Purpose
The Institute's purpose is:
- to spread the principles of the three religions, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism;
- to uphold the eight virtues (i.e. filial piety, respect, loyalty, fidelity, propriety, justice, honesty and honour);
- to promote social welfare.
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“Certain books seem to have been written not for the purpose that we learn something from them but that we know that the author was a knowledgeable person.”
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