Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex of Daesoonjinrihoe
This temple complex is located in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province.
Surrounded by low mountains, the temple complex has a warm and cozy ambience.
The temple complex was built in November 1986, and the current Bonjeon (main building) and Daesoon Assembly Hall were added in 1990 due to a rapid increase in the number of disciples.
After moving the headquarters from Junggok to Yeoju in February of 1993, the former temple complex in Yeoju was finally recognized as being worthy of re-designation through having its status elevated from 'temple complex' to 'headquarters.' There are 40 buildings harmoniously arranged in their stately glory on the site of 165,000m².
Most mafor rituals and events such as Gongbu, Sugang, Chiseong (Devotional Offereing) and Bonbuseong are performed at this location.
*Gongbu: the most important form of spiritual cultivation which is performed by a team of 36 participants who devotedly recite certain incantations for 24 hours without a break. It has been carried out since the Summer Solstice of 1991 and continues into the present day.
*Sugang: a three-day enducational course performed by a team of 72 members to enhance their qualifications as disciples.
*Chiseong (Devotional Offering): a ritual ceremony to show one's gratitued with utmost sincerity for the grace of Sangje and other great deities.
*Bonbuseong: a monthly event in which the representatives of executives dedicate offerings collected from general members for Gucheon Sangje.
Cheonggye Pagoda
This pagoda is a symbolic visual representation of the cosmological view of Daesoon Jinrihoe. This is consists of four main parts: the pedestal, lower body, upper body, and top.
>The pedestal part is composed of three layers. The first layer is engraved with 'Ox Seeking Pictures(Simudo)' that represent our cultivation process while the second one has the Fou Deity Pictures (Sashindo) that represent the four seasons and four directions. The third one depicts the Twelve Deities of the Chinese Zodiac (Sibijisindo) that correspond to the twelve months and twelve directions.
>The upper body consists of seven quadrangular layers engraved with twenty-eight divinities in charge of th constellations.
>The top consists of nine round layers which represent the Ninth Heaven, the highest place that coordinates the whole universe. Humans are beings born to cultivate theselves to realize the underlying principle of the universe and become one with it. The pagoda was built to celebrate the establishment of Yeoju Temple Complex in October 1986.
Bonjeon
This is the main sanctuary building with Yeongdae on the top fourth and highest floor where Gucheon Sangje and the other 14 Great Deities are enshrined. Bonjeon is a four-story building that visually appears to only be three stories high. Various ritual ceremonies and events are held in this building.
2017년 9월 15일 금요일
2017년 9월 10일 일요일
Daesoonjinrihoe's Ox Seeking Pictures
Ox Seeking Pictures
A metaphoric visual representation of cultivation in Daesoon Jinrihoe
This is a series of pictures (Simudo) that depicts one's journey toward spiritual enlightment using the metaphor of a boy finding an ox. The boy is a disciple and the ox symbolizes Daesoon Truth which Sangje unfolded into this world. In short, these paintings symbolize the whole process of cultivation undertaken to realize Daesoon Truth.
The boy is in a deep contemplation under a pine tree where he asks questions such as "What is life?", "Where did I come from?", and "Where am I heading to?" The boy who is accustomed to living a daily routine life has come to the point of seeking the reason for human existence.
Devotedly Honoring the Teachings of Sangje (奉得神敎)
The boy points to hoof prints left by an ox which he has found on the mountain trail ahead of him. The ox's hoof prints symbolize the guidance of divine beings. During the process of resolving his questions, the boy does in fact meet with Sangje's Daesoon Truth through the diverse forms of guidance offered by divine beings. However, having not yet seen the ox, the boy has yet to truly grasp Daesoon Truth, and hence he just follows the vague traces of it which are apparent to him. This is the state where a person is introduced to Daesoon Truth.
Striving Diligently onward for One's Cultivation (勉而修之)
After following the ox's hoof prints, the boy finally sees the hindqurters of ox. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning and thunder fills the sky as a howling storm arrives. Still, the boy should push himself forward through the rough and narrow mountain trail in search of the ox. Having found the ox's hindquarters, he feels encouraged and will not give up despite the roughness and bumpiness of the path before him. This is the stage where desciples push themselves forward diligently towards spiritual enlightenment and overcome many of the diffficulties encountered during their cultivation.
