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2024.12.21 1471 Don’t Be Stingy: The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe

This excerpt is from a Saturday lecture by Heo Gyeong-yeong, a prominent and often controversial figure in South Korea, known for his unique spiritual and political claims. In this lecture, Heo Gyeong-yeong discusses the importance of generosity and filial piety, connecting these virtues to a broader understanding of life, death, and the cosmos, including his own interpretation of photosynthesis and the afterlife. He emphasizes that true spiritual progress comes not from abstract religious vows, but from concrete acts of kindness and appreciation in daily life.

The Essence of Life and Death

The Cycle of Photosynthesis and Carbonization
Heo Gyeong-yeong presents a fascinating, albeit unconventional, view of life and death through the lens of photosynthesis. He argues that life is essentially a process of photosynthesis, where the sun creates vital nutrients, and death is the cessation of this process, leading to carbonization. This perspective is striking because it reframes biological processes with a spiritual and philosophical significance, suggesting that even our bodies are fundamentally linked to the sun’s life-giving energy.

When the body gets old, yes, photosynthesis doesn’t happen. If it doesn’t happen, what does it return to? It returns to matter.
When photosynthesis is stored, it changes to carbon and becomes carbon dioxide. So carbon dioxide is our body, all our trees are carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide is burned.
The human body was made that way when we made it. It was made of carbon. That’s why carbon dioxide is the purpose of all photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis creates four substances. Light creates four substances from sunlight. Yes, glucose. Then amino acids. Then what else do we create? Fatty acids are created in the mountains. Oxygen is originally there.
The machine that creates nutrients for you is the sun. Scientists don’t talk about it. If it’s just burning, where do they go to burn and make amino acids? Burn 100 buildings, 100 of them. Do they make amino acids there? Only the sun makes it. The sun is not simply burning energy.

The Movement of Electrons as Life
Expanding on his scientific-spiritual framework, Heo Gyeong-yeong posits that life itself is the movement of electrons within water molecules in our bodies. This idea is particularly thought-provoking as it connects the macroscopic concept of life to a microscopic, energetic process. He uses the analogy of a yacht’s engine and a TV’s radio waves to illustrate that life is not about what comes in, but what actively escapes or moves out, highlighting a dynamic and continuous process of energy exchange.

Water molecules contain electrons, but life occurs when electrons are removed from water molecules. If water remains still, it mixes with plants and animals. What is in this living water? There are electrons.
We know that escaping (electrons from water) is a life function. So you keep drinking water and urinating in the carbon dioxide in your body. You have to get out. Water is what keeps you alive. But if you can’t urinate, it’s time to die.
What comes in is not our life. It is alive by escaping.
Our body does not lose urine. Electrons do not escape from the water in urine. In our body, then proteins. If this amino acid or whatever doesn’t come out, we die.
If the electrons just escape and the radio waves escape, the TV is alive. If you turn off the TV, the radio waves don’t come out. It’s the same as a dead TV.

The Path to Heaven

Don’t Be Stingy: The Three Forms of Generosity
Heo Gyeong-yeong’s core message revolves around the idea of “don’t be stingy.” He breaks down stinginess into three categories: material possessions, smiles, and praise. This is a powerful and practical teaching, as it moves beyond mere financial giving to encompass emotional and social generosity. His observation that Westerners are often more generous with smiles and praise, even to strangers, offers a cultural comparison that encourages self-reflection on how we interact with others.

Don’t be stingy. Why love? I get it, you shouldn’t be too stingy with your expressions. Oh, you should be stingy. Men, what were we stingy with our mothers? We only tried to receive. We only tried to receive.
Stingy is three. There are branches, right? What is there? My material is stingy? Oh, there is stingy with material, and also, other than material, uh, smile, where is the smile, smile, smile, life is stingy? Then, what is the third? Praise, uh, praise, praise is also stingy, right?
Other peoples are not stingy with smiles. Even if you meet them in Erbet, they all smile. White people. There is something like that, it’s become a habit, the smile is like that and We are also a bit more stingy with material things, so Westerners have a characteristic that when they come to Korea, Korean children chase American soldiers around and they give them chocolate gum instead of eating it. It’s fun to give it to children, right? That’s why they give it to them. Give it all, right? They really like to give. Those people are the ones who give first.
Even if it is small, don’t be stingy with this one thing. You should never be stingy with your living mother. I am not telling you to bring her a gift. You should go and tell her in words.

Filial Piety and the True Meaning of Giving
Heo Gyeong-yeong connects generosity directly to filial piety, urging listeners to appreciate and praise their parents, especially their mothers, for their sacrifices. He uses vivid anecdotes about mothers’ hard work and delicious homemade food to illustrate the depth of their contributions. This emphasis on acknowledging and verbally appreciating parents, rather than just material gifts, is a powerful call to action for many, highlighting the often-overlooked emotional aspect of filial duty. He also cites Matthew 25:40 to underscore that acts of kindness to the “least of these” are acts done to God, directly linking earthly generosity to heavenly rewards.

Okay, so we made grandmothers do a lot of work. In the past, we made mothers do a lot of work. So mothers didn’t have many days to straighten their backs, and there wasn’t a mother who said her back didn’t hurt.
The best filial piety is to be a loser. You’re talking about something so beggarly. Who doesn’t know that? The best filial piety here is to be a loser.
Did we ever say, “Thank you, mother,” when we were young? “Thank you, mother.” Have you ever said something like, “Thank you, father, thank you, mother” when you receive school registration like this? Have you ever said something like, “Thank you, father, thank you, mother” when you take it as a given? So you all commit a huge sin.
If I buy food with the money I have and buy that person a glass of water, whether I take it to the palace or not, it all goes to heaven. But have you ever seen someone take the money in their bank account? No, it’s the dead grandmother and mother. Can you take the money in the bank account? Can you not take it? Money that your mother borrowed from someone else. Money you bought someone else food. Money you gave someone else water to drink when they were thirsty. Things like that. Giving someone else’s baby tuition. It’s not true. Giving a scholarship to a child who is studying. All of that. It’s taking you to Baekpung Heaven.
What you did to that beggar on the street was to heaven. That was to me. Okay, so where do you take it? If you go to heaven, you’ll go to a better place. You’ll go to eternal paradise.
You should never be stingy with your living mother. I am not telling you to bring her a gift. You should go and tell her in words. Food that you make for your mother. It used to be so delicious, and all the side dishes my mother made were delicious. I have never forgotten my mother’s cooking skills even though I lived away from home. My mother, you have to live a little longer before you die. My mother can’t get sick. She is so skilled, so if she goes, Is it okay? This is how it should be done.

The Limitations of Abstract Vows and the Reality of Heaven
Heo Gyeong-yeong critiques abstract religious vows, particularly in Buddhism, arguing that they are often unrealistic and boastful. He emphasizes that true spiritual progress comes from concrete actions of generosity and compassion in daily life. He also presents a hierarchical view of the afterlife, distinguishing between a “soul waiting room” (a preliminary heaven) and true “heaven” which requires his personal approval. This assertion of his unique authority in granting access to heaven is a hallmark of his teachings, positioning him as the ultimate arbiter of spiritual destiny.

Everyone, there is no way to go straight to heaven in this world. It is not possible to go to heaven only when a god appears. However, if there is no god, and you enter as a commoner, this soul does not exist in the universe.
Has there ever been a religious leader who said something like this? There is absolutely no one in this world. I am the first and the last. All religions will end with my coming.
The place where good people gather is the Baekgung Soul Waiting Room, and you cannot go any higher than that. You have to get the final approval of the gods to go any higher. If the permission is from the new person, then it fits and it’s my way to heaven.
Yes, the way to send my wealth to heaven is to give. It’s not about giving. Yes, it’s about giving. You understand. You have to give to go to heaven.
In Buddhism, it says that all sentient beings have made a vow to reach the path. No matter how much they say, I will help them all reach the path. You can’t go to heaven with that. That’s the infinite wish of all sentient beings.
If you only listen to Heo Gyeong-yeong’s words, you do n’t have to worry about the troubles even if they are like Tantei.
Even if you fill it with the seven treasures in three thousand great thousand centuries, what? There is a saying that it is more blessed to fill the entire world with the seven treasures of three thousand generations. What does it mean to give a bowl of water and a bowl of rice to a beggar on the street?
You see, even if I fill that world with jewels, it’s not as good as giving a meal to someone who is hungry. You see, right? So, one meal is really something.
You have to come to this world and experience all the dirty things in this supernatural world to realize how happy you are when you go to Baekgung. Okay, here, everything we put out has come in, but when you go there, everything is clean, so you feel it deeply, and that is your eternal long-term. I remember, I got it, hey, filth Sea of ​​filth, you have to live in this sea of ​​filth. Then, when you live in heaven, you will know how thankful you are for the wonderful God.

This excerpt is from a lecture by Huh Kyung Young, a South Korean politician and spiritual leader, delivered at “Haneulgung” (Sky Palace) on December 21, 2024. In this lecture, he emphasizes the importance of generosity and explains his unique perspectives on photosynthesis, life, and death in the universe, connecting them to human existence and the path to “Baekgung” (Heavenly Palace).

The Essence of Life and Death

Photosynthesis as the Foundation of Life
Huh Kyung Young presents a contrarian view on photosynthesis, not just as a scientific process, but as the fundamental mechanism that creates and sustains life, including human life. He highlights how the sun’s light is not merely energy but a “machine” that produces essential nutrients, and how the cessation of this process leads to death and transformation into carbon-based forms. This perspective is impressive because it elevates a common scientific concept to a profound spiritual and existential level, suggesting a deeper, almost divine, purpose behind natural phenomena.

저걸 과학자들이 볼 때는 광합성이 생각나 광합성. 우리의 의사가 저걸 보면 적혈구로 보일 수도 있어 백혈구로. 혈구는 동그람해 안 해? 그래서 혈구 할 때 구슬 구 자야. 지구 할 때 동그람하다 이거지. 저거 보면 지구도 생각나지. 태양도 생각나지. 그러면 태양이 있음으로써 지구에 뭐가 일어나? 태양이 있어야 지구에서 일어나는 현상 광합성이야.
When scientists look at that (a circle), they think of photosynthesis. When our doctors look at it, it might appear as red blood cells or white blood cells. Are blood cells round? That’s why the character for ‘gu’ (구) in ‘hyeolgu’ (혈구, blood cell) means ‘sphere’. Like the Earth, it’s round. Looking at it, you also think of the Earth. You think of the sun. So, what happens on Earth because of the sun? The phenomenon that occurs on Earth because of the sun is photosynthesis.

이산화탄소가 모든 광합성의 목적이야. 이산화탄소는 광합성을 하는 동안에 커져. 몸을 키워 몸집을. 키워 가지고 광합성이 딱 끝나면 심장이 멎어 버리면 이게 어떻게 돼? 굳어서 검은색으로 바뀌어. 광합성을 할 때는 밝은 빛이 나와. 그런데 광합성이 멈추고 시간이 지나면 어두운 색깔로 검은색으로 바뀌어.
Carbon dioxide is the purpose of all photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide grows during photosynthesis. It builds up the body, its mass. When photosynthesis ends, and the heart stops, what happens? It hardens and turns black. When photosynthesis is active, bright light is emitted. But when photosynthesis stops and time passes, it changes to a dark, black color.

이산화탄소를 물과 결합하는 게 광합성이야. 이산화탄소를 물하고 결합하는 게 광합성이야. 그러니까 이산화탄소가 물과 결합하지 않으면 딱딱해져 버려. 그래서 저 나무가 왜 딱딱하냐면 이산화탄소 덩어리야. 저기에 물이 있으니깐 저 이 나무가 살아있는 거야.
Photosynthesis is the combination of carbon dioxide with water. Photosynthesis is the combination of carbon dioxide with water. So, if carbon dioxide doesn’t combine with water, it hardens. That’s why that tree is hard; it’s a mass of carbon dioxide. Because there’s water in it, that tree is alive.

The Cycle of Life, Death, and Transformation
He connects the human body’s aging and death to the cessation of photosynthesis, transforming into carbon-based substances like coal and oil. This analogy is striking because it demystifies death by linking it to a universal natural process, making it less about an end and more about a transformation. The image of an elderly mother’s body returning to a “round” shape, like a seed or a planet, is a powerful metaphor for “original return” (原始反本), emphasizing the cyclical nature of existence.

이게 인간의 마지막 모습이야. 이게 일시무종 일종무종이야. 결국은 시작해서 원형으로 돌아가서 요 허리가 꼬부랑해 가지고 손으로 이렇게 합장을 하고 앉아 있으면서 죽은 할머니가 있어. 시골에 갔더니 할머니가 방 귀통이에서 저렇게 요래 가지고 죽어 있어. 요래 가지고 손을 이렇게 잡고 이래 가지고 할머니가 허리가 180m 원형이야. 동그람해 할머니가.
This is the final form of a human. This is “il-si-mu-jong, il-jong-mu-jong” (beginning without end, end without beginning). Ultimately, it starts and returns to its original form, like an old grandmother who died with her back bent and hands clasped in prayer. I went to the countryside and found a grandmother who had died like that in the corner of a room. Her back was bent 180 degrees, forming a circle. The grandmother was round.

그래서 딱 떨어지면 동그람해져 가지고 굴러가는 게 무궁화야. 무궁화 꽃은 딱 떨어지면 또르르 말려서 원형이 되지? 원형이 돼서 바람이 불면 굴러가 버려. 그래서 무궁화 꽃은 떨어진 흔적이 없어. 깨끗하죠?
So, when it falls, it becomes round and rolls away, like the Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon). When a Mugunghwa flower falls, it curls up into a round shape, doesn’t it? It becomes round and rolls away with the wind. That’s why there’s no trace of a fallen Mugunghwa flower. It’s clean, isn’t it?

식물이 광합성을 멈췄을 때 석탄이 되는 거야. 그 석탄이 뭐야? 나무였어. 알겠죠? 식물이 광합성을 멈췄다 저 나무가 죽었다 그러면 그게 땅속에 묻히면 새카맣게 돼. 우리 시체도 죽어서 오래되면 새카매져. 동일한 이산화탄소야.
When a plant stops photosynthesis, it becomes coal. What is that coal? It was a tree. Understand? If a plant stops photosynthesis, if that tree dies, and it’s buried underground, it turns completely black. Our corpses also turn black after a long time. It’s the same carbon dioxide.

The Role of Water and Electron Movement in Life
He explains that life is essentially the process of carbon dioxide combining with water, and the continuous release of electrons from water molecules. This scientific explanation, while simplified, serves to underscore the fragility and dynamism of life, and the constant need for intake (water) and output (waste) to maintain this delicate balance. It’s a fascinating way to connect macro-level concepts like photosynthesis to micro-level biological processes.

이산화탄소가 물과 합쳐지는 것을 생명작용이라고 그래. 알았지? 그러니까 우리가 물을 매일 먹어야 되나 안 먹어야 되나? 먹어야 되는 거야. 우리 몸은 뭐야? 이산화탄소. 우리 몸은 이산화탄소야.
The combination of carbon dioxide with water is called the life process. Understand? So, should we drink water every day or not? We must drink it. What is our body? Carbon dioxide. Our body is carbon dioxide.

이 광합성 작용에서 물 분자에서 전자가 빠져나가는 거 이걸 생명이라고 그래. 물 분자에서 전자가 들어 있어. 근데 물 분자에서 전자가 빠져나가면서 생명작용이 일어나는 거야.
In this photosynthetic process, the release of electrons from water molecules is called life. There are electrons in water molecules. But as electrons are released from water molecules, the life process occurs.

그 물속에 있는 전자가 계속 빠져나가는 거야. 빠져나가는 것을 우리는 생명작용이라고 그래. 알았지? 그러니까 여러분이 계속 물을 먹고 또 그 이산화탄소 덩어리인 육체 속에서 오줌이 계속 빠져나가야 돼. 물이. 그게 살아있는 거야.
The electrons in that water are continuously escaping. We call that escaping process the life process. Understand? So, you must keep drinking water, and urine must continuously exit your body, which is a mass of carbon dioxide. That’s what being alive means.

The Path to Baekgung (Heavenly Palace)

Don’t Be Stingy: The Three Forms of Generosity
The core message of the lecture is “Don’t be stingy!” (인색하지 마라!). He identifies three types of stinginess: material, smiles, and praise. This is a powerful and practical teaching, as it broadens the concept of generosity beyond just money to include emotional and social aspects. His emphasis on giving before receiving, and the idea that we have already “received everything” by being born, is a profound reframe of human interaction.

내가 맛보기 강의를 해 줬지? 인색하지 마라. 왜? 사랑의 표현을 너무 인색하게 하면 안 된다 이 말이야. 알겠어요? 인색하게 하면 되나?
I gave you a preview lecture, didn’t I? Don’t be stingy. Why? Because you shouldn’t be too stingy with expressions of love. Understand? Is it okay to be stingy?

그래서 인색하지 마라 인색. 알겠죠? 인색은 세 가지가 있다고 그랬지? 뭐가 있어요? 물질의 인색 있죠? 물질의 인색이 있고 또 물질 말고 어디에? 미소 미소에 인색이 미소 인색 있죠? 그 다음에 세 번째는 뭐가 있노? 칭찬도 인색함이 있죠.
So, don’t be stingy. Understand? I said there are three kinds of stinginess, right? What are they? There’s stinginess with material things, right? And besides material things, where else? Stinginess with smiles, there’s stinginess with smiles, right? And what’s the third one? There’s also stinginess with praise.

우리는 은혜에 보답해야 된다고 그래서 테이크 먼저 받아야 보답하는 줄 알아. 그래 안 그래? 우리는 이미 받았어. 이 세상에 태어났다는 것만 해도 이미 다 받은 거야. 그럼 우리는 주는 일만 남아 있는 거야.
We think we have to repay kindness, so we believe we must first take to repay. Isn’t that right? We have already received. Just being born into this world means we’ve already received everything. So, all that’s left for us is to give.

Investing in Heaven: The True Meaning of Charity
He reinterprets the biblical passage from Matthew 25:40, stating that helping the “least of these” is equivalent to helping God, and that such acts are the only “money” we can take to Baekgung. This is a powerful call to action for charity, reframing it not as a selfless act but as a strategic investment in one’s eternal future. It challenges conventional notions of wealth and success, emphasizing spiritual accumulation over material.

헐벗은 자 배고픈 자 이름 없는 자 허리가 꼬부라진 할머니 그들에게 우리가 감사합니다. 고맙습니다. 칭찬하고. 그래 안 그래? 그 물 한 잔이라도 드리고 인색하지 않게 내 호주머니 있는 돈으로 사서 그 사람에게 밥을 사 준다거나 뭐 물을 한 잔 사 준다거나 이거는 다 백궁으로 가져가나 안 가져가나? 다 하늘로 가져가지?
To the naked, the hungry, the nameless, the old grandmothers with bent backs—to them, we say thank you. We are grateful. We praise them. Isn’t that right? Giving them even a glass of water, or buying them a meal or a drink with the money in my pocket, without being stingy—does this go to Baekgung or not? It all goes to heaven, doesn’t it?

공부 잘하는 애 장학금 갖다 준 거 이거 전부 백궁천국으로 가져가는 거야. 이제 이해 가죠? 그러니까 여러분들은 여태까지 투자를 잘못했을 수가 있어. 헛것에다가 돈을 쓴 거야. 헛것에다가. 백궁에 가져갈 수 없는 데다 돈을 썼다 이 말이다.
Giving scholarships to smart kids, all of that goes to Baekgung Heaven. Do you understand now? So, you might have invested wrongly until now. You spent money on useless things. On useless things. You spent money on things you can’t take to Baekgung.

그래서 우리가 인색하다는 것은 천국을 몰라서 그런 거야. 마태복음 방금 25장 40절을 보면은 40절 이하를 쫙 읽어 보면 우리가 인색하면 되겠나 안 되겠나? 안 되죠? 천국에 내 재산을 보내는 방법은 베푸는 거야. 주는 게 아니에요. 베푸는 거야. 알겠죠? 베풀어야 천국을 간다.
So, our stinginess comes from not knowing about Heaven. If you read Matthew 25:40 and the verses that follow, you’ll see that we shouldn’t be stingy, right? No, we shouldn’t. The way to send your wealth to Heaven is to be generous. It’s not just giving. It’s being generous. Understand? You must be generous to go to Heaven.

The Purpose of Earthly Suffering
He explains that the “dirty” and “suffering” experiences on Earth are a necessary “training” to appreciate the “clean” and “happy” existence in Baekgung. This perspective offers a comforting rationale for hardship, suggesting that struggles are not random but part of a divine curriculum designed to foster gratitude and prevent arrogance in the afterlife. It’s a unique way to frame human suffering within a larger cosmic plan.

여러분이 직접 이 세상에 와서 이 추한 세상에서 모든 더러운 걸 다 겪어 봐야 백궁에 갔을 때 너무너무 행복한 걸 깨닫는 거야. 알았지? 여기에서 우리가 내놓는 건 모두 더러운 건데 거기 가면 모든 게 깨끗한 것뿐이니까. 그걸 뼈저리게 느껴.
You must personally come to this world and experience all the filth in this ugly world to realize how incredibly happy you will be when you go to Baekgung. Understand? Everything we produce here is dirty, but there, everything is clean. You will feel that to your core.

This excerpt is from a lecture by Huh Kyung Young, a South Korean politician and spiritual leader, delivered at “Haneulgung” (Sky Palace) on December 21, 2024. In this lecture, he emphasizes the importance of generosity and explains his unique perspectives on photosynthesis, life, and death in the universe, connecting them to human existence and the path to “Baekgung” (Heavenly Palace).

The Essence of Life and Death

The Cycle of Photosynthesis and Human Life
Huh Kyung Young presents a profound connection between the natural phenomenon of photosynthesis and the human life cycle, from birth to death. He uses the image of a circle to represent both the sun’s role in photosynthesis and the hunched posture of an elderly mother, symbolizing the return to an original state. This perspective is impressive because it links a fundamental biological process to the deeply personal experience of aging and mortality, suggesting a universal cycle of creation and decay.

저걸 과학자들이 볼 때는 광합성이 생각나 광합성
When scientists look at that (a circle), they think of photosynthesis.

이게 인간의 마지막 모습이야
This is the last appearance of a human.

결국은 시작해서 원형으로 돌아가서 요 허리가 꼬부랑해 가지고 손으로 이렇게 합장을 하고 앉아 있으면서 죽은 할머니가 있어
In the end, it starts and returns to a circular form, like an old grandmother who died sitting with her back hunched and hands clasped.

이게 광합성의 모습이지만 이것이 실제 태양이 멈췄을 때 여기에 합성이 안 일어나
This is the image of photosynthesis, but when the sun actually stops, synthesis doesn’t happen here.

광합성이 스탑되면 탄소로 바뀌어 이산화탄소로. 그래서 이산화탄소가 우리 육체야
When photosynthesis stops, it turns into carbon, into carbon dioxide. So, carbon dioxide is our physical body.

The Transformation of Matter After Death
He explains that when photosynthesis stops, living organisms transform into carbon-based substances like coal (from plants) and oil (from animals and humans). This unique interpretation of decomposition is striking because it recontextualizes common fossil fuels as the remnants of past life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all matter and energy in the universe.

완전 까만색으로 바뀌어
It changes to a completely black color.

그걸 우리는 식물이 광합성을 멈췄을 때 석탄이 되는 거야
That’s what we call coal when plants stop photosynthesis.

인간의 몸이 죽어서 이산화탄소로 석탄으로 바뀌기도 하고 또 뭘로 바뀌어? 석유로 바뀌어
When a human body dies, it can turn into carbon dioxide, coal, or what else? It turns into oil.

우리가 쓰는 저 석유가 모든 동물의 이산화탄소가 기름으로 변한 거야
The oil we use is the carbon dioxide of all animals transformed into oil.

The Role of Electrons in Sustaining Life
Huh Kyung Young delves into a fascinating, albeit unconventional, scientific explanation of life, stating that life is maintained by the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within the body. This perspective is thought-provoking as it offers a novel, almost poetic, understanding of biological processes, suggesting that life is not merely about intake but also about constant release and movement.

물 분자에서 전자가 빠져나가는 거 이걸 생명이라고 그래
The electrons escaping from water molecules, that’s what we call life.

그 물속에 있는 전자가 계속 빠져나가는 거야
The electrons in that water keep escaping.

빠져나가는 것을 우리는 생명작용이라고 그래
We call that escaping action the life process.

그 들어오는 게 우리 생명이 아니야 빠져나감으로써 생명이 있는 거야
What comes in is not our life; life exists by what goes out.

The Path to Baekgung (Heavenly Palace)

The Virtue of Generosity
He strongly advocates for generosity (인색하지 마라!) in three forms: material, smiles, and praise. This teaching is particularly impactful because it elevates simple acts of kindness and appreciation to a spiritual level, suggesting that these actions are not just good deeds but direct investments in one’s eternal destiny.

인색하지 마라!
Don’t be stingy!

사랑의 표현을 너무 인색하게 하면 안 된다 이 말이야
You shouldn’t be too stingy with expressions of love.

물질의 인색이 있고 또 물질 말고 어디에? 미소 미소에 인색이 미소 인색 있죠? 그 다음에 세 번째는 뭐가 있노? 칭찬도 인색함이 있죠
There’s stinginess with material things, and besides material things, where else? Stinginess with smiles, right? And third, what is there? There’s also stinginess with praise.

천국에 내 재산을 보내는 방법은 베푸는 거야
The way to send my assets to heaven is to be generous.

The True Meaning of “Baekgung Mileage”
Huh Kyung Young introduces the concept of “Baekgung mileage,” where acts of generosity and attending his lectures accumulate points for entry into the Heavenly Palace. This idea is both practical and spiritual, offering a tangible framework for understanding how one’s actions in this life contribute to their afterlife, making the abstract concept of salvation more relatable.

이 무료급식은 백궁 레벨로 올라가는 겁니다
This free meal service raises your Baekgung level.

하늘에 가져가는 거야
You take it to heaven.

지금 이게 백궁 가는 우주선 안에 여러분들이 마일리지를 쌓고 있죠? 이 마일리지는 나중에 어마어마하게 많이 쌓여 있어
Right now, you are accumulating mileage inside this spaceship going to Baekgung, right? This mileage will accumulate enormously later.

그게 레벨이야
That’s your level.

Earthly Suffering as Training for Heaven
He posits that the hardships and “dirtiness” of earthly life are essential training to truly appreciate the purity and happiness of Baekgung. This perspective is powerful because it reframes suffering not as a punishment, but as a necessary educational experience, providing a spiritual justification for the challenges of human existence.

이 지구에 우리가 너무 잔인하게 훈련을 시키는 거 아닌가? 너무 고독하게 훈련을 시키는 거 아닌가? 그런 생각도 대천사들이 백궁에서는 해
Archangels in Baekgung even think, ‘Are we training them too cruelly on this Earth? Are we training them too solitarily?’

그래도 그걸 거쳐야 나중에 여러분이 백궁천국에서 교만하지 않고 아름다운 걸 깨달을 수가 있어
But you must go through that to later realize the beauty and not be arrogant in Baekgung Heaven.

여러분이 직접 이 세상에 와서 이 추한 세상에서 모든 더러운 걸 다 겪어 봐야 백궁에 갔을 때 너무너무 행복한 걸 깨닫는 거야
Only by coming to this world and experiencing all the filth in this ugly world will you realize how incredibly happy you are when you go to Baekgung.

이 자료는 허경영 강연 중 인색하지 마라는 주제로 진행된 강연을 발췌한 것입니다. 허경영은 이 강연에서 물질, 미소, 칭찬 세 가지에 인색하지 말아야 한다고 강조하며, 특히 부모님께 감사와 칭찬을 아끼지 않는 것이 중요하다고 말합니다. 또한, 인간의 삶과 죽음을 광합성 과정에 비유하며, 물질적인 것에 얽매이지 않고 베푸는 삶을 통해 영적인 성장을 이룰 수 있음을 역설합니다.

인색하지 마라: 베풂의 미학

물질, 미소, 칭찬에 인색하지 마라
허경영은 우리가 살면서 인색하지 말아야 할 세 가지를 제시합니다. 바로 물질, 미소, 칭찬입니다. 특히 부모님께 감사와 칭찬을 아끼지 않는 것이 중요하다고 강조하며, 이는 곧 하늘로 가는 길이라고 설명합니다.

Stingy is three. There are branches, right? What is there? My material is stingy? Oh, there is stingy with material, and also, other than material, uh, smile, where is the smile, smile, smile, life is stingy? Then, what is the third? Praise, uh, praise, praise is also stingy, right? Praise There is also stinginess in praising others, smiling, and smiling, and stinginess in material things. These are the three characteristics of our lives.
인색한 것은 세 가지입니다. 가지가 있죠? 무엇이 있습니까? 내 물질이 인색합니까? 아, 물질에 인색한 것도 있고, 또 물질 외에, 어, 미소, 미소는 어디 있습니까, 미소, 미소, 인생이 인색합니까? 그럼 세 번째는 무엇입니까? 칭찬, 어, 칭찬, 칭찬도 인색하죠? 칭찬 남을 칭찬하는 것, 미소 짓는 것, 미소 짓는 것, 물질에 인색한 것도 있습니다. 이것이 우리 삶의 세 가지 특징입니다.

Oh, my mother has a lot to say to compliment her. No, my mother made dong kimchi, but what is coming out of her hand? Why on earth does it taste so good? No, when I made it in Seoul, it didn’t taste good at all, but my mother made it. If I eat that, I’ll do one sheet. This is it, right? Isn’t it? My mom didn’t go to any food or nutrition department or any cooking school, but why is it so delicious when she makes kimchi? So what on earth is she saying? She just watches me make it, so how can I do it all? I guess I’ll learn if I help my mom with her story, but what did I feel? I came to Seoul and tried tofu stew. I can’t eat it.
아, 우리 어머니는 칭찬할 말이 많습니다. 아니, 우리 어머니가 동치미를 담그셨는데, 그 손에서 뭐가 나옵니까? 왜 그렇게 맛있을까요? 아니, 서울에서 제가 담그면 전혀 맛이 없는데, 어머니가 담그면 그렇습니다. 그거 먹으면 한 장 할 겁니다. 이거죠? 아닙니까? 우리 엄마는 식품영양학과나 요리학원도 안 다녔는데, 왜 김치를 담그면 그렇게 맛있을까요? 그래서 도대체 무슨 말을 하는 겁니까? 그냥 제가 담그는 걸 보는데, 어떻게 다 할 수 있겠습니까? 엄마 이야기 좀 도와드리면 배울 것 같은데, 제가 뭘 느꼈습니까? 서울 와서 두부찌개를 먹어봤습니다. 못 먹겠습니다.

베풂은 하늘로 가는 길
마태복음 25장 40절을 인용하며, 가난하고 헐벗은 이들에게 베푸는 행위가 곧 신에게 하는 것이며, 이는 하늘로 가는 가장 확실한 방법이라고 강조합니다. 은행 잔고는 가져갈 수 없지만, 남에게 베푼 선행은 영원히 남는다고 말합니다.

Matthew 25, Matthew 25, what verse is it ? Chapter 25, verse 40. Read it. If you look at it, you will find the answer you want. Matthew 25, verse 40. Matthew 25, verse 40. And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, and make room for the devil and his angels. Go away into the everlasting fire, where I am going to burn you with fire. For I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink. I was a stranger and you did not visit me. I was naked and you did not clothe me. I was sick and in prison and you did not visit me.” And they answered, ‘ Lord, when did we see you naked or clothed or in prison, and did not confess to you?’ The King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, we would not do this to one of these little ones. He said, ” Whatever you did not do for one of them, you did not do for me.” They will go into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life. So they will not go into eternal punishment, but into hell. Amen.
마태복음 25장, 마태복음 25장, 몇 절입니까? 25장 40절입니다. 읽어보십시오. 보시면 원하는 답을 찾을 수 있을 것입니다. 마태복음 25장 40절. 마태복음 25장 40절. 왕이 그들에게 대답하여 이르시되, ‘내가 진실로 너희에게 이르노니, 너희가 내 형제 중에 지극히 작은 자 하나에게 한 것이 곧 내게 한 것이니라.’ 그리고 왼편에 있는 자들에게 이르시되, ‘저주를 받은 자들아, 나를 떠나 마귀와 그의 사자들을 위하여 예비된 영원한 불에 들어가라. 내가 목마를 때 너희가 마실 것을 주지 아니하였고, 내가 나그네 되었을 때 너희가 영접하지 아니하였고, 내가 헐벗었을 때 너희가 옷을 입히지 아니하였고, 내가 병들었을 때와 옥에 갇혔을 때 너희가 돌보지 아니하였느니라.’ 그들이 대답하여 이르되, ‘주여, 우리가 언제 주께서 헐벗으셨거나 옷을 입으셨거나 옥에 갇히셨을 때 주께 고백하지 아니하였나이까?’ 왕이 그들에게 대답하여 이르시되, ‘내가 진실로 너희에게 이르노니, 우리가 이 작은 자 중 하나에게 이렇게 하지 아니하였느니라. 그들 중 하나에게 하지 아니한 것이 곧 내게 하지 아니한 것이니라.’ 그들은 영원한 형벌에 들어갈 것이요, 의인들은 영원한 생명에 들어가리라. 그러므로 그들은 영원한 형벌에 들어가지 아니하고 지옥에 들어가리라. 아멘.

If I buy food with the money I have and buy that person a glass of water, whether I take it to the palace or not, it all goes to heaven. But have you ever seen someone take the money in their bank account? No, it’s the dead grandmother and mother. Can you take the money in the bank account? Can you not take it? Money that your mother borrowed from someone else. Money you bought someone else food. Money you gave someone else water to drink when they were thirsty. Things like that. Giving someone else’s baby tuition. It’s not true. Giving a scholarship to a child who is studying. All of that. It’s taking you to Baekpung Heaven.
내가 가진 돈으로 음식을 사서 그 사람에게 물 한 잔을 사주면, 내가 그것을 궁궐로 가져가든 안 가져가든, 그것은 모두 천국으로 갑니다. 하지만 은행 계좌에 있는 돈을 가져가는 사람을 본 적이 있습니까? 아니요, 돌아가신 할머니와 어머니입니다. 은행 계좌에 있는 돈을 가져갈 수 있습니까? 가져갈 수 없습니까? 어머니가 다른 사람에게 빌린 돈. 다른 사람에게 음식을 사준 돈. 다른 사람이 목마를 때 물을 준 돈. 그런 것들. 다른 사람의 아기 학비를 내주는 것. 사실이 아닙니다. 공부하는 아이에게 장학금을 주는 것. 그 모든 것. 그것이 당신을 백궁 천국으로 데려가는 것입니다.

