Federation of World Peace and Love

Speech on the tenth anniversary of
the International Love and Peace Day

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze
President of Federation of World Peace and Love
Zhang-men-ren of Tai Ji Men
September 13, 2015

This coming September 15 is the tenth anniversary of the International Love and Peace Day. It is also the 15th birthday of the Federation of World Peace and Love. At this moment when the world is confronted with crises of climate change, environmental degradation, war, disease and poverty, we are gathering here for a good reason, which is to strive together for our collective well-being with strong confidence, enduring courage and the never-ending quest for love and peace.

It is stipulated in the Declaration of International Love and Peace Day that love is at the root of everything and the foundation of peace is built on balance. In the face of unbalanced situations and loss of faith, we need to draw upon the calmness in our heart to distinguish between good and bad, right and wrong, true and false, and to settle disputes with balanced wisdom. It is our responsibility to spread the energy of love and peace.

We all have an alarm of conscience built in our hearts. The alarm of conscience constantly monitors our thoughts and deeds and will alert us when we cross the lines. However, the sound of the alarm is reduced by our greed and desire. Gradually we may lose vigilance and eventually turn a deaf ear to the calling of conscience from within. The loss of heart makes us directionless and without wisdom. A good thought can turn around our destinies for the better. We can conquer the power of darkness in our heart and follow the angel of conscience to guide us in the fight of winning love and peace.

Love and peace is not unreachable if we start the action with ourselves. Every one of us here and all the Tai Ji Men dizi around the world are the seeds of love and peace. A kind heart consists of conscience with calmness. Let’s treat one another with politeness and good manners. Together we will overcome difficulties by drawing upon our collective strengths to create a new era of love and peace.

May we all be blessed with peace, happiness and good health.

Thank you all.