Maintaing Your Exertion with Utmost Sincerity (誠之又誠)
The boy finally encounters the white ox. The weather has cleared up and the boy has safely crossed over the steep valley. This is the time to build a friendship with the ox, an act which signifies the stage where the disciples discard the thoughts and behaviors acquired from the Former World where mutual conflict prevailed. At this stage, the boy exerts himself in inspired efforts to fully internalize Daesoon Truth in order to advance to the stage of complete unification and identification with Dao.
*white ox: this is an analogy for the realization of Sangje's Daesoon Truth
Reaching the Stage of Truth by Perfectly Aligning Oneself with Daesoon Truth (道通眞境)
The boy is now playing a flute while riding on the white ox. He looks fully calm and peaceful. This is the stage where the boy is completely united with Daesoon Truth. Here, the boy represents a disciple who has reached the state of being in full accordance with Daesoon Truth of Sangje. This is the stage of complete unification and identification with Dao.
The Later World of Earthly Paradise (道之通明)
At this stage, the boy has united with the white ox and transformed into an Earthly-Immortal. The world has changed into a beautiful and peaceful place where female celestial musicians perform their melodies, the herbs of eternal youth bloom, and cranes stroll around the meadow. This symbolizes the stage where human beings are transformed into Earthly Immortals while the world has become an Earthly Paradise. This is the glorious Later World where the Daesoon Truth of Sangje has been spread throughout the shole world.
*Earthly-Immortal : a perfected human being who has attained divinity and immortality through cultivation.
A metaphoric visual representation of cultivation in Daesoon Jinrihoe
This is a series of pictures (Simudo) that depicts one's journey toward spiritual enlightment using the metaphor of a boy finding an ox. The boy is a disciple and the ox symbolizes Daesoon Truth which Sangje unfolded into this world. In short, these paintings symbolize the whole process of cultivation undertaken to realize Daesoon Truth.
Deep Contemplation Leading to Awakening (深深有悟)
Devotedly Honoring the Teachings of Sangje (奉得神敎)
The boy points to hoof prints left by an ox which he has found on the mountain trail ahead of him. The ox's hoof prints symbolize the guidance of divine beings. During the process of resolving his questions, the boy does in fact meet with Sangje's Daesoon Truth through the diverse forms of guidance offered by divine beings. However, having not yet seen the ox, the boy has yet to truly grasp Daesoon Truth, and hence he just follows the vague traces of it which are apparent to him. This is the state where a person is introduced to Daesoon Truth.
Striving Diligently onward for One's Cultivation (勉而修之)
After following the ox's hoof prints, the boy finally sees the hindqurters of ox. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning and thunder fills the sky as a howling storm arrives. Still, the boy should push himself forward through the rough and narrow mountain trail in search of the ox. Having found the ox's hindquarters, he feels encouraged and will not give up despite the roughness and bumpiness of the path before him. This is the stage where desciples push themselves forward diligently towards spiritual enlightenment and overcome many of the diffficulties encountered during their cultivation.
Maintaing Your Exertion with Utmost Sincerity (誠之又誠)
The boy finally encounters the white ox. The weather has cleared up and the boy has safely crossed over the steep valley. This is the time to build a friendship with the ox, an act which signifies the stage where the disciples discard the thoughts and behaviors acquired from the Former World where mutual conflict prevailed. At this stage, the boy exerts himself in inspired efforts to fully internalize Daesoon Truth in order to advance to the stage of complete unification and identification with Dao.
*white ox: this is an analogy for the realization of Sangje's Daesoon Truth
Reaching the Stage of Truth by Perfectly Aligning Oneself with Daesoon Truth (道通眞境)
The boy is now playing a flute while riding on the white ox. He looks fully calm and peaceful. This is the stage where the boy is completely united with Daesoon Truth. Here, the boy represents a disciple who has reached the state of being in full accordance with Daesoon Truth of Sangje. This is the stage of complete unification and identification with Dao.
The Later World of Earthly Paradise (道之通明)
At this stage, the boy has united with the white ox and transformed into an Earthly-Immortal. The world has changed into a beautiful and peaceful place where female celestial musicians perform their melodies, the herbs of eternal youth bloom, and cranes stroll around the meadow. This symbolizes the stage where human beings are transformed into Earthly Immortals while the world has become an Earthly Paradise. This is the glorious Later World where the Daesoon Truth of Sangje has been spread throughout the shole world.
