I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the sincere investment of heart and effort by all of the writers, researchers, presenters, artists and organizers who have cooperated in this endeavor.

The writers of the present volume: Ittetsu Aoki, Robert Beebe, Jack Corley, Tony Devine, Alice Huang, Hui Chen Liu, Jacques Marion and Charles Phillips have imparted lessons gained from their extensive experience presenting these ideas in countries all over the world.

Charles Phillips served as senior editor and this project was further enhanced by the contribution of our editors, Gareth Davies and Jennifer Tanabe, and copyeditor Joy Pople.

In the course of this project, they have collaborated with their colleagues in the United States who graciously offered their expertise and the fruits of their ongoing research. Thus special gratitude is given to Josephine Hauer, Alan Saunders, June Saunders, John R. Williams and Andrew Wilson.

Special recognition is also due to the donors who provided valuable financial support.

It is impossible to name everyone who contributed; nevertheless, their efforts are greatly appreciated.

Dr. Joon Ho Seuk
Director of the Writers’ Team
President, IEF International