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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文明社会需要博爱的善,拒绝引发对立争端的善

Daohe · Nov 25, 2024

一乘公益对善恶的研究 在人类追求文明的道路上,“善”一直被认为是社会和谐与进步的基石。然而,我们不得不承认,某些“善”往往在善恶争端中演变成了对抗与分裂,扭曲善的初衷,甚至造成了更大的伤害。 文明社会真正需要的,是一种能够超越对立、连接人心的善,这种善不以评判为目的,也不试图证明自身的正义,而是以博爱化解矛盾,以教导实现改变,以包容搭建桥梁。只有践行博爱的善,才不会引发善恶对立的争端,避免霸凌与羞辱,让人们在相互尊重的对话中达成共识,让社会朝着更加文明的方向发展。 一、引发对立的善是一种伪善 为不公正和弱势群体发声,是每个公民的责任,也是人性善意的表达。然而,不难发现,不少善意的表达并不基于对所有人一视同仁的爱,而是建立于对立的思想阵营之上。这样的表达虽然试图以善的名义驱逐恶,但却不可避免地导致群体性的霸凌、矛盾的加剧和社会的分裂。 善恶争端的善往往基于“非黑即白”的逻辑,将不同立场的人们简单划分为对与错的阵营。这种二元化思维常常忽略了人性的复杂与社会生活的艰难之处,把问题简化成敌我对抗,误以为攻击错误的一方就能从根本上改善问题,其实只会导致更深的对立和矛盾。 例如,在环境保护领域,有些人将不环保的行为视为“恶”,站在道德的高地上对不贯彻环保理念的人进行指责。这样做虽然表面上体现了对环保的关心,但却可能疏远那些需要教育和引导的人,让他们更加抗拒改变。 当善变成对恶的斗争时,它很容易陷入极端化。这种“伪善”常常以牺牲他人为代价,而制造出了新的不公正和更加严重的后果。例如,某些群体以“社会正义”为名,发动网络暴力,试图“消灭”他们眼中的不正义者。 引发争端和对立的善常常导致社会信任的瓦解。在一个充满争论与对抗的社会中,个体不再愿意表达真实的观点,也不再相信他人的善意。长此以往,人与人之间的隔阂会逐渐加深,整个社会也会陷入冷漠与自我保护的状态。 二、博爱的善:超越善恶争端的力量 基于博爱的善是一种不带对抗的善意,以平等的爱为基础,以理解、宽容和共情为核心,能够看到各方的痛苦,联结人心,促进社会问题的理性讨论和解决,从而为社会发展注入文明包容的力量。 博爱的善不执着于区分善恶对错,而是关注人性中共同的需求和痛点。它承认每个人的局限性,用温柔和耐心去对待错误,引导错误的一方去反思和成长。即使很多人因为自身的局限,无法在短期内接受正确的观点和做法,但是文明的力量会润物细无声地改变一切,让恶意和愚昧自惭形秽,越来越无处扎根。 这样的做法在家庭教育中可以得到很好的验证。当孩子犯错时,家长可以选择猛烈的批评,但博爱的教育方式总是能产生更好的效果。当家长理解了孩子的盲区和脆弱,就能够晓之以情,动之以理,帮助他们从错误中学习,如果只是单纯的责罚,孩子反而容易产生逆反心理,无法达到教育的目的,还会将父母和孩子置于对立面上。 同样的理念也适用于解决源于体制不公的社会问题。美国最高法院前大法官鲁斯·巴德·金斯伯格就是一个鲜明的例子。在她为性别平等而奋斗的漫长旅程中,她并未直接谴责体制的性别歧视,而是采取了审慎而长远的策略。在倡导女性权利的同时,她还为那些因性别而受到歧视的男性辩护,以凸显系统性不平等这一更广泛的问题。她用同理心去理解对方,用理性去说服他人,在分歧中搭建桥梁,推动社会朝着更平等的方向前进。正是这种智慧与行动,让她赢得了社会各界由衷的尊敬。 博爱的善不试图划分思想阵营,分个是非对错,不站在道德高地上评判他人。它强调合作与共识,而非对抗与胜负。如同我们公益联合体,把公益与责任联合起来。正如甘地所说:“通过爱和理解,我们能够赢得人心,而不是通过仇恨。” 一个典型的例子是社会福利的推广。当某些人对穷人持批评态度时,博爱的善会深入问题,看到根植于系统的不公,主张通过教育和支持帮助他们摆脱困境,而不是将贫困归咎于个人失败。这种善意的支持不仅能够改善个人的处境,也能增强整个社会的凝聚力。 三、拒绝引发争端的善:文明社会的必然选择 文明社会需要的是一种更高层次的善,而不是局限于善恶对立的道德争端。拒绝善恶争端,既是一种社会智慧,也是一种进步的方向。 善恶争端常常浪费社会资源,让真正需要解决的问题被舆论掩盖,人们忙于争论“谁的责任更大”,而忽视实际的解决方案。博爱的善则能够避免这些无意义的内耗,在理性的探讨中直接聚焦于问题的本质,注重问题的实质性解决。 文明的进步在于尊重差异、包容多样性。博爱的善以宽容为基础,它能够在分歧中找到共同点,让社会成员更愿意参与合作,共同解决问题,而不是陷入对立和精神创伤中,在内耗和相互攻击中变得更加割裂。 四、在博爱之中人才能真正分清善恶 有些人也会提出质疑“那么这个世界上就没有要被制裁的人了吗?那些犯下非人道罪行的恶魔呢?”,博爱的善,并不是一种善恶不分,实际上,当我们以博爱的善去看世界时,我们才能真正分清楚善恶。 因为有博爱作为准绳,此时我们会发现,有的人的善原来是狭隘的善,稍一超出范围就变成一种自私和冷酷;有的人的善只是一种为了适应社会形象打造的伪善。 而原来有的人的恶,其实只不过是一种思维局限性导致的暂时状态;有的人的恶,是缺乏博爱和独立思考力导致的从众的愚昧;而有的人的恶,确实是为祸世间的恶。 对于危害过大、无法合作的恶,譬如独裁,我们也需要拿出勇气抗争。博爱的善,为其指明方向的永远是博大无边际的爱,而不是善,善只是这种爱的体现之一。 五、践行博爱的善:从个体到社会的变革 要让博爱的善在文明社会中扎根,我们需要从个体和社会两个层面同时努力。 每个社会成员都可以通过提升自我意识和共情能力,践行博爱的善。遇到冲突时,试着站在他人的角度思考,以友善的态度化解矛盾。 面对分歧时,选择以理解而非批判的态度应对,以协商和对话解决问题。这样的处理方式应当成为社会的共识,如此人与人之间的相处才能充满温度,减少摩擦,更加文明。 通过教育、法律和文化传播,社会可以鼓励更多人践行博爱的善。例如,在学校教育中,加入更多关于宽容和多元文化的课程;在媒体传播中,减少对立情绪的渲染,推广互助和团结的故事。 从具体的公益行动入手,用实际的善意影响更多的人。例如,组织社区活动帮助弱势群体,或者通过社交平台分享真实的善意故事,让更多人感受到博爱的力量。 六、结语:博爱的善是文明的基石 文明社会需要博爱的善,因为它是一种能够超越善恶争端的智慧与力量。这种善以温暖的态度抚平创伤,以包容的胸怀连接分歧,为社会注入源源不断的和谐与希望。 拒绝引发争端的善,是为了实现更大的团结与进步。让我们每个人都从自身开始,践行博爱的善,用宽容与关怀为社会带来更多的温暖与可能性。唯有如此,文明的种子才能真正生根发芽,开花结果。

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