冠軍科技集團主席簡文樂博士弘揚祥和精神
《祥和》系列展覽第三部曲：《祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展》
香港大會堂公開展出一百零八件文殊菩薩尊像及一百零八件相關文物
Mission to promote peace and harmony
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Dr. Paul Kan, Chair of Champion Technology Group, presents the third episode of the “Peace and Harmony” series: “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” Exhibition, showcasing 108 statues of Manjusri and 108 related exhibits at Hong Kong City Hall

新聞稿（即時發佈）                                                         2009年9月21日

冠軍科技集團主席簡文樂博士弘揚祥和精神
《祥和》系列展覽第三部曲：《祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展》
香港大會堂公開展出一百零八件文殊菩薩尊像及一百零八件相關文物

為慶祝中華人民共和國成立60周年，在冠軍科技集團聯同看通集團、數碼香港、更好明天、中華文學基金會及世界文物保護基金鼎力支持下，中華世界文化遺產保護基金、康樂文化事務署及香港佛教聯合會，於本年10月11至23日在香港大會堂低座展覽廳聯合舉辦《祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展》，展出108件文殊菩薩尊像及108件相關文物，所有展品全屬冠軍科技集團主席簡文樂博士的私人珍藏，從未公開，彌足珍貴，特別藉着建國60周年的大日子，於「絲綢之路藝術節」與市民公諸同好。入場費全免。

冠軍科技集團主席簡文樂博士為資深收藏家，對於鑑賞及收藏珍品充滿熱誠，眼光獨到。繼2007年舉辦的《祥和——中國西藏之光：觀世音菩薩尊像珍藏展》，及剛於8月圓滿結束的《中國文化與西方藝術‧從敦煌看馬諦斯》展覽後，簡文樂博士今次特別以文殊菩薩為主題，展出過百件文殊菩薩尊像、唐卡，及逾百密宗眾財神、法器包括嘎烏、天鐵文殊劍、擦擦、右旋法螺等216件珍寶。

文殊菩薩為智慧之象徵，歷代中國賢君均被譽為文殊菩薩化身，為眾生驅煩惱、謀幸福。祂手執代表純潔的蓮花及辟除一切煩惱的智慧之劍，可帶領眾生超越人間的種種挑戰。秉持過往「祥和」系列的精神，簡文樂博士希望藉着《祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展》弘揚「祥和」的訊息：「本人舉辦是次展覽，旨在向公眾傳揚『祥和』概念對中國文化的重大影響。是次展覽以『智慧』為題，我希望藉着此珍藏展提醒大家智慧的真義——聰明可以製造繁華，卻不一定能締造和平，人類必須懂得運用真正的智慧，學會協調，求同存異，不要為了一己私慾或短暫利益而犧牲人與人之間的和諧，才可達至世界和平，彰顯智慧。我更希望世人能把文殊菩薩的智慧用於生活，以面對生活上的種種挑戰，只要擁有智慧，就能處變不驚，跨越金融風暴，跨越難關，達至祥和的境界。」

此外，《祥和——中國智慧之光：108文殊菩薩尊像及相關文物珍藏集》亦伴隨是次展覽推出，300頁的全彩色珍藏集完美結集簡文樂博士多年來蒐集的珍貴藏品，每件展品更附有獨到詮釋，極具收藏價值。

祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展：
日期：2009年10月11日至23日
時間：上午10:00至晚上10:00（2009年10月11日至22日）
上午10:00至晚上9:00（2009年10月23日）
地點：香港大會堂低座展覽廳

免費展覽門票現已開始派發，詳情請參閱文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展網頁www.xiang-he.org或致電24小時查詢熱線 2898 6683。

