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- The Scriptures: Daesoon Jinrihoe
Today we are pleased to announce the recent publication of the English translation of 'The Scriptures: Daesoon Jinrihoe.' This collection of three scriptures is made up of 'The Canonical Scripture,' 'Essentials of Daesoon Jinrihoe,' and 'The Guiding Compass of Daesoon.' 'The Canonical Scripture' recounts the birth, life, divine actions, and passing into Heaven of Kang Jeungsan as well as the life and ministry of Jo Jeongsan. Additionally, 'The Canonical Scripture' records many of the sayings and teachings of both figures. The remaining scriptures are separated into two volumes, 'Essentials of Daesoon Jinrihoe' and 'The Guiding Compass of Daesoon.' The former is a concise account of Daesoon Jinrihoe’s doctrines, central beliefs, cosmology, worldview, and orthodox religious lineage, and the latter provides guidelines and instructions for both clergy and laity to follow in the context of Daesoon Jinrihoe’s sacred community. The English translation of these scriptures is well-suited to a large variety of readers including the faithful, scholars, and the curious. We recommend readers who have previously read the scriptures in their original Korean or as translated into Japanese or Chinese to consider the value of reading this English version given the numerous special features unique to this edition. A short list of some of these features are as follows: 'The Canonical Scripture' * a 284 page dictionary (including photos, illustrations, tables, diagrams, maps, etc.) * a 40 page index that connects special terms to their appearances in 'The Canonical Scripture' as well as in the dictionary a short introduction titled 'Reading The Canonical Scripture' by Asian Studies Specialist, Professor Don Baker 'Essentials of Daesoon Jinrihoe' * footnotes with clarifications not found in previous editions * an attractive design featuring dozens of beautiful photographs and paintings 'The Guiding Compass of Daesoon' * footnotes with clarifications not found in previous editions Copies are highly limited at present but many more will be printed in the near future. Please contact us at http://eng.daesoon.org/app/en/communition/contact to request a copy (indicate your address). Naturally, we aim to send the scriptures to as many sincerely interested readers as possible, but we anticipate the need to temporarily create a backlog until enough copies are available. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. The eye-catching and elegant design of 'Essentials of Daesoon Jinrihoe.' Available in beige (perhaps preferred by non-Korean readers) or classic blue (the same color as the Korean original and the Japanese and Chinese translations). The Scripture Dictionary included in 'The Canonical Scripture.' The clear and well-considered design of 'The Guiding Compass of Daesoon.'
2020-12-22
- KB Kookmin Bank Gifted Yeoju Headquarters with 100 Million Won
On November 20, KB Kookmin Bank donated 100 million won to Daesoon Jinrihoe’s Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. At the donation delivery ceremony held in the meeting room of the chairperson of the Central Council on the first floor of Shinchuk Building, Moon Gyeong-Ho, head of the Gyeonggi Southern Sales Group, Han Sang-Cheol, head of the regional headquarters, and Lee Hong-gyu, the head of Yeoju branch, visited and chatted with Yun Eun-Do, President of Daesoon Jinrihoe. CEO Moon Gyeong-Ho delivered the donation while remarking, “Due to COVID-19, direct volunteer activities have become difficult, but we are still striving to fulfill our social responsibilities.” “I look forward to cooperating with Daesoon Jinrihoe, which aims to relieve their underprivileged neighbors during these trying times.”
2020-12-18
- Daejin University Participated in the 2020 Fall Conference of the Korean Academy of New Religions
The Korean Academy of New Religions held the '2020 Fall Conference' on November 13 as an online video conference. The theme of the conference was 'New Religions and the Study of New Religions in the Post-COVID-19 Era.' Scholars of five different religious orders presented on the following topics: 'Daesoon Jinrihoe and Daesoon Theology in the Post-COVID-19 Era' (Professor Lee Gyungwon of Daejin University), and 'Won Buddhism and Won Buddhist Studies in the Post-COVID-19 Era (Professor Jang Jinyeong of Wonkwang University)', 'World Peace and Unification Family Federation and Unificationist Theology in the Post-COVID-19 Era' (Professor Ahn Yeon-hee of Sun Moon University), and 'Christian Science and Scientology in the Post-COVID-19 Era' (Professor Shin Ahn of Pai Chai University). This academic conference marked a time to ponder the direction that new religions in Korea should take in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-12-17
- Dongducheon Jesaeng Hospital Held a Reopening Ceremony
On November 13th, a Reopening Ceremony was held at Dongducheon Jesaeng Hospital in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi-do. The Reopening Ceremony was attended by about 200 people, including five co-directors, Vice-Chairman of the Central Council, Kim Jae-mok, Chairman Lee of Daejin Medical Foundation, and the Mayor of Dongducheon, Choi Yong-deok, and others affiliated with Daesoon Jinrihoe. The construction projects associated with reopening are progressing smoothly and in accordance with the hopes of all involved.
2020-11-25
- Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex Held 2020’s Winter Kimchi-Storing
Kimchi was made at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex for a period of 3 days from November 12th to 14th. On the first day, over 20,000 heads of cabbage grown by the headquarters were harvested and pickled in salt water. On the second day, the pickled cabbages were washed and drained, and on the last day, the cabbages were seasoned to become kimchi. The golden cabbage grown this year is a highly functional food known for its crisp texture and high levels of dietary fiber.
2020-11-23
