南合组织主席陈恩田出任南方丝绸之路南天寺管委会主任
SSCO Chairman Chen Entian has been appointed as the director of the Southern Silk Road Nantian Temple Management Committee
（印太之光消息）新加坡当地时间3月13日，世界和平丝带组织南方丝绸之路及全球南方国际合作委员会（简称南合组织）主席、被国际社会尊称为可可亲王的陈恩田先生获邀担任南方丝绸之路沿线重要佛教圣地——南天寺管委会主任。南天寺作为南天佛祖的千年道场，历史上是南方丝绸之路的文化与信仰枢纽，其供奉的南天佛祖被视为护佑南方丝绸之路商旅及全球南方国家人民和平安宁的精神象征。
(Indo-Pacific Light News) SINGAPORE, March 13 — Mr. Chen Entian, Chairman of the Southern Silk Road and Global South International Cooperation Committee (SSCO) under the World Peace Ribbon Organization, also known as the "Prince Coco" by the international community, has been invited to assume the role of Director of the Nantian Temple Management Committee, a pivotal Buddhist sanctuary along the Southern Silk Road. Nantian Temple, a millennium-old spiritual center dedicated to the Southern Heavenly Buddha, has historically served as a cultural and religious hub along the Southern Silk Road. The temple's revered deity is regarded as a spiritual symbol safeguarding the peace and prosperity of merchants traversing the ancient trade route and the people of Global South nations.
陈恩田主任表示，南天寺不仅是宗教文化圣地，更是促进跨文明对话与区域合作的重要平台。南合组织计划以南方丝绸之路为轴线，联合沿线22国及全球南方国家，恢复重建多座南天寺，以此弘扬“和平、包容、共荣”的丝绸之路精神，并助力基础设施、文旅经贸等领域的协同发展。他强调，此举旨在传承爱国侨领的奉献精神，推动“一带一路”倡议与全球南方国家发展战略深度融合。
In his statement, Director Chen emphasized that Nantian Temple is not only a sacred religious site but also a vital platform for fostering cross-civilizational dialogue and regional collaboration. The SSCO plans to spearhead the restoration and reconstruction of multiple Nantian Temples along the Southern Silk Road, uniting 22 countries and Global South nations to uphold the Silk Road spirit of "peace, inclusiveness, and shared prosperity." This initiative aims to synergize infrastructure development, cultural tourism, and economic cooperation while honoring the dedication of patriotic overseas Chinese leaders. Chen highlighted that the effort seeks to deepen the integration of the Belt and Road Initiative with the development strategies of Global South countries.
南天寺全体僧众对可可亲王陈恩田主席担任管委会主任表示真诚感谢和衷心拥护，称陈恩田主席的国际影响力与推动文化互鉴的实践经验，将为南天寺的全球复兴注入新动能。据悉，南天寺将优先考虑东南亚、南亚及非洲等丝路沿线地区，通过宗教交流、慈善公益等形式，深化民心相通，构建“南天佛祖文化圈”，进一步彰显其以文化纽带促进全球南方团结的愿景。
The monastic community of Nantian Temple expressed heartfelt gratitude and unwavering support for Chen's appointment, citing his global influence and practical experience in promoting cultural exchanges as catalysts for the temple's revitalization. Moving forward, the temple will prioritize regions along the Southern Silk Road, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Africa, leveraging religious exchanges and charitable programs to strengthen people-to-people connectivity. These steps align with its vision to build a "Southern Heavenly Buddha Cultural Sphere" and enhance unity among Global South nations through cultural ties.
十多年前，陈恩田与联合国原副秘书长冀朝铸携手创立世界和平丝带组织，提出五合一世界和平主张，将每年12月16日设立为“一带一路”国际日。此外，陈恩田还是国际中文日（4月20日）、国际茶日（5月21日）的倡议者和推动者。21世纪以来，中国官媒披露陈恩田的祖父陈光美系中共创始人陈独秀与高君曼所生之子，鉴于陈恩田为世界和平亲善所作的贡献，国际社会尊称其为可可亲王。
A decade ago, Chen co-founded the World Peace Ribbon Organization with former UN Deputy Secretary-General Ji Chaozhu, advocating a "Five-in-One" peace framework and establishing December 16 as the Belt and Road International Day. He also championed the creation of International Chinese Language Day (April 20) and International Tea Day (May 21). Notably, Chinese official media revealed that Chen's grandfather, Chen Guangmei, was the son of Chen Duxiu, founder of the Communist Party of China, and Gao Junman. In recognition of his contributions to global peace and goodwill, Chen is widely honored as the "Prince Coco" in international community.
