. Countering extremism by extremism is bound to lead to ultimate destruction of both sides. The best way to resolve conflicts is to bring harmony to the confronting parties. This can start by understanding the differences in cultural understandings and causes of conflicts through mutual respect, trust, tolerance and acceptance. Confucius said "JUN ZI HE ER BU TONG, XIAO REN TONG ER BU HE" which means that gentlemen place harmony above ideological differences, and petty people fight for ideology differences. "HAI NAI BEI CHUAN, YU YONG NAI DA"( The sea takes in hundreds of rivers, it can be big only if it contains). World harmony will surely come.

Excerpt from Jan 2007 speech by Hon. John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State, United Kingdom:
There's been a great deal of talk about harmony in recent times. In fact, the academic, Francis Fung, has argued in his recent paper "Chinese Harmony Culture: Old and New - Promise for a Less Confrontational World" that China is witnessing a harmony renaissance.
He claims that great debates are happening today in China over whether Socialism with Chinese characteristics can be Socialism with harmony. And Fung maintains that China's harmony socialism will provide an alternative model, as the leading system of governance in the 21st Century.
Indeed, I note that in October the Chinese Communist Party launched a national campaign to build a more harmonious society. In doing so, China appears to be reaffirming its own rich cultural tradition of harmony.
And now, opening the Sheffield Confucius Institute, I reflect on the fact that this emphasis on harmony between man and nature is part of a tradition of Chinese thought going back 2,500 years. This tradition has, of course, evolved and changed over time."

U.S. AND CHINESE MEDIA FROM WORLD HARMONY PERSPECTIVE

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U.S. AND CHINESE MEDIA FROM WORLD HARMONY PERSPECTIVE
Thursday, 10. December 2009, 04:56:47 francis@worldharmonyorg.net
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INTRODUCTION

U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday, Nov 16, 2009 in Shanghai that Washington was not trying to contain China's rise.Addressing students at a town hall-style meeting in Shanghai on the first full day of his first trip to China, Obama said the notion that Washington and Beijing must be adversaries was not pre-destined.

"We do not seek to contain China's rise," Obama said before taking questions from the audience as well as from Chinese over the Internet."On the contrary we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations -- a China that draws on the right strengths and creativity of individual Chinese."

Above statement is all fine and well for a U.S. President attempting to take a more harmonious approach to U.S. China relation but will the U.S. media take heed? Not likely, as it is difficult for the U.S. media to snap out of the habit of over 50 years of practicing containing China.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN U.S. AND CHINESE MEDIA?

Without going into to the history of the cold war era that put both countries at odds with each other one can simply say that the U.S. in her desire to maintain her dominant position after World War II is reluctant to let go. However, China coming behind as a rising developing country eager in development has long abandoned her cold war strategy as irrelevant. These major differences determine how different fundamentally each reports world news. Without much ado let us summarize the different modes of operation that distinguish U.S. and China media.

U.S. MEDIA IS PRIVATELY OWNED BUT STRAPPED BY PROFIT MOTIVE

U.S. media is relatively free in domestic news reporting but not so in world news reporting. The later is heavily constrained by politically correct self censorship, lest the news will not sell. News that bashes China sells because the U.S. Public has been conditioned to treat China as an adversary through out the cold war era. Thus the U.S. media finds it convenient to support the Government’s policy and exercise self censorship. The U.S. media also consciously or otherwise does not seem it necessary to change the cold war practice. It seems bad news about other countries also sell well because it appeals to the general complacency mentality that we are the greatest nation. It is a self indulgence to feed on other nation’s failure, particularly in regard to the presupposed adversaries. When all justification fails, God is on our side and we can do no wrong. This type of self righteousness is self fulfilling until we are willing to closely examine the reality and willing to do some soul searching self examination.

President Obama’s admission that it may be desirable to stop containing China as a perceived enemy is a self admission. But it will take time for U.S. media to perform self correction.The October, 2009 World Media Summit that brought all major media of the world together is a very good sign. The joint statement of the Summit declared that world media is committed to more fair and diverse news reporting. The need to cooperate is ever so pressing because of the growing developing countries market. China is the biggest growing developing market. Through the World Media Summit and other venues of cooperation we may finally see the U.S. media will begin to transmit China Xinhua and other developing country media news for a change. So far, because of lack of resources the developing countries have been obliged to transmit Western media news with a Western centric bias. China, because of it reform and open up policy is a very good example of willingness to transmit international news carried by Associated Press and Reuters.