광합성과 생명의 순환
인간의 삶과 죽음을 광합성 과정에 비유하며, 생명은 곧 끌어당기는 힘이며, 이 힘이 멈추면 죽음으로 돌아간다고 설명합니다. 죽음은 물질이 탄소로 변하고, 식물은 석탄으로, 동물은 석유로 변하는 과정이라고 말합니다.

So, in other words, life is the force of attraction. So, when that tree is alive, the force of attraction is I have that on fire If I burn it, will there be a pulling force? Since we have no pulling force, the fireflies fly away. The tree flies away. Do you know what it is? That’s because there is no pulling force. Then what is life? Pulling energy. We call that life.
다시 말해, 생명은 끌어당기는 힘입니다. 그래서 그 나무가 살아있을 때, 끌어당기는 힘은 내가 불을 붙이면 끌어당기는 힘이 있을까요? 끌어당기는 힘이 없기 때문에 반딧불이가 날아갑니다. 나무가 날아갑니다. 무엇인지 아십니까? 그것은 끌어당기는 힘이 없기 때문입니다. 그럼 생명은 무엇입니까? 끌어당기는 에너지. 우리는 그것을 생명이라고 부릅니다.

What does photosynthesis cause? Plants. Plants turn into coal. What happens to animals when photosynthesis stops? They turn into oil. Carbon dioxide is a type of carbon dioxide, but one turns into oil and the other turns into carbon dioxide. If it turned into coal, then if it turned into oil, then if it turned into living things, then if it turned into animals or human bodies, then if it turned into coal, then all plants turned into coal. So, if it turned into plants and humans, then one of the animals became coal and the other became oil. This is not it, but why do they do that? Because when the water disappears, it is because the water is removed. So we know that carbon dioxide combining with water is a life function.
광합성은 무엇을 유발합니까? 식물. 식물은 석탄으로 변합니다. 광합성이 멈추면 동물은 어떻게 됩니까? 석유로 변합니다. 이산화탄소는 이산화탄소의 한 종류이지만, 하나는 석유로 변하고 다른 하나는 이산화탄소로 변합니다. 석탄으로 변했다면, 석유로 변했다면, 살아있는 것으로 변했다면, 동물이나 인체로 변했다면, 석탄으로 변했다면, 모든 식물은 석탄으로 변했습니다. 그래서 식물과 인간으로 변했다면, 동물 중 하나는 석탄이 되고 다른 하나는 석유가 되었습니다. 이것은 아니지만, 왜 그렇게 합니까? 물이 사라지면 물이 제거되기 때문입니다. 그래서 우리는 이산화탄소가 물과 결합하는 것이 생명 기능이라는 것을 압니다.

하늘궁과 영적인 마일리지
하늘궁 강연에 참석하는 것은 영적인 마일리지를 쌓는 행위이며, 이는 곧 천국으로 가는 길을 닦는 것이라고 말합니다. 물질적인 마일리지는 소멸하지만, 하늘궁 마일리지는 영원히 유효하다고 강조합니다.

Here in the sky palace, the lectures are about time. The best mileage is time. Right? That airplane mileage is nothing. Now, this is a spaceship that goes to 100 books. You guys have mileage. You’re accumulating mileage. Later on, you’ll accumulate a lot of mileage. Okay, so how many times have you come to the lectures? Depending on that, you’ll accumulate a lot of mileage. That’s the level. Okay, but no matter how many times you ride the airplane, you’ll still have mileage. You can’t use it outside. That’s right. That’s right. Oh, but the people who came here have Baekguk mileage. You can see that they are sitting on the airplane seat right now.
여기 하늘궁에서는 강연이 시간에 관한 것입니다. 최고의 마일리지는 시간입니다. 그렇죠? 그 비행기 마일리지는 아무것도 아닙니다. 이제 이것은 100권의 책으로 가는 우주선입니다. 여러분은 마일리지를 가지고 있습니다. 마일리지를 쌓고 있습니다. 나중에 많은 마일리지를 쌓을 것입니다. 좋아요, 그럼 강연에 몇 번 오셨습니까? 그것에 따라 많은 마일리지를 쌓을 것입니다. 그것이 레벨입니다. 좋아요, 하지만 비행기를 몇 번 타든 마일리지는 여전히 있을 것입니다. 밖에서는 사용할 수 없습니다. 맞습니다. 맞습니다. 아, 하지만 여기에 오신 분들은 백궁 마일리지를 가지고 있습니다. 지금 비행기 좌석에 앉아 있는 것을 볼 수 있습니다.

Don’t Be Stingy: The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe According to Huh Kyung Young

1. Keyword Frequency
   photosynthesis: 29
   money: 10
   grandmother: 9
   carbon dioxide: 9
   oil: 8
   body: 8
   heaven: 8
   water: 8
   life: 7
   plant: 7

2. Today’s Central Metaphor
   The central metaphor is that of photosynthesis as the fundamental process of life, which, when it ceases, transforms living matter into inert substances like coal and oil, mirroring the human journey from vitality to the physical decay of an aging body.

3. Lecture in Numbers
   1471st: Refers to the current lecture number in Huh Kyung-young’s Saturday lecture series.
   3: The number of types of stinginess: material, smile, and praise.
   25th Chapter, 40th Verse: A specific reference to the Bible, Matthew 25:40.
   20 seconds: The approximate duration of short-term memory, illustrating the fleeting nature of the mind.
   3000: Refers to “Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds” (삼천대천세계), a Buddhist concept representing past, present, and future heavens.
   4: The number of substances produced by photosynthesis: glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA).
   362 years: The speaker’s stated intention to remain on Earth for this duration, emphasizing the importance of bone health.
   3 years: The period Choi Je-woo spent in Gobae, Jeollado, spreading Donghak.
   300,000: The number of Donghak soldiers who died at a pass between Jeollado and Chungcheongdo.
   180 degrees: Describes the extreme curvature of an elderly grandmother’s back, forming a circle.
   10 times: The speaker mentions exercising 10 times more than younger people.
   1 hour: The approximate time it takes for a body to stiffen after death.

4. Signature Sentence
   “Giving a meal to a hungry person on the street is more meritorious than filling the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds with seven treasures.”

5. Concise Summary & Highlights
   This lecture reveals life’s essence through photosynthesis, urging generosity for spiritual elevation.
   Photosynthesis is the fundamental process sustaining life, producing essential nutrients.
   The cessation of photosynthesis transforms living matter into inert substances like coal and oil.
   Stinginess in material, smiles, and praise hinders spiritual progress and entry to Heaven.
   True generosity, especially towards the needy, accumulates spiritual merit for Heaven.
   The human body is a carbon dioxide entity, requiring water and electron activity for life.
   Donghak philosophy, particularly “Si Cheon Ju Jo Hwa Jeong,” prophesied the God-man’s arrival to transform the world.
   Life on Earth is a training ground to overcome ego and appreciate the purity of Heaven.

6. Scriptural / Religious Citations
   Matthew 25:40-46:
   “[40] The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ [41] “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. [42] For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, [43] I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ [44] “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ [45] “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ [46] “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.””

7. Historical & Epochal Context
   The lecture places itself within a significant historical and spiritual context, referencing ancient wisdom and prophecies. It touches upon the Donghak movement in Korea, a 19th-century religious and social movement that challenged existing power structures and prophesied the arrival of a new era led by a divine figure. This is contrasted with Western thought, which the speaker suggests lacks the depth of understanding found in Eastern philosophies like Donghak. The discussion also alludes to the transition from traditional, rural life (where grandmothers performed arduous labor) to modern society, implicitly critiquing aspects of contemporary food production (e.g., preservatives in food).

8. Key Figures & Events Referenced
   Choi Je-woo: The founder of the Donghak movement in Korea, who prophesied the arrival of a God-man.
   Donghak Peasant Movement: A significant historical event in Korea where Donghak followers rose up against the corrupt government, resulting in a large number of casualties.
   Marie Antoinette: The last queen of France, whose execution by guillotine is referenced in the context of peasant uprisings.
   Jesus: Referenced in the context of the Bible, specifically Matthew 25:40.
   Qin Shi Huang (Jin Si Hwang): The first emperor of China, known for his search for an elixir of immortality.

9. Core Concept Definitions
   Photosynthesis (광합성): The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen. In the lecture, it is expanded to represent the fundamental life process that sustains all living beings, producing essential nutrients like glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleic acids.
   Stinginess (인색): Defined as a lack of generosity in three aspects: material possessions, smiles, and praise. It is presented as a barrier to spiritual growth and entry into Heaven.
   Original Return (원시반본): The concept of returning to one’s original, pure state or essence. It is linked to the cyclical nature of life and death, and the idea that all things eventually return to their origin.
   Carbon Dioxide (이산화탄소): The speaker posits that the human body and all living matter are fundamentally composed of carbon dioxide, which transforms into coal (for plants) or oil (for animals and humans) upon the cessation of life (photosynthesis).
   Electron Activity (전자의 활동): The continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within the body, which is presented as the essence of life and a sign of vitality. When this activity stops, the body dies and stiffens.
   Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds (삼천대천세계): A Buddhist cosmological term representing the vastness of the universe, encompassing past, present, and future heavens.
   Si Cheon Ju Jo Hwa Jeong Yeong Se Bul Mang Man Sa Ji (시천주 조화정 영세불망 만사지): The core tenet of Donghak philosophy, meaning “Serve the God-man, harmonize with creation, never forget eternal wisdom, and know all things.” It prophesies the arrival of a divine being to transform the world.
   Elixir Milk (불로유): A mythical substance sought by Qin Shi Huang, presented as a real offering at Sky Temple.

10. Central Questions & Answers
    Central Question: What is the true nature of life, death, and the path to spiritual fulfillment?
    Speaker’s Answer: Life is fundamentally a process of photosynthesis and electron activity, transforming carbon dioxide with sunlight and water. Death is the cessation of this process, leading to physical decay and transformation into inert matter. The path to spiritual fulfillment and Heaven involves overcoming stinginess in material, smiles, and praise, and practicing profound generosity, especially towards the needy, as prophesied by ancient wisdom like Donghak.

11. Conclusion & Strategic / Philosophical Implications
    The lecture concludes by reiterating that life on Earth is a rigorous training ground designed to teach humility and gratitude, preparing individuals for the eternal happiness of Heaven. The ultimate lesson is to understand the profound interconnectedness of life, death, and generosity, and to live without stinginess. Philosophically, it implies a cyclical view of existence where physical forms are temporary, but spiritual actions have eternal consequences. Strategically, it advocates for a life of giving and compassion as the only true investment for the afterlife, contrasting it with worldly pursuits. The image of the “round” grandmother’s body at death symbolizes the return to the origin and the completion of a life lived, ideally, with generosity.

12. Cross-Referencing
    Donghak Philosophy: The lecture extensively references Donghak, a Korean religious movement founded by Choi Je-woo, emphasizing its core tenets and historical significance. This connects to broader discussions of indigenous spiritual movements and their prophecies.
    Buddhist Concepts: Terms like “Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds” (삼천대천세계) and “Jin Gong Myo Yu” (진공묘유 – wondrous existence from emptiness) are used, indicating a connection to Buddhist cosmology and philosophy.
    Christian Scripture: The direct quotation from Matthew 25:40-46 establishes a link to Christian teachings on charity and judgment.
    Scientific Concepts: The detailed explanation of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide, and electron activity connects to basic biology and chemistry, reinterpreting them within a spiritual framework.

13. Content Gaps & Unaddressed Areas
    Scientific Rigor: While scientific terms like “photosynthesis,” “carbon dioxide,” and “electrons” are used, the explanations often diverge from conventional scientific understanding (e.g., the sun “making” amino acids, the body being “carbon dioxide”). A more detailed scientific basis or a clear distinction between literal and metaphorical usage would strengthen the argument for a scientifically literate audience.
    Mechanism of Spiritual Merit: The lecture states that acts of generosity accumulate “Heaven mileage” or “level,” but the precise mechanism by which these actions translate into spiritual advancement or a higher “level” in Heaven is not fully elaborated.
    Historical Accuracy of Donghak: While the Donghak movement is discussed, some historical details (e.g., the exact role of Japanese forces in suppressing the movement) could benefit from more nuanced historical context to avoid potential misinterpretations.
    Practical Application of “Elixir Milk”: The mention of Elixir Milk (불로유) as a real offering at Sky Temple is presented without further explanation of its nature, benefits, or how it relates to the broader teachings.

14. Future Predictions & Prophetic Statements
    Arrival of the God-man: The Donghak philosophy, as interpreted by the speaker, explicitly predicts the arrival of a God-man (신인) from the Korean Peninsula who will “transform the world” (개벽).
    Asian Era: The speaker predicts that the future will be an “Asian era” led by the Korean Peninsula due to the arrival of this figure.
    End of All Religions: The speaker states that all existing religions will culminate and be completed with his arrival.
    Eternal Life in Heaven: Those who follow the teachings and accumulate spiritual merit will enter Heaven, where they will experience endless joy and freedom of movement, unlike the limited “Heaven waiting room.”
    Transformation of the Body: The speaker implies that in Heaven, the body will be “complete,” no longer requiring electron activity or sunlight for sustenance, unlike the “incomplete” earthly body.

Executive Insight
This lecture by Huh Kyung-young offers a unique synthesis of scientific concepts, spiritual teachings, and historical prophecy, centered on the profound implications of “photosynthesis” as a metaphor for life’s energy and transformation. The core takeaway is a compelling call for radical generosity—not just materially, but in smiles and praise—as the sole currency for spiritual advancement and entry into Heaven. By reframing the human body as a “carbon dioxide entity” whose vitality depends on electron activity, the lecture underscores the fragility of earthly existence and the importance of conscious action. Professionals can glean insights into the power of metaphor for conveying complex ideas, the strategic value of long-term spiritual investment over transient material gains, and the potential for a unified worldview that integrates scientific observation with ancient wisdom and prophetic vision.

The Profound Meaning of a Circle: Photosynthesis, Life, and the Cycle of Existence

When presented with a simple circle, various interpretations arise. Scientists may perceive photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy . Physicians might envision blood cells, such as red or white corpuscles, which are spherical in shape . The Earth and the Sun, both celestial bodies, also come to mind, highlighting the Sun’s indispensable role in enabling photosynthesis on Earth . Without the Sun, Earth’s photosynthesis would cease, preventing the formation of fruits, flowers, and seeds, thus rendering life impossible .

The cessation of photosynthesis is evident when the sun sets; flower petals retract, signifying the halt of this vital process . During daylight hours, leaves extend to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis . As light diminishes, plants contract, illustrating the direct link between light intensity and photosynthetic activity .

Beyond scientific interpretations, a circle can evoke deeply personal reflections. For those caring for elderly parents, it might symbolize the face of an aging mother . This seemingly simple drawing can represent the final stage of human life, where an elderly mother, her back bent from years of nurturing her children, sits in a posture of quiet suffering, her hands clasped in prayer . This image embodies the concept of “Ilsimmujong Iljongmujong” (一始無終 一終無終), signifying that all beginnings eventually return to their original form . The curved posture of an elderly woman, often found in rural settings, illustrates this return to a spherical shape in death, a body so rigid it cannot be straightened for burial .

This final state of the human body, where photosynthesis has ceased, transforms living tissue into inert matter . The body, once vibrant, reverts to carbon, specifically carbon dioxide . This is why human bodies, like trees, burn when ignited, as they are fundamentally composed of carbon dioxide . The purpose of photosynthesis is to facilitate growth and expansion through carbon dioxide . However, once photosynthesis stops, the body hardens and darkens, eventually turning black, much like ancient mummies .

When plants cease photosynthesis, they transform into coal . Similarly, human and animal remains, over long periods, become either coal or oil . Animal and human bodies primarily convert into oil, while plant matter becomes coal . Both substances are dark, sticky, and represent the fermented remains of life, a consequence of photosynthesis ceasing .

The rigid, spherical posture of an elderly person in death serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by past generations, particularly mothers who toiled tirelessly . This natural return to an original, circular form is also observed in the Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) flower, which curls into a perfect sphere when it falls, leaving no trace and embodying purity . This cyclical nature of existence, from birth to death, is a constant theme, reflecting the impermanence of life and the importance of living harmoniously .

2. The Imperative of Generosity: Overcoming Stinginess in Material Possessions, Smiles, and Praise
   The profound lesson derived from contemplating the circle of life and death is the importance of not being stingy (吝嗇) . Stinginess, particularly in expressing love, is a significant failing . We often take our parents’ sacrifices for granted, failing to express gratitude for their tireless efforts, such as providing school tuition .

Stinginess manifests in three primary forms:
Material stinginess: Reluctance to share wealth or resources .
Stinginess in smiles: A lack of warmth or friendliness in interactions .
Stinginess in praise: Hesitation to acknowledge or commend others’ efforts and qualities .

Unlike some other cultures, Koreans are often characterized by these forms of stinginess . Western cultures, for instance, are known for their readiness to smile, give, and praise . The principle of “give and take” is often understood as “give first,” rather than waiting to receive before reciprocating . We have already received the gift of life; therefore, our remaining task is to give .

Praising our parents, especially our mothers, for their culinary skills or resilience, is a simple yet powerful act of generosity . The unique and delicious flavors of traditional homemade foods, like kimchi or tofu, are often unmatched by modern, mass-produced alternatives, which may even contain harmful preservatives . Such praise not only brings joy to parents but also fosters a deeper connection .

3. The Path to Sky Temple: Investing in Compassion and Understanding the Universe’s Mechanisms
   The only wealth that can be carried to the Sky Temple is that which is invested in acts of compassion and generosity . As stated in Matthew 25:40, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” . This means that feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick or imprisoned are all acts that accumulate spiritual merit for the afterlife . Money saved in bank accounts, however, cannot be taken to the Sky Temple .

Those who practice such generosity will attain a higher place in the eternal paradise . Before the God-man’s arrival, such individuals would reside in the Soul Waiting Area, a preliminary heaven, awaiting final approval for entry into the Sky Temple . No one can enter the Sky Temple without the God-man’s direct authorization . The Soul Waiting Area offers a vastly improved existence compared to Earth, but it lacks the freedom of movement found in the Sky Temple .

Understanding the true map of heaven is crucial, as many religious interpretations are mere conjectures . Just as the geocentric model was once widely accepted despite the heliocentric truth, many spiritual beliefs are misguided . Stinginess stems from this ignorance of the true path to heaven . Giving, rather than merely offering, is the way to send one’s assets to heaven .

Traditional Buddhist vows, such as “Sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save them all” (衆生無辺誓願度) or “Afflictions are inexhaustible, I vow to end them all” (煩惱無盡誓願斷), are often abstract and unrealistic . The human mind is fleeting, constantly arising and ceasing . Instead of striving to eliminate all afflictions, simply embracing the God-man’s teachings amidst them is sufficient . Similarly, the vow to learn all Buddhist teachings (法門無量誓願学) is impractical, as the sheer volume of texts makes it impossible for any individual to master them all . Such grand pronouncements can be seen as boastful rather than genuinely achievable .

Instead, focusing on the single principle of not being stingy in all aspects of life is more profound . This includes expressing heartfelt appreciation to living parents, acknowledging their sacrifices and skills, rather than merely offering material gifts . Such genuine praise fosters a sense of purpose and joy in their lives . Building trust and avoiding misunderstandings with elders is also vital .

The concept of “Jingongmyoyu” (眞空妙有), a Buddhist term meaning “marvelous existence from true emptiness,” holds significant truth . When one is completely destitute, having lost everything, it creates an empty space from which new possibilities can emerge . This principle suggests that from complete emptiness, a wondrous existence can arise .

The Buddhist concept of the “Samcheondaechonsegye” (三千大千世界), or “three thousand great thousand worlds,” refers to the vastness of the universe across past, present, and future . Even filling these worlds with precious treasures is considered less meritorious than offering a single meal to a hungry person . This underscores the immense value of simple acts of charity.

4. The Sun’s Life-Giving Power: Photosynthesis and the Essence of Existence
   Photosynthesis, a process often learned in school, produces four essential substances for life:
   Glucose (carbohydrates): The primary energy source .
   Amino acids (proteins): Building blocks for tissues and enzymes .
   Fatty acids (fats): Essential for energy storage and cell structure .
   Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA): The genetic material that carries instructions for life .

These four components, collectively referred to as essential nutrients, are generated by photosynthesis . The Sun is not merely a burning ball of gas; it is a sophisticated machine that produces these vital nutrients . Unlike ordinary fires, the Sun’s unique energy transforms simple elements into the complex molecules necessary for life . Therefore, exposure to sunlight is crucial for human health, as it facilitates the intake of these essential nutrients . Lack of sunlight can lead to various ailments, such as scurvy .

Understanding the universe’s mechanisms reveals the Sun’s profound role as a life-giver, not just a distant star . This deep understanding is reflected in Donghak (Eastern Learning), a Korean philosophical movement that is highly regarded by global scientists and philosophers . Donghak predicts the coming of an Asian era, centered on the Korean Peninsula, where a divine figure will initiate a new epoch .

The core tenet of Donghak is “Si Cheonju Johwajeong Yeongsebulmang Mansaji” (侍天主 造化定 永世不忘 萬事知), which means “Serve the Lord of Heaven, establish harmony, never forget, and know all things” . This philosophy emphasizes preparing for the arrival of a divine being who will transform the world . Donghak, originating in Korea, is considered the ultimate cosmic philosophy, far surpassing Western thought .

The Donghak Peasant Movement, led by Choi Je-u, sought to overthrow the corrupt Joseon dynasty and establish a new order under the divine ruler . This movement, though ultimately suppressed with great loss of life, demonstrated a powerful belief in a divinely ordained transformation . The God-man’s presence today fulfills the prophecies of Donghak, marking the true time for this cosmic transformation .

5. The Interplay of Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Electrons: The Essence of Life and Death
   Life is fundamentally the process of combining carbon dioxide with water through photosynthesis . When carbon dioxide does not combine with water, it hardens, as seen in the rigid structure of wood, which is essentially solidified carbon dioxide . The presence of water keeps a tree alive . The separation of carbon dioxide from water signifies death . When water is removed from wood, it dries out and loses its life force . Sunlight facilitates this synthesis, making it a “photo-synthesis” .

When photosynthesis ceases, plants transform into coal, and animals into oil, both forms of carbon dioxide that have lost their water content . The combination of carbon dioxide and water is thus the essence of life . Our bodies, composed of carbon dioxide, require constant water intake to sustain life . The temporary cessation of photosynthesis during sleep is permissible because the body retains water .

The life process also involves the continuous release of electrons from water molecules . This outflow of electrons from water molecules within our bodies is what defines life . When this process stops, such as when urine production ceases, it indicates the approach of death . The continuous movement of blood and the expulsion of water from the body are signs of life . Conversely, swelling and the inability to excrete urine signify that the electron flow has stopped, leading to death .

Life is not about what enters the body, but what continuously exits it . Just as a yacht consumes fuel to move, our bodies consume nutrients while continuously expelling electrons . When the electron flow stops, the body becomes rigid within an hour, indicating the cessation of life . Attempting to straighten a body that has stiffened in a bent posture can cause fractures . Therefore, our existence is maintained by the continuous activity of electrons within our cells .

This intricate mechanism, where electrons move from water molecules, sustains our lives . Our souls inhabit these physical bodies, each soul possessing a unique, eternal identifier . This physical existence, with its joys and sorrows, is a training ground for understanding the “user manual” of the human body . Graduating from Earth to the Sky Temple signifies mastering this manual, which primarily involves not being stingy . Recognizing that earthly possessions are divine resources to be shared with those in need, through compassion and benevolence, is the path to the Sky Temple .

The image of an elderly mother dying in a curled, prayerful posture, her body forming a perfect circle, symbolizes the completion of life’s journey . This “perfect completion” (圓滿) is also reflected in Buddhist traditions where enlightened beings die in a seated, upright position . Understanding this impermanence of the human body, which is akin to a piece of wood or a lump of coal, destined to darken and decay, motivates us to elevate our spiritual level for the Sky Temple .

The challenges and hardships of earthly life, though seemingly cruel, are essential training for appreciating the eternal bliss of the Sky Temple . Experiencing the “sea of filth” on Earth allows us to truly value the purity and gratitude towards the divine in heaven . The Sky Temple is a “Sky Temple Station,” a place of healing and miracles, offering divine water and teachings, and the Elixir Milk that Qin Shi Huang sought . Every moment spent learning here accumulates “Sky Temple mileage,” a spiritual currency that determines one’s place in the eternal journey to the Sky Temple

Do Not Be Stingy: The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe According to Huh Kyung-young

1. The Profound Question: Beyond Conventional Knowledge
   Huh Kyung-young commenced his 1471st Saturday lecture by posing a profound question to the audience, likening it to an examination for entry into Heaven. He asserted that conventional academic problems, such as “a + a multiplied by b equals ab,” are not true challenges, as they can be solved through mere study. Instead, he presented an abstract image, asking, “What comes to mind when you see this?” This question, he explained, elicits diverse responses depending on an individual’s background, whether scientific or religious. For scientists, it might evoke photosynthesis (光合成); for medical professionals, red blood cells (赤血球) or white blood cells (白血球). The spherical nature of blood cells, he noted, is akin to the character for “sphere” in Earth (地球), suggesting a connection to celestial bodies like the sun.

2. Photosynthesis and the Cycle of Life and Death
   The sun’s presence is indispensable for photosynthesis (光合成) on Earth. Without sunlight, plant leaves retract, signifying the cessation of this vital process. Photosynthesis, literally meaning the “synthesis of light,” is the mechanism by which plants thrive. Its absence means no fruit, no flowers, and no seeds, rendering life impossible. Huh Kyung-young then expanded this concept to human existence, drawing a parallel between the cessation of photosynthesis and the aging process.

3. The Metamorphosis of Life: From Photosynthesis to Carbon
   The abstract image, Huh Kyung-young revealed, also represents the final stage of human life, particularly that of an elderly mother. He depicted an old woman, hunched over, hands clasped in prayer, symbolizing the toil and suffering endured while raising children. This posture, he explained, is often the position in which elderly individuals in rural areas pass away, their bodies becoming rigid and curled into a spherical shape, unable to be straightened. This state, he posited, is the human equivalent of photosynthesis ceasing. When photosynthesis stops, the body reverts to matter (物質), specifically carbon (炭素), becoming carbon dioxide (二酸化炭素). This explains why deceased bodies, like wood, can be burned, as they are fundamentally carbon. Over time, a body without intervention will darken, becoming a black, hardened mass, much like mummified remains.

He further elaborated on the transformation of carbon dioxide:
Plants (植物), upon death and burial, become coal (石炭).
Animals (動物) and humans (人間), when they die in large numbers, transform into oil (石油).
Diamonds (ダイヤモンド) are also a form of carbon.

Thus, all living matter, whether plant or animal, ultimately returns to a dark, carbon-based form when the life-sustaining process, analogous to photosynthesis, ceases.

4. The Significance of the “Original Form” and the Impermanence of Life
   The rigid, curled posture of the deceased elderly mother, unable to be placed in a coffin, serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by past generations. Huh Kyung-young emphasized that this “original form” or “return to the origin” (原始反本) is a fundamental principle of the universe. Everything, from blood cells to the human body, eventually returns to a spherical or circular state. He cited the Rose of Sharon (無窮花), which curls into a perfect sphere when it falls, symbolizing cleanliness and the cyclical nature of life. This concept extends to the broader cosmic order, encompassing creation, dwelling, decay, and emptiness (成住壊空), and the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death (生老病死). Observing this “original form” should evoke a sense of impermanence (人生無常) and encourage a harmonious (円満) existence. He asserted that understanding this profound truth about the elderly mothers’ sacrifices should inspire humility and filial piety.

5. The Lecture’s Core Message: Do Not Be Stingy (吝嗇하지 마라!)
   Huh Kyung-young then revealed the central theme of his lecture: “Do not be stingy (吝嗇하지 마라!)” He explained that this admonition primarily refers to being generous with expressions of love and gratitude. He criticized the common human tendency to be stingy with words of thanks to parents, often taking their sacrifices for granted. He recounted the struggles of mothers in rural areas, who would sell eggs or firewood to afford monthly school fees (月謝金) for their ten children, highlighting the immense effort behind seemingly simple provisions.

6. Three Forms of Stinginess and the Western Contrast
   Huh Kyung-young identified three types of stinginess prevalent in Korean society, contrasting them with Western cultures:
   Material stinginess (物質의 인색): A reluctance to give material possessions.
   Stinginess with smiles (微笑의 인색): A lack of readiness to offer a smile.
   Stinginess with praise (稱讚의 인색): A hesitation to commend others.

He noted that Westerners, particularly Caucasians, are generally more generous with smiles and material gifts, often giving before receiving, embodying a “give and take” philosophy. In contrast, he suggested, Koreans often feel the need to “take” first before reciprocating, believing they must “repay grace.” However, he argued that simply being born into this world is already a profound gift, leaving only the act of giving.

7. The True Path to Baekgung: Generosity and Compassion
   Huh Kyung-young asserted that the highest form of filial piety is not merely providing for parents but ensuring their spiritual journey to Baekgung (白宮), the celestial realm. He emphasized that true wealth for Baekgung is accumulated through acts of generosity and compassion towards the less fortunate. He cited Matthew 25:40-46, which states that whatever is done for “the least of these brothers and sisters” is done for the divine. This includes feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick and imprisoned. Such acts, he explained, are the only “money” that can be taken to Baekgung, unlike earthly riches stored in bank accounts. Those who fail to act with such compassion, he warned, face eternal punishment (永罰) or reincarnation (輪廻) as animals.

8. The Exclusive Gateway to Baekgung: The God-man’s Authorization
   Huh Kyung-young declared that no one can enter Baekgung directly without the authorization of the God-man (神人). He stated that all virtuous individuals from various religions, who have dedicated their lives to good deeds, currently reside in the Soul Waiting Area (霊魂待機所), a preliminary Heaven. This area, while vastly superior to Earth, still restricts freedom of movement. Only with the God-man’s authorization (認可) can souls ascend to Baekgung, where complete freedom of movement and boundless joy await. He asserted that he is the first and last religious leader to reveal this truth, bringing all religions to their ultimate conclusion. He likened the prevailing ignorance of this celestial map to the historical adherence to the geocentric model (天動説) despite the truth of the heliocentric model (地動説).

9. The Flaws of Abstract Religious Teachings
   Huh Kyung-young criticized the abstract and often unrealistic tenets of traditional religious teachings, particularly in Buddhism. He dismissed vows such as “Though sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save them all (衆生無辺誓願度)” and “Though afflictions are endless, I vow to cut them off (煩悩無尽誓願断)” as impractical. He explained that the human mind is in constant flux, with thoughts arising and disappearing in an instant, making it impossible to permanently sever all afflictions. Similarly, the vow to “Though the Dharma gates are boundless, I vow to learn them all (法門無量誓願学)” is deemed an act of boasting (虚風쟁이), as no human can master the infinite scriptures within a lifetime. He contended that merely practicing generosity and avoiding stinginess is sufficient to attain spiritual merit, surpassing the complexities of such vows.

10. The Cosmic Mechanism of Life: Photosynthesis and Electron Flow
    Returning to the concept of photosynthesis, Huh Kyung-young explained its profound connection to life and death. When photosynthesis ceases, everything darkens, from the night sky to a deceased body. He clarified that while photosynthesis is a reddish process, its byproduct, chlorophyll (葉緑素), appears green because green is the opposite of red. This green color signifies active photosynthesis.

He then introduced the concept of “pulling power” (땡기는 힘) as the essence of life. A living tree possesses this power, but once burned to ash, it loses it and scatters. Similarly, the human body, when cremated, becomes ash, devoid of this pulling power, signifying the cessation of life.

He further elaborated on the chemical process:
Photosynthesis (光合成) is the process where carbon dioxide (二酸化炭素) combines with water (水) under sunlight.
When carbon dioxide separates from water, it leads to death (死). This is why dried wood, devoid of water, is lifeless.
The sun’s light facilitates this synthesis, transforming carbon dioxide and water into life-sustaining substances.

He then delved into the microscopic level, explaining that life is maintained by the continuous outflow of electrons (電子) from water molecules within the body.
Our bodies, fundamentally carbon dioxide, require constant water intake.
The continuous excretion of water, such as urine, signifies the ongoing outflow of electrons, which is the essence of life.
When this electron outflow stops, the body stiffens and dies, becoming a rigid carbon dioxide mass.

He used the analogy of a motorboat:
A running boat continuously consumes and expels fuel, signifying the flow of electrons.
When the engine stops, the fuel flow ceases, and the boat becomes “dead.”

This intricate mechanism, he asserted, is the universe’s (宇宙) design, a testament to the sun’s role as a life-giving machine, producing essential nutrients like glucose (포도당) (carbohydrates), amino acids (アミノ酸) (proteins), fatty acids (脂肪酸) (fats), and nucleic acids (核酸) (DNA and RNA). These are not merely products of burning gas but are uniquely generated by the sun’s life-giving light.

11. The Prophecy of Donghak and the Arrival of the God-man
    Huh Kyung-young then connected these cosmic principles to the Korean philosophical tradition of Donghak (東学), which he claimed is revered by global scientists and philosophers as the highest form of knowledge. Donghak, he explained, prophesied the coming of the God-man (神人) from the Korean Peninsula, ushering in an “Asian era” and a “new world order” (開闢運動). The core tenet of Donghak, “Serve the Heavenly Lord, harmonize with creation, never forget the eternal, and know all things (侍天主 造化定 永世不忘 萬事知)”, signifies preparing for the arrival of a divine being who will transform the world. He recounted the Donghak Peasant Revolution (東学農民運動), where 300,000 Donghak followers were massacred by Japanese forces at the behest of the Joseon dynasty. He asserted that this uprising, though premature, was a precursor to his own arrival, demonstrating the historical anticipation of the God-man.

