Principles of Peace

1) Mutual respect for each nation’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Supporting Element:

⼟ Earth; our root and beginning — the primary element, our birth and source, the land upon which we walk. We respect this land, and the land of all other people. We recognize the right of all to walk upon the land of their origin and seek our destiny there.

2) Mutual non-aggression.
Supporting Element:

⾦ Metal; generated from the earth, it rises in infinite varieties of self- expression. The individual self is creative and powerful, when it is balanced with the importance of our larger self — in society, humanity and nature. The power of self should be used to support the prosperity of peace, not to judge, attack or restrict others.

3) Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
Supporting Element:

⽔ Water; generated from metal. Water flows around all obstacles, humbly seeking the lowest position, with great power to form change in the earth. Water combines with the other elements, but does not interfere in their essential nature.

4) Equality and mutual benefit.
Supporting Element:

⽊ Wood; generated from water. Wood is used equally by all to create wealth and shelter, for education preserving tradition. Understanding this element helps all to find equality of opportunity, to extend generosity to all, regardless of whether they appear great or small.

5) Peaceful co-existence.
Supporting Element:

火 Fire; the element that springs from wood, and combines with all the other elements. Fire provides heat for the home, security for the family, light for the spread of knowledge, and inspiration for the soul.