The other carry over habit from the cold war era is our desire to export our value and ideology. This becomes very pronounced during the Bush presidency. The aftermath of the Iraq war has proved to the world that democracy is not an easily exportable commodity without a lot of externally imposed blood shed. Democracy is harmony within one nation that best grown from within without out side force. Every new country today declares itself a democracy by name. This demonstrates clearly the popularity of democracy as a form of government. As to how democratic a nation is depends on that country’s cultural value, historical development to reach its own harmonious society. After all, democracy in a general sense means harmony between the government and its citizen. There is no democracy when there is no harmony within the society.

CHINESE MEDIA IS GOVERNMENT OWNED BUT IS RELATIVELY FREE ON INTERNATIONAL NEWS REPORTING

Ever since the reform and open up policy launched by Deng Xiaoping, Chinese media enjoys great deal of freedom in international news reporting. This is due to many reasons. Among the more easily reorganized ones are:Chinese population desires to learn from the West. Chinese government has no political agenda to export ideology. The Chinese public hungers for outside news. China does not want to lead the world. China is still a developing country and has a lot to catch up with the outside. Officials strictly abide by Deng’s advice to be humble. Cultural Revolution serves as the negative example for class or international struggle. There is a general tendency to report good news to promote society and international harmony. China according to Deng does not see the necessity for war. World development is seen as win win mutual development for a long time to come. Chinese generally look at the bigger picture and take a longer look at history when it comes to foreign affairs. They have to because they were the victim of Western colonialism for over two centuries before they finally achieved some semblance of respect from the West recently. For full recognition as equal by the West, China has yet a long way to go. Harmony Diplomacy means make friends and not enemies.

The reference to Chinese internet control during Obama’s town hall speech in Shanghai is dubbed by Western Media reporting as the Great Firewall with certain glee and exaggeration. When in reality it is only an attempt by Chinese government to block Western interference in China domestic affairs such as Tibet and Xinjiang separatist movements and pornography for community protection but not intended to block constructive international exchange. This type of internet blocking of foreign interference is never very successful in this age of technology sophistication to infiltrate. The important thing remains, in time Chinese government will be more confident due to spread of prosperity and civic political maturity. China as a developing country has only three decades of relative stability. They still have a long way to go in development. No doubt there will come a time when internet censorship will not be necessary for internal stability as in the U.S. today. See the following Appendix, “The Difference Between American and Chinese Openness.”

In conclusion, to show how America must change with the tide of history, I quote from “The Post Imperial President, By Fareed Zakaria NEWSWEEK, Published Dec 5, 2009 “It is now clear that Obama is attempting something quite ambitious—to reorient American foreign policy to-ward something less extravagant and adversarial. That begins with narrowing the war on terror; scaling back the conflict with the Islamic world to those groups and countries that pose serious, direct threats to America; and reaching out to the rest. He has also tried to develop a better working relationship between America and other major powers like Russia and China, setting aside smaller issues in hopes of cooperating on bigger ones. This means departing from a bipartisan approach in which Washington's role was to direct the rest of the world, pushing regimes large and small to accept American ideas, and publicly chastising them when they refused. Obama is trying to break the dynamic that says that when an American president negotiates with the Chinese or Russians, he must return with rewards or concessions—or else he is guilty of appeasement.”

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization

APPENDIX
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN AND CHINESE OPENNESS
BY FRANCIS C W FUNG,PH.D.

Chinese students of her long history understand that the rise of Han and T’ang dynasties came about because of extensive cultural interaction with the world through flourishing commerce via the silk route that reached to Europe. They also understand the set backs of a self-imposed closed society during the later Ching dynasty (1600s – 1900s) because of the complacent and arrogant attitude that China had nothing to learn from the outside world. For over three hundred years since 1700, China suffered bitterly for not opening enough to the outside. However, the more recent Western-imposed containment during the early years of the founding of the People’s Republic of China was not entirely the fault of the Chinese government. (Mao Zedong was eager to normalize U.S.–China relations by launching "ping-pong diplomacy"). Thank goodness, that is all in the past and China has forged ahead with her reform and opening up initiated by Deng Xiaoping.

The last three decades of China’s success amply testify to her willingness to learn from the outside. There is no turning back.In my honest opinion and observation for today, America has a confident and open domestic society. But China is more open to the outside, because the nation as a whole is more willing to learn from the outside. Mere openness to outside news, without the humility to learn, can result in self-censorship and block acceptance of news about outside culture and success. This failing has happened to all declining powers in the past.China’s willingness to learn from the outside during the last three decades is exemplary for a country of her size. Throughout PBS news' spontaneous interviews of persons on the street during Obama’s Beijing visit, all knew Obama by name. A simple game of statistics by interviewing residents of major U.S. and China cities would no doubt show that more Chinese know Obama by name than Americans know Hu Jintao by name.