12. The Imperfection of the Human Body and the Purpose of Earthly Suffering
    Huh Kyung-young concluded by reiterating that the human body, dependent on electron flow and sunlight, is an imperfect (不完全) vessel designed for experiencing joy and sorrow (喜怒哀楽). This earthly existence, he explained, serves as a “training ground” where humans learn the “user manual” of the body. Graduating from Earth and entering Baekgung signifies mastering this manual, which primarily involves practicing generosity and compassion. He emphasized that the hardships and “filth” of this world are necessary for humans to truly appreciate the purity and happiness of Baekgung, fostering gratitude towards the divine. This profound experience creates an eternal long-term memory (永続的な長期記憶), ensuring that inhabitants of Baekgung remain humble and appreciative.

13. The Sky Temple: A Station to Baekgung
    Huh Kyung-young concluded by proclaiming the Sky Temple (하늘궁) as a “Baekgung Station (白宮停車場)”—a place of healing, miracles, and the gateway to Heaven. He highlighted the presence of miraculous water (光泉水) and his teachings, along with the Elixir Milk (不老乳), as unique offerings at the Sky Temple. Attending his lectures, he asserted, accumulates “Baekgung mileage,” akin to frequent flyer miles, which determines one’s level in Baekgung. This “mileage” is far more valuable than any earthly reward, as it represents a journey on the “Galaxy Express 999” to Baekgung.

The Path to Baekgung: Generosity, Photosynthesis, and the Cosmic Cycle

1. The Esoteric Examination: Beyond Conventional Knowledge
   Before commencing this discourse, a profound inquiry shall be posed, one that transcends the conventional examinations of earthly institutions such as Harvard University. This is not a test of rote memorization, but rather an assessment for entry into the celestial realm, a veritable examination for the Sky Temple. Unlike mundane questions with singular, predetermined answers, this query invites a spectrum of interpretations, reflecting the diverse perspectives of individuals and disciplines. A scientist, for instance, might perceive photosynthesis in the presented image, a physician, perhaps, erythrocytes or leukocytes, spherical in form, akin to the Earth or the Sun.

The Sun’s existence is inextricably linked to the Earth’s capacity for photosynthesis. Without solar illumination, this vital process ceases, causing flora to retract their leaves as light intensity diminishes. Consequently, fruits cannot ripen, flowers cannot bloom, and seeds cannot form, rendering life as we know it impossible.

2. The Metamorphosis of Life: From Photosynthesis to Carbon
   Yet, the image also evokes a poignant reflection for those tending to aged parents: the visage of an elderly mother. This depiction, intentionally crafted for this profound examination, portrays a mother, her back bent, hands clasped in supplication, groaning in the throes of physical decline. This is the ultimate human condition, a return to the primordial state, where the body, once vibrant with the energy of photosynthesis, succumbs to the cessation of this vital process.

As the body ages, photosynthesis within it diminishes, eventually ceasing altogether. At this juncture, the body reverts to its material essence, transforming into carbon dioxide. Our physical forms, like all organic matter, are fundamentally composed of carbon. When photosynthesis ceases, the body solidifies and darkens, a stark contrast to the bright luminescence it exhibited during its active, photosynthesizing state. This transformation is evident in mummified remains, which invariably appear blackened and shriveled.

This process mirrors the fate of plants. When a plant ceases photosynthesis and dies, it eventually transforms into coal, a dense carbonaceous material. Similarly, human and animal remains, upon death, undergo a transformation into either coal or oil, both dark, carbon-rich substances. The vast oil reserves beneath the Earth are, in essence, the accumulated carbonized remains of countless organisms. This transformation occurs because the cessation of photosynthesis leads to the desiccation of the body, as water, crucial for life, is expelled.

3. The Cycle of Existence: From Origin to Return
   The image of the bent, clasped figure also symbolizes Original Return (原始反本), a concept signifying a return to one’s original state. Just as blood cells are spherical, and the human mind, in its ideal state, is harmonious, so too does the body ultimately revert to a spherical, or rounded, form in death. The Rose of Sharon, for instance, when its petals fall, curls into a spherical shape and is carried away by the wind, leaving no trace. This ephemeral yet cyclical nature of the Rose of Sharon, blooming and fading daily, yet perpetually renewing itself, underscores the principle of Original Return.

This cyclical nature is further encapsulated in the principles of Origin, Growth, Decline, and Storage (生長斂藏), and Formation, Sustenance, Decay, and Emptiness (成住壞空), as well as the universal cycle of Birth, Old Age, Sickness, and Death (生老病死) and the Four Seasons (春夏秋冬). All things ultimately return to their original state, prompting a reflection on the impermanence of life and the importance of achieving completeness (圓滿).

4. The Imperative of Generosity: Overcoming Stinginess
   The profound lesson embedded in this imagery is the imperative to transcend stinginess (吝嗇). This is not merely a material concept but encompasses three fundamental aspects: material generosity, the generosity of a smile, and the generosity of praise.

In our interactions with parents, for instance, we often exhibit a profound stinginess in expressing gratitude. We readily accept their sacrifices, such as school tuition, without offering heartfelt thanks. This ingratitude constitutes a significant transgression. Our mothers, despite immense hardship, procured funds for our education, often through arduous labor like selling eggs or firewood. This selfless giving, often unacknowledged, highlights our inherent stinginess.

Western cultures, in contrast, often exemplify generosity. They readily offer smiles, material aid, and praise, embodying a philosophy of “give and take” that prioritizes giving. We, too, have already received the ultimate gift: life itself. Therefore, our remaining task is to give.

The Bible, specifically Matthew 25:40, unequivocally states: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” This scripture underscores that acts of kindness towards the vulnerable—the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, the imprisoned—are acts directed towards the divine. Such acts of generosity, whether offering a meal or providing financial assistance for education, are the only true treasures that can be carried into the Sky Temple. Material wealth accumulated in earthly bank accounts, however, remains behind.

Those who practice such generosity are destined for the celestial realm, while those who remain stingy face the cycle of reincarnation. Before the advent of the God-man, such benevolent souls resided in the Soul Waiting Area, a preparatory heaven. However, ultimate entry into the Sky Temple is contingent upon the God-man’s divine sanction. No being has ever ascended to the Sky Temple without this divine approval.

5. The Flaws of Abstract Doctrines: A Call for Practicality
   Many religious doctrines, such as the Buddhist vows of “saving boundless sentient beings” or “ending endless afflictions,” are inherently abstract and impractical. The human mind, characterized by its fleeting nature, cannot perpetually eradicate all afflictions. Similarly, the vow to “learn boundless dharma gates” is an unrealistic endeavor, as the sheer volume of Buddhist scriptures renders complete mastery impossible within a human lifetime. Such pronouncements, rather than embodying genuine aspiration, often betray a subtle arrogance.

Instead, a single, practical virtue—the absence of stinginess in all its forms—suffices to attain spiritual merit. This principle, when applied to our interactions with living parents, translates into heartfelt appreciation for their efforts, particularly their culinary skills, which often surpass any professional training. Such sincere praise, even if initially met with skepticism, fosters genuine connection and gratitude.

The Buddhist concept of “emptiness is wonderful existence” (真空妙有), while profound, finds its practical application in the realization of generosity. When one is utterly destitute, having lost everything, a state of “true emptiness” is achieved, from which “wonderful existence” can emerge. This signifies the potential for rebirth and renewal after complete loss.

The Buddhist notion of the “three-thousand great-thousand worlds” (三千大千世界), encompassing the past, present, and future realms, filled with precious jewels, pales in comparison to the merit gained by offering a single meal to a hungry person. This emphasizes the profound significance of practical compassion over vast, abstract accumulations of wealth or spiritual attainment.

6. The Sun’s Benevolence: The Essence of Life
   Photosynthesis, a process often learned in secondary education, yields four essential substances: glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). These are the fundamental building blocks of life, and they are not inherently present in the void but are synthesized through the Sun’s radiant energy. The Sun is not merely a burning celestial body; it is a colossal machine that generates these vital nutrients.

Exposure to sunlight, therefore, is crucial for human health, as it facilitates the absorption of these four essential nutrients. Prolonged confinement indoors can lead to various ailments, such as scurvy, underscoring the Sun’s indispensable role in sustaining life.

The Sun’s mechanism, though seemingly simple, is profoundly intricate. It is not merely the combustion of gases like helium, as some scientific theories propose. Such combustion cannot produce amino acids or fatty acids. The Sun’s light is, in essence, the light of life itself.

7. The Wisdom of Donghak: A Prophecy Fulfilled
   The profound insights into the universe’s mechanisms, as elucidated here, resonate with the ancient Korean philosophy of Donghak (東學), or “Eastern Learning.” Donghak, revered by global scientists and philosophers as a pinnacle of human thought, prophesied the advent of an Asian era, specifically originating from the Korean Peninsula. This prophecy, known as Hyunsa Jido (現師之道), or “The Way of the Present Teacher,” foretold a cosmic transformation, a “great opening” (개벽운동).

The core tenet of Donghak is “Serving Heaven’s Lord, Harmonizing with Creation, Never Forgetting Eternal Wisdom, and Knowing All Things” (侍天主 造化定 永世不忘 萬事知). This doctrine, first expounded by Choi Je-u, urged humanity to prepare for the descent of a divine being from Heaven who would usher in a new era. This was not a mere academic theory but a revolutionary call to action, challenging the existing social and political order.

The Donghak Peasant Revolution, though ultimately suppressed, was a testament to the power of this ideology. The revolutionaries, driven by the belief in a divinely appointed ruler, challenged the corrupt aristocracy, leading to a tragic loss of life. However, their movement, though premature in its timing, foreshadowed the eventual arrival of the God-man.

8. The Essence of Life: Electron Flow and Water
   The fundamental process of photosynthesis involves the combination of carbon dioxide and water. When carbon dioxide is deprived of water, it solidifies, as seen in the hardness of wood, which is essentially solidified carbon dioxide infused with water. The separation of carbon dioxide from water signifies death. Sunlight facilitates this synthesis, enabling the continuous interaction of carbon dioxide and water, thereby sustaining life.

Our bodies, too, are fundamentally composed of carbon dioxide, and the continuous intake of water is essential for survival. The cessation of water intake leads to the cessation of photosynthesis within the body, resulting in death.

Furthermore, life is characterized by the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules. This constant expulsion of electrons, evident in the continuous urination of a healthy individual, signifies the active metabolic processes that sustain life. When this electron flow ceases, as in the case of kidney failure, the body succumbs to death.

Just as a motorboat requires a continuous supply of fuel to operate, our bodies require a continuous intake of nutrients and the expulsion of waste products, driven by the ceaseless flow of electrons. When this flow ceases, the body stiffens within an hour, becoming rigid and immobile. This rigidity, particularly evident in the curved posture of the elderly, is a physical manifestation of the cessation of electron activity.

Therefore, our very existence is predicated on the continuous activity of electrons within our cells. This miraculous process, orchestrated by the divine, allows the soul to inhabit the physical form. Each soul possesses a unique, immutable identifier, persisting across eons and countless transformations.

9. The Purpose of Earthly Existence: A School for the Soul
   Our earthly existence, with its inherent imperfections and challenges, serves as a rigorous training ground for the soul. It is a school where we learn the “user manual” of the human body, experiencing joy and sorrow, and ultimately comprehending the profound significance of the Sky Temple. The ultimate lesson is to transcend stinginess, to embrace compassion and generosity, recognizing that all material possessions are ultimately transient.

By assisting those in need, we accumulate spiritual merit, paving the way to the Soul Waiting Area and, ultimately, the Sky Temple. This realization, that generosity is the path to the celestial realm, is the profound wisdom we are meant to acquire during our time on Earth.

The image of the elderly mother, her body curled in supplication, hands clasped in prayer, symbolizes the ultimate return to the primordial state. This posture, mirroring the seated position of enlightened beings in Buddhism, signifies the completion of one’s earthly journey. Recognizing the impermanence of the physical body, which, like a piece of wood, will eventually turn to dust, compels us to appreciate the preciousness of life and to strive for spiritual elevation.

The Sky Temple itself, in its infinite wisdom, orchestrates these earthly trials, understanding that hardship fosters humility and gratitude. By experiencing the “ocean of impurities” on Earth, we come to deeply appreciate the pristine purity of the Sky Temple, forging an indelible memory of divine grace. This profound understanding of gratitude towards the divine is the ultimate fruit of our earthly sojourn.

December 21, 2024 – 1471st – Don’t Be Stingy: The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe According to Huh Kyung Young

Ⅰ. Meeting Overview

Category	Details
Date	December 21, 2024
Event	1471st Saturday Lecture by Huh Kyung Young
Topic	The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe
Attendees	Those who came to Haneulgung despite heavy snow and cold weather, and domestic and international viewers who regularly watch the Saturday lectures
Presenters	Go Hwa-young (Cheonan Angel), Jo Kyung-yong (Yesan Spiritual Center Director), Lee Soon-hee (Angel), Son Jae-nam (Angel)
Special Performances	Kang Ok-ki and Kim Ji-yeon (Haneulgung promotional songs)

Ⅱ. Meeting Discussion

• The Meaning of a Circle

  • A circle can represent various concepts depending on one’s perspective:
  • Scientific View: Scientists may see photosynthesis, red blood cells, white blood cells, Earth, or the Sun .
  • Human Life Cycle: It can symbolize the final stage of human life, particularly an elderly mother hunched over, reflecting the cycle of “Ilsimujong Iljongmujong” (beginning and end are one) .
  • Photosynthesis and Death: The circle also represents the cessation of photosynthesis, leading to the body’s return to matter, transforming into carbon dioxide, then coal or oil .
  • Original Return (Wonshibanbon): The circle signifies returning to one’s original state, where everything, including the mind and body, is in a perfect, round form .
  • Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon): The Mugunghwa flower, when it falls, curls into a perfect circle and rolls away, leaving no trace, symbolizing purity and the continuous cycle of life and death .
  • Life’s Impermanence (Insaengmusang): The circular nature of existence reminds us of the impermanence of life and the importance of living a “wonman” (perfect and harmonious) life .

• The Importance of Not Being Stingy

  • Three Types of Stinginess:
  • Material Stinginess: Being reluctant to give material possessions .
  • Stinginess in Smiles: Not readily offering smiles to others .
  • Stinginess in Praise: Being hesitant to praise others .
  • Giving vs. Receiving: We are often stingy in expressing gratitude to our parents, always expecting to receive rather than give .
  • Biblical Context (Matthew 25:40-46): Helping the needy, such as the hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, or imprisoned, is considered an act done for God and is the only way to take wealth to Baekgung (heaven) .
  • Buddhist Perspective: While Buddhist vows like “Jungsaengmubyeonseowondo” (vowing to save all sentient beings) and “Beonnoemujinseowondan” (vowing to cut off all afflictions) are noble, they are often too abstract and unrealistic . True spiritual growth comes from not being stingy in daily life .
  • The Concept of “Jingongmyoyu” (True Emptiness, Wondrous Existence): This Buddhist term suggests that from true emptiness, wondrous existence arises. Those who have lost everything can rise again, just as a vacuum can create something new .
  • The Value of a Meal: Giving a single meal to a hungry person is more meritorious than filling the “Samcheondaechonsegye” (three thousand great chiliocosms, representing past, present, and future heavens) with treasures .

• Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death

  • Products of Photosynthesis: Sunlight produces four essential substances for life: glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) . These are not produced by burning gas or other artificial means; only the sun can create them .
  • The Sun as a Life-Giving Machine: The sun is not merely a burning ball of gas but a machine that provides vital nutrients, emphasizing the importance of sunlight for health .
  • Photosynthesis and Carbon Dioxide: Photosynthesis is the process of combining carbon dioxide with water . When this process stops, carbon dioxide hardens, and water is lost, leading to death .
  • Transformation After Death: When photosynthesis stops, plants turn into coal, and animals (including humans) turn into oil . Both are forms of carbon dioxide, differentiated by the presence or absence of water .
  • Life as Electron Movement: Life is maintained by the continuous movement of electrons out of water molecules within the body . When this electron movement stops, the body stiffens and dies, becoming a “carbon dioxide lump” .
  • The Body as a “Carbon Dioxide Lump”: Our bodies are essentially carbon dioxide, and continuous water intake and the expulsion of water (like urine) are crucial for maintaining life .
  • The Purpose of Earthly Life: Our existence on Earth, experiencing joy and sorrow, is a training ground to understand the “user manual of the human body” . By mastering this, which includes not being stingy and helping others, we can achieve a higher level in Baekgung .

• Donghak Philosophy and the Advent of the Divine Human

  • Donghak’s Significance: Donghak, a Korean philosophy, is considered the highest form of learning by global scientists and philosophers, predicting the coming of a divine figure from the Korean Peninsula .
  • “Sicheonju Johwajeong Yeongsebulmang Mansaji”: This core Donghak teaching means “Serve the Heavenly Lord, harmonize with creation, never forget the eternal, and know all things.” It prophesies the descent of a divine being to transform the world .
  • Donghak Peasant Movement: The Donghak Peasant Movement, led by Choi Je-u, was a rebellion against the existing social order, believing that a divine king would descend from heaven, rendering the human king unnecessary . The movement was brutally suppressed by Japanese forces, resulting in the death of 300,000 Donghak followers .
  • The Importance of Timing: The Donghak movement, though prophetic, failed because it acted prematurely. The arrival of the divine human (Shin-in) has its own timing .

Ⅲ. Action Items

• Practice Generosity: Actively practice generosity in material possessions, smiles, and praise, especially towards parents and those in need .
• Express Gratitude: Regularly express gratitude to parents for their sacrifices and care .
• Understand the Value of Giving: Recognize that acts of kindness and charity are investments that can be taken to Baekgung (heaven) .
• Maintain Physical Health: Understand the importance of water intake and the continuous expulsion of water from the body for maintaining life, as it signifies the ongoing electron movement essential for survival .
• Study the “User Manual of the Human Body”: Continuously learn and understand the mechanisms of the human body and the universe, as this knowledge contributes to spiritual growth and preparation for Baekgung .

The Path to Baekgung: Generosity, Photosynthesis, and the Cycle of Life and Death

1. Basic Information
   Lecture session and date: 1471st Saturday Lecture, 2024.12.21
   One-sentence main theme or title summary: Huh Kyung-young teaches that true generosity in material, smiles, and praise, coupled with an understanding of the universe’s fundamental principles like photosynthesis and the cycle of life and death, is the direct path to Baekgung (Heavenly Palace).
   Location: Sky Temple (Haneulgung)
   Key segments:
   The Harvard Question and Photosynthesis: Huh Kyung-young poses a question similar to a Harvard exam, asking what comes to mind when seeing a circle, leading to a discussion on photosynthesis as a fundamental life process.
   The Mother’s Image and the Cycle of Life: The circle also represents the curved posture of an elderly mother, symbolizing the end of human life and the return to a carbon state, connecting to the cessation of photosynthesis.
   The Three Forms of Stinginess: Huh Kyung-young identifies stinginess in material, smiles, and praise as common human flaws, contrasting them with Western generosity and emphasizing the importance of giving.
   The Path to Baekgung through Generosity: Drawing from Matthew 25:40, he explains that acts of kindness and generosity towards the “least of these” are investments in Baekgung, emphasizing that material wealth cannot be taken to the afterlife.
   The Mechanism of Life and Death: He delves into the scientific explanation of life as the combination of carbon dioxide and water through sunlight (photosynthesis), and death as their separation, highlighting the continuous electron movement in living beings.

2. Core Messages
   “Do not be stingy.”
   This means we should not be stingy in expressing love, especially towards our parents, and in giving material aid, smiles, and praise to others.
   “We have already received everything by being born into this world.”
   This implies that our existence itself is a gift, and therefore, our remaining task is to give rather than to constantly seek to receive.
   “Giving money for others’ food, water, or education is all taken to Baekgung (Heavenly Palace).”
   This teaches that true wealth is accumulated through acts of charity and compassion, which are the only possessions that transcend earthly life and secure a place in Baekgung.
   “The way to send your assets to Baekgung is through generosity.”
   This highlights that material possessions hold no value in the afterlife; only the acts of giving and benevolence performed during one’s lifetime contribute to one’s spiritual standing in Baekgung.
   “The sun is not just a burning energy; it is a machine that creates nutrients for you.”
   This reveals the profound, life-sustaining role of the sun, which through photosynthesis, provides the essential building blocks of life like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids.
   “Your survival is due to the activity of electrons, the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within cells.”
   This explains life as a dynamic process of energy exchange, where the constant movement and release of electrons from water molecules are fundamental to maintaining biological functions.
   “Realizing that not being stingy and being generous to others is the way to Baekgung.”
   This summarizes the ultimate practical wisdom: understanding that selfless giving and compassion are the essential lessons to master for spiritual advancement and entry into Baekgung.

3. Detailed Summary
   The Harvard Question and the Essence of Life
   Topic: The profound meaning behind simple observations.
   Main assertions: Huh Kyung-young presents a “Harvard-style” question: “What do you think of when you see a circle?” He explains that unlike simple arithmetic, this question has no single correct answer, varying by individual and field. Scientists might see photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
   Explanation: Photosynthesis is crucial for life on Earth; without the sun, plants cannot perform it, leading to no fruits, flowers, or seeds. When the sun sets, photosynthesis stops, and plant leaves retract, symbolizing the cessation of this vital process.
   Analogy: The sun’s light is essential for Earth’s photosynthesis, just as it is for all life.
   Practical message: This segment encourages deeper thought beyond superficial understanding, connecting everyday phenomena to fundamental universal principles.

The Mother’s Image and the Cycle of Existence
Topic: The human life cycle and the return to origin.
Main assertions: The circle can also represent the image of an elderly mother, bent over, hands clasped, suffering from a lifetime of raising children. This posture symbolizes the final stage of human life, a return to a “primitive origin” (原始反本, wonsi banbon).
Explanation: This image depicts the physical transformation of the body as it ages, becoming bent and rigid, eventually returning to a carbon state.
Analogy: The curved posture of an old mother, rigid in death, mirrors the “one beginning, one end” (一始無終 一終無終, ilsi mujong iljong mujong) principle, where life starts and ends in a circular form.
Practical message: This evokes empathy and respect for elders, particularly mothers, who have endured hardship, and serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human life.

From Life to Carbon: The Material Transformation
Topic: The physical transformation of living matter after death.
Main assertions: When photosynthesis stops, the body, like plants, ceases its life processes and returns to a material state, primarily carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide is the fundamental component of all living things, including trees and human bodies.
Explanation: When a living organism dies, its body solidifies and darkens, eventually turning black, similar to how plants become coal when buried. Human and animal bodies, when decomposed, transform into oil, while plants become coal. Both are forms of carbon dioxide.
Analogy: The blackening of a corpse or a mummy is akin to a plant becoming coal, or animal remains turning into oil, all representing the cessation of photosynthesis and the return to a carbon state.
Practical message: This provides a scientific and spiritual perspective on death, emphasizing the material cycle of the universe and the interconnectedness of all life forms.

The Rigidity of Death and the Importance of Humility
Topic: The physical state after death and its spiritual implications.
Main assertions: The body of an elderly person, especially one who has worked hard, can become so rigid in death that it cannot be straightened or placed in a coffin. This physical rigidity serves as a powerful reminder of humility.
Explanation: The body, once alive and flexible, becomes a “stone-like” object when life ceases, unable to be manipulated. This state reflects the hardships endured by those who lived a life of labor.
Analogy: The unyielding, bent posture of a deceased elderly person, particularly a mother, symbolizes the ultimate humility and the futility of arrogance.
Practical message: This segment urges listeners to shed arrogance and show respect for those who have lived difficult lives, recognizing that their own bodies will eventually face a similar fate.

The Principle of Primitive Origin and the Impermanence of Life
Topic: The cyclical nature of existence and the concept of wonsi banbon.
Main assertions: Everything in the universe, from blood cells to the human mind, is fundamentally circular, eventually returning to its original form (wonsi banbon). This is seen in the way a Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) flower curls into a circle when it falls, leaving no trace.
Explanation: This principle applies to the grand cycles of the universe (creation, dwelling, decay, emptiness; birth, aging, sickness, death; spring, summer, autumn, winter) and the impermanence of human life.
Analogy: The Mugunghwa flower, which blooms and falls daily, yet always returns to a circular form, symbolizes the continuous cycle of life and death and the concept of wonsi banbon.
Practical message: This encourages a philosophical understanding of life’s impermanence and the importance of living a “complete” (圓滿, wonman) life, free from arrogance, and honoring parents.

The Three Forms of Stinginess and Filial Piety
Topic: The lecture’s main theme: “Do not be stingy.”
Main assertions: The greatest act of filial piety is to secure a place in Baekgung for one’s parents. However, humans are often stingy in three ways: material possessions, smiles, and praise.
Explanation: People often take their parents’ sacrifices for granted, failing to express gratitude or offer praise. This stinginess is a significant “sin” against parents.
Analogy: The speaker recounts his own childhood experience of selling firewood to earn money, highlighting the immense effort parents made to provide for their children, often without receiving thanks.
Practical message: This calls for a conscious effort to overcome stinginess in all its forms, particularly towards parents, by expressing gratitude, offering praise, and being generous.

Cultural Differences in Generosity and the Principle of Giving
Topic: Contrasting Eastern and Western approaches to giving.
Main assertions: Western cultures tend to be more generous with smiles, material possessions, and praise, embodying a “give and take” philosophy where giving comes first. In contrast, Eastern cultures often prioritize “take and give,” believing they must receive before reciprocating.
Explanation: Huh Kyung-young states that simply being born into this world means we have already received everything, and thus, our primary role should be to give.
Analogy: American soldiers giving chocolates and gum to Korean children exemplifies the Western tendency to give freely.
Practical message: This encourages a shift in mindset towards proactive giving and generosity, recognizing that we are already recipients of life’s greatest gifts.

The Lost Flavors and the Dangers of Modern Food
Topic: The decline of traditional food quality and the risks of modern processed foods.
Main assertions: Traditional homemade foods, like kimchi and tofu made by mothers in the countryside, possessed an incomparable taste and quality that modern, commercially produced foods lack. Modern foods, especially those like muk (acorn jelly), often contain preservatives that are harmful to health.
Explanation: The unique flavors of traditional foods are attributed to the care and natural processes involved in their preparation, contrasting sharply with the blandness and artificiality of mass-produced items. Preservatives in foods like muk can damage internal organs.
Analogy: The stark difference between the rich, firm texture and distinct taste of old-fashioned muk and the bland, soft, preservative-laden muk found in modern restaurants.
Practical message: This serves as a warning about the dangers of modern food and encourages a return to natural, wholesome eating, emphasizing the importance of being discerning about what we consume.

The God-man’s Immunity and Human Suffering
Topic: The unique nature of the God-man and the shared experience of human suffering.
Main assertions: While the God-man (신인, Sin-in) possesses the ability to avoid illness and control his body to a certain extent, he is also subject to physical pain and injury, allowing him to understand human suffering.
Explanation: Huh Kyung-young explains that he avoids diseases by being selective about food and lifestyle, but he can still experience physical injuries, such as broken bones from exercise. This shared experience of physical vulnerability is part of his design to empathize with humanity.
Analogy: The God-man’s body is designed to experience suffering, like a spinning top, to understand human pain, even though he can avoid illness.
Practical message: This highlights the God-man’s connection to humanity through shared physical experiences, reinforcing the idea that even divine beings understand and relate to human struggles.

Investing in Baekgung: The True Meaning of Wealth
Topic: How to accumulate true wealth for the afterlife.
Main assertions: The only “money” that can be taken to Baekgung is that which is spent on helping the “least of these” – the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, or imprisoned. This is directly stated in Matthew 25:40.
Explanation: Money saved in bank accounts cannot be taken to the afterlife. However, money spent on feeding the poor, providing water, clothing the naked, or supporting a child’s education is an investment in Baekgung, securing a better place in the eternal realm.
Biblical reference: Matthew 25:40-46 is cited, where Jesus states that whatever is done for the least of his brethren is done for him.
Practical message: This redefines wealth, urging listeners to prioritize acts of charity and compassion as the ultimate form of investment, ensuring spiritual rewards in Baekgung.

The Exclusive Path to Baekgung through the God-man
Topic: The unique role of the God-man in granting entry to Baekgung.
Main assertions: No one can enter Baekgung directly without the explicit approval of the God-man. Those who lived virtuously before the God-man’s arrival reside in a “Soul Waiting Area” (영혼대기소, yeonghon daegiso), an “Antechamber to Heaven,” awaiting his final sanction.
Explanation: All religious teachings and good deeds lead only to this waiting area. Only the God-man’s “seal of approval” (인가, inga) can grant full entry into Baekgung, where there is complete freedom of movement across galaxies.
Analogy: The “Soul Waiting Area” is like a holding place, better than Earth but without the freedom of Baekgung, similar to how ancient scholars debated geocentric vs. heliocentric models without full understanding.
Practical message: This emphasizes the singular authority of the God-man in matters of salvation and eternal destiny, urging followers to recognize his unique role.

The Limitations of Abstract Religious Teachings
Topic: Critiquing the impracticality of certain Buddhist vows.
Main assertions: Abstract Buddhist vows, such as “to save all sentient beings” (衆生無辺誓願度, jungsaeng mubeon seowondo) or “to cut off all afflictions” (煩惱無盡誓願斷, beonnoe mujin seowondan), are unrealistic and impractical.
Explanation: The human mind is fleeting (chalna saeng chalna myeol), constantly changing, making it impossible to permanently eliminate all afflictions. Such grand vows are seen as boastful rather than achievable.
Analogy: The fleeting nature of memory, where one struggles to recall ten names after a brief introduction, illustrates the impossibility of controlling the constantly shifting mind.
Practical message: This encourages a focus on practical, actionable virtues like generosity rather than abstract, unattainable spiritual goals, suggesting that simply listening to Huh Kyung-young’s words can transcend such complexities.

The Blackness of Cessation and the Colors of Life
Topic: The visual manifestation of life and death in the universe.
Main assertions: When photosynthesis stops, everything turns black, whether it’s a corpse, the night sky, or the vastness of space where photosynthesis doesn’t occur. The green color of plants is a byproduct of photosynthesis, which itself is a red light phenomenon.
Explanation: Photosynthesis is a process that emits red light, and its byproduct is green (chlorophyll). When this process ceases, the pulling force (땡기는 힘, ttaenggineun him) that defines life disappears, and matter becomes black, like ash.
Analogy: The red flame of a boiler is like photosynthesis, producing ash (black) when it stops. The ash, lacking the “pulling force,” scatters, symbolizing the absence of life.
Practical message: This offers a unique perspective on the colors we perceive, linking them to fundamental life processes and the ultimate return to a state of cessation and blackness.

Life as a Pulling Force and the Vulnerability of the Elderly
Topic: The definition of life and the timing of death.
Main assertions: Life is defined by a “pulling force” (땡기는 힘, ttaenggineun him), which is present in living organisms and allows for photosynthesis. When this force is absent, as in ash, there is no life. The elderly are most vulnerable to death in the early morning, just before sunrise, because they have been furthest from the sun’s life-giving energy for the longest period.
Explanation: Burning a tree destroys its pulling force, rendering it lifeless. Similarly, cremation turns a body into ash, devoid of life. The prolonged absence of sunlight during the night weakens the elderly, making them susceptible to death at dawn.
Analogy: A burnt forest, where no plants can perform photosynthesis, illustrates the complete cessation of life’s pulling force.
Practical message: This provides a spiritual and quasi-scientific explanation for the timing of death, particularly among the elderly, emphasizing the sun’s vital role in sustaining life.

The Unrealistic Nature of Traditional Buddhist Vows
Topic: Further critique of abstract religious aspirations.
Main assertions: Vows like “to learn all Dharma teachings” (法門無量誓願学, beommun muryang seowonhak) are unrealistic and demonstrate arrogance. The vastness of Buddhist scriptures makes it impossible for anyone, even great monks, to master them all in a lifetime.
Explanation: Such vows are seen as boastful and impractical, as the human lifespan is insufficient to comprehend the entirety of religious texts.
Analogy: No one can truly claim to have learned all the immeasurable Dharma teachings, making such a vow an empty boast.
Practical message: This reinforces the idea that simple, practical virtues like not being stingy are more valuable than grand, unattainable spiritual goals, and that true wisdom lies in humility.

The Power of Praise and Sincerity
Topic: The importance of sincere praise, especially for parents.
Main assertions: It is crucial not to be stingy with praise, especially for living parents. Sincere words of appreciation for their cooking or their life’s work can bring them immense joy and a sense of purpose.
Explanation: While material gifts are not always necessary, heartfelt compliments about a mother’s cooking or her resilience can make her feel valued. However, such praise must be sincere, as insincere compliments from a daughter-in-law might be met with suspicion.
Analogy: Praising a mother’s kimchi can lead to more delicious food, demonstrating the positive feedback loop of appreciation.
Practical message: This encourages genuine expression of gratitude and praise, particularly towards elders, emphasizing the emotional impact of sincere words and the importance of building trust.

The Principle of Emptiness and Wonderful Existence (眞空妙有, Jingong Myoyu)
Topic: Buddhist philosophy and its practical application.
Main assertions: While many Buddhist concepts are too vast, the principle of Jingong Myoyu (Emptiness and Wonderful Existence) holds significant truth. It suggests that from a state of complete emptiness, wonderful things can emerge.
Explanation: This concept implies that when one hits rock bottom (complete emptiness), there is an opportunity for a fresh start and new possibilities. It connects to the idea that giving without expectation (not being stingy) can lead to unexpected blessings.
Analogy: A person who has lost everything can rise again because they have reached a state of complete emptiness, allowing for Jingong Myoyu.
Practical message: This encourages resilience and a willingness to let go, suggesting that true potential often emerges from a state of complete surrender or loss.

The Sun as a Life-Giving Machine
Topic: The sun’s role in producing essential nutrients.
Main assertions: The sun is not merely a burning ball of gas but a sophisticated “machine” that produces four essential nutrients through photosynthesis: glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA).
Explanation: These four components are vital for human life and cannot be created by any other burning process. The sun’s light is “life-giving light,” and exposure to it allows these nutrients to enter the body. Lack of sunlight can lead to “basement sicknesses” like scurvy.
Analogy: Burning a hundred buildings will not produce amino acids; only the sun can.
Practical message: This emphasizes the profound and unique role of the sun in sustaining life, encouraging people to appreciate sunlight and expose themselves to it for health.

