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- Holding Gosa Rite to Resume Constructing Gosung Jaeseang Hospital
On September 30, a gosa* was carried out to announce the resumption of the construction of Go-seong Jaeseang Hospital in Gangwon Province, at 9:30 am. This gosa was attended by more than 1,000 devotees from the Goseong Jaeseang Hospital (located in Bongpori, Tosung-myoen, Korea). The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 12, 2000, and the construction resumed in 13 years after the exterior of the main building was completed in September 2005. The size of the hospital is 13,600 pyeong, including 3 underground floors and 11 floors above the ground. The hospital will be equipped with 22 hospital beds, 9 medical clinics, and 500 inpatient beds. When the large-scale general hospital is completed, medical services in areas such as Gangwon-do, Sokcho, Goseong, and Yangyang are expected to improve even further. *Gosa: shamanistic ritual in which food is offered to the spirits in order to avoid misfortune and bring good luck.
2019-01-15
- Historical and Cultural Review of Jeungsan Thought Conference
On October 5, 2018 at Nokdu Hall of Jeongeup Youth Center, a conference titled “Historical and Cultural Review of Jeungsan Thought” was held in relation to the maintenance plan of the birth place of Sangje in Jeongeup. It was hosted by Daejin University and Daesoon Academy of Sciences and supported by the Province People’s News of Jeollabukdo, Jeonbuk History and Culture Institute, and Jeongeup Culture Center. The opening ceremony was began with the speeches of the president Bae Gyuhan of Daesoon Academy of Sciences, Lee Myeon-jae, the dean of Daejin University, and Yu Jin-seop, the mayor of Jeongeup City. Mayor Yoo Jinseop said in his speech, "Jeoupeup has excellent historical and cultural values, so it takes a lot of experts and scholars to make this known to the world," and added, "The ideas left by the holy master Gang Il-soon during the late Joseon dynasty are enough to lead the era beyond religious prejudice." Then he promised good results with active support for the restoration project. The next lecture, titled "Social change in the 19th century and the rise of new religion," was announced by Na Jong-woo, honorary professor at Wonkwang University. Then, it was followed by presentations by Lee Kyung-won, dean of Daesoon Theology of Daejin University, Park In-kyu, a researcher at Daesoon Academy of Sciences, and Choi Seung-hee, professor of Woo Seok-University. The comments were offered by professor Kim Yong-hwan of Chungbuk University, professor Park Kwang-soo of Wonkwang University and professor Baek Seung-ki of Woo Seok University.
2019-01-15
- 2018 Emergency Rescue Comprehensive Drill Held at Yeoju HQ
On October 18, at 2 PM., a total of 240 people from 21 fire departments of Yeoju, Yeoju City Hall, Yeoju Police Station, Korea Electric Safety Corporation, two Infantry divisions of the 3901th Army Unit, Amateur Radio Union, and Seroun hospital participated in the drill at Yeoju headquarters to prepare for any occasion of large fire. It is the first time that a number of organizations participated in the drill although they have conducted their own fire drills in the past. The drill, which was conducted by five units and 10 sub units set according to their own roles to simulate the multiple casualties caused by large fires and the collapse of buildings, is aimed at minimizing the damage of large fire, as it is designed to promptly respond to the fire, notification of fire, evacuation, life saving, and restoration. "The Emergency Response System of Yeoju is well equipped with a cooperative system with nearby regions such as Icheon, Anyang, Suwon and Yangpyeong," said Kim Chang-ki, the second division chief of the field response team, who add “we will do our best to protect the lives and property of the residents by strengthening the foundation by providing a quick response to a major disaster through the general training accompanied by civil officers.”
2019-01-15
- Visit to Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao for CESNUR Conference and the Signing Ceremony of the Association of East Asian New Religions
In June 18-19, 2018, Daesoon Jinrihoe delegation visited Taiwan to participate in the unveiling ceremony for the golden statue of Wang Chang Lao Zu(Guiguzi, the object of worship in Weixin Shengjao), and to attend the 2018 CESNUR conference. In the unveiling ceremony of Wang Chan Lao Zu, president Yoon Eun Do made a congratulatory address before 5,000 people including the former vice president and other financial and political leaders of Taiwan.The event was followed by the signing ceremony for MOU of the Association of East Asian New Religions. The three religious movements, Daesoon Jinrihoe, Weixin Shengjao, and Caodai, agreed to form the first association of the East Asian religions. President Yoon Eun Do said in his address, “With this meaningful agreement of three different religions of East Asia, I hope that we collaborate one another and go forward until the day comes when the whole world become one family and enjoy eternal peace and harmony.” A lot of scholars of religious studies from many countries expressed their wishes that this agreement will be a catalyst for expanding more active research and communication for religious studies.
2018-08-08
- 2018 Daesoon Hanmadang Sports Festival
President Yoon of Yeoju headquarters temple said in his opening address, “Daesoon Jinrihoe of today would not exist if it On May 13, Daesoon Jinrihoe held the 2018 Daesoon Hanmadang Sports Festival with 7,500 people participating at the grand stadium of Yeoju headquarters temple complex. In this event, about 300 honoured guests including senior executives of Yeoju headquarters, deputy mayor of Yeoju-si, Lee Dae Jik, president of city council, Lee Hwan Seol, and directors of each institution graced the occasion with their presence. This field of harmony became more meaningful with the presence of 70 senior executives from Pochen and Junggok temple complexes and the authorities of Daejin University and schools.were not for the effort of all of you.” and encouraged them by saying “As we are one family who believe in Sangje, let us put all our effort together to achieve the goal.” The competition festival started with an opening ceremony and celebrating performance, and proceeded with the sports games between the two teams: Haewon team(branches of Bujeon, Andong, Yeonhap1, and Yeonhap2) and Boeun team(branches of Geumneung and Yeonhap). After Daesoon Pungmul team and the performance team of Geumneung branch showed colorful celebrating performances, the two teams competed in various games such as breaking baskets, tug of war,bubble suits, 400-meter relay, and soccer. As the result, Haewon team became the winner. The winning teams of each game and participants were awarded the additional prizes of Yeoju rice(4kg) and other goods. In the talent show after the declaration of closure, a lot of Daesoon Jinrihoe practitioners showed their talents in their fullness while singing and dancing and making the event a cheerful festival where all participants enjoyed together in harmony.
2018-08-08
