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- 2024 Second Half Academic Conference of the Asian Research Institute for Religion Held at Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
The '2024 Second Half Academic Conference of the Asian Research Institute for Religion' was held on January 4th in the International Conference Room of the Daesoon Jinrihoe Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. About 30 Korean religious studies researchers participated in the conference, including Emeritus Professor Seo Yeongdae of Inha University, Chair Professor Kang Dongoo of the Daesoon Thought Academy, Professor Choi Jongsoung of Seoul National University, and Professor Han Seung-hoon of the Academy of Korean Studies. They presented a total of 9 papers, followed by critiques and discussions. During the event, Professor Na Kwon-soo of the Daesoon Academy of Scienes presentation's, 'A Multi-Dimensional Approach to the Interpretation of Mujagi (Selflessness) in Daesoon Jinrihoe,' and Researcher Pyeon Gyeong-il's presentation, 'A Study on the Influence of Late Joseon Folk Taoism on Daesoon Jinrihoe,' garnered significant attention.
2025-01-04
- Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) Awarded Certificate of Merit by Vietnam's VUFO in 2024
On December 20, 2024, DIVA (Daejin International Volunteers Association) received a Certificate of Merit from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). This certificate is highly significant as it was awarded to only 35 out of 387 international NGOs operating in Vietnam. DIVA was honored with this award in recognition of its efforts to aid marginalized residents in Vietnam through various activities, including delivering emergency relief funds for Typhoon YAGI, conducting medical volunteer services, implementing water and sanitation projects, and undertaking educational environment improvement projects. The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) is a government agency responsible for diplomacy, functioning to promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation and assistance with foreign countries.
2024-12-20
- Delegation Led by the Mayor of Kameoka City, Japan, Visits Yeoju Headquarters Temple
On December 16, Takahiro Katsuragawa, Mayor of Kameoka City—located in the central-western region of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan—visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple along with Hiromi Yano, Advisor for Overseas Affairs. During a meeting with President Yun Eundo, Mayor Katsuragawa stated, “Kameoka City is pursuing the vision of an organic city and is engaged in initiatives such as developing the Kyoto vegetable brand and supporting young people returning to farming.” He added, “In order to enhance our competitiveness, we hope to learn from the outstanding organic farming methods practiced by Daesoon Jinrihoe,” explaining the purpose of the visit. The delegation toured the temple’s organic farming system, including a visit to the agricultural team’s greenhouses, and experienced an organic meal at Jayandang, a dining area for practitioners engaged in Holy Works. Following the visit, the delegation proceeded to Daejin University to hold working-level discussions on youth exchange programs involving Kameoka City and the Oomoto religious organization.
2024-12-20
- Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex Delegation Invited by Taiwanese Daoism; Requests for Exchange from Overseas Religious and Academic Groups Increasing
From November 22nd to 25th, a delegation from the Department of Education visited six temples and palaces (宮廟) in Taiwan upon the invitation of Wuri Shengmu Temple (烏日 聖母宮). This visit followed the visit of a Taiwanese Daoist delegation to the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex in September, and was conducted for the purpose of religious and cultural exchange. The delegation of Religious Research & Edification Dept attended the 3rd Anniversary Ceremony of the Qingcheng Qinan Dharma Assembly (慶成祈安法會) at Wuri Shengmu Temple, joining approximately 1,000 adherents from 50 Daoist groups to pray for "Harmonious Winds and Rains, Peace and Prosperity for the Nation and its People (風調雨順 國泰民安)". Subsequently, the delegation visited five other temples and palaces: Douliu Shoutian Temple (斗六受天宫), Meishan Yuxu Temple (梅山玉虛宮), Xingang Fengtian Temple (新港奉天宮), Beigang Chaotian Temple (北港朝天宮), and Beigang Wude Temple (北港武德宮), where they held discussions with the Chairman of the Board of each institution. A representative from one of the temples expressed their determination: "When we visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex last September, we were deeply impressed by the accomplishments of Daesoon Jinrihoe's Three Major Undertakings. Moving forward, Daoism in Taiwan should also actively strive for practical asceticism and social welfare projects, going beyond mere prayers for fortune". Another temple representative, noting the high number of young adherents and a strong interest in academic activities, conveyed a request: "We hope that Korea and Taiwan can collaborate to foster talent with international perspective and capabilities for the next generation". They added, "We request international exchanges with Daesoon Jinrihoe, including youth exchange, academic exchange, and religious exchange". Recently, there has been great interest in Daesoon Jinrihoe from foreign religious organizations and scholars. The foundation for promoting Daesoon Jinrihoe to the world is gradually being solidified through events such as the confirmed visit of the Department of Cultural Anthropology from Kansas State University in the U.S. in July 2025, the requests for exchange from Taiwanese Daoist temples, and the requests for religious and academic (youth) exchange with Oomoto in Japan. Timely for these developments, an International Convention Center is currently being constructed at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex to facilitate international activities and exchanges. As international exchange gradually increases alongside volunteer activities, it is hoped that the International Training Center, which will serve as a venue for these exchanges, will be urgently completed and become a transmission tower to spread Daesoon Jinrihoe to the world.
2024-11-26
- High-ranking Officials from Lang Son Province, Vietnam, Visit Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On November 7th, a delegation of high-ranking officials from Lang Son Province, Vietnam, visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. The delegation from Lang Son Province, totaling 10 individuals, including Duong Xuan Huyen, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Dang An, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Trong Hung, Director of the Department of Information and Communications, and Le Van Ben, Political Commissar of the Military Command, announced that their visit to Korea, which lasted from October 6th to 10th, was aimed at facilitating exchange with Daesoon Jinrihoe and DIVA (Daejin International Volunteers Association), as well as holding meetings with Incheon Metropolitan City for benchmarking economic development models. The Lang Son delegation had breakfast with Yun Eunho Chairman of DIVA (Daejin International Volunteers Association) and then held a meeting in the international conference room. Afterward, they toured the Temple Complex and visited the museum. During the meeting, Chairman Yun Eunho said, "Today is Ip-dong (Start of Winter), which is a major event day for our religious order," and added, "I understand that Vietnam also has a similar winter-starting culture, so let us pray together for the great development of Lang Son Province." In response, Duong Xuan Huyen, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, replied, "Although it is quite cold today because it is Ip-dong, we did not feel the cold thanks to the warm hospitality of Daesoon Jinrihoe." He further expressed his gratitude, saying, "The support from DIVA accounts for the largest share among various international organizations operating in Vietnam, and I thank you once again for that." Lang Son Province and DIVA signed an MOU for mutual cooperation in October, following a medical service event held in Lang Son Province, Vietnam. The meeting with Incheon Metropolitan City to benchmark economic development models was also arranged through the introduction of the religious order.
2024-11-10