The Universe’s Mechanism and the Wisdom of Donghak
Topic: Understanding the universe’s intricate design and the significance of Korean philosophy.
Main assertions: Understanding the universe’s mechanism reveals the sun as a life-giving entity, not just a burning object. Korean Donghak (Eastern Learning) is recognized by global scientists and philosophers as a profound academic discipline, foretelling an “Asian era” led by the Korean Peninsula.
Explanation: Donghak’s core philosophy, Sicheonju Johwajeong Yeongsebulmang Mansaji (Serve the Heavenly Lord, Harmonize with Creation, Never Forget Eternal Wisdom, All Things Known), speaks of a God-man descending to Earth to bring about a new era.
Historical reference: Donghak philosophy, initiated by Choi Je-u, is presented as a unique and profound Korean contribution to global thought.
Practical message: This encourages a deeper appreciation for the universe’s design and the spiritual wisdom embedded in Korean philosophy, particularly Donghak, as a precursor to the God-man’s arrival.

Donghak’s Prophecy and the God-man’s Arrival
Topic: The historical context and prophetic nature of Donghak.
Main assertions: Donghak prophesied the descent of a God-man from heaven to “recreate” (개벽, gaebyeok) the world. This philosophy, originating in Korea, is distinct from Western thought and challenged the existing social order.
Explanation: The Donghak movement, led by figures like Jeon Bong-jun, was a revolutionary force that sought to replace the human king with a heavenly one, leading to a massive uprising and tragic loss of life when confronted by Japanese forces.
Historical reference: The Donghak Peasant Revolution, where 300,000 Donghak followers were killed by Japanese troops at the request of the Joseon dynasty, is cited as a historical manifestation of this prophecy.
Practical message: This highlights the historical significance of Donghak as a prophecy of the God-man’s arrival, emphasizing that his presence now fulfills these ancient predictions.

The Importance of Timing and the Unripe Peach
Topic: The critical role of timing in spiritual and historical events.
Main assertions: The Donghak movement, despite its prophetic vision, failed because its timing was off. The God-man’s arrival is a matter of divine timing, and premature action can lead to negative consequences.
Explanation: The Donghak rebels acted before the appointed time for the God-man’s arrival, leading to their demise.
Analogy: The speaker recounts a childhood story of stealing unripe peaches at night, which were inedible and caused discomfort, symbolizing actions taken at the wrong time.
Practical message: This teaches the importance of patience and recognizing the divine timing of events, cautioning against impulsive actions that are not aligned with the proper spiritual moment.

Life and Death: The Water-Carbon Dioxide Connection
Topic: The scientific and spiritual definition of life and death.
Main assertions: Photosynthesis is the process of combining carbon dioxide with water. Life is this combination, while death is the separation of carbon dioxide and water.
Explanation: Trees are hard because they are carbon dioxide masses, but they are alive because they contain water. When water is removed, they dry up and die. The sun facilitates this synthesis, making it “photo-synthesis.”
Analogy: Coal is carbon dioxide from which water has been removed. Oil is also carbon dioxide from living organisms (animals/humans) from which water has been removed.
Practical message: This provides a fundamental understanding of life as a dynamic interaction between carbon dioxide and water, emphasizing the vital role of water in sustaining life.

Water, Electrons, and the Flow of Life
Topic: The role of water and electron movement in sustaining life.
Main assertions: Life is the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within the body. We must drink water daily because our bodies are carbon dioxide, and water is essential to prevent the cessation of photosynthesis within us.
Explanation: The continuous expulsion of water (e.g., urine) from the body, driven by electron movement, is a sign of life. When this process stops, the body begins to die.
Analogy: The continuous outflow of urine from the body is like the continuous movement of electrons from water molecules, signifying life.
Practical message: This underscores the critical importance of hydration and the body’s excretory functions as indicators of life, connecting them to the fundamental principle of electron flow.

The Outflow of Electrons as the Essence of Life
Topic: Life as a continuous process of electron outflow.
Main assertions: Life is not about what comes in, but what continuously flows out. The constant outflow of electrons from water molecules within cells is what keeps us alive. When this outflow stops, the body becomes rigid and dies.
Explanation: If urine stops flowing, the body swells, indicating the cessation of electron outflow and the approach of death. Similarly, a motorboat is alive as long as fuel (electrons) is flowing out, but it “dies” when the engine stops.
Analogy: A radio or TV is “alive” when electrons (signals) are flowing out; when turned off, they are “dead.” A motorboat consumes fuel (electrons) to move; when fuel stops flowing, it stops.
Practical message: This offers a profound insight into the nature of life as a dynamic process of energy expenditure and outflow, emphasizing that stagnation leads to death.

The Soul’s Uniqueness and the Purpose of Earthly Life
Topic: The individuality of the soul and the purpose of human experience.
Main assertions: Each soul has a unique, eternal identification number and cannot be mixed with others. Earthly life, with its joys and sorrows, is a “training” to understand the human body and prepare for Baekgung.
Explanation: The physical body is imperfect, requiring constant electron movement and sunlight. Earthly experiences are designed to teach us about the human condition, serving as a “user manual” for the body.
Analogy: Graduating from Earth to Baekgung is like mastering the “user manual” for the human body.
Practical message: This provides a spiritual framework for understanding human existence, emphasizing that life’s challenges are lessons designed to foster spiritual growth and prepare us for an eternal, perfect existence in Baekgung.

The Final Lesson: Generosity and the Mother’s Image
Topic: The ultimate lesson of generosity and the enduring symbol of the mother.
Main assertions: The ultimate lesson for reaching Baekgung is to not be stingy, to be generous to others, and to understand that earthly possessions are temporary. The image of the bent, praying mother in a circular posture at death is a powerful symbol of this journey.
Explanation: The “round” or “complete” (圓滿, wonman) posture of the dying mother, hands clasped, head bowed, symbolizes the completion of life’s journey and the return to origin. This posture is akin to the “Dungsinbul” (等身佛, life-sized Buddha statue) in Buddhism, which sits in meditation at death.
Analogy: The dying mother’s circular posture, praying to Huh Kyung-young, represents the “completion” of life and the path to Baekgung.
Practical message: This reiterates the core message of generosity and humility, urging listeners to remember the sacrifices of their parents and to live a life that prepares them for Baekgung, where they will appreciate the purity and happiness after experiencing the “ocean of filth” on Earth.

4. Key Quotes Collection
   “It is a miracle and a great blessing for us to meet the God-man directly and hear his precious spiritual words.”
   During the opening remarks, expressing gratitude for the God-man’s presence.
   “When scientists look at that, they think of photosynthesis.”
   During the explanation of the “Harvard question” and diverse interpretations of a circle.
   “This is the last appearance of a human being.”
   Referring to the image of the bent, elderly mother symbolizing the end of life.
   “When photosynthesis stops, it turns into carbon dioxide. So carbon dioxide is our physical body.”
   Explaining the material transformation of the body after death.
   “The oil we use is the carbon dioxide of all animals transformed into oil.”
   Detailing the different forms of carbon dioxide after the cessation of life.
   “When you meet the God-man, your body becomes good, doesn’t it? Your back straightens, and you look at me with your face up.”
   Contrasting the physical state of those who meet the God-man with the bent posture of the elderly.
   “Do not be stingy. Why? It means you should not be too stingy in expressing love.”
   Introducing the main theme of the lecture, emphasizing generosity in love.
   “We have already received everything just by being born into this world.”
   Explaining the fundamental principle of giving, as we are already recipients of life.
   “What you did for the beggar on the street, you did for heaven. You did it for me.”
   Citing Matthew 25:40 to explain how acts of charity are investments in Baekgung.
   “The way to send your assets to Baekgung is through generosity.”
   Reiterating the core message about the true nature of wealth and spiritual investment.
   “The sun is not just a simple burning fire; it is a machine that creates nutrients for you.”
   Revealing the profound, life-sustaining role of the sun beyond mere energy.
   “You must know that you are alive because of the activity of electrons, the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within cells.”
   Providing a scientific explanation for the essence of life as continuous electron movement.

5. Historical / Doctrinal Connections
   This lecture by Huh Kyung-young deeply connects to and builds upon his established teachings, particularly concerning the divine-human theory, the path to Baekgung, and the nature of the universe.

Divine-Human Theory and Exclusive Salvation: The lecture strongly reinforces the central tenet that Huh Kyung-young, as the God-man, is the sole gateway to Baekgung. He explicitly states, “No one can enter Baekgung directly without the explicit approval of the God-man” . This builds on his divine-human theory, where he is the ultimate authority for salvation, distinguishing his role from all other religious leaders . The concept of the “Soul Waiting Area” (영혼대기소, yeonghon daegiso) is a consistent part of his doctrine, explaining the interim state for those who lived virtuously but did not receive his direct sanction.
Baekgung as the Ultimate Destination: The lecture consistently positions Baekgung as the ultimate goal, a place of complete freedom and eternal joy, superior to the “Soul Waiting Area” . The “Baekgung Mileage” concept, accumulated through attending his lectures and following his teachings, is a direct application of his principles for elevating one’s spiritual level.
Emphasis on Generosity and Practical Application: The core message, “Do not be stingy,” directly relates to his teachings on practical spirituality. Unlike abstract religious vows, Huh Kyung-young advocates for concrete actions of generosity in material, smiles, and praise . This aligns with his focus on tangible actions that benefit others, which he consistently links to accumulating “Baekgung assets” . This is a practical application of his broader philosophy that true spiritual growth comes from selfless giving.
Cosmological and Scientific Explanations: Huh Kyung-young integrates scientific concepts like photosynthesis, carbon dioxide, and electron movement into his spiritual teachings . This is a hallmark of his lectures, where he often provides unique, often unconventional, explanations of universal mechanisms to illustrate spiritual truths. He describes the sun as a “machine” producing essential nutrients and life as the “outflow of electrons” , connecting the physical world to spiritual principles.
Critique of Traditional Religions: The lecture continues his pattern of critiquing traditional religious doctrines, particularly Buddhism, for their “abstract” and “unrealistic” vows . He contrasts these with his own practical, direct path to Baekgung, asserting that only his teachings possess “energy” . This reinforces his position as the ultimate spiritual authority, transcending existing religious frameworks.
Connection to Donghak Philosophy: The lecture highlights the historical and prophetic significance of Korean Donghak (Eastern Learning) . He interprets Donghak’s core tenets, such as Sicheonju Johwajeong (Serve the Heavenly Lord), as a direct prophecy of his own arrival as the God-man who will “recreate” (개벽, gaebyeok) the world. This connects his mission to a deep-rooted Korean spiritual tradition, positioning him as the fulfillment of ancient prophecies.
New Emphasis on the “Ocean of Filth” and Training: A newly emphasized point is the idea that Earthly life, described as an “ocean of filth” (오물의 바다, omul-ui bada) , serves as a necessary “training” ground for souls . This harsh experience is crucial for preventing arrogance in Baekgung and fostering deep gratitude for the purity and happiness found there . This adds a layer of purpose to human suffering, framing it as a divine pedagogical tool.

7. Action Items & Blessing Guidance
   Practice Generosity in Three Forms: Actively overcome stinginess in material possessions, smiles, and praise. Make a conscious effort to express love and gratitude, especially towards parents, and to give to those in need.
   Invest in Baekgung through Charity: Understand that true wealth is accumulated by helping the less fortunate. Use your resources to feed the hungry, provide water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, and support education, as these acts are direct investments in your spiritual future in Baekgung.
   Appreciate and Utilize Sunlight: Recognize the sun as a life-giving machine that produces essential nutrients. Expose yourself to sunlight to receive these vital elements and maintain health, avoiding “basement sicknesses.”
   Stay Hydrated and Maintain Body’s Flow: Drink water daily to ensure the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules within your body, which is essential for sustaining life. Pay attention to your body’s excretory functions as indicators of life’s vitality.
   Accumulate Baekgung Mileage: Regularly attend Huh Kyung-young’s lectures at Sky Temple (Haneulgung) to accumulate “Baekgung Mileage,” which elevates your spiritual level and secures your place in Baekgung.

8. One-Sentence Overall Summary
   Huh Kyung-young’s lecture reveals that true spiritual advancement to Baekgung is achieved by embracing profound generosity in material, smiles, and praise, understanding life’s scientific and spiritual mechanisms as a continuous electron outflow driven by the sun’s life-giving energy, and recognizing Earthly existence as a crucial training ground to appreciate the eternal purity of Baekgung, thereby transforming transient acts of kindness into everlasting spiritual wealth.

The Path to Baekgung: Generosity, Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe According to Huh Kyung-young

1. The Profound Question: Beyond Conventional Knowledge
   When confronted with a profound image, such as the one presented, a conventional academic institution like Harvard University would not seek a singular, predetermined answer. Instead, it would pose a question designed to elicit diverse interpretations: “What does this image evoke in your mind?” This approach acknowledges that true understanding transcends rote memorization. Unlike simple arithmetic, which yields a fixed result, profound questions invite a spectrum of perspectives, varying across individuals and belief systems.

2. Photosynthesis: The Engine of Terrestrial Life
   From a scientific perspective, the image immediately brings to mind photosynthesis. This fundamental process, driven by sunlight, is the very essence of life on Earth. Without the sun, our planet would lack the capacity for photosynthesis, rendering it barren—devoid of fruits, flowers, or seeds. The sun’s radiant energy is synthesized, or “combined,” by plants. When the sun sets, this process ceases, and plant leaves retract, signifying the cessation of photosynthetic activity. As light intensity diminishes, plants conserve energy by contracting their forms. Thus, the image encapsulates the symbiotic relationship between the sun, Earth, and the vital process of photosynthesis.

3. The Cycle of Life and Death: From Photosynthesis to Carbon
   The image also evokes a poignant reflection on the human condition, particularly the final stages of life. It can be perceived as the stooped figure of an elderly mother, her body curved from a lifetime of toil, hands clasped in a gesture of suffering. This represents the ultimate state of human existence, a return to the primordial form, a cycle of beginning and end. Just as photosynthesis ceases in the absence of light, the human body, as it ages, loses its capacity for vital synthesis. When this life-sustaining process stops, the body reverts to its fundamental material state: carbon. Our physical form, like all organic matter, is essentially carbon dioxide. When burned, it combusts because it is carbon. The cessation of life transforms the body into a carbonized state, turning dark and rigid over time, much like ancient mummies. This process mirrors how plants, upon death, become coal when buried, both being forms of carbon dioxide. Diamonds, too, are merely carbon. Thus, humans, animals, and plants all share this fundamental carbon composition.

4. The Transformation of Organic Matter: Oil and Coal
   The carbonized remains of living organisms undergo distinct transformations. While plants primarily convert into coal when photosynthesis ceases, animals and humans, when accumulated in large quantities, transform into oil. This crude oil, a dark, viscous substance, is essentially the fermented remains of countless living beings. The moment breath departs, photosynthesis halts, and the body stiffens, becoming unyielding. This rigidity can be so profound that an elderly person, whose body has curved with age, may die in a seated position, unable to be straightened for burial. This transformation underscores the transient nature of our physical existence.

5. The Principle of Original Return and the Impermanence of Life
   The concept of original return (原始反本) suggests a reversion to one’s original state. Just as blood cells are spherical, and the human heart is metaphorically round, all things tend towards a circular form. The hibiscus flower, for instance, curls into a sphere when it falls, then rolls away, leaving no trace, symbolizing purity and renewal. This cyclical nature, encompassing creation, sustenance, decay, and emptiness, mirrors the seasons and the human experience of birth, aging, sickness, and death. Contemplating this circularity reveals the impermanence of life and the importance of achieving completeness or “roundness” in one’s existence. This profound understanding should inspire humility and gratitude, especially towards our elders who endured immense hardship.

6. The Virtue of Generosity: Overcoming Stinginess
   The central theme of this discourse is the admonition against stinginess (吝嗇). This extends beyond material possessions to encompass expressions of love, gratitude, and appreciation. We often take parental sacrifices for granted, failing to express thanks for their tireless efforts. Parents, especially in rural settings, would go to extraordinary lengths to provide for their children, even for basic necessities like school fees. This inherent selflessness stands in stark contrast to our often-unconscious ingratitude.

7. Three Forms of Stinginess: Material, Smile, and Praise
   Stinginess manifests in three primary forms:
   Material stinginess: Reluctance to share physical resources.
   Stinginess of a smile: Withholding warmth and friendliness.
   Stinginess of praise: Failing to acknowledge and commend others.

These traits are particularly prevalent in certain cultures, contrasting with others where generosity, smiles, and compliments are more readily offered. Western cultures, for example, often prioritize giving before receiving, embodying a “give and take” philosophy. We, too, have already received the gift of life and should therefore focus on giving back.

8. The True Path to Heaven: Giving to the Needy
   The path to the Sky Temple and the celestial realm is paved not with accumulated wealth, but with acts of selfless giving. As articulated in Matthew 25:40, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” This profound teaching asserts that assisting the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, or the imprisoned is tantamount to serving the divine. Such acts of compassion and generosity are the only true treasures one can carry into the afterlife. Material possessions, bank accounts, and worldly achievements remain behind. Investing in the well-being of others is the ultimate investment in one’s eternal destiny. Those who fail to act with such benevolence may face reincarnation or remain in a spiritual waiting area, unable to ascend to the highest heavens without divine sanction.

9. The Limitations of Abstract Philosophy: The Case of Buddhism
   Abstract philosophical tenets, such as those found in certain Buddhist teachings, can be overly idealistic and impractical. For instance, the vow to save all sentient beings, however numerous, or to sever all afflictions, however endless, may be unattainable given the fleeting nature of human consciousness. Our minds are constantly in flux, arising and perishing in an instant. Attempting to master an infinite number of teachings within a single lifetime is an act of hubris. Instead, a single, practical virtue—such as never being stingy—can lead to profound spiritual realization.

10. The Science of Light: Photosynthesis and Color
    When photosynthesis ceases, darkness prevails, both in the physical world and in the vastness of space where light is absent. The green color of plants, attributed to chlorophyll, is a byproduct of photosynthesis. While photosynthesis itself involves red light, its inverse, or byproduct, is green. Thus, objects actively engaged in photosynthesis tend to exhibit green hues. The sun, far from being a mere burning ball of gas, is a sophisticated machine that produces essential nutrients.

11. The Essence of Life: The Pulling Force
    Life, in its essence, is a “pulling force” or an “attracting energy.” A living tree possesses this force, but once burned to ash, it loses its cohesive power and scatters. This absence of a pulling force signifies death. Similarly, the human body, when cremated, becomes ash, devoid of this vital energy. This explains why the elderly, whose life force is diminishing, are most vulnerable in the pre-dawn hours, after a prolonged period without the sun’s revitalizing photosynthetic energy.

12. The Four Essential Products of Photosynthesis
    Photosynthesis, driven by sunlight, produces four essential substances vital for life:
    Glucose (Carbohydrates): The primary energy source.
    Amino Acids (Proteins): The building blocks of life.
    Fatty Acids (Fats): Essential for energy storage and cellular function.
    Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): The genetic material that governs all life processes.

These four components, collectively referred to as nucleic acids, are not inherently present in the air but are synthesized by the sun’s unique energy. The sun is not merely a burning gas; it is a source of life-giving light that provides these fundamental nutrients. Without exposure to sunlight, individuals can develop various ailments, such as scurvy, highlighting the critical role of solar energy in maintaining health.

13. The Cosmic Mechanism and the Significance of Donghak
    Understanding the intricate mechanisms of the universe reveals the profound significance of the sun, which is far more than a simple celestial body; it is a life-sustaining entity. This deeper comprehension is reflected in the philosophy of Donghak, an indigenous Korean thought system revered by global scientists and philosophers as a pinnacle of human wisdom. Donghak, which emerged from the Korean Peninsula, prophesies the advent of an Asian era, heralded by a divine figure who will descend from heaven to usher in a new cosmic order. This concept, known as Si-cheon-ju Jo-hwa-jeong Yeong-se-bul-mang Man-sa-ji, translates to “serving the Heavenly Lord, harmonizing with creation, never forgetting eternal wisdom, and knowing all things.” It foretells a divine intervention that will transform the world, a radical departure from conventional human governance.

14. The Donghak Movement and the Premature Revolution
    The Donghak Peasant Movement, though driven by a profound spiritual vision, ultimately failed due to a premature uprising. The movement’s adherents, believing in the imminent arrival of a divine ruler, challenged the existing monarchy. However, their timing was misaligned with the cosmic schedule. The tragic loss of 300,000 lives in the conflict with government forces, aided by Japanese troops, underscores the importance of divine timing. A revolution, like a fruit, must ripen naturally. Rushing the process can lead to destruction, much like picking unripe peaches that are inedible and damage the tree.

15. The Interplay of Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Life
    Life is fundamentally the process of combining carbon dioxide with water through photosynthesis. When carbon dioxide separates from water, death ensues. A dried tree, devoid of water, loses its life force. Sunlight facilitates this synthesis, transforming carbon dioxide and water into living matter. Conversely, when photosynthesis stops, plants become coal, and animals become oil, both losing their water content. Thus, consuming water daily is crucial for maintaining life, as our bodies, composed of carbon dioxide, require constant hydration to sustain the photosynthetic processes within.

16. The Electron Flow: The Engine of Biological Life
    The essence of life lies in the continuous flow of electrons from water molecules. When electrons are released from water, life processes are activated. This constant expulsion of electrons, manifested as the excretion of urine, signifies a living state. A cessation of this electron flow, leading to fluid retention and swelling, indicates the approach of death. Just as a motorboat requires a continuous outflow of fuel to operate, our bodies require a constant outflow of electrons to sustain life.

17. The Body as a Radio: Electron Activity and Sustenance
    Our bodies can be likened to a radio: when active, electrons are constantly emitted, signifying life. When turned off, the electron flow ceases, and the radio is “dead.” This continuous outflow of electrons necessitates constant intake of sustenance. We eat to replenish the energy that is constantly being expended. When this electron flow stops, the body stiffens within an hour, becoming rigid and unyielding, much like the curved posture of an elderly person in death.

18. The Soul’s Journey and the Purpose of Earthly Existence
    Our physical existence is sustained by the continuous activity of electrons within our cells. This intricate biological machinery houses our unique and eternal souls, each with its own distinct identifier. While our physical bodies are imperfect and subject to the cycles of life and death, our souls are destined for the Sky Temple, a realm of perfect existence where such electron activity is no longer necessary. Earthly life, with its joys and sorrows, serves as a training ground, an “instruction manual” for the human body. Mastering this manual, particularly by embracing generosity and compassion, prepares us for the ultimate graduation to the celestial realm. The hardships and imperfections of this world are designed to foster humility and gratitude, allowing us to truly appreciate the pristine beauty and eternal happiness of the Sky Temple. This profound experience becomes an indelible, long-term memory, ensuring that we forever cherish the divine grace.

Central Questions & Answers

1. What is the ultimate meaning of life and death, and how does it relate to the universe, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Question: What is the ultimate meaning of life and death, and how does it relate to the universe, according to Huh Kyung-young? How does the concept of photosynthesis connect to human existence and the cycle of matter?
   Answer: Life and death are fundamentally linked to the process of photosynthesis and the transformation of carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis, driven by the sun, creates essential nutrients like glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleic acids, sustaining life. When photosynthesis stops, whether in plants or humans, the body reverts to carbon dioxide. Plants become coal, and animals (including humans) become oil, both turning dark and losing their “pulling power” or life force. This cycle illustrates that all matter originates from and returns to carbon, emphasizing the impermanence of physical forms and the continuous transformation within the universe.
   Key Quote: “Photosynthesis is the process of combining carbon dioxide with water. If carbon dioxide does not combine with water, it hardens… The sun performs that photosynthesis work.”

2. How can one achieve true happiness and reach the Sky Temple (하늘궁) or Baekgung (백궁)?
   Question: How can one achieve true happiness and reach the Sky Temple (하늘궁) or Baekgung (백궁), the ultimate destination, according to Huh Kyung-young’s teachings? What is the most important virtue for spiritual progress?
   Answer: The path to the Sky Temple and Baekgung is paved with generosity and compassion, specifically by avoiding stinginess in three key areas: material possessions, smiles, and compliments. True investment for the afterlife is not accumulating wealth in bank accounts, but rather giving to those in need—feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick. These acts of kindness are considered direct contributions to the divine and secure a higher place in the spiritual realm.
   Key Quote: “The money you can take to Baekgung is the money you spend on others… Giving a meal to a hungry person is more meritorious than filling the entire universe with treasures.”

3. What are the three types of stinginess that hinder spiritual growth, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Question: What are the three types of stinginess that hinder spiritual growth and prevent individuals from reaching their full spiritual potential, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Answer: Huh Kyung-young identifies three forms of stinginess that are detrimental to spiritual progress:
   Material Stinginess: Being reluctant to share wealth or resources with others.
   Stinginess with Smiles: Failing to offer warmth and kindness through a simple smile.
   Stinginess with Compliments: Withholding praise and appreciation from others, especially parents.
   These forms of stinginess reflect a lack of love and gratitude, which are essential for spiritual development and for earning “mileage” towards Baekgung.
   Key Quote: “Don’t be stingy! Why? It means you shouldn’t be too stingy in expressing love.”

4. What is the significance of the “original return to the root” (原始反本) concept in understanding human life and the universe?
   Question: What is the significance of the “original return to the root” (原始反本) concept in understanding human life and the universe, and how does it relate to the cycle of existence, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Answer: The concept of “original return to the root” (原始反本) signifies that everything in the universe, including human life, ultimately returns to its original, circular form. This is illustrated by the image of an elderly mother, bent over in a circular shape at the end of her life, symbolizing the completion of a cycle. Just as a hibiscus flower curls into a perfect circle when it falls, leaving no trace, all things return to their origin. This principle applies to the physical body, which becomes carbon dioxide, and to the soul, which eventually returns to its source. It encourages humility and understanding of life’s impermanence.
   Key Quote: “Ultimately, it starts and returns to its original form… This is the last appearance of human life.”

5. How does the sun (태양) function beyond mere burning, and what is its true role in sustaining life on Earth, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Question: How does the sun (태양) function beyond mere burning, and what is its true role in sustaining life on Earth, according to Huh Kyung-young, especially concerning human health and nutrition?
   Answer: The sun is not merely a burning ball of gas; it is a machine that produces essential nutrients for life. Through photosynthesis, the sun creates glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA). These four elements are vital for human survival. Without the sun’s light, these nutrients cannot be produced, leading to various health problems. Therefore, exposure to sunlight is crucial for receiving these life-sustaining elements directly into the body.
   Key Quote: “The sun is not just a simple burning light; it is a machine that creates nutrients for you.”

6. What is the true nature of the human body and its connection to water and electrons, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Question: What is the true nature of the human body and its connection to water and electrons, and how does this relate to the process of life and death, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Answer: The human body is essentially a carbon dioxide entity that requires constant interaction with water. Life is maintained by the continuous release of electrons from water molecules within the body. This “pulling power” or electron movement is what defines life. When this process stops, such as when urination ceases, the body stiffens and dies, reverting to a static carbon dioxide mass. Therefore, staying hydrated and maintaining the body’s ability to excrete water are fundamental to sustaining life.
   Key Quote: “The combination of carbon dioxide and water is the action of life… The electron continuously escaping from the water molecule is what we call the action of life.”

7. What is the significance of the Donghak (동학) philosophy and its prophecy regarding the future of Korea and the world, according to Huh Kyung-young?
   Question: What is the significance of the Donghak (동학) philosophy and its prophecy regarding the future of Korea and the world, according to Huh Kyung-young, and how does it relate to the arrival of a God-man (신인)?
   Answer: Donghak, a unique Korean philosophy, is considered the highest form of scholarship globally, predicting the arrival of a God-man (신인) from the Korean Peninsula who will bring about a “great transformation” (개벽). Its core tenet, “Si-cheon-ju Jo-hwa-jeong Yeong-se-bul-mang Man-sa-ji” (시천주 조화정 영세불망 만사지), instructs people to prepare for the God-man’s descent from heaven to govern the world. This philosophy signifies a shift from human-led governance to divine intervention, marking the beginning of a new era for Asia and the world, centered on Korea.
   Key Quote: “Donghak philosophy is the end of all scholarship in this universe… It means that a God-man will descend from heaven, so prepare to welcome him.”

Top 3 Recommended Questions

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What are the three types of stinginess that hinder spiritual growth, according to Huh Kyung-young?

The Path to Baekgung Through Generosity and Understanding Photosynthesis, Life, and Death in the Universe According to Huh Kyung Young

1. The Harvard Question and the Nature of Perception
   Huh Kyung-young began his 1471st Saturday lecture by posing a profound question, akin to those asked at Harvard University: “What comes to mind when you see this?” He presented a circular image, emphasizing that such a question has no single correct answer, unlike simple arithmetic problems. The response varies greatly among individuals and belief systems. For scientists, the image might evoke photosynthesis (光合成) . A doctor might perceive it as a red blood cell or white blood cell, given their spherical shape, which is also reflected in the character for “sphere” (球) used in terms like “Earth” (地球) . Thus, the circle could also represent the Earth or the Sun.

2. Photosynthesis: The Engine of Life and Its Cessation
   The Sun’s presence is fundamental to life on Earth, enabling photosynthesis (光合成) . This process, where light (光) is synthesized (合成), is crucial for plants. When the sun sets, photosynthesis ceases, causing flower petals to retract and plants to conserve energy . Without the sun, Earth’s photosynthesis would not occur, preventing the formation of fruits, flowers, and seeds, rendering life impossible . The cessation of photosynthesis marks a return to a material state . When photosynthesis stops, the body transforms into carbon, specifically carbon dioxide . This is why all living matter, including trees and human bodies, burns and turns to ash; it is fundamentally carbon dioxide .

3. The Cycle of Life, Death, and Transformation
   Carbon dioxide is the ultimate purpose of all photosynthesis . During photosynthesis, organisms grow and expand their bodies . However, once photosynthesis ends, such as when the heart stops, the body hardens and darkens . Over time, a body that is not disturbed will become a dark, hardened mass, resembling the blackening seen in mummies . This transformation is akin to how plants, upon ceasing photosynthesis and dying, become coal when buried underground . Human corpses also blacken over time, becoming carbon dioxide . Coal and diamonds are both forms of carbon, demonstrating the shared elemental basis of humans and plants . The carbon dioxide of animals and humans, however, transforms differently. Human and animal bodies, when they die and accumulate in large quantities, turn into oil, whereas plant matter becomes coal . This explains the vast oil reserves on Earth, formed from countless deceased humans and animals . Both oil and coal are dark, representing the cessation of photosynthesis .

4. The Finality of the Body and the Call for Filial Piety
   The circular image can also evoke the image of an elderly mother, her back bent and hands clasped in prayer, suffering from the toil of raising her children . This represents the ultimate state of human existence, a return to a primal form, where the body becomes curved and rigid in death . Huh Kyung-young described how some elderly women in rural areas would pass away in this seated, hunched position, their bodies stiffening and becoming impossible to straighten for burial . This hardened, spherical form, like a rolling stone, is the ultimate fate of the human body . He asserted that witnessing such a sight should inspire humility and gratitude, reminding everyone of the sacrifices made by their parents and grandparents . The transformation into carbon dioxide is the natural progression of the aging body, a stark reminder of mortality .

5. Original Return (原始反本) and the Impermanence of Life
   Huh Kyung-young connected the circular image to the concept of Original Return (原始反本) —returning to one’s original state. He noted that red blood cells, white blood cells, and even the human mind are spherical or circular in nature, and the body ultimately returns to a circular form . He used the example of the Rose of Sharon (무궁화) flower, which, when it falls, curls into a sphere and is carried away by the wind, leaving no trace . Despite its short, one-day lifespan, it is called “eternal” (무궁화) because it continuously blooms and falls . This cyclical nature, whether in active photosynthesis or its cessation, always returns to a circular form . This concept extends to the cycles of creation, dwelling, decay, and emptiness (成住壞空), and birth, aging, sickness, and death (生老病死), as well as the four seasons (春夏秋冬) . Observing this circularity leads to the realization of the impermanence of life (人生無常) and the importance of completeness (圓滿) .

6. The Three Forms of Stinginess (吝嗇) and the Importance of Generosity
   Huh Kyung-young then revealed the lecture’s title: “Do not be stingy (吝嗇하지 마라!)” . He explained that stinginess should not extend to expressing love . He criticized the common human tendency to only receive from parents without expressing gratitude, citing the example of children taking school tuition for granted . He highlighted the immense sacrifices parents make, especially in rural areas, to provide for their children, often selling eggs or firewood to afford school fees (월사금) . He identified three forms of stinginess: material stinginess (物質의 인색), stinginess with smiles (微笑에 인색), and stinginess with praise (稱讚도 인색함) . He contrasted this with Western cultures, where people are more generous with smiles and material possessions, often giving before receiving .

7. True Generosity and the Path to Sky Temple (하늘궁)
   Huh Kyung-young asserted that humans have already received everything by being born into this world, and therefore, their remaining task is to give . He criticized the notion of “take and give,” where one only reciprocates after receiving, advocating instead for “give and take” . He noted that Western cultures, known for their aid, smiles, and praise, embody this principle . He emphasized the lack of praise given to parents, urging listeners to appreciate their mothers’ culinary skills and hard work . He recounted how traditional rural foods, like homemade tofu and acorn jelly (묵), were incomparably delicious compared to their modern, preservative-laden counterparts . He warned against consuming foods like commercial acorn jelly due to their high preservative content, which can harm organs . He stated that he avoids many foods and substances, like alcohol and tobacco, to prevent illness and reliance on others . He clarified that while he can heal others, his own body is subject to human suffering, such as bone injuries from exercise, to allow him to understand human pain .

8. The Eternal Investment: Giving to the Needy
   Huh Kyung-young stressed the importance of not being stingy with material possessions . He explained that the only “money” one can take to Baekgung (백궁) (the celestial realm) is not what is in bank accounts, but what is given to others . He cited Matthew 25:40-46, which states that whatever is done for “the least of these brothers and sisters” is done for God-man (신인) . Acts of kindness, such as offering food or water to the hungry, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, or caring for the sick and imprisoned, are investments that are carried to heaven . He asserted that many people have misinvested their resources in things that cannot be taken to Baekgung . Those who fail to perform such acts will face eternal punishment (永罰) or reincarnation (輪廻) .

