No Procedural Safeguards, Morality Is Hollow, and Ideals Are Empty

Xuefeng

December 2, 2024

Throughout human history, sages—including gods, Buddhas, celestials, and saints—have extolled the virtues of morality. In China, values like benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust have been upheld for centuries, alongside ideals such as gentleness, kindness, respect, modesty, and deference. Christianity has promoted the virtue of love for over two millennia, and Buddhism has advocated for the Pure Land for just as long. Yet, what is the result? Look at humanity today: we are still trapped in a jungle ruled by survival of the fittest. In this world, wealth and power are revered, while the powerless and penniless are reduced to insignificance. Human society does not operate on morality but on money and authority.

Even with lofty moral ideals, who can survive without money? And even if morality is universally admired, how does it stand up to power? Especially under totalitarian regimes, morality becomes completely powerless. In the face of wealth and authority, even the grandest ideals are mere castles in the air, and the most beautiful dreams are no more than fleeting illusions.

Where does the problem lie?

The root issue lies in the lack of a production and living system that aligns with moral principles. Without procedural safeguards, morality is hollow, weak, and powerless—it inevitably surrenders to wealth and power. Without these safeguards, aspirations such as spiritual cultivation, elevating LIFE to enter heaven, building Earth into a paradise, or achieving democracy, human rights, freedom, and happiness remain mere fantasies—nothing but self-deception.

The most ideal and beautiful life for humanity is one where everyone "owns nothing but has everything." What kind of life constitutes a heavenly existence? The answer is this: a life where everyone owns nothing but has everything is a heavenly life. Any life outside of this cannot be called heavenly.

Can humanity achieve such a state?

The answer is no—without a corresponding procedural system, it is entirely impossible. Owning nothing, won’t one be reduced to a beggar? In a society propelled by wealth and power, mere survival without possessions is already a challenge—let alone having everything.

Currently, only the Chanyuan Celestials living in Lifechanyuan’s Second Home truly understand and experience the meaning of "owning nothing but having everything." The Second Home operates under a lifestyle system modeled after the primary paradise. Without this system, the morality I promote—truth, kindness, beauty, love, faith, and sincerity—would merely be an opiate for the masses. In that case, it would be more practical to encourage people to focus on earning money and gaining power.

But does the Second Home’s system have issues?

Of course, it does. What happens when individuals join the Second Home but contribute nothing and merely consume? What about those who shirk responsibilities or fail to create value? How should we handle discord or members who do not adhere to the system?

To address such problems, we must return to morality. Without a foundation of noble morality, the Second Home’s system cannot be sustained and will eventually collapse. This is because human nature harbors selfishness, greed, and the pursuit of power. If every member fails to achieve "unselfishness, selflessness, non-attachment, and freedom from resentment," the Second Home will only be short-lived.

In reality, morality is hollow, which is why Lifechanyuan transforms morality into actionable values. When morality is distilled into values, it becomes a guide for words and actions—a clear and concrete navigator. For example, kindness is a key component of morality. However, vague exhortations such as "everyone must be kind" are ineffective. What exactly constitutes kindness? There are countless interpretations. By contrast, Lifechanyuan translates kindness into actionable values. For instance, one value states: "The heart of comparison is the root of evil." This makes it clear that refraining from comparison and rivalry embodies kindness. To cultivate kindness, one must avoid comparisons and competitions.

The conclusion is this: Without procedural safeguards, advocating morality is futile. Without morality as a foundation, an ideal procedural system cannot be established, and even if it were, it would be short-lived. A critical step is to transform morality into actionable values with specific content and standards.