Don’t let a narrow mindset hinder the journey of good deeds

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Yicheng · Jan 17, 2025
On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it […]

On the journey of advancing public welfare, we often encounter the criticism: “Your charity seems too religious.” This is a classic example of a narrow perspective—one that is influenced by bias, limitations, or even misunderstanding, and fails to truly consider the viewpoint of those involved in charitable efforts. To better explain our original intentions, it is necessary to offer a clarification, and we hope that every reader can approach the journey of kindness with a broader perspective.

I. The essence of Yicheng welfare

Our commitment has been clear from the beginning. That is to pursue welfare and happiness for everyone, and to promote civilization for the world.

Since day one, our cause has been grounded in this belief. What’s truly thought-provoking, however, is that over the years, all of our funding and support have come, without exception, from the strength of people with religious faiths or spiritual beliefs—those who are committed to turning their faith, love, and kindness into tangible actions. Through their sincerity and dedication, they have helped advance our mission, spreading happiness and promoting civilization.

Unfortunately, up until now, we have not received support from those identified as “civilized individuals” or “non-believers.” In fact, this type of support has been absent.

II. Why does kindness require the basis of faith?

The path of kindness is never a smooth one. It requires unwavering belief, inner strength, and selfless dedication—qualities that faith provides. Kindness without the support of faith often lacks lasting motivation and struggles to endure the pressures and challenges of reality.

The supporters of our organization are willing to persist in doing good in this complex world precisely because of their deep faith. They understand that charity is not an easy task and may even involve sacrifice, yet they are still willing to shoulder this responsibility.

Here we would like to share a story.

A painter was interviewed by a host. The host candidly told him, “I don’t like your paintings at all, and I don’t think you’re a good artist.”

The painter smiled calmly and replied, “You’re right, and that’s exactly why I need to keep striving.”

This story teaches us that when faced with external doubt and misunderstanding, the important thing is not to argue, but to stay loyal to our beliefs and respond through actions. Our cause, much like the painter’s work, may not be understood by everyone, but that will not stop us from pursuing happiness and civilization. The voices of doubt will not hold us back; instead, they serve as a source of motivation for us to keep striving and improving.

III. Don’t judge our world through your narrow perspective

On the path of charity, we sometimes have to face not just challenges but also external misunderstanding and even hostile criticism. Some people try to use their own experiences, perspectives, and logic to make sense of our world and social issues, but such reasoning often lacks validity.

The reality of kindness is far more complex than they imagine. In some places, working to benefit society can come with the constant threat of losing one’s life. This isn’t an exaggeration. It’s the harsh reality many people involved in public welfare face. So, trying to understand the essence of charity through personal logic, without considering the deep faith and sense of mission behind it, only leads to distorted conclusions.

IV. Let kindness overcome the constraints of a limited view

In the face of these misunderstandings, we will not give up or back down. We believe that true kindness is not limited by narrow personal views, but is a force that can break through prejudice and cross boundaries.

Charity initiatives require not only the support of people of faiths and beliefs but also the understanding and participation of everyone. Each person has the choice to approach charity with an open mind, rather than criticizing and rejecting it with a narrow perspective.

No matter how the outside world evaluates us, we will continue to rely on the strength of our faith to stay true to the path of doing good. Just like the painter’s calm response to the host, doubt will only drive us to work harder, not retreat.

The meaning of public welfare lies in seeking happiness for all and civilization for the world. Through our actions, we hope to inspire more people to recognize and practice kindness, regardless of their faith, because kindness should be a universal value that transcends all boundaries.

Conclusion

Don’t allow personal narrow views to hinder kindness, and never let bias and misunderstanding diminish the efforts of those who contribute to public welfare. The world needs more understanding, support, and faith to unite in driving the progress of human happiness and civilization.

We are still on the journey, even though the road is fraught with challenges. Our belief remains unchanged: to seek welfare for all and civilization for the world. We firmly believe that true kindness is a light that is unafraid of doubt and sacrifice, one that will penetrate all narrowness and illuminate the entire world.