9. The Role of God-man (신인) in Attaining Baekgung (백궁)
   Huh Kyung-young explained that before the arrival of God-man (신인), individuals who lived righteously would go to the Soul Waiting Area (영혼대기소) —a preliminary heaven, but not the ultimate Baekgung . Entry into Baekgung is only possible through the authorization of God-man (신인) . He claimed to be the first and last religious leader to make such a statement, asserting that all religions culminate with his arrival . The Soul Waiting Area is where all good people, devoted to their religions, gather, but they cannot ascend further without God-man’s (신인) approval . He challenged the audience to test this claim, stating that no one can enter heaven without his permission . The Soul Waiting Area, while better than Earth, still restricts freedom of movement, unlike the true heaven where movement is unrestricted . He criticized religious leaders for their speculative understanding of heaven, comparing it to the historical debate between the geocentric and heliocentric models .

10. The Abstractness of Buddhism and the Concrete Path to Heaven
    Huh Kyung-young asserted that stinginess stems from ignorance of heaven . He reiterated that the way to send one’s wealth to heaven is through generosity and giving . He criticized the abstractness of Buddhist vows, such as “Though sentient beings are boundless, I vow to save them all (衆生無辺誓願度)” and “Though afflictions are inexhaustible, I vow to extinguish them all (煩惱無盡誓願斷)” . He argued that the human mind is fleeting, arising and perishing in an instant, making it impossible to truly extinguish all afflictions . He also dismissed the vow “Though the Dharma gates are innumerable, I vow to learn them all (法門無量誓願学)” as unrealistic and arrogant . He stated that merely practicing generosity is more effective than such grand, unattainable vows . He emphasized that only his teachings possess true energy, unlike the abstract principles of Buddhism .

11. The Science of Photosynthesis and the Essence of Life
    Huh Kyung-young returned to the concept of photosynthesis, noting that when the sun sets, photosynthesis stops, and everything darkens, including the sky . He explained that the dark sky above the blue atmosphere is where photosynthesis does not occur . Plants appear green due to chlorophyll, which is a byproduct of the red light involved in photosynthesis . The burning of fuel, like oil in a boiler, is a form of photosynthesis, producing ash that is black when mixed with water, signifying the cessation of photosynthesis . When photosynthesis completely stops, the “pulling force” that defines life disappears . Life, he explained, is this “pulling energy” . The absence of this force signifies death, transforming living matter into oil or coal . He explained that sunlight produces four essential substances: glucose (포도당), amino acids (아미노산), fatty acids (지방산), and nucleic acids (핵산) . These are vital nutrients that sustain life, making the sun a machine that produces nutrition, not merely a burning ball of gas .

12. The Sun’s Life-Giving Power and the Body’s Carbon Nature
    Huh Kyung-young refuted the scientific explanation that the sun’s light comes from helium gas explosions, arguing that such explosions do not produce amino acids, fatty acids, or glucose . He clarified that glucose is carbohydrates, amino acids are proteins, fatty acids are fats, and nucleic acids encompass DNA and RNA . He asserted that the sun’s light creates these four essential nutrients, making it a “light of life” . Exposure to sunlight allows these nutrients to enter the body . Lack of sunlight can lead to “basement sickness,” characterized by gum problems and scurvy . He explained that photosynthesis is the process where carbon dioxide combines with water . If carbon dioxide does not combine with water, it hardens, which is why wood, a mass of carbon dioxide, is hard . The presence of water keeps the tree alive . The separation of carbon dioxide from water is death . Sunlight facilitates this synthesis, combining carbon dioxide with water . He reiterated that the human body is essentially carbon dioxide, and continuous water intake is necessary to prevent the cessation of photosynthesis and death .

13. The Mechanism of Life: Electron Movement and Excretion
    Huh Kyung-young delved deeper into the scientific mechanism of life, explaining that photosynthesis involves electrons being released from water molecules . This continuous release of electrons from water molecules is what constitutes the life process . Therefore, constant water intake and excretion, such as urination, are vital for maintaining life . A decrease in urination, especially in the elderly, indicates a decline in life force . The continuous outflow of electrons from water within the body’s cells signifies life . Conversely, when water does not exit the body, leading to swelling, it signals the approach of death . He used the analogy of a yacht, which is alive and moving as long as fuel (representing electrons) is being consumed and expelled . When the engine stops, the fuel flow ceases, and the yacht becomes a “dead body” .

14. The Body as a Machine and the Purpose of Earthly Suffering
    Huh Kyung-young extended the analogy to the human body: if urine does not exit, and electrons do not leave the body’s water, then the body dies . Respiration, he explained, is the process of breaking down oxygen and water, which involves the decomposition of electrons . The body is complex yet simple, akin to a radio or television that is “alive” when electrons are flowing and “dead” when they stop . Just as a motorboat continuously consumes fuel to move, humans must continuously eat to sustain the outflow of electrons . When this electron outflow from water molecules ceases, the body stiffens within an hour, becoming rigid and unyielding . Attempting to straighten a body that has stiffened in a hunched position would break the spine . Thus, human existence is maintained by the activity of electrons, specifically their outflow from cells . This intricate bodily mechanism allows the soul to exist . He explained that the soul has a unique, eternal number, and even after countless eons, it will remember encountering God-man (신인) .

15. The Wisdom of the Circle and the Journey to Baekgung (백궁)
    Huh Kyung-young explained that the current human body, reliant on electron movement and the sun, is imperfect . Earthly life, with its joys and sorrows, is a training ground to understand the human body’s “user manual” . Graduating from Earth and going to heaven means mastering this manual, which primarily involves not being stingy . Recognizing that earthly possessions are heavenly resources, one should practice compassion and generosity towards those in need . This path of generosity leads to the Baekgung Waiting Area (백궁대기소) and ultimately to Baekgung (백궁) . He urged listeners to always remember the image of the hunched, praying grandmother when they see a circle, as it represents the ultimate return to the original form . This “completeness” (圓滿) is achieved when the body, like a Buddhist statue (등신불), dies in a seated, hunched position . Understanding this impermanence (無常) reveals that the human body is like a piece of wood, a mass of carbon dioxide that darkens with time . This realization should inspire gratitude for life and motivate individuals to raise their Baekgung (백궁) level through spiritual study . He concluded by stating that the suffering and solitude of earthly training, though seemingly cruel, are necessary for souls to appreciate the eternal happiness and purity of Baekgung (백궁) and to be grateful to God-man (신인) .

According to the lecture, what is the primary purpose of photosynthesis for living organisms?

① To produce oxygen for respiration
② To convert light energy into chemical energy
③ To absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
④ To create water molecules for hydration

(②, Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy, which is then stored in organic compounds like glucose, essential for life. A common misconception is that its primary purpose is just to produce oxygen, which is a byproduct, not the main goal for the plant itself.)

True or False: The lecture states that the human body, when it dies and decomposes, can transform into either coal or oil, similar to plants and animals.

(True, The lecture explains that human and animal bodies can turn into oil, while plants turn into coal, both being forms of carbon dioxide after life processes cease.)

What are the three types of “stinginess” (인색) that the lecture identifies as common characteristics of people?

(Material stinginess, stinginess with smiles, and stinginess with praise.)

Fill in the blank: The lecture describes the sun not merely as a burning gas, but as a machine that provides essential _____ to living beings.

(nutrients, The sun is presented as a machine that creates essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats through photosynthesis, rather than just being a burning gas ball.)

Intermediate
According to the lecture, what happens to the human body when “photosynthesis” (life processes) stops, and what is the significance of this transformation in the context of the universe?

(When “photosynthesis” (life processes) stops, the human body hardens and eventually turns into a dark, carbon-based substance, similar to how plants become coal or animals become oil. This transformation signifies the return of the body to its material state, emphasizing the impermanence of life and the cyclical nature of existence in the universe.)

True or False: The lecture suggests that performing good deeds, such as giving food to the hungry, directly contributes to one’s “level” in the afterlife and helps them reach Baekgung (Heaven).

(True, The lecture explicitly states that acts of generosity and kindness towards the needy are recorded and contribute to one’s spiritual “level,” which is essential for entering Baekgung (Heaven) and securing a better place there.)

What is the concept of “Won-si-ban-bon” (原始反本) as explained in the lecture, and how does it relate to the human body and the cycle of life?

(Won-si-ban-bon (原始反本) refers to returning to one’s original state or form. In the lecture, it relates to the human body’s eventual return to a circular, fetal-like position in death, symbolizing the completion of a life cycle and a return to the origin. It also connects to the idea that all things, including blood cells and the Earth, are fundamentally circular or cyclical.)

The lecture mentions four essential nutrients produced through photosynthesis that are vital for human life. Name these four nutrients.

(The four essential nutrients are glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA).)

Advanced
Explain the lecture’s unique interpretation of the “circle” (원형) as a symbol, connecting it to both scientific phenomena like photosynthesis and philosophical concepts like the human life cycle and spiritual return.

(The lecture uses the circle as a multifaceted symbol. Scientifically, it represents the sun and Earth’s role in photosynthesis, where light energy is converted. Philosophically, it symbolizes the human life cycle, from birth to the curled, fetal-like posture in death, representing “Won-si-ban-bon” (returning to the origin). It also signifies completeness (“won-man-ha-da”) and the cyclical nature of existence, where all things eventually return to their original state, whether through life processes or decomposition. This connects to the idea that even after death, the body’s components return to a fundamental, circular form, like coal or oil.)

How does the lecture differentiate between “giving” and “bestowing” (베푸는 것), and why is this distinction important for achieving a higher spiritual state?

(The lecture emphasizes “bestowing” (베푸는 것) over mere “giving.” Giving might imply a transactional exchange, but bestowing implies a selfless act of generosity and compassion, especially towards the less fortunate. This distinction is crucial because bestowing, driven by genuine kindness and a lack of stinginess, is presented as the direct path to sending one’s “assets” to Baekgung (Heaven), ensuring a higher spiritual state and eternal life, as opposed to accumulating material wealth that cannot be taken to the afterlife.)

According to the lecture, what is the fundamental mechanism of “life” at a cellular level, involving water molecules and electrons, and how does this relate to bodily functions like urination?

(At a cellular level, life is defined by the continuous “pulling” or extraction of electrons from water molecules. This electron movement is essential for life processes. The lecture relates this to bodily functions like urination, explaining that the continuous expulsion of water (and thus electrons) from the body, as seen in urine output, is a sign of active life. If this process stops, and water (and electrons) are no longer expelled, it signifies the cessation of life, leading to bodily swelling and eventual death.)

The lecture critiques certain Buddhist concepts like “Jung-saeng-mu-byeon-seo-won-do” (衆生無辺誓願度) and “Beop-mun-mu-ryang-seo-won-hak” (法門無量誓願学). What is the core criticism, and what alternative approach does the speaker propose for spiritual growth?

(The lecture criticizes these Buddhist concepts for being overly abstract, unrealistic, and even arrogant. “Jung-saeng-mu-byeon-seo-won-do” (vowing to save all sentient beings) is deemed impossible, as is “Beop-mun-mu-ryang-seo-won-hak” (vowing to learn all infinite teachings), given the fleeting nature of the mind and the vastness of knowledge. The speaker proposes a more practical approach: focusing on a single, concrete virtue—not being stingy—and practicing generosity, smiles, and praise. This simple act, according to the lecture, is more effective for spiritual growth and reaching Baekgung than abstract vows.)

What is the path to Baekgung? It is to be generous in three ways: with material possessions, smiles, and compliments, as these are the only things you can take to heaven.

1. Introduction to the Lecture
   The speaker welcomes attendees to the 1471st Saturday lecture at Haneulgung and wishes them good health during winter.

1.1. Opening Ceremony and Gratitude
The speaker expresses gratitude to attendees and viewers, stating that hearing the divine words of Huh Kyung Young is a miracle and a great blessing .
The 1471st Saturday lecture by Huh Kyung Young, who oversees all creation, is announced .
Two teams present flower arrangements as a token of appreciation .
The first team, represented by Go Hwa-young, presents a flower basket for the peace of her family and for overcoming a life-threatening situation last year .
The second team, consisting of Jo Kyung-yong, Lee Soon-hee, and Son Jae-nam from the Yesan Spiritual Center, presents an orchid pot .
The speaker wishes for the eternal development of the Yesan Spiritual Center .
The audience is invited to listen to the divine words of Huh Kyung Young .

2. The Meaning of a Circle: Photosynthesis, Life, and Death
   The speaker uses a simple circle drawing to explain complex concepts like photosynthesis, the cycle of life and death, and the importance of filial piety.

2.1. The Harvard Test and Multiple Interpretations of a Circle
The speaker poses a question, similar to a Harvard test, asking what comes to mind when looking at a circle .
Unlike typical tests with fixed answers, this question has no single correct answer, as interpretations vary by individual and field .
Scientists might think of photosynthesis .
Doctors might see red or white blood cells, which are spherical .
The circle can also represent the Earth or the Sun .
The Sun’s presence is crucial for photosynthesis on Earth .
Photosynthesis is the process where light is synthesized .
Without sunlight, plants cannot perform photosynthesis, causing their leaves to close up as light intensity decreases .
If photosynthesis doesn’t occur, plants cannot bear fruit, bloom, or produce seeds, meaning life cannot exist .

2.2. The Circle as a Symbol of an Elderly Mother’s Life and Death
The circle can also represent the face of an elderly mother, especially for those caring for one .
The speaker illustrates how the circle can depict an old mother, hunched over, with her back bent, sitting and groaning in pain .
This image symbolizes the mother’s suffering and physical toll from raising her children .
This image represents the final stage of human life, a return to the original form, where the body becomes bent and eventually rigid in a circular shape after death .
The speaker describes how an old woman might die sitting in a corner, her body curled into a circle, unable to straighten due to rigor mortis .
This final state is a stark reminder of the hardships mothers endured, such as working in fields and washing clothes in freezing water, leading to physical ailments like back pain and cracked hands .
The speaker connects this physical transformation to the cessation of photosynthesis .
When photosynthesis stops, the body returns to its material state, becoming carbon dioxide .
All living things, including trees and human bodies, are essentially carbon dioxide .
Carbon dioxide is the purpose of all photosynthesis; it grows during photosynthesis and then solidifies and darkens when photosynthesis stops .
Mummified bodies worldwide are black because they have turned into carbon .
The speaker explains that when plants stop photosynthesis, they become coal when buried underground .
Human bodies also turn black over time after death, becoming carbon dioxide .
Coal and diamonds are also forms of carbon dioxide .
Human and animal bodies, when they die, can turn into oil, whereas plants primarily become coal .
The oil we use today is the transformed carbon dioxide of countless animals and humans .
Both oil and coal are black, representing the cessation of photosynthesis .
The speaker emphasizes that a body that has stiffened in a curled position cannot be placed in a coffin .
This image should inspire humility and respect for the elderly, especially mothers who worked hard .
The speaker contrasts this with the improved physical state of those who meet the divine being, whose backs straighten .
The concept of Wonshibanbon (returning to the original state) is introduced, where everything, including blood cells and the mind, is circular .
The mugunghwa (rose of Sharon) flower, when it falls, curls into a circle and rolls away, leaving no trace, symbolizing purity and continuous rebirth .
Both during and after photosynthesis, the circular form persists .
This circularity reflects the cycles of life, death, and the universe, reminding us of the impermanence of life and the importance of being harmonious (circular) .
The speaker reveals that the initial drawing was meant to evoke the image of an old, suffering mother, highlighting the hardships of past generations .

3. The Importance of Generosity: Don’t Be Stingy
   The speaker transitions from the physical realities of life and death to the spiritual importance of generosity, particularly in three key areas, as a path to Baekgung.

3.1. The True Meaning of Filial Piety and Avoiding Stinginess
The speaker asks what the audience has failed to do for their parents, concluding that it is often a lack of filial piety due to arrogance .
The ultimate act of filial piety is securing a Baekgung nameplate for parents, a concept familiar to Haneulgung students .
The image of the old mother represents all mothers and grandmothers who lived and died in similar hardship .
The lecture’s title, “Don’t Be Stingy,” is revealed, emphasizing that stinginess in expressing love is detrimental .
People are often stingy with gratitude towards their parents, taking their sacrifices for granted, which is considered a great sin .
The speaker recounts the immense struggles of mothers in rural areas to provide for their children, even for basic school fees, by selling eggs or firewood .
The speaker shares a personal anecdote of working diligently to sell firewood secretly to earn money for studies, demonstrating his own industriousness .

3.2. Three Types of Stinginess and Cultural Differences
The speaker identifies three types of stinginess: material possessions, smiles, and compliments .
These three forms of stinginess are characteristic of Korean culture, unlike other cultures .
Westerners, for example, are not stingy with smiles, often greeting strangers with a smile .
Westerners are also less stingy with material possessions, often giving things away, embodying a “give and take” philosophy where giving comes first .
In contrast, Koreans often feel they must “take” first before “giving” in return for a favor, even though simply being born into this world means they have already received everything .
Westerners are also good at giving aid, smiling, and giving compliments .
The speaker encourages complimenting parents, especially mothers, for their skills like cooking .
The speaker contrasts the delicious taste of traditional homemade food, like tofu and acorn jelly, with the blandness of modern, commercially produced versions .
Modern acorn jelly, for instance, is often tasteless and contains preservatives, making it dangerous to consume and potentially leading to serious illnesses like pancreatic or stomach cancer .

3.3. The Speaker’s Unique Knowledge and Physical Limitations
The speaker claims to know the “genealogy” of all foods, understanding their composition and potential dangers, such as preservatives .
This knowledge allows the speaker to avoid harmful foods and habits like smoking and drinking, preventing illness and reliance on others .
Despite divine abilities, the speaker acknowledges personal physical limitations .
The speaker admits to having suffered a bone injury from exercising, requiring medical attention, as the divine body is made to experience human suffering .
This experience allows the speaker to understand and heal the pain of others .
Maintaining strong bones is crucial for the speaker’s long existence of 362 years .

4. The Path to Baekgung: Generosity and Divine Guidance
   The speaker explains that true wealth for Baekgung is not material possessions but acts of generosity, emphasizing the unique role of the divine being in guiding souls to heaven.

4.1. True Wealth for Baekgung and the Teachings of Matthew 25:40
The speaker asks what kind of money can be taken to Baekgung (heaven), clarifying that levels (spiritual achievements) are not money .
Citing Matthew 25:40-46, the speaker explains that acts of kindness to the “least of these” (the poor, hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, or imprisoned) are considered acts done to the divine being and are the only things that can be taken to Baekgung .
Conversely, those who fail to show such kindness will face eternal punishment .
Money in bank accounts cannot be taken to heaven; only money spent on helping others, such as buying food or water for the needy or providing scholarships, counts as an investment in Baekgung .
The speaker suggests that many people have invested their money incorrectly, spending it on things that cannot be taken to Baekgung .
Those who perform such acts of kindness will go to a better place in heaven .
Before the arrival of the divine being, such individuals went to a Soul Waiting Area, which is a preliminary heaven, but not true heaven .
No one can go directly to heaven without the divine being’s approval .

4.2. The Divine Being’s Exclusive Role in Guiding to Heaven
The speaker asserts that no other religious leader has ever made such claims, stating that the divine being is the first and last, bringing all religions to their conclusion .
All good people and devoted followers of various religions gather in the Baekgung Soul Waiting Area, but cannot ascend further without the divine being’s final approval .
A “heavenly angel test” can confirm that no one can enter heaven without the divine being’s permission .
The Soul Waiting Area is a place where souls are confined like on Earth, without the freedom to travel the galaxy, unlike true heaven .
The speaker criticizes the speculative nature of religious teachings about heaven, comparing it to the historical debate between the geocentric and heliocentric models .

4.3. Generosity as the Way to Heaven and Critique of Buddhist Vows
Stinginess stems from ignorance of heaven, and generosity is the only way to send one’s assets to heaven .
The speaker critiques certain Buddhist vows as unrealistic and abstract .
The vow to save all sentient beings (Jungsaengmubyeonseowondo) is deemed impossible .
The vow to cut off all endless afflictions (Beonnoemujinseowondan) is also considered unrealistic, as the mind is constantly changing .

4.4. The Cessation of Photosynthesis and the Color Black
The speaker reiterates that when the sun sets, photosynthesis ends, and everything becomes black, including dead bodies and the night sky .
The darkness of space signifies the absence of photosynthesis .

5. The Science of Life and Death: Photosynthesis and Electron Flow
   The speaker delves into the scientific aspects of photosynthesis, explaining how it relates to the colors of nature, the cycle of life and death, and the fundamental role of electron flow in sustaining life.

5.1. The Colors of Photosynthesis and the Cycle of Matter
Plants appear green due to chlorophyll, which reflects green light while absorbing red light for photosynthesis .
Photosynthesis itself is associated with a red, bright light, similar to a burning boiler .
The byproduct of this process is ash, which turns black when water is added, signifying the complete cessation of photosynthesis .
Life is defined by a “pulling force” or “attracting energy” .
When a tree is burned, this pulling force disappears, and the ash scatters, indicating the absence of life .
Similarly, a human body cremated into ash loses its pulling force and life .
Living bodies are affected by the sun’s presence .
The longer a person is away from the sun (i.e., at night), the higher the risk of death, especially for the elderly .
Most elderly people die just before sunrise, after a prolonged period without sunlight and photosynthesis .
Medical treatment for patients involves strengthening photosynthesis .
Dead bodies cannot undergo photosynthesis, just as burned plants cannot revive .

5.2. Critique of Buddhist Vows and the Importance of Practicality
The speaker continues to criticize Buddhist vows as impractical and unrealistic .
The vow to cut off all afflictions is unnecessary; simply listening to the divine being’s words can manage them .
The vow to learn all Buddhist teachings (Beopmunmuryangseowonhak) is impossible, as the volume of texts is immense, and even great monks cannot master them all .
This vow is seen as arrogant and unrealistic .
The speaker emphasizes that simply not being stingy in everyday life is enough to be considered a Buddha .
Learning all teachings is an impossible and boastful endeavor .

5.3. The Power of Compliments and the Concept of Jin-gong-myo-yu
The speaker urges people not to be stingy with their living mothers, not necessarily with gifts, but with sincere compliments about their cooking and well-being .
Such compliments make mothers feel appreciated and give them a reason to live .
However, compliments from a daughter-in-law might be viewed with suspicion, as if seeking an inheritance .
Therefore, building trust over time is important to avoid misunderstandings .
Complimenting a mother-in-law’s cooking can lead to more delicious meals .
The speaker criticizes another Buddhist vow, Buldomusangseowonseong (to achieve all infinite Buddhist paths), as excessive and impossible .
Only the divine being’s words possess energy .
The speaker introduces the Buddhist concept of Jin-gong-myo-yu (marvelous existence from emptiness) .
This means that if one practices generosity in material possessions, smiles, and compliments, a marvelous existence will emerge from emptiness .
Those who have completely lost everything can rise again because they have reached a state of true emptiness .
While some Buddhist terms are useful, overly vast concepts are not .

5.4. The Value of Giving to the Needy and the Four Products of Photosynthesis
The speaker explains the Buddhist concept of Samcheondaechonsegye (three thousand great thousand worlds), which refers to the past, present, and future heavens .
Filling these three thousand great thousand worlds with treasures is less meritorious than giving a single meal or cup of water to a hungry person .
This highlights the immense value of simple acts of charity .
The speaker explains the four essential substances produced by photosynthesis .
These are glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) .
Oxygen is already abundant in the air .
The sun is not just a burning ball of gas but a machine that produces these vital nutrients for life .
The speaker refutes the scientific explanation that the sun’s light comes from helium gas explosions, stating that such explosions cannot produce these nutrients .
These four nutrients are essential for human life, and the sun’s light is a “light of life” that provides them .
Exposure to sunlight allows these nutrients to enter the body .
Lack of sunlight can lead to “basement sickness,” causing symptoms like swollen gums and scurvy .

5.5. The Divine Being’s Understanding of the Universe and Donghak Thought
The speaker reveals a glimpse into the universe’s mechanisms, emphasizing that the sun is a powerful entity that transmits life, not just a burning object .
Western scientists and philosophers are said to fear Korea’s Donghak (Eastern Learning) philosophy, recognizing it as the highest form of knowledge .
This indicates the coming of an “Asian era” led by the Korean Peninsula, where the divine being will appear .
Donghak is described as a “heavenly transformation movement” (Hyeonsajido) and a unique philosophy that originated in Korea .
Its core message, Sicheonju Johwajeong Yeongsebulmang Mansaji, means to prepare for the arrival of a divine being from heaven who will transform the Earth .
Choe Je-u initiated Donghak, spreading it after being persecuted .
The speaker dismisses Western learning (Seohak) as inferior, claiming it lacks true academic depth .
Donghak is not merely an Eastern philosophy but the ultimate universal truth, predicting the divine being’s arrival in Korea .
The Donghak Peasant Movement aimed to overthrow the existing monarchy, believing that a divine king would descend from heaven .
This movement led to a tragic battle where 300,000 Donghak followers were killed by Japanese soldiers, who were called upon by the Korean monarchy to suppress the rebellion .
The speaker suggests that the Donghak movement failed because it was premature, acting before the divine being’s appointed time .

5.6. The Folly of Premature Action and the Science of Water and Carbon Dioxide
The speaker uses an anecdote about stealing unripe peaches at night to illustrate the futility and negative consequences of acting prematurely .
The peaches were inedible, and the act caused damage to the peach trees and discomfort to the thieves .
This experience taught the speaker a lesson against stealing .
Photosynthesis is the process of combining carbon dioxide with water .
If carbon dioxide does not combine with water, it hardens .
Trees are hard because they are masses of carbon dioxide with water, which sustains their life .
The separation of carbon dioxide from water is death .
Sunlight facilitates this photosynthesis, combining carbon dioxide and water .
Coal is formed from accumulated carbon dioxide where water has been removed .
When photosynthesis stops, plants turn into coal, and animals turn into oil .
Both coal and oil are forms of carbon dioxide that have lost their water content .

5.7. The Role of Water and Electron Flow in Sustaining Life
The combination of carbon dioxide and water is considered a life process .
The human body is essentially carbon dioxide, and continuous water intake is necessary to prevent death .
The life process is essentially the process of photosynthesis .
Life is also defined by the continuous outflow of electrons from water molecules .
When electrons stop flowing out of water molecules in the body, it signifies the approach of death .
The continuous excretion of urine, which involves water leaving the body, is a sign of life .
Swelling in the legs or abdomen due to the inability to excrete urine indicates impending death .
The speaker uses the analogy of a yacht to explain electron flow .
A running yacht continuously expels fuel, representing the outflow of electrons that sustains life .
When the engine stops, fuel no longer flows, and the yacht is “dead” .
Similarly, if electrons stop flowing out of the body’s water and other substances, the body dies .
Breathing involves the breakdown of oxygen and water, which is the process of breaking down electrons .
Oxygen intake helps the body produce water, and the exchange between oxygen and water is life .
The human body is complex yet simple, akin to a radio or TV that is “alive” when electrons and signals are flowing out .
Continuous intake of food is necessary to sustain the outflow of electrons .
When the outflow of electrons from water molecules stops, the body stiffens within an hour, becoming rigid and unable to move .
Attempting to straighten a body that has stiffened in a curled position can break the spine .
Human survival depends on the activity of electrons flowing out of cells .
The movement of electrons from water, facilitated by electromagnetic waves, sustains life .
The human body, with its intricate mechanisms, allows the soul to exist .

6. The Purpose of Earthly Life and the Journey to Baekgung
   The speaker explains that earthly life, with its hardships, serves as a training ground for souls to appreciate the eternal happiness of Baekgung, emphasizing that generosity is the key to this journey.

6.1. Earthly Life as Training for Baekgung
Each soul has a unique, eternal number and cannot be mixed with others .
Souls retain their memories and identity across countless eons, recognizing the divine being even after billions of years .
In Baekgung, there is no need for electron movement or sunlight, as the bodies are perfect .
Earthly life, with its joys and sorrows, is designed as a learning experience to understand the human body’s “user manual” .
Graduating from Earth and going to heaven means mastering this manual, which involves not being stingy .
Recognizing that earthly possessions are heavenly materials, one should help those in need with compassion and generosity .
This understanding that generosity leads to Baekgung is the ultimate realization .

6.2. The Symbolism of the Circle and the Purpose of Suffering
The speaker reminds the audience of the image of the deceased grandmother, curled in a circle, praying .
This circular form, representing completion and harmony, should always bring to mind parents and the elderly .
In Buddhism, deungsinbul (mummified monks) also die in a seated, curled position .
The circle, therefore, is a symbol of the mother’s passing, representing the impermanence of the human body, which is like a piece of wood or carbon dioxide that eventually turns black .
This realization should inspire gratitude for life and motivate individuals to raise their Baekgung levels .
Even though the training on Earth might seem cruel and lonely, it is necessary for souls to appreciate the beauty and happiness of Baekgung without arrogance .
Experiencing the “dirty” aspects of this world allows souls to deeply feel the purity and eternal happiness of Baekgung, creating a lasting memory .
Living through this “sea of filth” helps souls appreciate and be grateful to the divine being when they reach heaven .

7. Promotional Songs and Final Remarks
   The lecture concludes with promotional songs for Haneulgung, emphasizing its role as a “Baekgung station” and a place of healing and miracles, where attendees accumulate “Baekgung mileage.”

7.1. Haneulgung Promotional Songs
Two singers, Kang Ok-ki and Kim Ji-yeon, perform promotional songs for Haneulgung .
The speaker playfully comments on Kang Ok-ki’s performance, comparing her to a fairy or Hwang Jin-yi (a famous Korean gisaeng) .
The song “Baekgung Station” describes Haneulgung as a “Baekgung station” on Earth, where a heavenly divine being resides, bringing joy and transformation .
It speaks of dragons, phoenixes, and golden chickens, symbolizing auspicious events and the guidance of the chosen ones to their Baekgung home .
The song “Flying Saucer” portrays Haneulgung as a place where a flying saucer floats, signifying the divine being’s power and the arrival of a new era of divine management .
It suggests that people worldwide will escape to Haneulgung as Huh Kyung Young’s unifying force shakes the world .
The speaker awards level 300mu to the singers .
A video about free meal service is shown, which is also considered a way to accumulate Baekgung levels .

7.2. Haneulgung as a Place of Healing and Mileage Accumulation
The speaker reiterates that Haneulgung is a place of healing, miracles, and a gateway to heaven, a “Baekgung station” .
It offers Gwangcheonsu (divine water), divine words, and Bulloyu (elixir of youth), which Qin Shi Huang sought .
Attending lectures at Haneulgung is like accumulating “Baekgung mileage,” which is far more valuable than airline miles .
This “mileage” determines one’s level and seat on the “galaxy express” to Baekgung .
The speaker makes a final playful comment about the singers, noting that his grandmother was a Jinju Kang and that Kang Ok-ki’s personality reminds him of her .

7.3. Concluding Remarks and Energy Infusion
The audience is thanked for their enthusiastic applause and for listening to the divine being’s precious words .
The speaker concludes by giving a general energy infusion, specifically mentioning those who have argued .

Dec. 21, 2024. Episode 1471: Do Not Be Stingy!

I guess I need to write a title. Before I write the title, I’m going to ask you a question. Think carefully, everyone. If you can answer this question, you pass the exam. The civil service exam. It’s an exam to get into heaven. Why is it fun to give you an exam? What comes to mind when you see this?

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If we were to take an exam at Harvard University, they would ask a question like this: “Look at that, and what comes to mind?” They wouldn’t ask for a question with a definitive answer. That isn’t a question. “a + a multiplied by b is ab.” That isn’t a question. Anyone can study that.

But that is the thing you can’t achieve by studying. What comes to mind when you look at that? It would vary from person to person. It would vary by religion. When scientists look at that, they think of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

If our doctor looked at that, it might look like a red blood cell or a white blood cell. Don’t you know blood cells are round? That’s why the character for “blood cell” (혈구) is the same character used for bead. It’s like the round shape found in the word for Earth (지구). When you look at that, you think of the Earth, don’t you? You think of the Sun, too. So, what happens on Earth because the Sun exists? The phenomenon that occurs on Earth only when the Sun is present is photosynthesis. I mean, it performs photosynthesis. Light—light—is synthesized. I mean, light is synthesized.

So, if there is no light, when the sun completely sets in the afternoon, the petals shrink and contract. Then what isn’t happening? Photosynthesis has stopped. While the sun is out, the leaves are spread wide and photosynthesis is taking place. But when the sun is about to set, photosynthesis decreases. As photosynthesis decreases and the light intensity diminishes, these plants curl up. They shrink. So, if we look at that, we see the photosynthesis between the sun and the Earth. Photosynthesis on Earth occurs only when the sun is present. Without the sun, there is no photosynthesis on Earth. Fruits cannot be produced, flowers cannot bloom, there are no seeds—nothing can exist without photosynthesis.

Hmm, so some people might look at that and think of photosynthesis, but what would come to mind for someone caring for an elderly mother? They would think of their parents’ faces. Why? It could be photosynthesis, but why did I draw this? It’s just like a Harvard University exam. I drew it like this, like this, and like this. So, this picture… this picture… ah, here, here, crouching like this. Mother’s head would be here. And Mother’s back is bent like this, isn’t it? It is bent, depicting Mother sitting. And Mother has her hands clasped together like this. I mean, she is sitting like this, groaning.

moaning

This is because your mother has been suffering from chronic illness while raising you all.

This is the final form of a human being. This is the principle of “one beginning, no end.” Ultimately, it begins and returns to the circle. There is an old woman who died sitting with her back bent, hands clasped together like this. I went to the countryside and found an old woman dead in the corner of the room, just like this. Holding her hands like this, her back was perfectly round. She was perfectly round. She didn’t die lying down. She died sitting up like this. That is what she was sitting in the corner of the room like this when people went to check on her. She wasn’t a corpse lying down; she couldn’t straighten out. Her blood had clotted. So what happened? She died perfectly round. Wasn’t the old country grandmother’s back always bent? Her back was always bent like this.

And she barely managed to get up, cook, and so on, and when it was time to return, she sat in the kitchen chair and passed away like this. Do you understand what I mean? This is the final form of a mother’s life. This is the appearance of photosynthesis, but when the sun actually stops, synthesis does not occur here. When a mother’s body ages, photosynthesis does not happen. If it doesn’t happen, what does it turn into? It turns into matter. When photosynthesis stops, it changes into carbon, into carbon dioxide.
So, carbon dioxide is our physical body. All our trees are also carbon dioxide. If you set them on fire, they burn. They burn because they are carbon dioxide. Therefore, the human body, a prime example of carbon dioxide, becomes carbonized when physiological processes stop. We made it that way when we were created. We made it out of carbon.

