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- Scholars of the 4th World Sangsaeng Forum 2025 Visit the Yeoju Headquarters Temple of Daesoon Jinrihoe
The 4th World Sangsaeng Forum was held on October 24 and 25 at the Daesoon Education Hall of Daejin University under the theme “Reconciliation, Mutual Beneficence, and Religion.” Hosted by the Daesoon Academy of Sciences, the forum was attended by world-renowned scholars such as Professor Eileen Barker of the London School of Economics, Gordon Melton of Baylor University, Livia Kohn of Boston University, Massimo Introvigne, director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), Bernadette Rigal-Cellard of Bordeaux Montaigne University, Ahn Shin, President of the Korean Association for the Study of Religion, as well as various academics from Korea and abroad. Religious figures also participated, including Chang Hsin-Fang, Vice President of Taiwan’s Yu-Shin Shengjiao University, Cheng Kuo-Nan, abbot of Taiwan’s Holy Mother Palace, and Tran Khanh, former president of the Overseas Mission Society of Vietnam’s Cao Dai religion. In addition, Sasaki Kyoko, Deputy Mayor of Kameoka City in Japan, attended the forum as well. The forum consisted of a total of five parts with 15 sessions, featuring 64 academic presentations and in-depth discussions. After concluding the forum at noon on the 25th, the scholars visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex of Daesoon Jinrihoe. The visiting scholars joined a dinner prepared by the temple after touring the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. Held at the café lounge on the first floor of the museum, the dinner was attended by approximately 300 guests, including Lee Choong-woo, Mayor of Yeoju, Park Doo-hyung, Chairman of the Yeoju City Council, Na Jong-woo, former Director of the Jeonju Cultural Center, as well as advisory board members, executive committee members, and leaders of the religious order, who warmly welcomed the scholars of the World Sangsaeng Forum. At the dinner, Director Yun Eundo remarked, “Sharing food together is considered the warmest greeting, as it means sharing hearts and continuing the bond of our relationship,” and expressed his hope, saying, “I wish for tonight’s dinner to become a true place of mutual beneficence, where we respect each other’s cultures and share our spirits.” In her congratulatory remarks on behalf of the scholars, Professor Bernadette Rigal-Cellard stated, “This forum was an opportunity to gain spiritual and intellectual nourishment. The traditional Korean wooden architecture of Daesoon Jinrihoe offered aesthetic nourishment, and this dinner is now providing physical nourishment,” expressing her heartfelt gratitude. Director Bae Gyuhan of the Institute for Daesoon Thought said, “It is highly meaningful to discuss how religion, which has long stood at the center of conflict and reconciliation, can realize world peace through the principles of compassion, love, and mutual beneficence.” He added, “Through this forum, I feel that the ‘Sangsaeng Civilization Discourse,’ which the Institute aims to develop for sustainable peace and coexistence of humanity, has been strengthened even further.”
2025-11-15
- Vehicle Blessing Ritual at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple
On October 27, a vehicle blessing ritual was held at the Vehicle Maintenance Center of the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. Two Carnival vans—one designated for the Daesoon Academy of Sciences and the other for the International Exchange Team of Daejin University—were blessed, along with four additional guardian and staff vehicles. The Dao practitioners who attended the ceremony prayed for safe driving and accident-free operation of all participating vehicles.
2025-10-25
- Seven Taiwanese Taoist Temples Visit Yeoju Headquarters Temple for the 2nd Korea–Taiwan Religious Exchange
On September 23, a delegation of 45 members from seven Taoist temples in Taiwan—Oilsong Moguang Temple, Dayaa Yingxing Temple, Beigang Wude Temple, Beigang Zhaoqian Temple, Shimen Jingang Temple, Songshan Zhaowu Temple, and Xinhang Fengtian Temple—visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple of Daesoon Jinrihoe. The purpose of this visit was to promote mutual exchange between Daesoon Jinrihoe and Taiwan’s Taoist temples. During the event, the delegation engaged in various activities, including a temple tour, a visit to the museum, an inter-organizational exchange meeting, a discussion with the Head Administrator, and a welcome banquet, fostering deeper understanding between the two traditions. During the meeting, Temple Master Wu Jin-Lian of Oilsong Moguang Temple remarked, “Each time I visit Daesoon Jinrihoe, I am deeply impressed by the unchanging and continuous dedication to cultivation,” expressing her hope that “through sustained exchange between our two traditions, we can pass down a better environment for cultivation to future generations.” In the welcoming remarks delivered at the banquet, Head Administrator Yun Eun-do stated, “Our order seeks to realize the ideal of Haewon-Sangsaeng by putting into practice three major undertakings. To uphold these religious values in society is an important mission shared by religious communities in both Korea and Taiwan.” He added, “Once the International Training Center currently under construction at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple is completed, it will further expand the opportunities for mutual exchange in practicing these values. I hope today’s interreligious exchange will serve as a valuable milestone in opening the path toward future cooperation.”
2025-09-23
- 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
