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- Taiwan Shengmu Temple Visits the Yeoju Headquarters Temple
A 15-member delegation led by Palace Lord Wu Jinlian (吳錦蓮) of Taiwan’s Shengmu Temple paid a five-day visit to the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. Arriving in Korea on May 9, the delegation held a roundtable and toured the campus at Daejin University on May 10, then proceeded directly to the Daesoon Jinrihoe Yeoju Headquarters Temple to attend a welcome dinner. On the 11th, they offered respects at the temple, visited the museum, and spent time in open discussion with members of the Office of Religious Affairs. In addition, they took in the Yeoju Ceramic Festival and visited Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, before departing on the 13th. Chief Abbot Jeong Guknam (鄭國南) remarked, “This visit serves as an advance inspection for the upcoming visit by Taiwanese Taoist organizations to Daesoon Jinrihoe in September. With Daesoon Jinrihoe’s warm welcome and exceptional hospitality, I believe the forthcoming event will be carried out successfully,” expressing his gratitude.
2024-05-17
- Daesoon Jinrihoe Welfare Foundation Holds the 4th “2024 Happiness of Sponsorship and Sharing” Grand Bazaar
On May 6, the Daesoon Jinrihoe Welfare Foundation hosted the “4th 2024 Happiness of Sponsorship and Sharing Grand Bazaar” in the front yard of the Daejin Youth Training Center. At the event, Chairperson Yoon Eundo of the Daesoon Jinrihoe Welfare Foundation delivered a welcome address, saying, “As this is the first bazaar to be held since the end of the pandemic, the attendance of many distinguished guests has made the occasion shine even brighter.” This was followed by congratulatory remarks from Mayor Lee Chung-woo of Yeoju City: “Thanks to Daesoon Jinrihoe, which always steps forward whenever challenges arise, all affairs in Yeoju move vibrantly. We will continue striving to ensure that Daesoon Jinrihoe and the citizens of Yeoju live in closer mutual support.” At this bazaar, a wide variety of foods—such as mukbap (acorn jelly with rice), party noodles (banquet noodles), and tteokbokki—as well as clothing, bedding, accessories, and saplings were sold at affordable prices. The schedule was densely planned, featuring nonstop performances including a Nanta percussion show, saxophone music, K‑pop dance, and a staff performance by the Welfare Foundation, allowing participants to enjoy a full day without a moment’s rest. Jeong Jae-woo, Head of Administration at the Daesoon Jinrihoe Welfare Foundation, who was responsible for organizing the bazaar, expressed gratitude, saying, “Despite the inclement weather, so many people took part that we even ran short of chairs and tents,” and added, “Next time, we will prepare with even greater care so that the event can be more ample and accommodating.” He extended his thanks to the citizens of Yeoju and the Dao practitioners who participated in the bazaar.
2024-05-06
- Bundang Jaesaeng General Hospital Introduced as an Outstanding Medical Institution at the Kazakhstan International Medical Tourism Fair
Gyeonggi Province participated in the Kazakhstan International Tourism Fair (KITF)—the largest medical tourism and healthcare industry exhibition in Central Asia—held at the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from April 24 to 26. Under the theme “Medical Treatment in Korea,” Gyeonggi Province operated a promotional booth to showcase the excellence of medical institutions within the region. During this event, 11 medical institutions from Gyeonggi Province, including Bundang Jaesaeng General Hospital, were introduced, resulting in productive consultations between hospitals and agencies as well as the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Bundang Jaesaeng General Hospital has been attracting international patients since opening its International Healthcare Center in 2012. Today, more than 1,700 foreign patients visit the hospital each year, placing it among the top-performing medical institutions in Gyeonggi Province.
2024-04-29
- Professor Muhammad Alam Visits the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On April 9, Professor Muhammad Alam from the Department of World Religions at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. Supported by the Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture, Professor Alam is conducting research on how New Religious Movements (NRMs)—including Daesoon Jinrihoe, Caodaism, and the Bahá’í Faith—contribute to social integration and how they interact with existing religious systems. This research has been carried out through the Institute’s researcher support program for submissions to its English-language academic journal, JDTREA. After directly observing the Yeoju Headquarters Temple, Professor Alam remarked, “In the calm and composed appearance of the do-in, I witnessed harmony and peace,” and added, “This visit has greatly helped promote dialogue between Daesoon Jinrihoe and world religions, and has strengthened research on the social integration of New Religious Movements through educational programs and academic conferences.”
2024-04-09
- Visit of the Seoul National University Department of Religious Studies to the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On April 5, Professor Choi Jong-seong of the Department of Religious Studies at Seoul National University and about forty students visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex of Daesoon Jinrihoe. Seoul National University conducts annual field trips to help religious studies students better understand religious phenomena. After touring the interior of Sungdomun, the field trip team received an explanation at the museum about the objects of faith and the Three Major Works. When asked about the students’ perception of Daesoon Jinrihoe, Professor Kim Ji-hyun said, “Many students did not know that Daesoon Jinrihoe is a Korean indigenous religion, so today’s visit was even more meaningful,” and added, “According to the students who planned the trip, Daesoon Jinrihoe gave the impression of being a young religion, especially because of its active relief efforts and social charity activities among the new religious movements.” The relationship between Daesoon Jinrihoe and the Department of Religious Studies at Seoul National University goes back a long way. It began in 1974 when Jeon-Gyeong was published by Seoul National University Press, and the late Professor Jang Byeong-gil of the Department of Religious Studies, who served as one of the editors, made significant contributions to the study of Daesoon thought.
2024-04-05
