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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

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

Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School Conducts International Faculty Exchange with Japanese High School

On February 4, 11 teachers from Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School (Principal: Kim Jaehak) visited Sasebo Commercial High School in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, where they participated in a four-night, five-day international exchange program. This program marked a step forward from the student exchanges held in both countries in July and November of last year. As part of the initiative, subject-area teachers from Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School visited Sasebo Commercial High School to present and discuss specialized curricula, engaging in meaningful faculty-level exchanges focused on vocational education. Vice Principal Park Jeong-geun, who led the delegation, stated, “I hope this exchange will go beyond a one-time meeting and become an opportunity to build lasting cooperation and friendship.” He added, “Through this experience, I expect both students and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and educational approaches, and to cultivate a broader global perspective and a spirit of collaboration suited to the global era.”

2025-02-10

Daejin University Conducts Volunteer Activities in Vietnam

From January 6 to 16, Daejin University carried out overseas volunteer activities in Vietnam. The volunteer program took place in Thai Nguyen Province and Bac Giang Province, with the participation of 20 Daejin University students, 4 faculty and staff members, and 14 members of the Daesoon International Volunteer Association (DIVA). At Hoa Binh Middle School in Thai Nguyen Province, the volunteer group conducted health and environmental education programs focusing on practical daily habits such as proper handwashing and waste separation. In addition, they planted flowers and trees around the school and carried out art education activities by creating colorful murals, receiving a positive response from students and local residents. The volunteers also conducted a Korean language program at Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, where they engaged with local university students and shared cultural experiences by introducing representative travel destinations from Korea and Vietnam. After moving to Bac Giang Province, the volunteer group visited households affected by Typhoon Yagi (2024). They assisted with post-disaster recovery efforts by cleaning surrounding areas and repainting walls in bright colors, contributing to the psychological well-being of residents and supporting community recovery. A local official expressed appreciation, stating, “We are deeply grateful for the dedication of the volunteer group. The various educational activities and environmental improvement efforts carried out by the students have brought positive changes to the local community.”

2025-01-17

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