*Earthly-Immortal : a perfected human being who has attained divinity and immortality through cultivation.
2017년 9월 8일 금요일
Spiritual cultivation in Daesoonjinrihoe: gongbu (공부), daily prayer(평일기도), weekly prayer(주일기도), spiritual training(수련)
Gongbu (공부)
Gongbu is a specifically timed devotional incantation ritual held at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex which hasten the opening up of the coming Earthly Paradise reciting incantations at certain places and times in a specified way. Gongbu is divided into sihak, sibeop, which are different ways to chant incantations in specifically designated places and in accordance with designated methods.Gongbu, the most important form of spiritual cultivation, is performed by a team of 36participants who take turns devotedly reciting certain incantations for 24 hours without a break. It has been carried out since the Summer Solstice of 1991 and continues into the present day.
Gido (기도)
Gido (prayer) is the practice of reciting prayerful incantations at designated places or at home at designated time. It is divided into daily prayer and weekly prayer. The daily prayer is practiced at 1 am, 7 am, 1 pm, 7 pm everyday whereas the weekly one is practiced at 5 am, 11 am, 5 pm, and 11 pm on gab and gi days.🔺 gab and gi days : these days alternate with each other every five days according to the traditional East Asian concept of a week.
Spiritual Training
Spiritual Training refers to chanting the Tae-eul Mantra without a designated place or time.Chiseong (Devotional Offering)
Chiseong (Devotional Offering ) is a ritual ceremony which is carried out in an elaborate and collective manner. It conveys one's gratitude with utmost sincerity for divine grace and for the protective actions of the Great Deities of Heaven and Earth including Sangje who take care of human beings. Chiseong inclues actions such as bowing, prayer, and chanting. The participants maintain their utmost sincerity and propriety throughout the ceremony. Chiseong only truly concludes after the participants have finished partaking in the sacrificial food and drink together.
Devotional Offerings are held on the dates of birth and passing of Kang Jeungsan and Jo Jeongsan and of major religious events (for instance, the day when Sangje was enshrined at Yeongdae) in the history of the movement, as well as on dates related to seasonal divisions, especially the Winter solstice, the Summer solstice, and the beginnings of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Most Devotional Offerings are performed at Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex.
*Yeongdae : the most sacred shrine on the fourth and highest floor of Bonjeon (the main building).
2017년 9월 5일 화요일
Rituals and Practices in Daesoonjinrihoe
What is cultivation in Daesoonjinrihoe?
Build for yourself an unbiased, true and pure mind.
This is a matter of acting according to your conscience.
Do not act upon other's futile temptation; do not lose your mind to greed but hold on to your conscience. Conduct yourself in accordance with righteousness and propriety, and do not act out of vanity. In addition, while being mindful of all your actions, always bear in mind with utmost sincerity that Sangje (the Supreme God) is always with you. And train your mind on Sangje through reciting incantations to achieve the goal of integration with Deities. Spiritual cultivation is divided into four parts: gongbu, daily prayer, weekly prayer and spiritual training. In addition to these forms of spiritual cultivation, devotees also attend Chiseong, an important ritual which is held quite often.
2017년 9월 1일 금요일
Ethical Rules of Daesoonjinrihoe
Temple of Daesoonjinrihoe in Yeoju, Korea
Ethical Rules of Daesoonjinrihoe
1. You should obey national laws and observe moral standards for the benefit of your country and happiness of the citizenry.
2. "The Three Bonds and Five Relationships" are the requisite moral foundations that enable harmonious relationships and sustain order in society. Therefore, you should put the followings into practice:
*Maintain filial piety toward your parents.
*Perform devoted service for your nation.
*Create a peaceful family by achieving harmony in your marriage.
*Show respect to your superiors and show love and sympathy to your subordinates.
*Be trustworthy to your friends.
^The Three Bonds and Five Relationships:
in Confucianism, these are referred to as essential values for smooth human relationships through which a harmonious society and nation can be realized.
3. 'Do not deceive yourself' is the golden rule for disciples. Therefore, do not deceive your conscience, mislead the public with inappropriate words and actions, or engage in unethical actions.
4. Do not cause others to have a grudge against you on account of your words and deeds. Win goodwill through great kindness. Do not be bothered even if others are unaware of your virtues.
5. Improve yourself with constant reflection upon any excess or insufficiency in your words and actions.
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