'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.
