On this journey of integration, let’s bear witness to the everlasting energy of Life – the cycle of nature through the four seasons, carrying the beauty and benevolence accumulated in ancient traditions.
From daily routines to festive celebrations, from arts and literature to poetry and tea, from coming-of-age ceremonies to family joys, we pay our respects to heaven, to earth, and to humanity in every word and action, in every object and gesture.
On this journey of integration, let’s bear witness to the everlasting energy of Life – the cycle of nature through the four seasons, carrying the beauty and benevolence accumulated in ancient traditions.
From daily routines to festive celebrations, from arts and literature to poetry and tea, from coming-of-age ceremonies to family joys, we pay our respects to heaven, to earth, and to humanity in every word and action, in every object and gesture.
True joy comes from the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. In cultivating refined tastes and practicing good ethics, we can appreciate life’s pleasure. Amidst exchanges in literary gatherings and poetry recitals, we embrace harmony as the perfect balance between our inner selves and the external world.
Love begins with family and serves as the foundation of happiness. It encompasses the love between parents and children, the bond between spouses, the respect for elders, the loyalty between leaders and followers, and the trust among friends. Guided by the principles of benevolence, we can cultivate each relationship with unconditional love.
True heroism is to love life after seeing the nature of life, and to face every moment with gratitude and a celebratory spirit. Flowers and candles, welcoming newborns, rites of passage, apprenticeship, hearth and home, housewarming, bountiful harvests, birthdays—every experience is a celebration.
The unity of nature and humanity is the core of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture. Move beyond duality, strive for unity, and express gratitude for every moment of existence and the interconnectedness of all things. In the dynamic interplay of Yin and Yang, we perceive the unity of life and catch a glimpse the infinite universe.
OCTAVE’s annual large-scale event brings global thought leaders, academics, experts, and industry figureheads in pioneering dialogues and cultural festivities, aiming to explore a new era of well-being and happiness.
Departure: Letting go of current circumstances and embarking on a journey of exploration.
Enlightenment: Gaining insights and finding inspiration.
Challenges: Facing perilous situations and confronting destiny.
Return: Coming back to the realm of ordinary life.
This is the path of every hero.
