'Renaissance Universal' is a network of people
who believe that we must make an effort to improve society and the
world, for ourselves and for coming generations. This involves a
renaissance based on neo-humanistic values. Such a renaissance will
not only redesign the major institutions of society but will foster
individual growth and self-realisation as well. Renaissance
Universal seeks to communicate and create expanded opportunities
for concerned individuals to co- operate, discuss and channel their
creative talents in positive personal and social directions.
Principles of Renaissance Universal
Neo-humanism: Respect for all living beings
When
human caring expands and embraces all living beings and even the
entire inanimate universe, ordinary humanism becomes neo- humanism.
Neo- humanism provides a philosophical basis for building a new era
of ecological balance, planetary citizenship and cosmic
kinship.
Art
and Science for service and self-realization
Both
art and science have been misutilized in the present age. Art has
the capacity to awaken social consciousness and ultimately lead a
person towards self-realization. Today, however, art has become a
slave of commercial interests. Science has been the method by which
humanity has elevated itself in the past, but in the present era
science has been misutilized to produce weapons of mass
destruction. Renaissance Universal works to restore both art and
science to their true benevolent places in society.
Social
and economic justice for all
The
gap between rich and poor must be closed if peaceful and prosperous
society is to be established. The Renaissance Universal network
promotes programmes which will guarantee the basic necessities of
all people in the framework of a decentralized, cooperative and
democratic economic system.
Education for liberation
True
education should develop the full physical, mental and spiritual
potentialities of an individual. It is not mere vocational
training. Renaissance Universal promotes and encourages all efforts
to implement progressive educational methods and
systems.
Unity
in diversity
Human
society is one and indivisible. Renaissance Universal seeks to
remind people of the fundamental oneness of humanity and to remove
all artificial barriers keeping people apart. Local languages,
cultures, history and traditions enhance the beauty of the human
family and Renaissance Universal also strives to protect the
diverse expressions of human culture.