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生命的本质:物质生命,社会生命,灵魂性命的统一

Daohe · Jan 13, 2025

在人类历史长河中,物质的创造推动了文明的兴盛,社会的互动塑造了文化的多样,信仰的升华引领了灵魂的觉醒。然而,当今社会往往过于重视物质的增长与技术的进步,却忽视了精神与灵魂信仰的重要性。这种偏重使人类陷入一种迷茫:在物质极大丰富的时代,幸福为何仍然遥不可及? 我们必须重新审视自身存在的本质,认识到人类不仅仅是物质生命的存在体,我们的生命还包括社会维度,更是精神追求与灵魂信仰的承载体。唯有当物质、社会、精神和灵魂形成有机统一,生命才能完整,幸福才会真正降临。 一、人类的物质生命:有限但重要的基础 物质生命是人类存在的最基本维度,它关乎生存、健康与生活条件。物质的创造与分配,满足了人类对衣食住行的需求,为其他生命维度提供了必要的支持。然而,将生命局限于物质追求的逻辑却存在明显的缺陷。 1. 物质满足的天花板 在人类发展的初期,物质的稀缺性成为驱动社会进步的核心动力。为了满足基本的生存需求,人类依靠体力劳动和逐步发展的技术手段来获取资源、改善环境,从狩猎采集到农耕文明,从手工业到工业革命,物质条件的改善始终是推动社会发展的重要力量。 然而,随着物质财富逐渐积累,当一个社会的物质条件达到一定水平后,它对幸福感的边际增量效应便急剧下降。此时,简单地追求更多的物质已不再是通向幸福的道路。 2. 物质的局限性 物质是有限的,它无法解答生命的终极问题。财富再多,也无法阻挡时间的流逝,无法给予人类死亡之后的安慰,更无法填补内心的空虚。更可怕的是,当物质被无限放大成为生命的中心时,人类便失去了灵魂的方向,陷入意义的荒漠之中。同时,沉迷于物质追求中的人们会日益丧失道德的底线,社会文明由此倒退。 二、社会生命:人类超越物质的第一步 社会生命是人类区别于其他物种的关键所在。我们不仅是独立的个体,更是与他人、群体、文化深度交织的存在体。社会生命为人类提供了共享资源、共同创造的可能,更成为精神与信仰得以实践的主要场域。 1. 社会生命是身份的来源 个体的生命意义往往通过社会角色来体现,人类的同理心、爱、尊重和责任感都源于我们的社会联结。作为父母、朋友、工作者或社会成员,我们在社会互动中照见自己的内心,在关系中发现自身的价值。 同时,这种联结赋予人类集体行动的能力,使我们能够共同面对挑战,共享胜利与进步。没有社会生命,人类的个体存在将变得孤立而无力。社会关系不仅是物质合作的体现,更是精神与情感的依托。 2. 社会生命的精神维度 社会生命不仅提供了满足人类基本生存需求的条件,更重要的是,它通过文化、教育、道德与法律等机制塑造着人类的精神世界。社会不仅是资源的分配平台和生产力的组织形式,更是人类思想、价值观和信仰体系的孕育场所。 例如,公益活动不仅仅是为了改善社会环境,解决贫困、疾病和不平等等问题。参与公益事业时,人们感受到自己是社会整体的一部分,并且通过行动直接影响他人的生活,推动社会的正向发展。这种认知带来的内心充实感,是无法用物质的回报来衡量的。 三、精神与灵魂信仰:人类生命的核心 如果说物质生命是人类的肉体之基,社会生命是联结个体的纽带,那么精神与灵魂信仰则是生命的核心。它们超越了生存与关系,直指存在的意义与价值。 1. 精神的觉醒:意义的创造 精神生命让人类从被动的生存状态走向主动的意义创造。人类的好奇心、对美和幸福的向往、对生命意义的思索和寻觅,让我们得以不断提升智慧,创造出更美好的文明。例如,我们通过艺术表达心灵,通过哲学思考终极问题,通过科学探索宇宙规律。 这种对意义的追求,是精神生命的体现,也是人类区别于其他物种的根本所在。没有精神生命,人类将沦为物质的奴隶,失去追求更高价值的能力。 2. 灵魂信仰:超越有限的无限指引 灵魂信仰是人类面对死亡与无限时的回答。