MANNAM International volunteer association, the spirit!!

There are many people who has wonders how MANNAM volunteer association gathers such great number of international members not only in South Korea, but all over the world. MANNAM is not the organization who calls people only for helping others, but MANNAM gives the volunteers the answer of what true volunteerism. MANNAM can motivate people to live as a light of the world, MANNAM teaches us how to be a  peace leader. People learns the love, joy, humanism, culture, compassion, trust through the spirit of MANNAM volunteer association. I would like to share some quotes of Man Hee Lee, the honorable chair person of MANNAM volunteer association.      

[The Analects of MANNAM volunteer association]

1. MANNAM is an association that has the mindset of true volunteerism. We serve our communities in love and through love because we extend the same love to others as we feel for ourselves.

2. Love can unite people in purpose, culture and peace. Ultimately it has the power to unite the whole world.

3. We usually think that we should be paid for what we do, but the reason that we [as MANNAM Volunteers] work without payment is because joy is a greater payment. We can show that example to the world and be role model for everyone. This is an education without words.

4. The start of a pure volunteer spirit is when we are compassionate, kind and trust one another.

5. Selfish ambition and greed are the root of human conflicts; through selfless volunteering we can remove these conflicts and instead build lasting relationships founded on trust and peace.

6. What we are doing now is not really special; we are simply doing what our humanity demands of us. If all is set right within one society, it will naturally has a positive effect on others, too. Let’s work together to create a beautiful world, without looking to our personal gain or ambition.

7. Light shines down on all of us from the heavens. Stars light up the skies above, and their light can be seen from all over the earth. In the same way, we should work to unite all people by lighting up the world through our selfless acts of volunteerism as we serve all equally without discrimination.

8. We do not work for recognition. Before anybody recognizes us or praises us for our work, we should be proud of what we do.

9. People do not have anything after they die, no matter how much they pursued the goals of money and power, it would be better if one acted selflessly by volunteering in service of a nation or a people. That would be glory for us, no matter whether we live or die.

10. We truly rule, not by authority, but by love.

11. The sun, moon, stars, clouds and wind are found in the heavens. Light, rain, and air are constantly provided from the sky to all the creatures on the earth. The sad fact is that, although the inhabitants earth cannot survive without these things, they live without thought or gratitude for what they receive.

12. We need to love our neighbors, the sky provides life-giving energy, yet people die because they fight for their own selfish desires. Each person needs to instead recover their light and take the lead in fighting for the greater good of this world.

13. When you reach a point where you are satisfied, and think you have done enough - give more and work harder.

14. Do not grow selfish and think that your own life is more important than that of others. We shouldn't think of what we do as a job, but instead as a blessing and our joy!

15. Quality and Quantity - why do we always say one or the other? In order to overcome this concept we need to be better than anything the world has ever known.

16. Work on yourself first, and then the world. Reflect on your beliefs and work on what you lack... but when volunteering, forget everything else, and see only the heart of those you are serving.

17. We know things in our head, but do we have them in our heart?

18. When you see your faults, you will work harder and become a smoother, more beautiful person.