In ancient China our forefathers created rite to safeguard the ecological idea that “man is an integral part of nature.” Because this theory considers harmony to be its highest purpose, rite is therefore elevated from the level of morals to surpass religion and become a binding force of our vast and populous country. With it, people lived and developed, and created an extensive Chinese culture with profound traditional morals.
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