本書特色
數百年來,我們對周遭的動物和生態系統,掀起一場大災難,只為自己的舒適與娛樂,卻又無法得到真正滿足。人類漸擁有神的能力,但是不負責任,貪得無厭,而且想要什麼都不知道,天下之險,恐怕莫此為甚。
過往百年,科技與資本主義結合,未來百年,科技發展加速,核武散布、智慧設計取代物競天擇,人類自我毀滅能量強化。人類心靈空虛,物質財富未帶來人類真實幸福,追求人類真福力道越來越強。人類或可能自我醒悟,追求全球心靈─未來心。雖國族主義、資本主義、消費主義難以一時消退,但因全球中產階級興起,追求真福心靈日漸迫切,致力慈悲博愛的全球心靈、全球公民的新世界,或可在這個世紀成為全人類的主流願景與志業。
名人推薦
我們下一代當然需要完全具備全球心靈和全球智慧,這是為了我們的生存與競爭,也是為創造新的世界幸福。──中央研究院蕭新煌教授
We surely need a new generation who are fully equipped with the above global mind as well as global wisdom in order to survive, to compete and to be happy in the new world in the making. --- Professor Michael Hsiao, Academia Sinica
陳教授的書致力說服我們以世界公民分擔世界責任、而確保子孫後代的美好明天。──清華大學司徒文博士特聘講座教授
His book is a bold and welcome effort to persuade his readers about the need to share the burden of responsibility as global citizens in ensuring a better tomorrow for future generations. ---Distinguished Chair Professor William A. Stanton, Tsing Hua University
願本書的讀者,能夠隨著陳教授的眼光,看到未來百年人類的出路,也看到每個人自己的真幸福,其實離我們並不遠。──陳建信永光化工公司董事長
I really hope that through Professor Chen’s vision, readers will seek the right future path to true blessings, which I think is actually not far from us. --- Dr. James Chen, Everlight Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.
感佩春山理事長以另一種令人敬佩的觀點,闡述布施的實踐意義,是值得一讀的大作。──郭智輝博士崇越集團董事長
This book which provides perspective view on the practical significance of giving, is indeed worth reading. It is highly recommended for all readers. --- Dr. Zhihui Guo, Chairperson, Topco Group
期待學生面對一個全球性的未來,就像在這本書中的演講一樣,可理解差異,同時鼓勵共識、理解、和諧、和平及創新。──哈佛大學教育學院伊洛娜•霍蘭退休教授
It is hoped that these thoughts for educating students for a global future, like those thoughts contained in the speeches included in this book, may facilitate the celebration of difference while simultaneously encouraging the search for common ground, understanding, harmony, peace, and innovation. --- Dr. Ilona E. Holland, Harvard Graduate School of Education
為了成功地迎接挑戰、把握機遇,我們需要有切合的新技能,以應付複雜和不確定的世界。──彭焜燿利豐集團物流總裁
To successfully meet the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities, we need new skill sets that are attuned to the more complex, sophisticated and uncertain world. In other words, a global world needs global talent. --- Joseph Phi, President – LF Logistics, Li & Fung Group
本人認為教育機構特應提供此書給中學以上的學子,以便方欲啟程於人生道途上的青年對於人生及心靈可以有正確的起步。──沈念祖博士
Educational institutions should recommend this book as a learning tool for post-secondary students. This very readable book truly throws a beacon of light for youth for the right mindset in the journey of life. --- Dr. SHEN Lim Cho