[HWPL Peace Education Textbook Chapter 1] The Original State of All Creation
[1-2] Harmony | How All Things in Nature Live Together
[Learning Objectives]
1. Understand that all things in nature
cooperate with each other to achieve harmony while maintaining diversity.
2. Explore the answers to world peace within
the forms of nature.
◆ Learning
Peace from Harmonious Coexistence of All Things
Harmony Based on Diversity
Diversity is an inherent characteristic of
all things in nature. Harmony refers to a state where various entities coexist
without conflict. It's akin to different colors of paint blending together to
create a beautiful painting. As we observe the harmonious coexistence of all
things in nature, let's contemplate the form of peace that humanity should
aspire to.
Harmonious Forms in Nature
1) Spectrum of Light
Passing light through a prism causes it to
refract into various colors and wavelengths. This dispersion and arrangement of
light based on wavelengths are known as a spectrum. The reason we can see
numerous colors is that light contains a variety of overlapping wavelengths,
creating harmony.
Spectrum (Image from Pixabay) |
2) Ecological Balance and Harmony Based
on Diversity
Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is
covered by oceans, while 29% is land. Both oceans and land are composed of
diverse ecosystems, hosting countless species. Even within the same species,
there exists a remarkable genetic diversity. Ecosystems achieve balance and
harmony based on this diversity.
Marine Ecosystem (Image from Gettyimage) |
Harmony Found in Human Society
1) Various Instruments and Sounds in an
Orchestra
Orchestral music combines different
instruments, each producing its unique sound, yet they harmonize together to
create richness in tone and emotion, ranging from tranquility to grandeur,
cheerfulness to mystery. When a particular instrument takes the lead, others
support it, creating harmony. Like the harmony in nature, the beautiful music
of an orchestra requires mutual respect between conductors and musicians, as
well as among players of different instruments.
Orchestra (Image from Pixabay) |
2) Diversity of Nations and Sports in
the Olympics
Held every two years alternating between
Summer and Winter, the Olympics are a global sports festival transcending race,
nationality, and religion. Originating from the ancient Olympic Games in
Greece, the modern Olympics were revived by Pierre de Coubertin in the late
19th century. The Olympics involve diverse nations competing in various sports.
However, the Olympics are not merely about inter-country competition; they
gather the world to engage in fair competition, accept the results, and learn
mutual respect and cooperation. The Olympics are a celebration of humanity's
pursuit of a beautiful world of peace.
Olympic Rings (Image from Pixabay) |
◆ Common
Knowledge in World History |Olympic Rings
The five-color rings symbolize the five
continents
The modern Olympics, organized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) every four years for both Summer and
Winter Games, are the world's largest comprehensive sports event and the most
prestigious one. Symbolically, they inherit the traditions of the ancient
Olympic Games.
Founded by French nobleman Pierre de
Coubertin, the modern Olympics aimed to promote friendship and harmony among
the youth of the world through sports competitions. The IOC was established in
1894, and the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens in
1896.
The Olympic flag, which features five
interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red, represents the
five continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
The five-ring symbol was officially used for
the first time at the 7th Olympics in Belgium. The Antwerp Olympics of 1920 saw
29 countries and 2,626 athletes competing in 22 sports and 154 events. The
Antwerp Olympics, featuring the five rings and the Olympic oath, were
considered a significant event that solidified the format of the Olympics and
played a role in healing the wounds of World War I.
On the other hand, the Olympic torch did not
exist in ancient Olympic Games. It was introduced in the 1936 Berlin Olympics
and was lit by Karl Diem, who laid the foundations of German sports.
◆ Reflection:
Observe the various ecosystems and diverse
forms of life around you (meadows, forests, wetlands, etc.). Express your
observations through writing, drawing, or photography, and explain them.
In the harmonious coexistence of all things in nature, respect is a value that humanity must learn. To achieve harmony, we need an attitude of respect that goes beyond acknowledging differences to truly honoring others. Think of someone you haven't respected before. Then, refer to the table below to find ways to respect that person and put them into practice.
Image from GoodGoodGood |
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