Chong Hua Tong Strategic Approaches
The 21st century is the revival of Confucianism. With emphasis placed on individual well-being, family cohesion and social harmony, Confucian values give insight into solutions to overcome the challenges faced in our modern society.
Morality is intrinsic core values of the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. It is the root of human virtue. It is also the manifestation of conscience that we practise in our everyday lives, and it evinces the true essence of life. However, with today’s world challenged by the deterioration of morality, it is of utmost importance for us to stay on the path of ethics. The great sages of the past upheld these tenets in their sacred missions, guiding brethren towards civilisations and improving our moral character:
“To ordain conscience for Heaven and Earth, to secure life and fortune for the people, to continue lost teachings of past sages, and to establish peace for all future generations” (Zhang Zai 张载).
Chong Hua Tong Tou Teck Hwee promotes the teachings of Confucianism as it aligns with the organisation’s values in uplifting individual character, and with the organisation’s mission in building a harmonious society.
“Man at birth is fundamentally good in nature” (San Zi Jing 三字经).
Moral character is what we refer to as the conscience. It is the source that gives meaning to humanity and fulfils the value of life; it is also the breakthrough in which the finiteness of life could become infinite. The greatest deed of humankind is bringing about the continuation of infinite life with our sincere humble efforts. In this ever-changing world, we must uphold the spirit of the ancient sages, strengthen our individual cultivation on moral character to work towards promoting peace and harmony in society among all people and nations.
Vegetarianism:
Respecting All Lives & Our Environment
Respecting All Lives & Our Environment
With evidence of global warming and climate change, prompting people to take actions to save our environment. Vegetarianism is one of the most impactful ways to save the environment and live compassionately, creating the most harmonious eco-system. As the saying goes, compassion is common to all men. Going vegetarian allows one to achieve a sense of harmony and peace within self (mind, body, and spirit) and this cultivates our virtue of benevolence. Vegetarianism will guide us towards a kinder, gentler society in which we exercise a moral choice to respect all beings including animals—not exploit them.
Service:
To Be of Service to All Mankind
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To Be of Service to All Mankind
Tao is the essence and virtue is the practice. We strive to be of service to all, to spread the positivity and to pay it forward. In this ever-changing world, we aspire to build healthy and genuine interpersonal relationships with people and to promote harmony in society. We hold on to the belief that love has no condition and harmony knows no boundaries!
Confucianism:
Spreading Words of Enlightenment &
Optimising the Quality of Life
Spreading Words of Enlightenment & Optimising the Quality of Life
Regardless of nationality, ethnicity or religion, the cultivation and practice of moral conduct can be life-changing for the better. Despite coming from all walks of life, we share the same home—Earth. Every one of us has a role to play in promoting a harmonious society. This begins with self-cultivation which has the power to influence the peace within the family, the country, and eventually the world.