There is a general lack of respect and arrogance of the American public towards Chinese culture. This attitude is nurtured by the U.S. media’s chronic criticism of the Chinese government. This trend will continue unless the U.S. as a nation demands the implementation of fair, accurate, and more diverse cultural reporting by the U.S. media, as signed onto by all major media in the World Media Summit Declaration, Oct. 2009.Interestingly enough, a similar contrast can be observed in the history of East and West cultures. Traditionally, the Chinese agrarian society exhibited a tightly controlled family and imperial structure, with a stern head of the household and emperor. The order of the society was Confucian with strict moral discipline within. However, the Chinese empire was never very expansionistic and was satisfied with a tributary system, rather than imposing its values on its neighbors. On the other hand, Western power was typically expansionistic and colonized the conquered territories.

At the same time, Western culture traditionally valued democracy and practiced a loose family order. This is in keeping with American’s wish to police the world; yet the society within is very liberal. This cultural gap between East and West will take continuing dialogue to bridge and is the main reason for America’s critical view of China's domestic policy. The world order today is not very democratic internationally. A new world order is needed for our multilateral, multicultural world.With the current trend continuing, China will become more liberal and will improve its domestic openness, including the internet for domestic consumption. By all indications, China will grow more confident about her internal security as the government implements it’s “Concept of Scientific Development” and the country becomes more prosperous and its society more harmonious. This will take time. China will also remain internationally more outward-looking to learn from the outside than America is. For China, this is by necessity, as well as by national determination, for a long time to come.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL DEAR WORLD HARMONY SINGER AND CHORUS

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL DEAR WORLD HARMONY SINGER AND CHORUS
WORLD HARMONY RENAISSANCE, HARMONY DIPLOMACY, HARMONY CONSENSUS, HARMONY VIRTUES, CONFUCIUS, LAOTZE, DEMOCRACY, HARMONY RENAISSANCE, RELIGION, DAO, HARMONY VIRTUES, EINSTEIN, HARMONY WITH NATURE, HARMONY PHILOSOPHY, unity of mankind, respecT, unity with science, INVISIBLE ENERGY, HARMONY FAITH, GENTLENESS, humility forgivenesss, state of harmony, WORLD HARMONY, ORDER OF UNIVERSE, PATIENCE, unity with nature, ACCEPTANCE, SOUL, HUMAN CIVILIZATION, world dEmocracy, TOLERANCE, UNITY OF RELIGION, peace of mind,

francis@worldharmonyorg.net
TO ALL DEAR WORLD HARMONY SINGER AND CHORUS

We are all believers of harmony. By way of introduction, I humbly suggest that you click my blogsite link www.scribd.com/fcwfung to take a tour of my over 200 essays published worldwide. So you get an impression of my harmony perspective from harmony culture, civilization, religion, philosophy, science, harmony virtues, art, music, international relations, harmony diplomacy, harmony consensus, harmony with nature, harmony faith and Harmony Renaissance.

Be it now or eternity there will be unlimited harmony singing groups. However, you may not wish to be part of the trend to sing harmony melody and not harmony philosophy with substance and conviction. I suggest Harmony Renaissance Singers to be distinctive and ahead of the crowd. There are no lack of harmony singers and harmony voices out there without contents. No body can infringe or imitate Harmony Renaissance because it is unique and protected. Harmony Renaissance Singers is all embracing and forward looking. Harmony Renaissance is the inevitable tide of a multilateral world. It is the next wave of creative energy mankind is waiting for.

The three main pillars of human civilization are Middle Eastern Religion, European individualism Democracy and Far East Consensus Harmony. I admire prophets of all major world religion because they also are believers of harmony. I admire Laozi, Confucius and Einstein because they advocate harmony without using the image of the almighty. Both Laozi and Einstein invoked harmony to advocate with nature. Harmony is the fundamental law of the invisible energy and the universe. Please see my attached Harmony Renaissance Preamble and Declaration speech delivered to the United Nations on April 23rd, 2008.

Harmony is a universal common value, all major religions preach harmony virtues so did European Renaissance. Democracy is the practices of harmony between the government and its citizen by law and order. If a country has universal harmony it has grown its indigenous democracy from its own soil. Harmony as a universal common value is much broader than democracy. It includes all human relations as well as our inner peace, harmony with nature and harmony with the universe. Without harmony the universe will self destruct. The universe is created by invisible energy. The fact that the universe continues to expand means there is dynamic harmony balance.Harmony belongs to the world.

Harmony Renaissance is the renaissance of human civilization. Harmony will unshackle mankind from the bondage of religious and ideology strife. Harmony Renaissance is the next wave of creative energy that will lead mankind to a new level of accomplishment beyond European Renaissance. It will be the ultimate brave new world. We welcome your esteemed comments and suggestion.

In Service of Harmony Renaissance.

Francis C W Fung, Ph.D.
Director General
World Harmony Organization.
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