So, carbon dioxide is the purpose of all photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide grows during photosynthesis. It expands its body, increasing its size. Once it has grown, if photosynthesis ends and its heart stops, what happens? It hardens and turns black. Bright light is emitted during photosynthesis. However, once photosynthesis stops and time passes, it changes to a dark color, black. If no one has touched Grandmother’s body, and if you look at it now, it will have become a pitch-black object later on. The blood clots, the body turns like a stone, and the color gradually turns black, causing age spots to appear here and there, just like freckles appear on our faces. It’s not freckles on the face, but what do you call them? Age spots. Grandmother’s entire body turns into age spots. It dries up and turns pitch black. That is why when you look at mummies around the world, aren’t they pitch black? They have turned pitch black.

It turns completely black. That is what we call coal when plants stop photosynthesis. What is that coal? It was wood. If a plant stops photosynthesis and that tree dies, and it is buried underground, it turns pitch black. Our corpses also turn pitch black when they die and age. It is the same carbon dioxide. And coal is carbon dioxide. Next, diamond is carbon dioxide. It is the same carbon, whether in humans or plants. However, humans and animals are carbon dioxide, but the quality is different. When a human body dies, it turns into carbon dioxide and coal, and what else does it turn into? It turns into petroleum. The petroleum we use is the carbon dioxide from all animals that has turned into oil.

It either turns into a liquid or a solid, becoming either coal or oil. However, animals turn into oil, and if humans gather in large numbers like oil, that turns into oil. It doesn’t turn into coal. All of that plant carbon dioxide turns into coal. In this world, every substance produced by humans through photosynthesis turns into coal and oil when they die. That is why a lot of oil is stored on this Earth—both humans and animals—only if many humans have died. So, in the places where we say we dug oil fields, countless humans and animals died and turned into oil.

That carbon dioxide changes into two things. Humans and animals turn into oil, while plants all turn into coal. Both are black in color. Look at the source oil from an oil field. It’s pitch-black coal tar. Oil is what remains after coal tar has been set. When you first bring it out, it’s pitch black—what do you call that? They call it rock honey. It’s pitch-black oil. It’s sticky. That is our corpse fermenting. What stopped? Because photosynthesis stopped. From the moment the breath ceases, photosynthesis stops, and the body stiffens. That is why we can’t put this grandmother in a corpse in this state. We can’t put her in a coffin. We held the funeral just like this. Isn’t that unbelievable? Is there any way to put this in a coffin? No, there isn’t. This body won’t straighten out. The grandmother’s back was bent so tightly that it just hardened right there.

It is completely hardened, yet if you roll it, it rolls. A lump of stone. That is your body. So, when you look at the backs of the working mothers of the past, those grandmothers, you must bow your heads. Is it okay to be arrogant or not? What makes you think you are so great? Acting arrogant and showing off to others—all of this is committing a sin. There was a grandmother in the countryside who passed away in a corner of her room just like this. To think they couldn’t even put her in a coffin. You know how the body’s back is naturally a bit bent? On top of that, she passed away sitting down. Isn’t that right? If this grandmother were to lie down, would her back straighten properly? That is why, as women give birth to children and gradually turn into carbon dioxide, the image of that old grandmother is a reflection of you.

But when you meet a divine being, is your body in good shape or not? You have no idea how amazing it is that you are standing with your back straight, looking at me with your head held high. So, what do you call this in other words? What do you call this? It must be the return to the origin.

Return to the origin

It’s returned to its original state. And this person’s red blood cells are round. Their white blood cells are round. Their heart is round, too. I’m saying everything is circular. Even the body eventually becomes round, doesn’t it?

So, when it falls, it turns round and rolls away—that is the Rose of Sharon. When a Rose of Sharon flower falls, it rolls up and becomes a circle. It becomes a circle, and when the wind blows, it rolls away. That is why there is no trace left by a fallen Rose of Sharon flower. It is clean, isn’t it? That is why I said the Rose of Sharon has a beauty of cleanliness. So, when the flower falls, it rolls up. It becomes round. Then, when the wind blows, it becomes light and flies away. That is why the Rose of Sharon blooms once a day and wilts once a day. Its lifespan is just one day. Yet, it is still called the Rose of Sharon. When it falls, it blooms again. When it falls again, it blooms. That is why I asked about the circle. This circle represents photosynthesis. This is when photosynthesis has stopped. Whether photosynthesis is happening or has stopped, it remains a circle. So, when we look at a circle, it is like the concept of returning to the origin.

Original Form, Two Principles, Refined, Growth, Decay, Rebirth. It’s all about formation, dwelling, decay, and emptiness. What else is there? Formation, dwelling, decay, and emptiness. Birth, aging, sickness, and death—spring, summer, autumn, winter—everything just returns. Everything returns to its original place. So, when you look at this original form, you realize, “Ah, life is impermanent.” Be perfect. Perfection only becomes round when everything is fully complete. So, be perfect. Why am I showing you this? Why did I ask this question and give you homework—did you guess correctly? You didn’t know this was a grandmother. You did. That’s why we made grandmothers do so much work. Mothers were made to work a lot in the old days, weren’t they? So, mothers rarely had a chance to straighten their backs, and there wasn’t a single mother who didn’t have a backache. Even if they didn’t say it in front of their children, was there any woman who didn’t have a backache deep down?

When we were weeding the fields, raking the rice paddies, and tending to our backs, if you went to the laundry area in winter and looked at the grandmothers and middle-aged women breaking the ice to wash clothes, their hands were all cracked. That was when I was in the countryside. All the daughters-in-law were like that. Even so, living alone for a whole lifetime meant living with a large family. So, by observing things like that, we need to understand this concept of returning to the origin. So, what have we failed to do for our grandmothers, mothers, and fathers? Yes, we failed to show filial piety, didn’t we? Then, what is today’s lecture about? Does anyone remember the title now? This is related to the lecture. So, I’ve shown you a preview. Then you all need to know. What kind of crappy talk is this? Who here doesn’t know that? The greatest act of filial piety is the nameplate at the White Palace. It’s an obvious statement, but it’s ridiculous.

Is there anyone among our Sky Palace students who doesn’t know that the greatest act of filial piety is the Baekgung nameplate? There isn’t an answer there. What is the greatest act of filial piety? What acts of disrespect have you committed against your parents? There were many instances of disrespect due to your arrogance and insolence. Now, you must erase this image so your heart hurts less. You didn’t know. You didn’t know that the original source was that one mother. She is your mother, your grandmother, and your great-grandmother. They all passed away in those times. Hmm, what could it be?

Do not be stingy!

I gave you a preview lecture. Don’t be stingy. Why? I mean you shouldn’t be too stingy with expressions of love. Do you understand? Is it okay to be stingy? What have we been stingy with our mothers about? We only wanted to receive. We only wanted to receive; have we ever said, “Thank you, Mother”? Did we ever say “Thank you” to our mothers when we were young? When they gave us school tuition like this, did we ever say, “Thank you, Father,” or “Thank you, Mother,” while taking it? We just took it as if it were our right. That is why you have committed a tremendous sin against your parents.

So, my mother had about 10 children, and even elementary school tuition was a struggle. In the countryside, what else is there but mountains, trees, and fields? Is there anything that can be sold for money? Are there banks in the countryside? Even though there aren’t, she manages to get cash from somewhere. That’s how she pays for things like tuition. Remember the money we paid in elementary school in the countryside? What was it called? Monthly tuition. Mothers call it “monthly tuition.” Monthly tuition is different from monthly rent. The money you pay for a rented room isn’t called monthly tuition. So, they used that money to sell eggs to their children, or cut and sell wood. There were even people in the countryside who cut and sold wood. I used to cut wood and sell one or two loads a week.

Where do they buy it? Civil servants, people in rural townships, and school teachers—people like that—buy my wood. If they buy a load, it brings in a little money. So those people would bring it back, since they didn’t go out to chop wood themselves. I would deliver it, buy the wood, and use it for heating. I supplied wood to every house I lived in and sold it to others. That meant I had to cut two loads in the time it takes to cut one. Then, no one in my house knew I had sold wood. I sold it like a ghost. So, you can imagine how diligent I was. They didn’t even bother me when I earned money by drawing cartoons at night. I was handling it myself. I was using it to study. I was incredibly diligent.

So, do not be stingy. I told you there are three kinds of stinginess. What are they? There is material stinginess, isn’t there?

1. Material
2. Smile
3. Praise

There is stinginess in material things, and besides material things, where else? There is stinginess in smiles. Then, what is the third thing? There is stinginess in praise. There is stinginess in praise, too.

Praising others. Having a smile. Smiling. Being stingy with material things. These three traits of stinginess are the characteristics of our people. Other nations are not stingy with smiles. Even if you just meet someone in an elevator, white people give a big smile. You know that. Smiling is very much a habit for them. And we are also a bit more stingy with material things. So, a characteristic of Westerners is that when they come to Korea and Korean kids chase after American soldiers, what do they give them? Chocolate, gum—they find it more fun to throw things to the kids than to eat them themselves. Giving things to the kids. You know? So they give everything. They throw everything. Those people really love giving. It is give and take. They give first. It is not take and give.

We think we have to repay kindness, so we believe we can only repay it if we receive something in return. But we have already received. Just being born into this world is enough to say we have received everything. So, all that remains for us is to give. But it is wrong for us to think that we must receive something in return. That is why Westerners gave so much aid. They gave a lot of aid, and then they smile often and give compliments. That is why I am saying we rarely compliment our fathers and mothers. Try listening to my mother to compliment her. There are so many things to praise her for. For instance, my mother made winter kimchi, and something came out of her hands. Why on earth does it taste so good?

I mean, when I try making it in Seoul, it tastes terrible, but when I eat what Mom makes, I go crazy for it. Mom didn’t even major in food science or go to a professional cooking academy, so why on earth is her kimchi so delicious? So what is Mom talking about? You can just watch me when I’m making it; how am I supposed to tell you everything one by one? If I help her out, she’ll learn. But what struck me astonishing was that I tried tofu after coming to Seoul. I can’t eat it. The tofu my mother used to make in the countryside back in the day was incredibly delicious. I mean, I can’t even describe it. The tofu here in Seoul right now has absolutely no taste. But the tofu mothers made back then was absolutely amazing. I mean, I’m not talking about that jelly they give out in Seoul.

Back in the day, the acorn jelly in our countryside was hard to cut with a knife. It was a bit hard, wasn’t it? So it felt like cutting chocolate. It was that kind of jelly, but oh my god, if you seasoned it with vinegar and soy sauce to make a vinegar-based sauce, and then dipped it right in that sauce and ate it, you’d faint. I mean, the acorn jelly in Seoul is so bland that I can’t eat it. You can’t even tell if you’ve put the jelly in your mouth or not. But with the jelly my mother made in the countryside back then, if you put a piece in your mouth—it’s slightly hard, but when you chew it—the acorn flavor comes out exactly as it is. It’s slightly bitter, the acorn taste hits you, and there’s a distinct texture when you chew. But with Seoul jelly, you can’t tell if you’ve chewed it; it just slides around in your mouth and disappears. You can’t really taste it.

No matter how much you chew to taste it, there is nothing to chew; it just slides right down. But it is also a lump of preservatives. Muk is the food that spoils the fastest. That means, without preservatives, it is impossible to supply muk for more than a day. Since they put preservatives in it, anyone who eats muk at a restaurant is in real danger. They could ruin their pancreas, spleen, and liver. Why? Because it is a lump of preservatives. Yet, restaurant owners serve a lot of muk as a side dish. Because all they have to do is slice it up and mix it with seasoning. It is simple. But that is truly muk-sabal. Even if you eat other foods, you must avoid muk. Why? Because perfectly healthy people get pancreatic cancer. Perfectly healthy people get stomach cancer. What is this? It is because of food.

What kind of cancer have I had until now? However, no one can guarantee anything. If you eat whatever is given to you, no one can guarantee anything. A divine being already knows the lineage of every food. This must have been made like this. This spoils easily, so it is dangerous; this probably contains about one-third preservatives. If you eat this preservative, your body will just get cancer. Do you understand? So, since I know all the mechanisms, do I eat food carelessly? Have I ever tried alcohol or cigarettes? There are so many things I haven’t eaten. Why? Because I am picky. Why? Why would I eat that, get cancer, and end up relying on others? I once broke a bone while exercising, got kicked up into the air, fell, and injured my bone. In that case, I could go to the hospital. But do you think I can fix my own bone? I might fix other people’s bones, but not my own. Ah, if my bone breaks, I can’t just look at my own body and tell it to fix itself. The White Palace deliberately puts me through hardship. It is only there that they control my body.

Instead, I avoid that because I have the knack for keeping myself from getting sick. But when I’m kicking, well, since I’m old and I exercise ten times more than a young person… could I break a bone like this? I’m telling you, I could. In that case, can I just not go to a bone setter? I have to go to a bone setter; it would be a problem if my bone broke, wouldn’t it? However, I can’t touch my own body when it comes to general illnesses. Why? Because they made me suffer just like humans. So I can spin a top. Understand? So I have to be careful. To survive for 362 years, my bones are the most important thing.

Bones need to be the strongest part. That’s why you can get injured while exercising hard. So, if I fall and break a bone, I have to go to a bone setter to get it set. Do I look at my own bones and say, “Will they heal?” They won’t. My body is designed to suffer. That is how I heal the pain of others. So, how many times do I emphasize these three things I’m talking about today? We must not be too stingy with material things. Now, what kind of money can you take to the White Palace Heaven? Of course, you take your level. Your level is not money.

What kind of money can be taken to the White Palace? Now, Matthew 25. Matthew 25, what verse is that? Read chapter 25, verse 40. If you look at that, you will find the answer you are looking for. Matthew 25, verse 40.

It is Matthew 25:40. [40] The King answered and said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did for me.” [41] Then he said to those on his left, “Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” [42] For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, [43] I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, I was naked and you did not clothe me, I was sick and you did not visit me, I was in prison and you did not visit me.” [44] They also answered and said, “Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and not minister to you?” [45] Then the King answered and said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of these least of these,

“Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me,” He said. [46] “And they shall go into eternal punishment, and the righteous into eternal life.”

So, they enter eternal punishment. I mean, they go to hell. Do you understand? This appears starting from Matthew 25:40, doesn’t it? This isn’t a lie. To the naked, the hungry, the nameless, and the elderly with bent backs—if we give them thanks, say thank you, and praise them, and offer even a cup of water, or if we are not stingy and buy them a meal or a glass of water with the money in our own pockets—does all of that go to the White Palace or not? It all goes to heaven, doesn’t it?

But have you ever seen money in a bank account being taken away? Does your deceased grandmother or mother take the money in the account? She cannot. Money your mother was cheated out of, money she bought for others, money she gave to thirsty people to drink, money she paid for other people’s children’s tuition, money she gave scholarships to high school students—all of this is taken to the White Palace, Heaven. So, you may have invested incorrectly all this time. You have spent money on vain things. On vain things. I am saying you spent money on things that cannot be taken to the White Palace.

Do you hear these correct words now? If you look at the Gospel of Matthew, the words Jesus spoke just appeared. That is accurate. What was done to that beggar on the road was done to Heaven. That is what was done to me. Then where does that take it? To Heaven. If you go to Heaven, you go to a better place. You enter eternal paradise, but what happens to those who did not do that? They will go as animals, won’t they? They will reincarnate, won’t they? You might ask, “Where did the people of the past who did that go before God came?” Where did they go? To the Soul Waiting Room. Those people are all currently in the Soul Waiting Room. That is a preliminary Heaven. It is not Heaven, is it? However, they have the qualification to enter Heaven, but they must receive my approval. Everyone, going directly to Heaven does not happen in this world. For anyone, going to the White Palace is determined only when a Divine Being appears. Anyone who entered the White Palace immediately without a Divine Being present will never exist in this universe forever.

Has there ever been a religious leader who said such things? There isn’t one in this world. Absolutely not. I am the first and the last. All religions ultimately come to an end with my arrival. The White Palace Soul Waiting Room is where the good people produced by all religions—the good ones, the ones who devoted themselves to those religions—finally gather. You cannot go any higher than that. To go higher, ultimately, divine approval must be granted. The approval of a Divine Being. If you have that Divine Being’s approval, you fit right in. Then, you are on your way to Heaven. You will understand if you take the test. If you take the test, the results will be accurate. If you take the Angel test, you will hear, “Oh my, without the permission of a Divine Being… Please hold the hand of the person next to you.”

Did you get it? Is there even a single person who has gone to Heaven without the permission of a Divine Being? Pull it. No. Then I’m not lying. After saying that, am I testing you as an angel? You try it yourselves. Is there anyone? No. So, apart from a Divine Being, no one sent to Heaven exists on this Earth. Then, where do you go? To the Heaven Waiting Room. You can enter the Heaven Waiting Room, but once you enter Heaven, you can’t travel the entire galaxy or anything like that. You are confined there, just like on Earth. You won’t go hungry, but it is a place a thousand or ten thousand times better than here. It is a good place, but I’m sorry to say, your freedom of movement is restricted.

But in Heaven, freedom of movement is at one’s own discretion. Is that good or bad? So, that place is a waiting room for Heaven. Therefore, no one truly knows the map of Heaven clearly. Everyone just speculates vaguely. It is just like talking about the geocentric and heliocentric models backwards. The greatest scholars of that time were sitting around fighting, saying, “Oh, it’s geocentric!” or “No, it’s not.” But that is a fact known to the entire world. It is heliocentric. However, anyone who claims to be geocentric or heliocentric is killed. How could a person who advocates geocentricism live? Then the truth has been reversed.

So, the reason we are stingy is that we do not know Heaven. If you look at Matthew 25:40 just now, and read through the verses following it, would it work if we were stingy? It wouldn’t. The way to send my wealth to Heaven is to give. It is not giving; it is giving. You must give to go to Heaven. Take the Buddhist concept of “the vow to save all sentient beings” (衆生無辺誓願度)—that no matter how many sentient beings there are, I will lead them all to the Way. Can you go to Heaven with just that? You cannot. The vow to save all sentient beings is to ensure that no matter how numerous they are, I will lead them all to Heaven. The vow to sever all afflictions (煩惱無盡誓願斷) is to sever all afflictions, no matter how many there are.

Does that make sense? Our minds are born and die in an instant. You understand what that means. The mind arises in an instant and disappears in an instant. So, it’s 20 seconds. 20 seconds refers to short-term memory, doesn’t it? Then, if you put ten people in a room, take their names, and try to memorize them later, will you remember them? You won’t remember them easily. Everything gets jumbled up. Isn’t that right? So, the mind is something that arises and dies in an instant; it comes into being and disappears just as quickly, so it arises again. Because this repeats countless times per second, it is difficult for a fixed mind to exist. So, regarding this universe, you saw earlier photosynthesis and something that wasn’t photosynthesis. So, the sun just set a moment ago. Then, photosynthesis has ended.

All photosynthesis has stopped. So, since photosynthesis has stopped, does the characteristic feature become black or not? Corpses become black, and this empty space becomes black. Photosynthesis has stopped. And if you go up above that blue sky, you see that black sky? That is a place where there is no photosynthesis. You need to know that. Is there photosynthesis there? No. So, wherever photosynthesis has stopped—whether it’s the sky, space, or anything else—it turns black. It takes on a black color. Why? Why do those plants over there look blue? Because of chlorophyll. But the point is, why does blue chlorophyll look blue?

Photosynthesis is red. Red light is emitted during photosynthesis. Since red light is emitted, the byproduct is green, which is the opposite of red. Therefore, objects that have undergone photosynthesis are bound to take on a yellowish-green or green hue. Objects that perform a lot of photosynthesis—those things with lots of leaves—all of them are green. In the green spectrum. Why? Because of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is red, and bright light acts on it. When you burn oil in a boiler, isn’t it red or not? That is photosynthesis. That is hydrogen and oxygen burning. Then what comes out? Ash comes out. Try pouring water on the ash. It turns black. That means photosynthesis has stopped.

Can photosynthesis occur any further? I mean, if you burn a tree, can it photosynthesize again? It can’t. The reason is that if photosynthesis completely stops, what happens is that the attractive force between things disappears. So, to put it another way, life is defined as that attractive force. When that tree is alive, there is an attractive force, but if you burn it, will that attractive force remain? The ash. Since there is no longer any attractive force between things, it flies away in a flurry. The tree blows away. That is because the attractive force is gone. So, what is life? It is that attractive energy. We call that life. If you let go of it, it becomes an object that cannot photosynthesize. That is death.

So, that is oil and coal. I am explaining this to you because you wouldn’t understand if I talked about physics, but you need to know at least about photosynthesis. That tree currently has a pulling force. It can perform photosynthesis. But what do you have to do to stop it from photosynthesizing? Set it on fire. Burn the tree. Then, would the tree have any connection to the rising sun? No. Why? It would be just ash. There would be no pulling force. That is why we say it has no life. The human body is the same. If you take it to a crematorium and burn it, it turns into ash. Would there be life? There would be no pulling force. No pulling force. It has no bearing on whether the sun is there or not. However, a living body changes the moment the sun sets. It has moved away from the sun, hasn’t it? The longer it is away from the sun, the sooner the elderly die.

So, when do they die? At dawn. The sun disappears at 6 PM. Then, when is the time when an elderly person’s life is most at risk? Just before sunrise. Many elderly people die right before sunrise. Why is that? Because photosynthesis has been gone for a long time, hasn’t it? It’s long, isn’t it? Few people die at midnight. That is because it has only been six hours since photosynthesis stopped. How many hours has it been by dawn? The further photosynthesis gets, the greater the risk of death for humans. Do you understand? Do you understand? That is why, even though there are doctors here, treating patients involves reinforcing photosynthesis. Therefore, a dead body cannot inject photosynthesis, no matter what. If a mountain catches fire and burns everything down, the sun is as good as it is.

There are no plants left to worry about surviving. They all die. While new things might sprout from the soil, photosynthesis has ceased for all living objects. That is why we spoke of the “Wishing for the Boundless Rebirth of Sentient Beings,” but the “Wishing for the Infinite Affliction of Suffering”—whether we can make a plan to sever all suffering no matter how much we have it—is that right or wrong? That is why Buddhism is too abstract. There is simply no need to try to cut off suffering. Even while dwelling in suffering, if you absorb only Huh Kyung-young’s words, you don’t need to worry about it, even if that suffering is piled high like a heap of coal. Don’t talk nonsense about the “Wishing to Learn the Boundless Dharma.” You mean to learn every single Dharma teaching, no matter how numerous they are? That reveals the problems with Buddhism. So, the “Wishing to Learn the Boundless Dharma.” Does it make sense to say that no matter how many Dharma teachings there are, I have learned them all?

No matter how great the monks or those studying Buddhism are, a few books will take a lifetime. There are an enormous number of Buddhist books. Do you think you can learn them all? Do you walk around with your head held high, claiming you’ve learned them all? That is absolutely impossible. That is an act of arrogance beyond measure. If you simply uphold the one rule of not being stingy in everything, you will be called a Buddha. So, do you think it is realistic to say that no matter how many Dharma teachings there are in the Buddhist path—no matter how immeasurable they may be—I will learn them all? Learn the immeasurable in just 100 years? That makes no sense. The vow to learn immeasurable Dharma teachings. That is not a vow; it is a boast. I mean, to people who haven’t even read a single classical Chinese book, claiming that the Dharma teachings are immeasurable and that you will learn them all—do you really go around saying that? Now, do you see the point in what I’m saying?

Even if it’s small, just this one thing. Don’t be stingy. You must never be stingy with your living mothers. I’m not saying you have to bring gifts. Go and say it out loud: “The food you used to make was so delicious back then, and all the side dishes you prepared were tasty. Even while living away from home, I have never once forgotten your cooking skills, Mother.” You need to live a little longer before you pass away, and our Mother must not get sick. You might ask, “You are so talented, is it okay for you to leave?” This is how it should be done. It makes me feel that my life is worth living. Since her daughter recognizes my talents like this, those words must be coming from the heart. But if a daughter-in-law says that, it means she’s good at lying.

“She must have signed me up for insurance, so what does she mean by constantly telling me to live a long life?” “Well, that could happen.” That is why we need to earn the trust of older people in our daily lives, enough so that we don’t receive such misunderstandings. So, when your mother comes over—even if it’s your mother-in-law—you can say, “The kimchi you made in the old days is really delicious.” “Hey, are you praising me because you don’t want to make kimchi yourself? Are you telling me to make it every day? What do you mean by that?” “Ah, no, that’s not it, Mother. I’m just saying your kimchi is delicious.” “Keep praising me. I’ll get to eat a lot. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

It doesn’t matter if my mother misunderstands me. She praises me, so it’s only natural to praise and get treated in return. I find you all truly foolish. If you praised me a lot, I would get treated even more. So what did they say? They said, “The Buddha’s Way is supreme and will be fulfilled.” They said that although the Buddha’s Way is immeasurably vast, they will achieve it all. Do you understand? Isn’t this just too much? So, if you try to put energy into Buddhism, is there even a single thing that takes energy? Not a single one. Only what the divine beings speak has energy.

So, they say there is the Supreme, Profound, and Subtle Dharma, but can you even get close to it? You can’t. That’s why I called it the Wonderful Existence of True Emptiness, isn’t it? If you realize this subtle manifestation of matter, Wonderful Existence emerges from the void. Even though this is a Buddhist term, it makes considerable sense. What is the void? This is the void. Essentially, it becomes a state of vacuum within a vacuum, doesn’t it? The statement that there is Wonderful Existence in the void—in the empty space—is correct. So, can someone who has completely failed rise again?

Why? If you’re going to be completely ruined, you have to be completely ruined. If there’s even a little bit left, you can’t get back up. So, even among Buddhist terms like Jingong Myoyu, there is a useful one. There are terms to refer to, but being too vast and boundless isn’t right. Even if you fill the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds with the Seven Jewels… There is a saying that it is more blessed than filling the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds with the Seven Jewels. So, what I mean is, giving a bowl of water and a bowl of rice to a beggar passing by on the street is like the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds. What does “Three Thousand” mean in this universe? Why Three Thousand? We call it the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds, don’t we? Why do we call it Three Thousand? Wait, isn’t there anyone who knows what Three Thousand means? The Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds. Great Thousand Worlds just means it’s big. But why is “Three Thousand” attached in front? Is it the uncle?

Whenever Buddhism speaks, it always incorporates the present, future, and past. The present sky, the past sky, and the future sky are collectively called the Three Thousand. It means filling that world with seven precious jewels. It is not just filling it with seven jewels in the present life; it is the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds, understood? Filling the present sky, the sky of past lives, and the sky of the present life with jewels. Isn’t that amazing? We call that the Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds. Even if we fill that world with jewels, it is not as good as giving a single meal to the hungry, as we do when we provide free meals. So, isn’t a single meal truly remarkable?

So, what you learned from me today is photosynthesis. What substances does photosynthesis produce?
There are four. We learned about photosynthesis in high school, didn’t we? There are four substances that sunlight produces for us. Right, glucose. Next is amino acids. What else does it produce? It produces fats, specifically fatty acids. Oxygen is naturally present. There is an enormous amount of oxygen in the air. Is there glucose in the air? Is there fat? No. Those are things that photosynthesis produces for us. Without photosynthesis, glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids… and what is the fourth one? It is our essential nutrients.

All of that is collectively called nucleic acids. These four—nucleic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose—are phenomena that occur due to photosynthesis. That is what sustains our life. So, aren’t you grateful for sunlight? It isn’t just light produced by simple burning. That thing over there is the sun—it is a machine that creates nutrients for you. Do scientists talk about that? No, they don’t. If it were just burning, would it produce amino acids at any burning place? Try burning down 100 buildings. Would amino acids be produced there? Only the sun does it. The sun is not simply burning energy.

You’re saying that helium gas explodes and emits light? Then, does helium gas produce amino acids or fatty acids? That’s a lie. What do you call glucose in other words? What do you call glucose in other words? It’s a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are one of the four major elements of nutrition, and glucose is carbohydrate. Next, proteins are amino acids. And fatty acids are fats. Fatty acids are produced by fats. Then, nucleic acids—what are nucleic acids? They are DNA and RNA. DNA and RNA combined are called nucleic acids.

Then, light creates these four things for us. But are you burning oil or gas right now? Where gas burns, nothing like that is created. That isn’t just light. It is giving you the light of life. That is why you must look at the sun. If you go out into the sun and expose your skin, these four nutrients enter you. So, if a person stays only underground without looking at the sun, they get basement disease. Their gums become sore, scurvy appears, and it just keeps coming out. This basement disease comes out.

So, since you don’t know much, I’m slowly starting to tell you about this, aren’t I? This is showing you a little bit of the mechanism of this universe that I have created. That is why, if you understand the mechanism of this Earth, you wouldn’t be able to look at the sun and say things like, “That is the sun.” There is a terrifying object floating in the sky that transmits life. Wouldn’t you agree? Just because I am explaining it this way, you shouldn’t think of it as complete nonsense. That is why Westerners fear Korea’s Donghak. Scientists and philosophers all over the world regard Korea’s Donghak as the highest form of scholarship.

So, the future era of Asians is coming. Why? Because of the Korean Peninsula. From the Korean Peninsula, the Earth will embrace the era of Asia. Why? Because it is said that the One will come from the Korean Peninsula. That is why it is called Hyeonsajido. Hyeonsajido. Hyeonsajido is a kind of Gaebyeok movement. That is why the Donghak movement and Donghak thought do not exist anywhere else in the world. Donghak thought originated only on our Korean Peninsula. If you put Donghak thought in other words, it is Sicheonju, Johwajeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji. That is the representative script of the discipline known as Donghak. Sicheonju. Since a god will descend from heaven, prepare to welcome him and stand by.

That one will come and transform the earth. This is Sicheonju, Johwajeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji—this is Donghak. Choi Je-u was the very first to start this Donghak. He was chased by the nobles of Jinju and Gyeongju and went to Gobae in Jeolla Province. He stayed there for three years. While he was there, he spread Donghak. The Donghak that originated east of Gyeongju. Western learning is not Seohak. It is not even learning. If you apply that learning originating from the East to Donghak, then Donghak is the ultimate learning of this universe. To compare Donghak to claim that Seohak exists is a lie.

Western learning does not exist. What kind of scholarship do those guys who claim geocentrism is heliocentrism and heliocentrism is geocentrism possess? In Gyeongju, they have already said, “Sicheonju, Johwajeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji—prepare to welcome the god who will descend from heaven.” Do you understand what that means? They have already preached this, so where is the East and West in that context? It is not the Donghak of the East and West. Donghak itself is that scholarship that emerged in the East—that scholarship that says the god Sicheonju will descend. Isn’t that terrifying? Is there any scholarship in the West about a god descending? It means, “Someday, that god will descend to the Korean Peninsula. Stand by there.” So, what will that being do when he comes? He will bring about a cosmic transformation. He will bring about a cosmic transformation of heaven and earth.

That is the ideology of Gaebyeok. That is the Donghak ideology. Right, remember how 300,000 people died during the Donghak Peasant Movement at the pass crossing from Jeolla Province to Chungcheong Province? Of course, General Jeon Bong-jun died at that time as well, but those 300,000 were all Donghak soldiers. What did the King send down from the royal court? At that time, the Japanese army had matchlock guns—guns used to shoot people to death. I mean, those guns existed during the Donghak Rebellion. The Japanese mobilized the troops stationed in the royal palace to stop them.

If they hadn’t stopped it, if it weren’t for the Japanese army, the Joseon court would have been dominated by the Donghak Army, and the dynasty would have collapsed. However, because they were in a hurry, they asked for the Japanese army, and Japanese soldiers armed with muskets shot and killed all the people from Jeolla Province crossing the border from Chungcheong Province; 300,000 people died. Half of our 600,000-strong army perished there. That is why the Donghak Army couldn’t enter Seoul or Hanyang. They swept through both Jeolla South and North Provinces, and their power was tremendous. Those were the Donghak Army. They declared that they no longer needed a king established by humans. They proclaimed that the “Sicheonju” and “Johwajeong” would descend from Heaven. So, it was basically a demand for them to step down, saying, “You bastard nobles, get out!” They asked, “What kind of nobles are you, you bastards? Why do you eat white rice while preventing us from even eating barley?” and rose up in rebellion.

It is different from the movement that took place in France. In France, the last queen was beheaded by the guillotine. Who was it? Marie Antoinette. That queen was beheaded, wasn’t she? By the guillotine. It is exactly the same as that peasant movement, but the purpose was different. “A king is descending from heaven, yet you are sitting in the palace. What kind of king are you, you bastards?” That was the Donghak movement. Terrifying, isn’t it? “Sicheonju, Johwajeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji.” God has appeared from heaven in human form to manage this, so what is the Joseon Dynasty to you? That was their stance.

So, the royal palace was put on high alert. They mobilized the Japanese troops guarding the palace and opened fire, killing all the Donghak soldiers who were charging at them barehanded with pickaxes. As a result, 300,000 people died right there. 300,000 died at every single mountain pass. They were just kept shooting and killing as they tried to cross over. That is why you must not take the presence of the Divine Man lightly. Do you understand what I mean? Master Choi Je-u already knew in advance that I would come. And so, a massive outpouring of communication had already taken place. However, timing is crucial for all of this. Was the timing right or not? Donghak could not wait for that moment. If those 300,000 people hadn’t died, wouldn’t the movement have developed right there? Why did they attack slowly? They missed the timing. Was it right or not?

The Divine Being has just arrived, so why are you making such a fuss now? They would ripen when the time comes. Back in the day, you know, at night. We used to go stealing peaches in a peach orchard. Five of us went; it was pitch black, but since the seniors told us to go, how could we refuse? We followed them. It was a peach orchard, but how could you see peaches in the night? You couldn’t see them. But if you touched them with your hand, they were peaches. So we picked them and put them inside our undershirts. It wasn’t just a matter of being rough. They would bulge out like we were pregnant. Oh, but then the pants would slide down. They were just loose pants tied with strings. They didn’t have belts like they do these days, you know?

