Launch of An Era of Conscience in San Jose

On 16^th February 2014, the global launch of “An Era of Conscience” was held in USA and Taiwan, and jointly through internet technology, the ceremony was attended by people from Canada, Holland, Australia, Vietnam, UK, Italy and so on. Tai Ji Men San Jose Academy, together with leaders, representatives and friends from Bay area, launched the movement of “An Era of Conscience” in Cupertino City. Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, Zhang-Men-Ren of Tai Ji Men and the initiator of the movement of “An Era of Conscience” launched the movement in light of the disorderly world where natural disasters occurred frequently and geopolitical risks can be triggered at any moment. The aim is to try to evoke positive energies to stabilize the world and to awaken the innate goodness of mankind to enter the true era of conscience.

In Dr. Hong’s opening speech, he mentioned “Conscience is the key of our hearts, inspiring good thoughts and good actions.” We are at the forefront of the mighty torrent of history. Let’s connect the positive influences among individuals, families, societies, nations, and the whole world, to rediscover the inner peace in our hearts and the respect for humanity, as well as to envelope the earth with the energy of conscience. This endeavor will stabilize the turbulent state of the disorderly world. We have to start by protecting the conscience in our hearts.”

Many representatives of government officials from the federal, state and Bay area together with representatives from Overseas Chinese group, woman organizations and media attended the ceremony, including Senator Ing-Liang Yu, Edwin Tan, assistant of Congressman of Parliament Mike Honda, Ganshen Zhu, San Jose city councilor, Jose Esteves, Mayor of Milpitas, Cheng Zhang, Director of United High School of Los Gatos & Saratoga, XiaoYu Chou, Director of Association of American Chinese Woman Silicon Valley branch, BaiLian Ho, Director of Local News for Chinese and YuPing Wu, President of World Taiwan Benevolent Association. Guests and dizi of Tai Ji Men held a hand gesture of conscience together during the ceremony of the launch, hoping to protect the conscience in our hearts and create a new world of love and peace. IngLiang Yu, Senator of California, said “The movement of an Era of Conscience is very important. Every one of us needs conscience”, Edwin Tan urged everybody to help each other and to be part of the big family.

Jose Esteves, Mayor of Miltipas City, is originally from Philippine. He often participates in activities involving people of different races.  He said: “It’s not easy finding a pure and conscious heart.  But in the process of searching, we show our love for everyone we come into contact with.  If everyone does the same, we’ll be able to discover a world filled with love and peace.”  Mr. Ho Bai Lian, president of The Local News for Chinese, always feels the unique energy every time he visits Tai Ji Men. Everyone smiles so naturally.  Being part of the print media, his newspaper will follow the footsteps of the goal of the conscience era which is to promote good hearted deeds. Miss. Chang Shen included in her speech “The Chinese philosophy of world peace is a result of physical well being, family values, and love of county.” She thinks the conscience era movement is to grow a seed which will trigger public support of doing good deeds and lead to a better world. Wu, Shu Ping, current president of World Taiwan Benevolent Association, feels that the energy of Tai Ji Men is strong and powerful and she hopes Tai Ji Men will continue to inspire this society and to use its positive energy to bring peace and harmony.  Cho, Sing, the wife of the president of a local newspaper, also was inspired by the conscience era movement. Miss Cho and her husband are both very busy with their work.  Through the recording of 30 seconds of words of conscience, they had gained the opportunity to spend a valuable and peaceful communication together and to inspirit their soul.

After the launching ceremony, Tai Ji Men delivered cultural performances.  Through music, dancing, drama, and martial art, Tai Ji Men hopes to inspire people’s inner conscience.  It was a soul inspiring performance filled with positive energy. Tai Ji Men brothers and sisters welcomed the guests with a traditional Chinese meet and greet ceremony.  It started with the imposing sound of drums and cymbals which expressed a spirit of cheerfulness, courage, and cooperation along with the power of fortitude and bravery. It summoned people to be courageous and to do good deeds.  The delivery of the five treasures, health, wealth, wisdom, happiness, and blessing was performed by a group of teenaged brothers and sisters.  Their healthy, happy, and innocent performances aroused the spirit instantly and brought energy to the New Year.  The conscience era skits drew everyone’s applauses and laughter.  The Conscience Era Movement lives within everyone’s daily lives. Good thoughts can change people’s destiny and the positive development of the world.  The dance and singing of the young Tai Ji Men brothers and sisters invigorated and spread love and peace to inspire people in the ceremony.

The movement’s global launching ceremony will be broadcasted live on Channel MinShi from 18:00 to 20:00 on Friday, February 21st. We invite everyone to tune in for the broadcast. Good thought is a positive energy that protects the Earth.  Success always starts with good beginning. We invite everyone to make a wish to revitalize their conscience through speaking and sharing stories of good conscience.   Please upload the recording of your good thoughts and stories to www.aneoc.org.