无论是宗教中的永生之道,还是哲学中的永恒真理,它们都试图超越时间与空间的限制,为人类提供一种更高维度的存在感,这种存在感能够让人们感受到内在真正的力量。 例如,佛教的“慈悲为怀”与基督教的“爱邻如己”不仅是道德的教导,更是灵魂信仰的重要实践。灵魂信仰让人类的有限生命连接到无限意义,为人生提供安慰与希望。 3. 精神与信仰的实践:社会生命的升华 精神与信仰并非抽象的存在,它们通过社会生命得以实现。例如,宗教的慈善活动、哲学的教育事业、艺术的文化传承,都是精神与信仰的实践方式。它们将个体与群体联系起来,让精神世界的价值转化为现实社会的幸福与创造力。 四、物质、社会、精神与灵魂:生命的统一之道 人类生命的完整性在于物质、社会、精神与灵魂的统一,而非割裂或偏重。忽视任何一个维度都会导致生命的失衡,影响幸福的实现。 1. 物质是基础,但非核心 物质是生存的条件,但不是生命的意义。我们应该创造更加丰富的物质生活,与此同时也应该知道——物质的存在主要是为了精神与信仰提供支撑,而非成为生命的终极追求。 人类拥有思想、情感和信仰,这些超越物质范畴的元素构成了文明的内核,引导我们去思考善恶、爱与责任,以及人生的终极意义。 2. 社会是桥梁,连接个体与共同体 社会生命让人类超越了孤独,赋予了我们彼此连结的能力,使个体的生命与他人交织,创造出共享的价值与意义。在社会结构的支持下,我们不仅满足了基本的生存需求,还获得了归属感、认同感和共同创造的机会。 社会为精神与信仰的实践提供了丰富的土壤。在人类的互动和共同努力中,慈善、正义、责任、尊重等精神价值被传递与深化,信仰的力量也从个体的内心走向集体的行动,成为推动社会进步的源泉。 3. 精神与灵魂是指引,决定生命的高度 精神与灵魂信仰让人类超越了物质与关系的束缚,找到存在的真正意义。 信仰不仅使个体的生命更加深刻和充实,还为社会提供了持久而稳定的道德力量和文化根基。精神信仰塑造人类的良知,教导我们区别善恶、践行正义。它激励人们在面对困境和诱惑时坚持理想,成为不屈不挠的力量源泉。正是精神信仰的力量,使人类能够超越自私,承担责任,并为社会的共同福祉而努力。 文化的传承与创新,也离不开信仰所赋予的价值体系。从艺术与文学到法律与制度,信仰为社会文明注入灵魂,使它不只是物质的堆积,而是有方向、有温度的共同体。 五、结语 人类不仅是物质生命,更是社会生命,也是精神与灵魂信仰的生命。物质丰富并不能单独带来幸福,唯有通过社会的共建、精神的觉醒与灵魂信仰的升华,我们才能真正实现生命的完整与意义。在这个纷繁复杂的世界中,每个人都需要重新审视自己的存在,找到物质之外的更高价值,并通过社会互动与精神追求,让我们的生命如同一颗恒星,散发出属于人类的光辉与热量。

Every living being has its own unique wisdom

Daohe · Jan 13, 2025

Each soul has its seed of wisdom. Do not hold arrogance over personal knowledge. All understanding grows from awareness, and understanding blossoms into wisdom in due time. —— Master Wonder All beings possess their own inherent awareness. One should not forcefully impose their own intelligence as superior. Understand that every being awakens through awareness, grows […]

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