簡文樂博士CBE, Comm OSSI, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, SBS, JP簡介
簡文樂博士現為三家於香港上市的資訊科技公司（冠軍科技、看通集團、數碼香港）主席及中電控股有限公司獨立非執行董事。簡博士並為更好明天、中華世界文化遺產保護基金及世界文物保護基金等基金組織的主席，對推動資訊科技不遺餘力，現任香港資訊科技聯盟主席、香港資訊科技業協會主席、香港貿易發展局資訊及通訊科技服務業諮詢委員會主席，及香港──匈牙利創新商務促進會召集人。熱愛藝術及文化的簡文樂更為藝術研究國際基金贊助人、中國文化部藝術品評估委員會委員，以及香港青年藝術協會行政委員會委員。簡博士熱心社會服務，對科技、藝術及文化發展尤其重視，其個人成就廣受國際認同。簡博士現為香港特別行政區政府太平紳士；於二零零六年獲英女王伊利沙伯二世授勳英帝國司令勳章（CBE）；二零零六年，獲意大利總理頒發意大利仁惠之星司令勳章（Comm OSSI）；二零零七年，獲法國政府頒發榮譽軍團騎士勳章（Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur）。二零零九年獲香港特別行政區政府頒發銀紫荊星章（SBS）。

關於文殊菩薩
文殊菩薩，全名「文殊師利菩薩」，梵文Bodhisattva Manjusri，意為「具有覺悟本質的眾生」，是智慧力量的代表，尊號為「大智文殊」，據說是最古老的菩薩，比觀音出現得更早。文殊菩薩憑藉其睿智成為諸佛之師、諸佛之母，佛陀釋迦牟尼之上首弟子。觀音菩薩、文殊菩薩、地藏菩薩、普賢菩薩共稱四大菩薩，分別代表「悲、智、願、行」四種美德，文殊菩薩更為四大菩薩之首。文殊菩薩信仰亦曾經廣泛流傳，甚至被帝皇階級供奉為護國神明，地位超著，歷史上多個皇帝更被視為文殊菩薩的化身。

祥和——中國智慧之光：文殊菩薩尊像珍藏展網頁：www.xiang-he.org
簡文樂博士個人網頁：www.paulkan.com

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Press Release                                                                   21st September, 2009
For Immediate Release

Mission to promote peace and harmony
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Dr. Paul Kan, Chair of Champion Technology Group, presents the third episode of the “Peace and Harmony” series: “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” Exhibition, showcasing 108 statues of Manjusri and 108 related exhibits at Hong Kong City Hall

2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of People’s Republic of China. Sponsored by Champion Technology Group, Kantone, Digital Hong Kong, A Better Tomorrow, Chinese Literature Foundation and World Cultural Relics Protection Foundation, “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” Exhibition, jointly organized by Chinese World Cultural Heritage Foundation, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and The Hong Kong Buddhist Association, will be held at Hong Kong City Hall Low Block Exhibition Hall from 11th to 23rd October 2009 and open to the public for free admission. As part of the celebratory programmes under “Silk Road Arts Festival”, the Exhibition will display the valuable artifacts which are the private collections acquired over many years by Dr. Paul Kan, Chair of Champion Technology Group, including 108 exquisite statues of Manjusri and 108 related exhibits that make debut appearance for the very first time.

Driven by his passion and expertise in collecting treasures, Dr. Paul Kan, Chair of Champion Technology Group, is a renowned collector and dedicated connoisseur in Hong Kong. After the great success of the first two episodes: “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Avalokitesvara from Tibet, China with 108 pieces of Avalokitesvara related artifacts” in 2007 and “Peace and Harmony: When East Meets West – a new perspective on Matisse from Dunhuang” that took place in August 2009, Dr. Paul Kan decided to stage the coming exhibition with “Manjusri” as the theme and display his treasures that include exquisite statues of Manjusri, Jambhalas, Thangka, ritual implements in the Esoteric Buddhism, such as Ga’u, Thokcha Wisdom Sword of Manjusri, Tsha-tsha, right-spiralling conch etc., for public appreciation.