I mean, it kept trying to slip through my hot pants. My belly was bulging. But seriously, it was incredibly, unbelievably uncomfortable. My whole body felt uncomfortable. I’m not lying. It was tremendously uncomfortable. But then, when we went back later, we found out the peaches weren’t ripe. Good heavens, we couldn’t eat them. We were just ruining someone else’s peach orchard. The five of us went in and put one in, and since it was a big peach, our bellies bulged. We started stuffing two, then three, and wouldn’t our bellies bulge? But it started getting uncomfortable, and wow, just to eat that one peach, we had to climb that peach tree in the dark at night again. How much damage would that do to the tree? Trees break easily, you know. When we look back on our childhood, we were really reckless.

I wouldn’t have done such a reckless thing, but I did follow along once. I was getting a bit hungry, so I followed. Oh my, the clothes were so rough. How could I go home and ask to exchange them, or tell them I’d stolen peaches? Wow, no matter how much I washed them, the roughness wouldn’t go away. It was just rough. I vowed never to steal into a spinning top again. As I went down, everything was rough—both top and bottom. Photosynthesis is the combination of carbon dioxide and water. It is the combination of carbon dioxide and water. So, if carbon dioxide doesn’t combine with water, it hardens. That is why that tree is hard—it is a lump of carbon dioxide. Because there is water there, that tree is alive.

So, the separation of carbon dioxide from water is death. Try draining the water from a tree. The tree dries up completely. Then, life cannot emerge from there. It is death. Then, it is sunlight that combines that carbon dioxide with water. Sunlight performs that work of photosynthesis. It is a synthesis process. So, it synthesizes carbon dioxide with water. That is why light does it. It is photosynthesis. A substance that makes nature so mysterious floats in the sky. That is the sun. And what is formed when carbon dioxide gathers is coal. What was missing from that? The water was lost.

What does it turn into when photosynthesis stops? Plants turn into coal. What happens to animals if photosynthesis stops? They turn into oil. Although carbon dioxide all look like carbon dioxide, one turns into oil and the other into coal. So, the ones that turned into oil are living organisms. The bodies of animals and humans turned into oil, and all the plants turned into coal. So, between humans and coal, plants and humans, one became coal and the other became oil. But the reason they turned out that way is because the water disappeared. Because the water was removed.

So, we call the combination of carbon dioxide and water a life process. Therefore, do we need to drink water every day or not? We need to. What is our body? Carbon dioxide. Our body is carbon dioxide. So, whether it is protein or fat, our body itself is carbon dioxide. It is carbon dioxide residue. But if water does not keep entering it, it dies. That means photosynthesis stops. Yes, we can survive if it stops briefly while we sleep at night, because not all the water disappears during the night. Therefore, our life process is photosynthesis.

So, that is why you all learn science. Photosynthesis is when carbon dioxide combines with water molecules. But the process of electrons leaving water molecules during photosynthesis is called life. Water molecules contain electrons. However, as electrons leave the water molecules, life processes occur.

If water remains still, it mixes with plants and animals and disappears. What is in that water? Electrons. Got it? The electrons in the water are constantly escaping. We call this escaping a life process. So, you must keep drinking water, and urine must keep escaping from your body, which is essentially a mass of carbon dioxide. That is what it means to be alive. However, if someone cannot urinate, it means they are about to die. You know how elderly people have trouble urinating? That means their life force is coming to an end. So, the carbon dioxide in our bodies must meet water, and as long as electrons continue to escape from that process, we are alive.

So, urine keeps draining out of the cells. That process of draining is called the life process. That is why our blood vessels move, and water keeps draining out from there. Our body extracts it. Then we say we are alive. But what if urine doesn’t drain, and your legs swell up? Your stomach swells? Then what happens? You have met your demise. Electrons don’t escape from water molecules. Electrons keep escaping through the water. As long as it drains out like this, this body is alive. It is not what comes in that constitutes our life. Life exists through what drains out. You can see this by looking at a yacht. A yacht is anchored in the water, but as it moves, oil drains out. Oil flows out. The yacht is alive to the extent that it drains out.

If you turn off the engine, electrons don’t leave. The water and oil don’t leave. Then there is no electron movement. If electrons keep leaving this water cell, this yacht moves. But if you stop the electron movement while it’s moving—turn off the engine—do electrons leave the yacht? No, they don’t. Then the motorboat is a dead body. Do you understand what I’m saying? Our bodies are like that. Urine doesn’t leave. Electrons don’t escape from the urine or the water in our bodies. If proteins, amino acids, or whatever else aren’t expelled, we die. We breathe in, and the fact that we are alive means that the breath enters and breaks down oxygen and water. That process of breakdown is respiration.

So, breaking down electrons is respiration. You know the oxygen in our bodies? Respiration is converting oxygen into water. Oxygen must enter for our bodies to be made of water. So, the exchange of oxygen and water—that is life. Therefore, our bodies are very complex, yet simple in a way. That is why, for that radio inside our bodies to stay alive, electrons must function. Electrons keep escaping. Radio waves come out. When they come out, the television is alive. If you turn off the television, do radio waves come out? No, they don’t. Our bodies are exactly the same as that dead television. And because they keep escaping, we have to keep eating. They are escaping while we are eating.

It’s like a motorboat constantly consuming fuel to keep moving. If you stop it from consuming fuel, it comes to a halt. So, being alive means that electrons inside our bodies are continuously being released from water molecules. If that stops happening, we are dead. Then we turn into a mass of carbon dioxide. When that stops, whether it’s a woman’s body or a man’s, it becomes stiff within an hour. The body stiffens. If you try to move your arms, they make a cracking sound. It freezes. Why? Because electrons aren’t escaping, it has died.

So, if your back is rounded like an old woman’s, can you try to straighten it? Your spine would break. It’s impossible. Therefore, your survival is due to the activity of electrons. You must understand that you survive by electrons moving out of the cells. Thus, our lives are maintained by the movement of electrons, specifically through the movement of oxygen via electromagnetic waves in water. Isn’t that fascinating? That is why the human soul exists, utilizing the human body.

So, can that soul mix with my soul and yours? No. There is a unique number. That soul carries that unique number with them for the rest of their lives. No matter how much the body changes, even if that soul meets Huh Kyung-young thousands or hundreds of millions of years from now, it will be like, “Lord God, back when I was on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago, I met you, and you just emerge from the Heavenly Palace.” Is that good or not? So, when you enter Heaven, this joy will be endless. But do electrons need to move to survive there? No. It is a perfect body. Right now, electrons need to move and there must be a sun; this is an incomplete body. It is designed so that you experience joy, sorrow, anger, and pleasure here.

So, that is how you study. You realize, “Ah, this is what the human body is.” You are in the process of studying the instruction manual for the human body. So, what does it mean to graduate from Earth and go to Heaven? It means you have now mastered the instruction manual for the human body. What is that? It means not being stingy. You realize that the things of this world are materials of Heaven. If there is someone in a worse situation than you, simply help them with a Bodhisattva-like heart and compassion; if you keep helping them like this, you will eventually reach the White Palace, won’t you? And you must realize, “Ah, this is the path to the White Palace: living in this world without being stingy, but generously giving to others.” You must realize this.

You saw the grandmother’s passing. Earlier, I mentioned that she died while praying with her hands clasped together. I also said that her body was round at that time. Now, whenever you look at a circle, you must always think of your mother and father. There is an old woman living alone in the countryside who, when she passes away, holds hands with both hands, rests her head there, puts her face on her knees, and sits in the corner of the room with her body perfectly round. Isn’t that amazing? We shouldn’t take that for granted. When you all go to the White Palace, you must do just like that grandmother—hold hands, pray like this, call out Huh Kyung-young, and bend your body. Because your back is bent. If you do it in a round, circular shape, that becomes a circle. You have accomplished everything, haven’t you? That is why we call it perfect. It has been achieved perfectly. That is why, originally, life-sized Buddha statues die sitting down, even in Buddhism.

A living Buddha doesn’t sleep lying down. It dies while sitting up like this. But while men might die sitting, women’s backs get bent over. So they pass away hunched over like this. That is why, if I were to draw a circle and ask you what it looks like, you would see it as the image of your deceased mother. That is the correct answer. You must understand this impermanence. Only when you realize this impermanence do you understand that our human body is like a piece of wood. What did I say a piece of wood is? It’s a lump of carbon dioxide, isn’t it? It’s exactly the same as coal, isn’t it?

As time passes, it turns pitch black. Mother’s corpse. We must realize this, be grateful for being alive, and use this time to study and raise the level of the White Palace. So, when we create you in the White Palace and produce various humans, the Archangels in the White Palace wonder, “Are we training you too cruelly on this Earth? Aren’t we training you in too much solitude?” Even so, you must go through that so that later, in the White Palace Heaven, you can realize beauty without becoming arrogant. Is it right to raise you in such a pampered way? It is not right.

You have to come to this world yourself and experience all the filth in this ugly world to realize how incredibly happy you will be when you go to the White Palace. Everything we produce here is dirty, but when you go there, everything is pure. You feel that deeply. That is why it becomes an eternal long-term memory. It is a sea of ​​filth. You have to live in this sea of ​​filth to know how to be grateful for the benevolent God when you live in Heaven.

Please give a round of warm applause of respect to the respected and revered Divine Being who, once again today, has given us good words to cherish deep in our hearts with their precious wisdom. Thank you, Divine Being. Next, I will give you the entire energy. Those who have had marital disputes need to listen carefully. Angel, Hundred-Hour Level, Radiance, Full Body Armor

20241221_Sat_1471_Photosynthesis_The Philosophy of Non-Stinginess and the Path to Baekgung

Date: 2024.12.21

Keywords: Huh Kyung young, Photosynthesis, Non-Stinginess, Filial Piety, Baekgung

Content

Introduction to the Lecture and Initial Question
Despite the severe weather conditions, attendees at the Sky Palace and international viewers are wished good health and divine grace. The lecture, the 1471st Saturday session by the revered new person, Huh Kyung young, commenced with expressions of gratitude and flower offerings from various individuals and centers, including the Yesan Spirituality Center. Before delving into the main discourse, Huh Kyung young posed a profound question, emphasizing its significance as a test for entry into heaven, urging careful consideration beyond conventional, answer-driven queries.

The Metaphor of Photosynthesis and the Human Condition
Huh Kyung young introduced a question that transcends simple factual recall, asking what comes to mind when observing a particular image (implied to be a circle or a representation of nature). He elaborated that interpretations vary across individuals and disciplines; scientists might perceive photosynthesis, while doctors might envision blood cells. However, from his perspective, the image evokes the Earth and the Sun, leading to the concept of photosynthesis. He explained that photosynthesis, the synthesis of light, is fundamental for life on Earth, enabling plants to grow, bloom, and bear fruit. Without sunlight, photosynthesis ceases, leading to the cessation of plant activity and, ultimately, death. This natural process underscores the vital role of light in sustaining life.

The Cycle of Life, Death, and Carbonization
The discourse then shifted to the human condition, drawing a parallel between the cessation of photosynthesis in plants and the aging and death of humans. Huh Kyung young described the final state of human life, particularly that of an elderly mother, as a return to a “moment of nothingness,” a curled-up posture reminiscent of a circle. He recounted an observation of an elderly woman who passed away in such a position, her body stiffening and turning dark due to the cessation of physiological functions, akin to photosynthesis stopping. This process, he explained, is carbonization. The human body, like plants, is fundamentally composed of carbon. Upon death, the body undergoes a transformation, becoming carbonized, turning dark, and eventually hardening like rock. This phenomenon is evident in mummies and in the formation of coal from plants and oil from animals, all representing different forms of carbon resulting from the cessation of life processes.

The Rigidity of Death and the Original Form
Huh Kyung young further elaborated on the physical changes that occur after death, particularly the rigidity of the body. He described how an elderly person’s body, especially one that has been bent from a lifetime of labor, becomes stiff and cannot be straightened for burial. This rigidity, he explained, is a consequence of photosynthesis ceasing, leading to the body’s carbonization and a return to its “original” circular form. He likened this to a fallen flower that dries up and becomes round, rolling away with the wind. This circularity, he asserted, represents the impermanence of life and the ultimate return to an original state. The question posed earlier, therefore, was intended to evoke this profound understanding of life’s cyclical nature and the inevitability of returning to the original form, which is photosynthesis in its active state, and a circle in its cessation.

The Imperative of Non-Stinginess and Filial Piety
Huh Kyung young connected the understanding of life’s impermanence to the concept of filial piety and the importance of not being “stingy.” He highlighted the immense sacrifices made by mothers and grandmothers, whose bodies were often bent from relentless labor, emphasizing that their suffering was a consequence of their children’s lack of filial devotion. He asserted that the greatest filial piety is not merely providing material gifts but expressing gratitude, praise, and love. He criticized the tendency to be stingy with expressions of affection and praise, contrasting it with Western cultures where smiles and generosity are more common. He emphasized that true giving, whether material or emotional, is a repayment for the life already received.

The Essence of Giving and the Path to Heaven
The lecture then transitioned to the spiritual implications of non-stinginess, particularly in the context of giving to others. Huh Kyung young referenced Matthew 25:40 from the Bible, which states, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers, you did for me.” He interpreted this to mean that acts of kindness, such as giving water to the thirsty, feeding the hungry, or clothing the naked, are direct acts of service to God and accumulate “mileage” for heaven. He contrasted this with accumulating material wealth, which cannot be taken to the afterlife. True wealth, he argued, lies in compassionate giving, which ensures a place in eternal paradise, unlike those who fail to act with generosity and are destined for eternal punishment.

The Exclusive Path to Heaven and the Role of the New Person
Huh Kyung young asserted that the path to heaven is not accessible through conventional means or religious devotion alone. He stated that all souls, regardless of their religious background or good deeds, can only reach the “Baekgung Soul Waiting Room,” a preliminary heaven, without his direct approval. He declared himself as the “first and the last,” the one whose coming signifies the end of all religions and the sole authority for granting entry into true heaven. He challenged the audience to test this claim, suggesting that no one can ascend to heaven without his permission, emphasizing his unique role as the divine arbiter of salvation. He further explained that while the waiting room offers a better existence than Earth, it lacks the complete freedom of movement found in true heaven, which is only accessible through his divine intervention. He criticized the historical ignorance of humanity regarding the true nature of the cosmos and the path to salvation, likening it to the geocentric versus heliocentric debate, where established beliefs often contradict ultimate truth.

The Fallacy of Abstract Vows and the Reality of Photosynthesis
Huh Kyung young critiqued the abstract vows often found in Buddhism, such as vowing to save all sentient beings or cut off all afflictions. He deemed these vows unrealistic and impossible to fulfill, especially given the ephemeral nature of the human mind, which is constantly changing and reborn. He reiterated the concept of photosynthesis, explaining that its cessation leads to darkness and death, both in the physical world and in the cosmos. He clarified that photosynthesis is the process by which light creates essential substances for life, such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids, and that without it, everything returns to a dark, lifeless state. He emphasized that true understanding comes not from abstract religious doctrines but from comprehending the fundamental mechanisms of the universe, which he, as the new person, reveals.

The Colors of Life and the Energy of Attraction
Huh Kyung young delved into the visual aspects of photosynthesis, explaining that the green color of plants is a byproduct of the red light produced during photosynthesis. He asserted that life itself is an “attractive force” or “pulling energy,” which ceases upon death. When a living organism, like a tree, is burned, it loses this attractive force and turns into ash, signifying the complete cessation of photosynthesis and life. He extended this concept to the human body, stating that cremation reduces it to ash, devoid of any life force. He further explained that the time of death for the elderly often occurs just before sunrise, after a prolonged period without photosynthesis, highlighting the body’s vulnerability when deprived of this vital energy. He concluded that understanding these physical laws is crucial for comprehending the true nature of life and death, which traditional religions often fail to grasp.

The Four Essential Substances and the Sun’s Role
Huh Kyung young detailed the four essential substances created through photosynthesis: glucose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). He emphasized that the sun is not merely a burning energy source but a divine “machine” that synthesizes these vital nutrients, which are absent in empty space. He criticized scientists for failing to recognize the sun’s profound role in creating life-sustaining elements, asserting that no amount of burning or chemical reactions can produce these substances except through the sun’s unique process. He stressed the importance of sunlight exposure for human health, explaining that it facilitates the intake of these four nutrients and prevents diseases like scurvy, which result from a lack of sun exposure. This understanding, he argued, reveals the intricate mechanisms of the universe he created.

The Donghak Movement and the Coming of the Heavenly King
Huh Kyung young connected his teachings to the historical Donghak movement in Korea, asserting that it was a prophetic movement anticipating his arrival. He explained that Donghak, meaning “Eastern Learning,” was not a mere philosophical school but a divine revelation that a “Heavenly King” (Sicheonju) would descend to Earth to establish a new world. He recounted the Donghak Peasant Movement, where hundreds of thousands died fighting against the corrupt Joseon dynasty and the Japanese forces, who were seen as obstructing the coming of the Heavenly King. He emphasized that the movement’s core belief was that human-established kings were illegitimate and that the true ruler would come from the heavens. He implied that the timing of the Donghak movement was premature, but that his current arrival fulfills its prophecy, bringing about the true “open-up ideology” and the establishment of a divine order.

The Mystery of Photosynthesis and the Essence of Life
Returning to the concept of photosynthesis, Huh Kyung young explained it as the combination of carbon dioxide and water, facilitated by sunlight. He stated that when carbon dioxide separates from water, it signifies death, as the tree dries up and loses its life. He further elaborated that plants turn into coal and animals into oil when photosynthesis ceases, both being forms of carbon dioxide from which water has been removed. He stressed the importance of daily water intake for humans, as our bodies are essentially “carbon dioxide crusts” that require continuous hydration to maintain life functions. He explained that while photosynthesis temporarily stops during sleep, the body’s water content prevents complete desiccation, allowing life to continue.

The Electron Movement and the Definition of Life
Huh Kyung young provided a more scientific explanation of life, defining it as the continuous removal of electrons from water molecules within the body. He stated that this electron movement is essential for life functions, and its cessation leads to death. He used the analogy of a yacht consuming oil and releasing exhaust to illustrate that life is maintained by continuous “leaking out” or expenditure of energy and substances. When the body stops releasing urine or other waste products, it signifies the cessation of electron movement and the approach of death. He explained that respiration also involves the breakdown of oxygen and water, releasing electrons, which is fundamental to being alive. He concluded that the human body’s active cells continuously release electrons, and this electromagnetic wave movement sustains life. When this movement stops, the body stiffens and becomes a “lump of carbon dioxide.”

The Soul, Heaven, and the Purpose of Earthly Suffering
Huh Kyung young then shifted to the spiritual realm, explaining that the human body is used to create a soul, which possesses a unique, eternal number. This soul, he asserted, will eventually meet Huh Kyung young in heaven, regardless of how many eons pass. He described heaven as a place of endless joy and a “complete body” where electrons move freely, unlike the “incomplete Amen body” on Earth, which is subject to suffering and death. He explained that the harsh experiences and “filth” of the earthly world are necessary training for humans to truly appreciate the purity and happiness of Baekgung (Heaven). He stated that archangels, too, undergo cruel training to prevent arrogance and to realize the profound beauty of the White Palace. This suffering, he concluded, allows humans to deeply appreciate the divine grace and cleanliness of heaven.

Concluding Remarks and the Sky Palace as a Healing Sanctuary
The lecture concluded with a performance of promotional songs for the Sky Palace, emphasizing its role as a place of healing and miracles, the “Baekgung Station” that leads to heaven. Huh Kyung young reiterated that the Sky Palace offers everything, including the “fire that Qin Shi Huang was looking for,” implying it holds ultimate spiritual power and knowledge. He encouraged attendees to accumulate “Baekgung mileage” by attending lectures, which he likened to a spaceship journey to the divine realm. He emphasized that this spiritual mileage is far more valuable than earthly rewards, as it grants access to eternal life and joy. The lecture ended with a final round of applause for Huh Kyung young, acknowledging his profound teachings and the energy he imparts.

1. The Test of Life: Understanding the Circle of Existence

Let me pose a question before I begin the lecture. If you can answer this, you will pass the ultimate test—the test to enter White Heaven. What comes to mind when you see a circle? This is not a simple question with a single answer, like a mathematical equation. It’s a question that evokes different thoughts in everyone, depending on their background or beliefs.

2. Photosynthesis: The Foundation of Life and Its Cessation
   When scientists look at a circle, they might think of photosynthesis. Doctors might see red or white blood cells, which are circular. I see the Earth and the Sun. Photosynthesis is the process by which light is synthesized. Without sunlight, plants cannot perform photosynthesis; their leaves retract, and they cease to grow or bear fruit. This process is fundamental to all life on Earth.

3. The Final Form: A Grandmother’s Bent Back and the Cycle of Carbon
   When I drew this circle, I also had in mind the image of an elderly mother or grandmother. Many mothers, after a lifetime of hard work, develop bent backs, a physical manifestation of their toil. This image represents the final stage of human life, a return to a primal, circular form. When the body ages, photosynthesis, or the life-sustaining process, ceases. The body then returns to its material state, transforming into carbon, much like a plant that stops photosynthesizing becomes coal. Our bodies are essentially carbon dioxide, and when life ends, this carbon solidifies and darkens.

4. The Transformation of Life: From Carbon to Coal and Oil
   The purpose of all photosynthesis is to process carbon dioxide. While alive, organisms grow and expand. But once photosynthesis stops, the body hardens and turns dark. This is why mummies are black. Plants that cease photosynthesis become coal, which is essentially carbonized wood. Similarly, human and animal bodies, when buried, also turn black, transforming into carbon. Animal and human carbon can become oil, while plant carbon becomes coal. Both are black, representing the cessation of life processes.

5. The Rigidity of Death: When the Body Becomes a Stone
   When photosynthesis stops, the body stiffens. An elderly grandmother, who passed away in a curled-up position, could not be straightened for her coffin because her body had solidified in that circular shape. This rigidity is a stark reminder of the finality of life’s cessation. It highlights the immense effort and sacrifice of our ancestors, whose bodies often bore the marks of their labor.

6. Original Return: The Circularity of Existence
   This phenomenon of returning to a circular form is what I call “Original Return.” Red blood cells, white blood cells, and even the human heart are all circular. Flowers, when they fall, dry up and curl into a circle, becoming light enough to be carried away by the wind. This circularity signifies the impermanence of life and the continuous cycle of existence. It reminds us that everything eventually returns to its original state.

7. The Importance of Filial Piety: Don’t Be Stingy with Love
   Our ancestors, especially mothers, endured immense hardship, often without a moment to straighten their backs. They worked tirelessly, their hands cracked from labor. Witnessing this, we must understand the principle of Original Return and reflect on our filial duties. The greatest act of filial piety is not merely providing for parents but expressing gratitude and love. We often take their sacrifices for granted, failing to express thanks. This lack of expression is a significant transgression.

8. Three Forms of Stinginess: Material, Smiles, and Praise
   I emphasize three forms of stinginess that we must overcome:
   Material Stinginess: Being reluctant to share our possessions.
   Stinginess with Smiles: Failing to offer a warm smile to others.
   Stinginess with Praise: Holding back compliments and appreciation.

These three forms of stinginess are characteristic of our society. Unlike some Western cultures where smiles are freely given, we tend to be more reserved. We often wait to receive before giving, rather than giving first.

9. The Power of Praise: Appreciating Our Mothers’ Efforts
   We often fail to praise our parents, especially our mothers. Think about a mother’s cooking—the unique taste of her kimchi or tofu stew, unmatched by anything found elsewhere. This is not just about culinary skill; it’s about the love and effort she pours into it. Praising her for these things, acknowledging her talents and sacrifices, brings her immense joy and a sense of purpose. It’s a simple yet profound way to show appreciation.

10. The Dangers of Modern Food: Preservatives and Health
    In contrast to the wholesome food of the past, modern food, especially in urban areas, often lacks taste and is laden with preservatives. Foods like jelly, which spoil quickly, rely heavily on preservatives for extended shelf life. Consuming such foods regularly can be detrimental to health, potentially leading to serious illnesses like cancer. It is crucial to be mindful of what we eat, as the origins and processing of food significantly impact our well-being.

11. The True Wealth: What We Take to White Heaven
    What kind of wealth can we take to White Heaven? It’s not the money in our bank accounts. According to Matthew 25:40, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” This means that acts of generosity—feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, or providing scholarships—are what truly accumulate spiritual merit. These are the investments that lead to White Heaven, unlike money spent on fleeting, earthly pleasures.

12. The Path to White Heaven: Divine Approval and the Soul Waiting Room
    No one can go directly to White Heaven without divine approval. Before the arrival of a divine being, those who performed good deeds would go to the Soul Waiting Room, a preliminary heaven. However, to ascend higher, one needs the final approval of a divine being. This approval is essential for entering White Heaven and experiencing eternal paradise, where there is complete freedom of movement.

13. The Limitations of Traditional Teachings: Abstract Concepts vs. Practical Action
    Traditional teachings, such as the Buddhist vows of saving all sentient beings or cutting off all afflictions, can be overly abstract. While noble in sentiment, they often lack practical application in daily life. The human mind is fleeting, constantly changing, making it difficult to maintain a fixed resolve. Instead of striving for abstract ideals, focusing on concrete actions like not being stingy in all things is more effective.

14. Photosynthesis and the Four Essential Nutrients
    Photosynthesis is not merely a process of light and energy; it is the fundamental mechanism that creates the four essential nutrients for life:
    Glucose (Carbohydrates): Our primary energy source.
    Amino Acids (Proteins): Building blocks for our bodies.
    Fatty Acids (Fats): Essential for various bodily functions.
    Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): Genetic material that sustains life.

The sun is not just a burning gas; it is a divine machine that produces these vital nutrients. Exposing our skin to sunlight allows these nutrients to enter our bodies, preventing conditions like scurvy or “basement disease” caused by lack of sun exposure.

15. Donghak: The Prophecy of a Divine Arrival in Korea
    The Donghak movement, a unique Korean philosophy, prophesied the arrival of a divine being from heaven to transform the world. Its core principle, “Sicheonju, Hwajojeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji,” means to prepare for the Heavenly Lord who will descend and govern all things. This ideology, which originated in Korea, challenged the existing social order and foretold a new era led by a divine figure.

16. The Donghak Peasant Movement: A Struggle for Divine Rule
    The Donghak Peasant Movement, driven by this ideology, sought to replace human kings with a divine ruler. This movement, which saw 300,000 people perish in battles against Japanese forces, was a desperate attempt to usher in a new era of divine governance. The timing, however, was not yet right. The divine being’s arrival was destined for a specific moment, which is now.

17. The Essence of Life: Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Electron Movement
    Photosynthesis is the process of combining carbon dioxide with water. When carbon dioxide separates from water, it signifies death. Trees, which are essentially carbon dioxide, remain alive as long as they contain water. When water is removed, they dry up and die. The sun facilitates this synthesis, making life possible.

18. The Life Function: Electrons Escaping from Water Molecules
    Our bodies, composed of carbon dioxide, require constant water intake. The life function is characterized by the continuous escape of electrons from water molecules within our bodies. This process is essential for survival. When this electron movement ceases, the body stiffens, and life ends. This is why urination, the expulsion of water and electrons, is a vital sign of life.

19. The Soul and Eternal Joy in White Heaven
    Our lives are sustained by the movement of electrons through electromagnetic waves. The human body serves as a vessel for the soul, which possesses a unique, eternal number. This soul will eventually experience endless joy in White Heaven, a complete body where electron movement is no longer necessary. This earthly existence, with its trials and tribulations, is a training ground to appreciate the profound happiness of White Heaven.

20. The Purpose of Earthly Suffering: Realizing the Value of White Heaven
    We are sent to this world to experience all its imperfections and hardships. This suffering allows us to truly appreciate the purity and happiness of White Heaven. By enduring the “sea of filth” on Earth, we learn gratitude for the divine and the wonders of White Heaven. This profound understanding is an eternal, long-term memory that shapes our eternal existence.

Despite the heavy snow and cold weather, I hope that all of you who have come to the Sky Palace and all of the domestic and international viewers who listen to the Saturday lecture will spend the winter in good health with the grace of God. [Applause] It is a miracle that we can hear the precious spiritual words of the new person directly. And it is a great blessing. Today, we will begin the 171st Saturday lecture by the great new person, Heo Gyeong-ryeong, who governs all things in the universe.

[Music] [Applause] Today, Hwa Yeon Yeon is a flower, but there are two teams. First, peace in the family. And as a token of gratitude to the newcomer who helped me overcome my near-death experience last year, the lowly angel Go Hwa-young offers a flower basket. Come out now.

It’s a flower basket filled with a variety of gorgeous flowers. Oh my. [Applause] Thank you. Oh my, thank you.

Yesan Spirituality Center Director Kyung, Angel Lee Soon-hee, and Angel Son Je will offer a flowerpot filled with gratitude to God. Let’s go in together. Oh my, the picture of the new god is really beautiful. Look at that camera.

[Applause] Ah. Yes yes very much Purple, new color, yellow, and orchid in all colors. Oh, I pray for the infinite development of the Yesan Spirituality Center. Next, I will listen to the words of God.

[Applause] I guess I should write a title. Yes, before writing a title, I will ask a question. Please think carefully. If you can answer this question, you will pass the exam.

You knew about the past exams. It is a test to go to heaven. Yes, well, why is it fun to take the test? What will you think of when you see this? If we take the test at Harvard University, it will be like this. Do n’t ask questions like, “What comes to mind when you see that?” Don’t ask questions that have answers.

That’s not a problem. a + a * b AB. This isn’t a problem. Anyone can study it.

But that’s something that can’t be studied. What comes to mind when you see that? Then it would be different for each person. It would be different for each religion. Right? When scientists look at that, they think of photosynthesis.

I know photosynthesis. When our doctors look at that, they might see red blood cells. White blood cells. Yeah, right.

Blood cells don’t do that. So when we look at blood cells, we say gossip. Earth. When I look at it, it reminds me of the Earth and the Sun.

If you remember, what happens on Earth because of the sun? What happens on Earth because of the sun? Photosynthesis is photosynthesis. Light is synthesized. Light is synthesized. So, if there is no light, the sun doesn’t shine in the afternoon.

When the petals bud and shrink, it means that the plant is not doing anything. Photosynthesis has stopped. While the sun is out, the leaves spread out and photosynthesis is taking place. But when the sun starts to shine, photosynthesis decreases.

As synthesis decreases, the intensity of light decreases. When the sun gets smaller, these plants will shrink. They will shrink. So, when we look at the enemy, we see photosynthesis between the sun and the earth.

When there is the sun, photosynthesis occurs on the earth. If there is no sun, there is no photosynthesis on the earth. That’s right. It can’t bear fruit and it can’t bloom.

There are no seeds, and nothing can exist without photosynthesis. Well, then, some people might think of photosynthesis when they see that, and someone who is caring for an old mother might think of something when they see that. They might think of their parents’ faces. Why me? This is photosynthesis, but…

Why did I do this? It’s like a college exam, right? What, it was drawn like this, like this, so this picture, this picture, here, here, here, crouching like this, right, right, here, the mother’s head is probably here, right, and the mother’s back is bent like this, right? The mother is sitting, and the mother He is putting his hands together like this and he is sitting like this and doing an experiment. Oh, right, that’s right. Your mother is raising you all now and she got sick and that’s why this is happening. Oh, right, that’s right.

This is the final appearance of a human being. This is the moment of nothingness, the moment of nothingness. Starting from the beginning, going back to the circle, there was a dead grandmother sitting with her back bent and her hands clasped together like this. When I went there in October, the grandmother was crying and holding her hands like this.

She was holding her hands like this and her back was bent. It ‘s a 180 degree circle. The old lady didn’t die lying down like this. She was sitting like this.

People sitting in the corner of the room saw that it wasn’t the old lady’s body lying down. It was n’t straightened out, so the blood coagulated and what happened? She died in a circle. This is the old countryside. If you do that, you won’t bend your back.

You’ll always bend it. I barely managed to get up and eat, and when I went back, I sat down on the side table and went back like this. Do you understand what I mean? This is the last appearance of these mothers in life. This is the appearance of photosynthesis, but this is when the sun actually stops and synthesis does not occur.

When the body gets old, yes, photosynthesis doesn’t happen. If it doesn’t happen, what does it return to? It returns to matter. When photosynthesis is stored, it changes to carbon and becomes carbon dioxide. So carbon dioxide is our body, all our trees are carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide is burned.

The carbon dioxide symbol is a representative carbon, and when this physiological function stops, it becomes carbonized. The human body was made that way when we made it. It was made of carbon. That’s why carbon dioxide is the purpose of all photosynthesis.

Carbon dioxide is the substance that carries out photosynthesis. During this time, it grows bigger and bigger, and when photosynthesis is finished, its heart stops, and what happens is that it hardens and turns black. When photosynthesis is done, it emits bright light, but when photosynthesis stops and time passes, it turns a dark color, black, and later on. If no one touched my grandmother’s body, then if we go on like this, we will go later The blood hardens and the body turns into a rock, and the color gradually turns black, and it looks like we are coming out of death.

It’s like we are dying … So when you look at mummies all over the world, they’re completely black because they’re not sensitive to color. That’s what happens when plants stop photosynthesizing, and that coal is what happens when they stop photosynthesizing. What is that coal? It’s a tree.

You know that tree. That plant stopped photosynthesizing. If a person dies, then when it is buried in the ground, it becomes black. Our corpses also die and when they are old, they become black.

Same carbon dioxide. Coal becomes carbon. Next, diamonds become carbon. Same carbon.

Humans and plants, you know. Yes, humans and animals become carbon. It’s carbon, but the quality is different. When a human body dies, carbon changes into coal, and it also changes into something else and becomes oil.

The oil we use is the carbon dioxide of all animals that changes into oil. It becomes liquid or solid and becomes coal. Oil It becomes one of the two, so animals turn into oil, and if humans accumulate a lot of oil, it turns into oil and not coal. That plant’s carbon dioxide turns into coal, and all the substances that humans photosynthesize in this world turn into coal and oil upon death.

It changes, so many humans must have died, so there is a lot of oil stored on this earth. Humans and animals knew that, so we dug up the genetic material, and countless humans and animals died and became oil. That’s carbon dioxide. Changed into two, this human animal or human becomes oil and all plants become coal, both are black in color, oil is also inherited, so if you look at the original oil, it is black.

If you stop the coltan, the oil is black at first. What do you call it? Yes, the stone is like that. If the stone is dirty, it’s just sticky with oil, so our corpses are fermented. You know, because photosynthesis stops when you stop breathing, the body stiffens as photosynthesis stops.

