- Tenets
- Creeds
- Aims
The doctrines of Daesoon Jinrihoe are summarized as follows:
Virtuous Concordance of Yin and Yang,
Harmonious Union between Divine Beings and Human Beings,
Resolution of Grievances for Mutual Beneficence,
Perfected State of Unification with Dao
Quieting the mind, Quieting the body, Reverence for heaven, and Cultivation.
Sincerity, Respectfulness, and Faithfulness.
Based on the above teachings,
we disseminate Sangje's virtues throughout the world, save all creatures,
support the nation, comfort the people, and create an earthly paradise
through the renovation of human beings and the re-creation of the inner-spirit,
while pursuing moral ethics and fundamentally practicing ‘Guarding against Self-deception’.
The tenets are core teachings and the right directions which lead to the aims of Daesoon Jinrihoe.
Virtuous Concordance of Yin and Yang (Eumyang-hapdeok),
Harmonious Union between Divine Beings and Human Beings (Sinin-johwa),
Resolution of Grievances for Mutual Beneficence (Haewon-sangsaeng),
Perfected State of Unification with Dao (Dotong-jingyeong)
All beings and things in the universe, including Heaven and Earth, exist through the principle of yin and yang, such as ‘heaven and earth’, ‘day and night’, ‘male and female’. The Virtuous Concordance of Yin and Yang involves the integration of each virtuous quality in a balanced and harmonious manner, where yin and yang maintain an equal relationship known as the ‘Equal Balance of One Yin and One Yang,’ and each element plays its proper role respectively, which is known as the ‘Correct Yin and Correct Yang.’ Although yin and yang possess opposing qualities, they complement and depend on each other. In conclusion, through the perfect harmony and balance between yin and yang as described above, ideal and virtuous blessings eventually arise, which are referred to as the ‘Virtuous Concordance of Yin and Yang.’
The harmonious integration of yin and yang represents the principle of creation, change, and development of all things in the universe. It also serves as the principle of harmony for human civilization to achieve peaceful balance and progress. However, in the Former World, yin and yang were governed by the principle of Mutual Contention, preventing them from integrating their virtues properly. Consequently, disharmony arose, resulting in various disasters in the Three Realms and causing the entire world to be filled with unnecessary grievances and grudges. The Reordering Works of Heaven and Earth, carried out by Sangje, were a significant reconstructive event aimed at resolving these grievances and grudges, leading to the harmonious integration of virtues between yin and yang. This ushered in an era of Mutual Beneficence, where all things in the universe would exist in harmony with one another.
The ‘Harmonious Union between Divine Beings and Human Beings’ refers to the harmonious coexistence that enables both divine beings and human beings to achieve their ideal transformation. Just as Heaven and Earth undergo changes through the interplay of yin and yang, divine beings and human beings also harmonize with each other in the dynamic of yin and yang to facilitate transformation. Within the context of yin and yang, divine beings represent yin, while human beings represent yang. As recorded in The Scripture of Yin and Yang in the Jeon-gyeong (Progress of the Order 2:42), their relationship is characterized by harmony through Mutual Beneficence, wherein divine beings depend on humans, and humans are guided by divine beings. Every action and movement of humans can be influenced or inspired by divine beings as there is no place beyond the reach of divine intervention. Furthermore, ideal transformation for perfect beings cannot occur without the harmonious integration of the virtues of both divine beings and human beings. The ideal world, where divine beings and human beings achieve perfection, is known as the ‘Era of Human Nobility.’ Through this process of cultivation, this era is gradually being opened up. In this era, humans are bestowed nobility as the divine beings responsible for the operations of Heaven and Earth reside within them. As a result, humans are paired with corresponding divine beings according to their levels of cultivation, exerting themselves in various affairs with corresponding authority and power. In the Era of Human Nobility, humanity emerges as the primary agent leading the next chapter in the history of the universe.
The ‘Resolution of Grievances for Mutual Beneficence’ is a fundamental principle in the Reordering Works of Heaven and Earth, aimed at opening up the Later World. It focuses on resolving grievances and grudges accumulated in the Former World. This process, known as the Resolution of Grievances, enables the realization of Mutual Benefit (sangsaeng) throughout the three realms: Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. ‘Grievances and Grudges (won)’ refer to failed altruistic and sublime aspirations as well as personal resentment that arise from inequality, discrimination, and oppression. In the Former World, the principles of Mutual Conflict governed humans and all things, causing grievances and grudges to accumulate and fill the three realms. Consequently, Heaven and Earth lost the Constant Dao, leading to various disasters and making the world a dreadful place. Since time immemorial, accumulated grievances and grudges between humans and spiritual beings overwhelmed the three realms, ultimately bringing the entire world to the brink of annihilation. To resolve these grievances and grudges, Sangje conducted the Reordering Works of Heaven and Earth, eventually revealing the Dao of Mutual Beneficence to humanity. Through the practice of cultivating the Dao of Mutual Beneficence, all forms of calamities and misfortunes caused by grievances will gradually cease to exist, leading to the achievement of eternal peace and harmony in this world, known as the ‘Re-creation of the World’ or an ‘Earthly Paradise.’ The practice of the Dao of Mutual Beneficence involves the entire process of resolving all grievances and grudges, addressing conflicts and resentments among humans, between humans and divine beings, and among divine beings, ultimately fostering mutual beneficence.
‘Unification with the Dao’ is achieved when one correctly realizes and properly cultivates the Great Dao of Mutual Beneficence of Sangje (the Supreme God) leading into Guarding against Self-deception and the Renovation of Human Beings. Through this process, when all grievances and grudeges are resolved and the mind becomes as clear and clean as crystal, divine beings resonate with human beings, achieving mutual harmony and unity. This is Absolute Spiritual Enlightenment or ‘Perfected Unification with the Dao.’ Achieving Unification with the Dao enables one to see through the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity clearly, thoroughly understand the principles of all things in the universe, and have the ability to do everything as one pleases. The sage who achieves Unification with the Dao becomes free from all worldly desires and distractions, attains immortality, and his wisdom brightens to encompass the past, present, future, and universe of ten direction. At this stage, he becomes an earthly immortal being. Even the natural environment surrounding humanity is free from disasters of water, fire, and wind, transforming into an earthly paradise where auspicious signs flourish.