Manjusri is a symbol of wisdom, and the great emperors in Chinese history have been regarded as the incarnations of Manjusri, with the ability to sever worries and bring bliss to all sentient beings. Holding a lotus denoting purity and a sword of wisdom that signifies his enormous power to cut off all afflictions, Manjusri is believed to be able to lead us to overcome challenges. Consistent with the theme of the previous episodes, Dr. Paul Kan is dedicated to bringing peace and harmony to the world via “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts”, “The purpose of initiating this exhibition is to promote the significance of the concept of ‘peace and harmony’ in Chinese culture”, remarked Dr. Paul Kan. With ”wisdom” as its theme, this exhibition is meant to remind everyone in the world the true meaning of ”wisdom” – while intelligence is able to create prosperity, it is true wisdom that is able to create peace and harmony. Only by learning to compromise, harmonize and seek common ground whenever conflicts occur and not to sacrifice the peace for short-term and individual benefits that we can reach the ultimate goal of “world peace”. Dr. Paul Kan added, “I wish everyone could apply the wisdom of Manjusri to life. Stay positive and we can conquer the financial tsunami and all other obstacles in our lives with wisdom and attain ‘peace and harmony’.”

A 300-paged Commemorative Journal – “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China – A collection of 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts”, will be published to commemorate the launch of the exhibition. Featuring impressive images of the statues of Manjusri and related artifacts, each with detailed explanation at its side, the colour-printed Journal is indeed an invaluable publication that features not only the extraordinary collections of Dr. Paul Kan but also his passion and vision.

“Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” Exhibition
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Low Block Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Period: 11th - 23rd October, 2009
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm (11th - 22nd October, 2009), 10:00am to 9:00pm (23rd October, 2009)

Admission tickets are available for distribution for free. Please kindly refer to the website of “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” Exhibition: www.xiang-he.org for details or reach the 24-hour hotline 2898 6683.

Dr. Paul Kan CBE, Com OSSI, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, SBS, JP
Dr. Paul Kan is the Founder and Chair of three information technology companies (Champion Technology Holdings Limited, Kantone Holdings Limited, and DIGITALHONGKONG.COM) which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and an Independent Non-Executive Director of CLP Holdings Limited. Dr. Kan is also Chair of A Better Tomorrow; Chinese World Cultural Heritage Foundation; and World Cultural Relics Protection Foundation. He is a fervent supporter of the information technology industry and is currently Chair of Hong Kong IT Alliance; Chair of the Hong Kong Information Technology Industry Council; Chair of Information and Communications Technology Services Advisory Committee, HKTDC; and Convener of Hungarian – Hong Kong Innovative Business Council. As an aficionado and connoisseur of art and culture, Dr. Kan is the Patron of International Foundation for Art Research; Member of Arts and Treasures Evaluation Committee, Ministry of Culture, China; Executive Committee Member of Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. Dr. Kan’s contribution to the development of technology, arts and culture has received worldwide recognition. He has been appointed a Justice of the Peace by the Government of the HKSAR; awarded Commander of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2006; Commendatore dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta Italiana (Comm OSSI) by the Italian Prime Minister Hon. Romano Prodi in 2006; Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur by the French Government in 2007; and Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) by the Government of the HKSAR in 2009.

About Manjusri
Manjusri, or “Bodhisattva Manjusri” in Sanskrit, is a symbol of wisdom denoting “living being who has the intrinsic nature of insight”. He is said to be the most ancient Bodhisattva, who appeared earlier than Avalokitesvara. Also called “Great Wisdom Manjusri Bodhisattva”, he is regarded as “the Master of all Buddhas”, “the Mother of all Buddhas” as well as the head disciple of Sakyamuni for his sagaciousness. The Four Great Bodhisattvas are Avalokitesvara, Manjusri, Ksitigarbha and Samantabhadra, signifying the four virtues – “Mercy”, “Wisdom”, “Vows” and “Conduct” respectively in which Manjusri is the head of The Four Great Bodhisattvas. Manjusri was honoured by emperors as the protector of the nation and a number of emperors were regarded as the incarnations of Manjusri.

Website of “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of Manjusri enshrining the Wisdom of China with 108 pieces of Manjusri and related artifacts” exhibition: www.xiang-he.org

Personal website of Dr. Paul Kan: www.paulkan.com

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