Daesoon Jinrihoe

7th Academic Conference held by the Daesoon Academy of Sciences, 2017
The Daesoon Academy of Sciences held the 7th academic conference with outside researchers to publish the Journal of Daesoon Academy of Sciences on April 8. The special issue on the perspective of Daesoon Thought and general papers on the meaning of empathy appeared in the Jeon-Gyeong and resolution of grievance for mutual beneficence were presented at the conference. Prof. Kim Deok-Sam from Daejin University and 8 other researchers from various institutes presented on Daesoon Thought. The commentators were the researchers from the Academic Affairs dept. Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture, and the professors of Daesoon Theology dept. and Prof. Kang Don-Gu of the Academy of Korean Studies.
2017-04-15

Sheaf Burning Event on the First Full Moon of the Lunar New Year
The sheaf burning event was held at Yeoju Headquarters Temple on February 11 when the moon rose (6:24pm). Around one thousands of followers and Yeoju citizens participated to celebrate the New Year (Jeongyu Year) and made wishes upon the burning sheaves. During this celebration, the Daesoon Hanmadang Pungmul crew prayed for peace, good harvest and blessings to reign on each household through stepping on the spirit of the Earth. Unlike last year's celebration, this year's celebration has left an impressive memory to the participants through fireworks. The moon symbolizes prosperity, and fireworks as a purifier of every corruption and evil. Yeoju Headquarters Temple has held a sheaf event annually for harmony and well-being of its devotees and Yeoju citizens.
2017-02-11

Devotional Offering for the Platform of Divine Beings at Toseong Training Temple Complex in Mt. Geumgang
Daesoon Jinrihoe grandly held the devotional offering of enshrinement of the Platform of Divine Beings, with about 4,300 people participating, in Toseong Training Temple Complex at 1am on Jan. 10. This devotional offering is an event in commemoration of the day of deification of divine beings of heaven and earth including 15 spirit tablets at the Platform of Divine Beings in Toseong Training Temple Complex on Feb. 1, 1996 (Dec. 13 in the lunar calendar). The temple complex is the last temple to be established according to Dojeon’s order, which is located in Sinseon Peak (Immortal Peak) and characterized with a 19.5m high Maitreya icon. In addition, Daesoon Jinrihoe members have a training session in the temple for 5 nights and 6 days. Sangje made mention of Geumgangsan Mountain that 12,000 peaks are corresponded to 12,000 enlightened saints; they emerged in the future.
2017-01-10

Massimo Introvigne (Managing Director) and His Party of the Center for Studies on New Religions Visit Daesoon Jinrihoe
The Daesoon Academy of Sciences held the academic conference on April 8. Managing Director Massimo Introvigne of the Center for Studies on New Religions in Italy, Rosita Soryte, Lithuania’s representative to the UN visited Dasoon Jinrihoe to discuss academic exchanges and UN registration. On January 8th, Managing Director Massimo Introvigne and his party toured Yeoju Headquarters Temple and had a talk with Chair Yun Eun-Do at the Daesoon Welfare Foundation. At the meeting, Director Massimo said, “I was deeply impressed of resolution of grievances for mutual beneficence coined by Daesoon Jinrihoe and its major works at the last year’s conference held at Daejin University.” He added that he would like to continue academic exchanges with Daesoon Jinrihoe. Soryte, Lithuania’s Representative to the UN, also said, "Daesoon Jinrihoe has plenty of potential to contribute to the world peace and human rights," "I will enthusiastically aid to register Daesoon Jinrihoe at the UN." In answer, Chair Yun Eun-Do replied, "Our religious order is ready to join forces with every religion on the Earth to work towards the world's peace and development." "We'll be expecting lots of help to advance Daesoon Jinrihoe to the world."
2017-01-08

2017 Daesoon Youth Winter Camp is held.
The 23 Daesoon Youth Winter Camp was held, starting from high schoolers on Jan. 2. About 950 students enrolled in the camp; the groups of high school (12th, 11th, 10th gr. in order) and junior high school (9th, 8th, 7th gr.) and elementary school (6th, 5th, 4th gr.) started winter camp for 7 times in total. The purpose of the camp was to comprehend doctrine ‘Practice a virtuous speech,’ and carry it out. In addition, there were the programs such as ‘Virtuous speech,’ ‘Pride in virtuous speech,’ and ‘Special lecture on mutual beneficence.’ They provided the students with firsthand experiences to practice and learn the importance of using good language.
2017-01-02

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