- The 10th World Conference of Religions Held in the Headquarters Temple Complex in Yeoju
- 2016-06-27
The 10th World Conference of Religions was held under the auspices of the Manhae Foundation at the Headquarters Temple Complex in Yeoju from June 8 to 14, 2006.
The 1st to the 9th conference meetings took place at Jogyesa, Jegi-dong Cathedral Church, Gwanmunsa of Cheontae Order, Seongkyungwan, Gyeongdong Church, Seoul Hall of Won Buddhism, Myeongdong Cathedral Church, Central Headquarters of Cheondogyo and Seoul Anglican Cathedral while the first conference in the provincial area was held in Yeoju.
The world's religious leaders took the buses at 9:30am and arrived at the parking lot in front of Ilgakmun, where Seongam Yun Eun-Do gave a warm welcome to them. And then Director Baek Seung-Yeon led a guided tour of dojang and paid their respect to Yeongdae.
After the tour, the leaders were given a zealous welcome from the many visitors worshipping at dojang on the very same day. Their next stop was the International Conference Room to participate in the 10th meeting.
Chief Director, Seongam Yun Eun-Do and Chairman of the Central Religious Council, Seongam Jeong Dae-Jin gave the visitors a welcoming speech and introduced the doctrines and philosophy as well as the film on the contributions made by Daesoonjinrihoe. Particularly, the film was interpreted simultaneously in English and Chinese for the sake of the guests from overseas.
WFB (the World Fellowship of Buddhists) Secretary General Palrop Taiari and Head of Beophwajong(Beophwa Religious Order) presented "The Roles of Religion for Sustainable World Peace in the 21st Century" and "The Roles and Mission of the Buddhist Leader" respectively.
They were joined by more than 100 religious leaders both at home and abroad as well as many celebrities such as Yeoju Mayor-elect Lee Gi-Su, Yeoju-gun Councilman Lee Myeong-Hwanand and lawmaker Kim Jae-Hong.
Lastly, some small gifts were distributed to the guests followed by the luncheon at the Central Hall. The beautiful indoor garden and marvelous viewing stones provided another spectacle to the guests.
One of the participants said, "I was really impressed of the utmost cordiality and thorough preparations. I even thought of sending delegates for spiritual training here at Yeoju Dojang."
An anonymous Yeoju official expressed the opinion that this international event was a milestone for propagation of Daesoon Truth throughout the world, adding the image of the religious order being promoted as well.