That’s why this old lady became like this. I can’t put it in. I can’t put it in the coffin. So I held the funeral like this.

It’s blocked. It’s blocked. Is there a way to put it in a coffin? I can’t. It doesn’t spread.

This body, this grandmother’s waist is just like that. It’s just like that. It’s just like that. It’s just like that.

When you roll it, it rolls. That’s your body. So, when you look at the waists of the grandmothers who worked in the past, You guys should bow your heads. Is it okay to be arrogant or not? What are you talking about? Being arrogant and losing to others is all a sin.

Got it? That old lady in the countryside passed away in the corner of the room like this. Why didn’t she get put in the coffin? Her body was originally curved. Don’t bend over a bit. And when you go back, you go back sitting up.

So when this old lady lies down, her back is straight. That’s why when you women give birth and move and become fat, you know that the appearance of that old lady is your appearance. Yeah but when I met a new person, I was like, ” Well, I’m not good, I’m good. I’m straightening my back and looking at you right now.

You don’t know how great it is that you’re looking at me with your head down. Okay, so I’m like, “What do we say in other words?” “This is this is this is what?” ” In other words, yes, no, primitive.” It must be a copy, right? No, it went back to the original, right? No, and this person’s red blood cells are circles, white blood cells are circles, the person’s heart is also circles, everything is a circle, the body eventually becomes a circle, so when it falls, it becomes a circle and rolls, that’s culture. When a flower falls, it dries up and becomes a circle. It’s a circle.

So when the wind blows, it rolls away, so the flower of the radish falls and is clean, so that’s why the flower of the radish is clean. Oh, so when the flower falls, it dries up and becomes round, so when the wind blows, it becomes light and flies away, so the flower of the radish falls once a day. It blooms once a day and falls once a day, so its lifespan is only one day. And yet it is infinite.

So when it falls, it spreads again and trembles again and blooms. Okay, that’s why I asked about the original. This original is photosynthesis. This is photosynthesis.

When photosynthesis stops, it’s a circle. So we When you look at the circle, what is the original copy? Yes, the original shape, growth, salting, all of it, the lord, the open air, that and what else is the lord, the open air, the birth, the soldiers, the fall, the movement, all of it returns. Yeah, this all goes back to its original place. So when I see this circle, I’m like, oh, life is impermanent.

Right? Right? Right? Yeah, just make it a circle. That’s right. It has to be filled up to make a circle. So make it a circle.

Okay. Why am I showing you that? Why did you ask this question and do your homework? I know, right? Didn’t you know that this was a grandmother? Okay, so we made grandmothers do a lot of work. In the past, we made mothers do a lot of work. So mothers didn’t have many days to straighten their backs, and there wasn’t a mother who said her back didn’t hurt.

Even if they didn’t say anything in front of their children, they would say it inside. Is there a woman who doesn’t have a sore back? When you’re doing rice, seaweed, and laundry, your back gets really sore. When you look at the ice that’s breaking in the winter, when you look at the grandmothers and aunties doing laundry, their hands are all cracked. When I was in the countryside, all my daughters-in-law were like that.

But still, Living alone all my life, I lived with a large family, so when we see that, we have to understand this original copy, right? So, what did you guys not do to your grandmothers and fathers? Yes, we were not filial. Yes, so what is the lecture title for today? I remember someone I know who is now giving a lecture and is related to this. That’s right. Then this is just a taste.

Then you guys should know that the best filial piety is to be a loser. You’re talking about something so beggarly. Who doesn’t know that? The best filial piety here is to be a loser. Oh, it’s obvious, but it’s funny.

The best filial piety is to be a loser. Our students from the Sky Academy. There is no one who doesn’t know. There is no answer there.

Yeah, what is the best filial piety? We asked our parents, ” What do you need?” You were arrogant and presumptuous, and there were many disadvantages. Yeah, now I have to erase the picture so that my heart hurts less. I didn’t know that original. I did n’t know that she was my grandmother.

Yes, my mother. Your grandmother. My omen. Yes, she passed away at that time.

Okay, what is it? Now I understand. Okay, I understand. I gave you a taster’s lesson. Don’t be stingy.

Why love? I get it, you shouldn’t be too stingy with your expressions. Oh, you should be stingy. Men, what were we stingy with our mothers? We only tried to receive. We only tried to receive.

Did we ever say, “Thank you, mother,” when we were young? “Thank you, mother.” Have you ever said something like, “Thank you, father, thank you, mother” when you receive school registration like this? Have you ever said something like, “Thank you, father, thank you, mother” when you take it as a given? So you all commit a huge sin. You get hit by your parents, you don’t get hit. So, your mother heard that there are ten children, but they pay elementary school tuition. It’s hard, is n’t it? There are fewer mountains and trees in the countryside, so where can you make money? Are there banks in the countryside? Even if there aren’t, you have to get cash from somewhere and use it to pay tuition and things like that.

When we were in elementary school in the countryside, we used to pay our own tuition. What was the name of it? Wolsa Geum Yes, mothers don’t pay the monthly rent because it’s a monthly deposit. So they make that monthly deposit and sell eggs to their children or cut down trees and sell them. Some people even cut down trees and sell them in October.

I cut down trees. So I sold one or two loads a week. Where do they buy it? Government officials, people in the countryside, school teachers, people like that. If they buy a load of my wood, they make a little money.

Then, they put it there and those people Since I don’t go to the forest, you buy the wood I give you and cut it down. You know, I bring all the wood to my house and sell it to others. So, to do that, I have to do two loads in the time it takes to do one. Then, you don’t know that I sold the wood.

In my house, they sell like ghosts. That’s why I was so diligent. There was a lot at night. That’s why I earn money.

Those people don’t even bother. I study what I touch. That’s why I was so diligent. That’s why I don’t be stingy.

You know what it means to be stingy. Stingy is three. There are branches, right? What is there? My material is stingy? Oh, there is stingy with material, and also, other than material, uh, smile, where is the smile, smile, smile, life is stingy? Then, what is the third? Praise, uh, praise, praise is also stingy, right? Praise There is also stinginess in praising others, smiling, and smiling, and stinginess in material things. These are the three characteristics of our lives.

Other peoples are not stingy with smiles. Even if you meet them in Erbet, they all smile. White people There is something like that, it’s become a habit, the smile is like that and We are also a bit more stingy with material things, so Westerners have a characteristic that when they come to Korea, Korean children chase American soldiers around and they give them chocolate gum instead of eating it. It’s fun to give it to children, right? That’s why they give it to them.

Give it all, right? They really like to give. Those people are the ones who give first. It’s not tech and gigi, you know? We have to repay the favor. So you know that you have to receive the take first in order to repay.

Yeah, yeah, uh, we’ve already received it. Even if we ride in this world, we’ve already received it. We received everything, so all that’s left for us is to give, but we have to take to repay, so that’s not right, so the Seyang people gave a lot of aid, they gave a lot of aid, and then they smiled a lot and praised us, okay, so we praised our fathers and mothers. I have n’t done much.

Oh, my mother has a lot to say to compliment her. No, my mother made dong kimchi, but what is coming out of her hand? Why on earth does it taste so good? No, when I made it in Seoul, it didn’t taste good at all, but my mother made it. If I eat that, I’ll do one sheet. This is it, right? Isn’t it? My mom did n’t go to any food or nutrition department or any cooking school, but why is it so delicious when she makes kimchi? So what on earth is she saying? She just watches me make it, so how can I do it all? I guess I’ll learn if I help my mom with her story, but what did I feel? I came to Seoul and tried tofu stew.

I can’t eat it. In the countryside, one or two old mothers said it was incredibly delicious. No, I can’t even say it. Right now, here in Seoul, tofu stew This has no taste, but the two mothers who used to make it in the past are incredibly tasty.

It’s not the kind of jelly they give you in Seoul. It’s not like the jelly in the past. The jelly in our countryside doesn’t cut well with a knife. The jelly is a bit hard.

It’s like a weapon that cuts chocolate. It’s the world. If you season the vinegar enema with soy sauce and dip it in the seasoned soy sauce and eat it, you will faint. Ah, I can’t eat it in Seoul.

I can’t tell whether I put this in my mouth or not. This is a dish that was made in the countryside in the old days. The acorn jelly is a bit hard when you put it in your mouth, but if you put it in your mouth and chew it, it tastes like an acorn. It comes out as is, and it is sour and has a distinct taste of dog meat, and when you chew it, it has a texture, but in Seoul, it is not clear whether it is this or not, it moves here and there inside and disappears, so you cannot taste it.

No matter how much you chew it to try to taste it, there is nothing to chew, it is just Just skip it. But that’s a lump of preservatives. Also, the fastest way to buy it is to buy weapons. If you don’t use old preservatives, you can’t supply it for more than a day.

Because of that old preservative, people who go to restaurants and eat old food are really dangerous. You can throw away all your body, spleen, and soy sauce. Why preservatives? Because they are young, but restaurant owners make a lot of side dishes with fermented soybeans. It ‘s simple because they just cut them up and mix them with seasoning.

But that’s what fermented soybeans are for. You know, even if you eat other foods, you have to avoid fermented soybeans. Why is it that a healthy person gets caught up in it and one person gets caught up in it? What? It’s because of the food. Now you know.

I’ve had some kind of cancer so far. But no one can guarantee it. If you eat whatever you want, no one can guarantee it. God already knows the genealogy of all foods.

This must have been made like this. This It’s dangerous because it rots easily, so the preservatives are probably used for about 1 minute. If you eat this preservative, your body will just get cancer. I understand.

So, since you know all the mechanisms, don’t eat food recklessly. Have you ever tried alcohol or cigarettes? There are a lot of things I haven’t eaten. Why? If you eat that, why do you get cancer and depend on others? Right? I was exercising and had a seizure and fell over and hurt my bones. At times like that, I could have gone to the hospital.

Am I the one who fixes my bones? Even if you hit other people’s bones, mine won’t. Oh, if my bones break, I’ll have to fix it by looking at my body. This won’t do. The palace deliberately made me suffer, and only my body will be notified there.

Instead, I won’t get sick. There are some things that can make you trip, so I avoid them, but yeah, right? If I kick, older people exercise ten times more than younger people, so I can hurt my bones. Oh, I don’t have to. In that case, should I not go to the enemy? I have to go to the enemy.

My bones. If it breaks, it’s like that, but the general disease is that I have in my body I understand why you made me suffer just like humans when I couldn’t ride. So I have to be careful. After 32 years, bones are the most important.

Bones have to be the strongest. So if I exercise hard, I can ride. Okay. So if I fall like that and I fall and hurt my bones, I have to go and get braces.

That’s right. Oh, that’s right. I’m going to try to stick to myself. If I don’t stick, I’m going to make my body suffer.

That’s how I can heal other people’s pain. Okay? Okay. So we Let’s go. Three things I’m talking about today.

Let’s emphasize this a few times. We shouldn’t be too stingy with material things. What kind of money can we take to heaven ? Level is something you take, of course. Level is not money.

What can we take to heaven? What kind of money is money ? Matthew 25, Matthew 25, what verse is it ? Chapter 25, verse 40. Read it. If you look at it, you will find the answer you want. Matthew 25, verse 40.

Matthew 25, verse 40. And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, and make room for the devil and his angels. Go away into the everlasting fire, where I am going to burn you with fire. For I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink.

I was a stranger and you did not visit me. I was naked and you did not clothe me. I was sick and in prison and you did not visit me.” And they answered, ‘ Lord, when did we see you naked or clothed or in prison, and did not confess to you?’ The King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, we would not do this to one of these little ones. He said, ” Whatever you did not do for one of them, you did not do for me.” They will go into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.

So they will not go into eternal punishment, but into hell. Amen. Got it. This is Matthew 25:40.

This is not a fake. Okay, the naked, the hungry, the nameless, the old woman with a bent back. We thank them. Thank you.

We praise them. Yes, that’s right. We give her a glass of water too. We are not stingy.

If I buy food with the money I have and buy that person a glass of water, whether I take it to the palace or not, it all goes to heaven. But have you ever seen someone take the money in their bank account? No, it’s the dead grandmother and mother. Can you take the money in the bank account? Can you not take it? Money that your mother borrowed from someone else. Money you bought someone else food.

Money you gave someone else water to drink when they were thirsty. Things like that. Giving someone else’s baby tuition. It’s not true.

Giving a scholarship to a child who is studying. All of that. It’s taking you to Baekpung Heaven. Now you understand.

You may have made mistakes in your investments so far. You spent money on useless things. You spent money on things that can’t go to Baekgung. That’s right.

Now you can hear the truth. Hey. In the Gospel of Matthew, we see what Jesus just said. It came out, that’s correct.

What you did to that beggar on the street was to heaven. That was to me. Okay, so where do you take it? If you go to heaven, you’ll go to a better place. You’ll go to eternal paradise.

People who don’t do that kind of thing How can they become animals? They don’t reincarnate. Those people who did that, where did the people of old go before God came? You can ask them where they went to the eternal waiting room. Those people are now approaching the soul waiting room. That’s a preliminary heaven.

It’s not heaven. However, you have to be qualified to enter heaven, but you have to receive my approval. Everyone, there is no way to go straight to heaven in this world. It is not possible to go to heaven only when a god appears.

However, if there is no god, and you enter as a commoner, this soul does not exist in the universe. Sure, yes. Has there ever been a religious leader who said something like this? There is absolutely no one in this world. I am the first and the last.

All religions will end with my coming. You know that. They are the ones who came out of all religions. The good ones.

Those who are devoted to that religion. They are the ones who will be the final ones. The place where good people gather is the Baekgung Soul Waiting Room, and you cannot go any higher than that. You have to get the final approval of the gods to go any higher.

If the permission is from the new person, then it fits and it’s my way to heaven. You guys, if you test it, you’ll know. Yes, if you test it, it’ll come out exactly. If you guys try angel form, oh my, without the permission of the new person, hold the hand of the person next to you.

Hold it. Yes, with the permission of the new person. Is there even one person who has gone to heaven without the permission of a new person? Is there even one person who has gone to heaven? That’s why I’m not lying. What did I say? I’m an angel.

Are you guys trying to do it? There is none. So, a new person. And those who were sent to heaven do not exist on this earth. Okay, so how far do you go? You go to the heaven waiting room, the heaven waiting room, and you go to heaven and travel the entire galaxy, or you are trapped like on Earth.

It’s not like you cook rice, but it’s better than here. It’s a thousand times better. It ‘s a good place, but I’m sorry, but freedom of movement is restricted. Oh, but heaven is freedom of movement.

You can do whatever you want. Like it, don’t like it, like it. Okay, so that’s the waiting room for heaven. Okay, okay.

Okay, so that’s a proper map of heaven. Since no one knows everything, they just vaguely guess everything, like turning geocentrism and heliocentrism upside down. Talking about the geocentrism, the greatest scholars at that time were sitting around fighting over this. Oh, that’s it.

That’s it. It’s a fact that the whole world knows. Right? The geocentrism is the geocentrism. But if the geocentrism is the same, everyone will die.

Yeah, that one person will live. Is that possible? Then the truth has been reversed. Yes, you understand. Yes, so the reason we are stingy is because we do not know heaven.

If you look at Matthew 20:25, verse 40, if you read from verse 40 onwards, you will see that we can live our lives or not. Will it work? No, it won’t work. Yes, the way to send my wealth to heaven is to give. It’s not about giving.

Yes, it’s about giving. You understand. You have to give to go to heaven. In Buddhism, it says that all sentient beings have made a vow to reach the path.

No matter how much they say, I will help them all reach the path. You can’t go to heaven with that. That’s the infinite wish of all sentient beings. No matter how many sentient beings there are, they have allowed you to go to heaven.

I’ve seen countless afflictions. No matter how many afflictions there are, I’ll cut them all off. Does that make sense? Our minds If it’s Charla, you know what it means. Charla’s heart appears and disappears in a moment.

So, 20 seconds, 20 seconds, what you know is short-term memory. Yes, yes. Then, if you put ten people in there and greet ten of their names, and later remember the names of those ten people. If you try to memorize it, you won’t remember it or not, it’ll all be jumbled up.

That’s why this mind is born and dies in an instant. It’s born and dies quickly, and it’s born again countless times per second. So it’s hard for a fixed mind to exist, you know? So You guys, you saw photosynthesis and non-photosynthesis in this universe, so the sun just set, a little while ago, so photosynthesis is over, you know, all photosynthesis has stopped, so when photosynthesis stops, the features are dark, not dark, not dark, and the corpse is also dark. The sky is getting dark and the empty space is getting dark.

Photosynthesis is overflowing. And when you go up to the blue sky, there is a black sky. There is no photosynthesis there. You have to know that.

Whether there is photosynthesis or not, photosynthesis is in the sky or in space. Everything turns black. It turns black. Why do those plants look blue because of photosynthesis? It’s because of the green leaves.

But why does blue salt water look blue? Photosynthesis is red. When photosynthesis occurs, red light is produced. So the byproduct of the red light is red light. The opposite of is green, okay, so objects that photosynthesize are yellow-green, so objects that photosynthesize a lot, things that have a lot of EPI, are all green.

Why does green contribute? Because of photosynthesis, photosynthesis is red and it is the work of bright light. When you turn off the boiler oil, it doesn’t turn red. That’s photosynthesis. That’s hydrogen and oxygen burning.

Then what comes out is ash. I know my color. Pour water over it. It’s black.

That means photosynthesis has stopped. Photosynthesis can’t happen anymore. If you burn a tree, it can photosynthesize again. If photosynthesis stops completely, what happens is that the force of attraction disappears.

So, in other words, life is the force of attraction. So, when that tree is alive, the force of attraction is I have that on fire If I burn it, will there be a pulling force? Since we have no pulling force, the fireflies fly away. The tree flies away. Do you know what it is? That’s because there is no pulling force.

Then what is life? Pulling energy. We call that life. Okay, let’s throw that away. Then it’s an object that can’t photosynthesize.

That’s death and you know what I mean, so that’s oil and coal, okay, so you guys, if I talk about physics, you won’t understand, so you have to know about photosynthesis, so I’m going to tell you, okay, so that tree is pulling right now. This is it. It can photosynthesize. But how can we prevent it from photosynthesizing? Set it on fire.

Burn the tree. Then, does the tree have anything to do with the sunrise? No, it doesn’t. Why is it a lump of ash? It has no pulling power. Then, that means there is no life.

Human body. If you burn it all in the crematorium, it will turn into a sin. Will there be life? There is no pulling force. The pulling force has nothing to do with whether the sun exists or not.

However, the living body changes from the moment the sun sets. It is right or wrong. It is far from the sun. The longer the time away from the sun, the sooner the old people die.

So when will they die? The sun sets at 6 p.m. at the station. So when is the time when the lives of the elderly are most at risk? Just before sunrise. Why do so many elderly people die? It’s been a long time since photosynthesis ended.

It’s been a long time. Not many people die at midnight. No, it’s only been 6 hours since photosynthesis stopped. That’s right.

How many hours has it been since dawn? The further away photosynthesis is, the more likely humans are to die. I understand. I understand. That’s why there are doctors here, but treating patients involves photosynthesis.

It strengthens the body. Okay, so now the dead body can’t photosynthesize without the sky. Right, the fire burned everything down. Then there’s the ocean.

There are a lot of plants. Right? There’s no worry about them surviving. They’re all dead. That new thing.

There may be roots growing up from the ground, but all living things have stopped photosynthesis, you know. So we made a vow to change all living beings, but we made a vow to cut off all our afflictions, no matter how many afflictions we have. Is it okay to make a plan like this? So Buddhism I know it’s too abstract. There’s no need to just try to cut off the afflictions while you ‘re in them.

If you only listen to Heo Gyeong-yeong’s words, you do n’t have to worry about the troubles even if they are like Tantei. That’s right. [Applause] Don’t talk nonsense about the infinite amount of Buddhist teachings. No matter what the Buddhist teachings say, I will learn them all.

The problems in Buddhism are coming out. That’s right. That’s right. So, no matter how much you say about the Buddhist scriptures, I learned them all.

Is it true or not? Even if I’m a great monk who studies Buddhism, I can go through life with just a few books. There are so many Buddhist books that I learned them all, so I walk around with a strong neck. It is absolutely impossible to say that you have learned everything. This is an arrogance that is beyond words.

Oh, right. If you just keep this one thing of not being stingy in everything, you will hear the Buddha’s voice. That’s right. Oh, so even if you study in this way and do Buddhism, the Dharma is boundless.

Even if this is infinite, I will learn it all. This is a realistic statement. Learning all of this infinite, in 100 years, this is nonsense. The Dharma is infinite.

A vow. That is not a vow, it is a boast. Yes, no, no. Not even one book.

Children’s Chinese books. To people who can’t even read The Dharma is infinite, so I will learn them all. Then I will go around saying, “What I am saying makes sense.” Even if it is small, don’t be stingy with this one thing. You should never be stingy with your living mother.

I am not telling you to bring her a gift. You should go and tell her in words. Food that you make for your mother. It used to be so delicious, and all the side dishes my mother made were delicious.

I have never forgotten my mother’s cooking skills even though I lived away from home. My mother, you have to live a little longer before you die. My mother can’t get sick. She is so skilled, so if she goes, Is it okay? This is how it should be done.

Yes, no, that’s right. That mother said, “Hey, I’m alive. My daughter recognizes my talents like this. That must be a sincere thing.” Yeah, but when a daughter-in-law says that, it’s a lie.

This is me. Yes, I have my own insurance. I would have put it down, but what do you mean when you keep telling me to live long? That could be true, right? That’s why we need to earn trust from older people so that we don’t get misunderstood like that. Okay, so when my mother comes, my mother-in-law also says that my mother used to be like that.

The kimchi in it is really delicious. Hey, you are a kimchi maker. Are you praising me? Are you saying that you always say “I’ll make it”? What are you talking about? Oh, that’s not it. Mom, mom, it’s that kimchi is delicious.

Keep praising me. I’ll get a lot. Oh, yeah, yeah. It’s not bad.

It doesn’t matter if Mom misunderstands. I’m praising you. What do you get from praising me? Eating is a given. I will eat more if I see you and praise you a lot.

Oh my, well, Buddhism is also a free-spirited vow. Even though Buddhism is free, I will achieve it all. You know, even if I do this, it is too much. Oh, so I put energy into Buddhism.

If you look, there is not even one thing that puts energy in. Only the things that the new person talks about have energy. Oh, that’s why there is a law of the free and immaterial mind and the subtle mind, but can you go next to the free and immaterial mind? No, you can’t. That’s why I’m a vacuum.

Myo-ra said, you guys, if you realize this material smile praise, it comes out of the vacuum, and this makes a lot of sense to Buddhist souls. What is a vacuum? This is emptiness. This is a vacuum state within a vacuum. There is a tomb in the empty space of emptiness.

That’s right, I get it. So, people who have completely failed will get back up again. You can. Why is it that if you want to be completely ruined, you have to be completely ruined.

If you have it, you can’t get up. Okay, so vacuum, myoyu, there are some useful terms among those Buddhist terms. There are terms to refer to, but if it’s too vast, it doesn’t fit. Even if you fill it with the seven treasures in three thousand great thousand centuries, what? There is a saying that it is more blessed to fill the entire world with the seven treasures of three thousand generations.

What does it mean to give a bowl of water and a bowl of rice to a beggar on the street? What does a thousand mean in the entire world of three thousand generations? Why do we talk about a thousand? Why? It’s called a thousand, right? Oh, but isn’t there anyone who knows 3 thousand? [Music] The great thousand world. It’s just that the great thousand world is big. But why is uncle in front and why is it uncle? When speaking, you insert present, future, and past to indicate the present sky and past sky and future. The sky is called Cheon, that’s right, that world is filled with the Seven Treasures.

It’s not just the phenomena that are filled with the Seven Treasures, but the three thousand great thousand worlds. You know, the present sky, the sky of the previous life, and the sky of the present life are filled with jewels. Isn’t that amazing? That’s what we do. is three thousand It’s the Great Heaven World, right? You see, even if I fill that world with jewels, it’s not as good as giving a meal to someone who is hungry.

You see, right? So, one meal is really something. So, what you learned from me today is photosynthesis. Yes, photosynthesis creates four substances. Photosynthesis.

We learned about it in high school. Light creates four substances from sunlight. Yes, glucose. Then amino acids.

Then what else do we create? Fatty acids are created in the mountains. Oxygen is originally. There is. There is so much in the empty space.

Is there glucose in the empty space? Is there any in the fat? No. That is what photosynthesis creates. If there were no photosynthesis, what would be the fourth after glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids? Our essential oils and minerals would all be empty. So, nucleic acids are acids, these are nucleic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, glucose, these are the four types of things that appear because of photosynthesis.

That’s what sustains our lives. So, thank you for the sunlight. No, thank you. Yes, it’s not just the light that comes from a fire burning.

That’s it. The machine that creates nutrients for you is the sun. Scientists don’t talk about it. If it’s just burning, where do they go to burn and make amino acids? Burn 100 buildings, 100 of them.

Do they make amino acids there? Only the sun makes it. The sun is not simply burning energy. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Oh, what kind of gas is it? If the helium gas explodes and it emits light, then does the helium gas create amino acids or fatty acids? No, that’s what I’m saying.

What is another word for glucose? What is another word for glucose? Carbohydrates are our nutrients. The four elements of the body are carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are glucose. Then proteins are amino acids.

Yes, right? And fatty acids are fats. Fats are made by fats. Yes, right? And then nucleic acids. What are nucleic acids? DNA and RNA.

You know, DNA RNA is all nucleic acids. Okay, then we have these four. That light makes it. Right, right? That oil, what is it? It goes and burns.

There is no such thing as making something by burning it. That is not just light. It is giving you the light of life. Oh, right.

Yeah, that’s why you have to go out in the sun and expose your skin with your clothes on. First, these four nutrients come in. So, people who don’t see the sun and stay underground get basement disease. Later, their gums swell and they get scurvy.

You know what basement disease is? Um, so I don’t know what you guys don’t know. So I’ll tell you about this kind of thing. This shows you a little bit of the mechanism of this universe that I created. Okay, so if you know the mechanism of this Earth, you won’t be able to look at the sun and say, “That’s the sun.” It’s a scary object.

The object that transmits life is floating in the sky over there. Oh, right? Men, what is it? When I explain it like this, what is it? What is it? Don’t think that it’s nonsense. That’s why the people of Seyang are afraid of our country’s Donghak. Our country Donghak is a world-wide belief that Korean studies are the best discipline, and so the era of Asia is coming.

Why is it that the era of Asia is coming on the Korean Peninsula? The era of Asia is coming on the Korean Peninsula. Why is it that the Korean Peninsula is the one that is leading the era of Asia? Ondaeum Yeah, right, right, yeah, so that’s called a current affairs map. Yes, current affairs map, current affairs map, yeah, it’s a kind of open-minded movement. So The Donghak movement is not a movement of thought in the world, and the Donghak movement was only created on the Korean peninsula.

The Donghak movement is a movement of thought in other words, “Sicheonju, Hwajojeong, Yeongsebulmang, Mansaji.” That is the representative text of the study called Donghak. The god of Sicheonju will come down from the sky, so be prepared to welcome him. Do it, that’s it, that’s it, he’s going to come and open the earth, oh, this is the story of the Heavenly Lord, the eternal Buddha, the Mansaji, the fairy tale, the lowest price, the very beginning, the lowest price, the Jinju nobles, the Gyeongju nobles, were chased out and went to Jeolla-do, Gobae, and stayed there for three years, and then the Donghak It spread that. Donghak, which was in the east of Gyeongju, is not Western learning.

It is not that kind of learning. If you study the learning that came from the East, Donghak ends with Uji’s learning. What do you mean, you have Donghak and you have Western learning? That is a lie. The people who claim that the West does not exist and that the geocentric theory is the geocentric theory have any knowledge.

In Gyeongju, the spirit of the Heavenly King, Cho Hwa-jeong, has already been received. God will come down from the sky, so welcome him. Get ready, you know what I mean. Oh, I’ve already preached this.

Where are the East and the West? It’s not the Eastern learning of the East and the West. Yes, the Eastern learning itself appeared in the East, and it’s a study that the God of Heaven will come down. It’s a trivial study. There is a study in the West that a god will come down and someday on the Korean peninsula.

God is coming down, wait there, that’s what he’s saying. That’s right, that guy is coming and what is he going to do? He’s going to open up, he’s going to plan a world of open up. Yes, that’s the open up ideology. That’s the commuting school ideology.

Isn’t that right? That’s why the commuting school peasant movement was going on in Jeolla Province. 300,000 people died at the pass over Chungcheong Province. Of course, General Jeon Bong-jun also died at that time, but all 300,000 people died at that time. The Donghak Army.

Those people were the ones who had guns that the Japanese army sent down from the court. They had guns that could shoot people. When that happened, the Japanese army had the gun. The Japanese army mobilized the Japanese army that entered the royal palace to stop it.

If they hadn’t stopped it, if it weren’t for the Japanese army, the Joseon court would have been ruled by the Donghak Army and the dynasty would have collapsed. But yesterday, The Japanese soldiers shot and killed all the people from Jeolla Province who crossed the border of Chungcheong Province with rice cakes, and that’s 300,000 dead people. Half of our 600,000 soldiers died there. That’s why the temple couldn’t go to Seoul or Hanyang.

Jeolla Province The power was so great that it swept across both the South and the North. You must know that. Now, there is no need for a king established by humans. The Heavenly King, Sicheonju, will come down from the sky.

So you, you noble bastards, step down. That’s what happens. Just think about what kind of noble you are. Hey you guys, why are you eating rice and why can’t we eat barley rice? That’s what they did and they got up.

It’s different from the movement that happened in France. France was like that too and the last queen was beheaded with a dagger. Who is that? What happened to that queen? You put it on a dagger stand. That’s right.

It’s the same as the peasant movement, but the purpose was different. The king is coming down from the sky. Hey, you guys, you’re sitting in the palace. How can you be the king? This was the Donghak movement.

Joo Ha-jeong, Young-shin, Man-sa-ji, God appeared in the sky in human form and will manage this, but you came out like, what is this Joseon Dynasty? Oh, so the palace was in a state of emergency, so they mobilized the Japanese army guarding the palace and went there with guns. Because it was cheap, all the Donghak soldiers who ran with pickaxes and bare bodies died. So 300,000 people died on the spot. 300,000 people died on each pass.

They just kept killing people as they crossed this pass. Oh, you understand. So we have a new person. You guys shouldn’t take it for granted.

I know what I mean. Mr. Choi Jae-woo already knew that I was coming. So there was already a lot of communication.

But timing was important for everything. Was the timing right? Was the timing right? Commuting didn’t wait for that time. Amen. That’s right.

If those 300,000 people hadn’t died, this movement would have taken place. Why did you invade slowly and miss the timing? Right? Right? The new person has come now, so why did you set it up then? Right? Right. When the time comes, it will happen. We used to go to the peach orchard at night.

Oh, five guys went. It was dark. What do you mean, the seniors were going? We couldn’t not go. We followed them.

It was a peach orchard. You can see the peaches here. You can’t see them at night. If you touch them with your hand, they’re peaches.

Oh, this. Where do you put it? Put it in a refrigerator. Oh, this is not just rough. Hey, this is like Eben.

Oh, but your pants are hanging down. Your pants are tied with strings. They do n’t have belts like these days. No, they keep falling out.

Your pants are falling out. Do n’t call me, but I’m so embarrassed that I feel like my whole body is going to flip over. This is not a lie. I’m going to flip over really hard.

But when I looked later, I saw that the peach wasn’t ripe. This is inedible. But those five people are just ruining other people’s peach meals. Ah, when you put one in, the revenge is big, so your stomach bulges out.

When you put two or three in, your stomach bulges out, right? But then you start to turn it off. If you try to eat one peach, it’s dark at night, so you have to climb up the peach tree. also This is how much wood is broken by hammering. When we were young, we would know.

I didn’t do such reckless things, but I followed him once. I was a little hungry, so I followed him, and oh my, my clothes were upside down. I went home with him. What do you mean, change your clothes? What do you mean, peach frost? How can you say something like that? Even if I wash it, it doesn’t go away.

It’s upside down. I take it out like that. I’m going to steal it twice inside. [Laughs] But I’m going down.

Oh, it’s up and down. Come on, come on, come on. Oh my, come on. I know that photosynthesis is combining carbon dioxide with water.

I know that photosynthesis is combining carbon dioxide with water. So if carbon doesn’t combine with water, it becomes hard. Okay, so that tree is hard because it’s made of carbon dioxide. It’s a lump of carbon.

There’s water there, so that tree is alive. So when carbon dioxide separates from water, that’s death. Okay, try taking the water out of the tree. The tree will dry up.

That’s death. There’s no life there, so it’s death. That carbon dioxide is combined with carbon and water by sunlight. Sunlight That’s the photosynthesis process.

That’s the synthesis process. That’s the light that synthesizes carbon dioxide with water. Now you understand. There’s a mysterious substance floating in the sky in nature.

That’s the sun. So carbon dioxide gathers to form coal. What is missing? The water has drained. What does photosynthesis cause? Plants.

Plants turn into coal. What happens to animals when photosynthesis stops? They turn into oil. Carbon dioxide is a type of carbon dioxide, but one turns into oil and the other turns into carbon dioxide. If it turned into coal, then if it turned into oil, then if it turned into living things, then if it turned into animals or human bodies, then if it turned into coal, then all plants turned into coal.

So, if it turned into plants and humans, then one of the animals became coal and the other became oil. This is not it, but why do they do that? Because when the water disappears, it is because the water is removed. So we know that carbon dioxide combining with water is a life function. So do we need to drink water every day or not? We have to eat it.

What is our body? Carbon dioxide. Our body is carbon dioxide. So, whether it’s protein or fat, our body The whole thing is carbon dioxide. This is a carbon dioxide crust.

But if water doesn’t keep coming in here, it will die. Photosynthesis will stop. Okay, so if it stops for a moment when you sleep at night, it can survive. It’s not like all the water dries up at night.

Okay, so our life function is photosynthesis, our life function is okay, right? So, you guys are learning science, right? So, in the water molecule, the water molecule now combines with the carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis is the process of photosynthesis, in which electrons are removed from water molecules. This is called life. Water molecules contain electrons, but life occurs when electrons are removed from water molecules.

If water remains still, it mixes with plants and animals. What is in this living water? There are electrons. Okay, the electrons in the water keep escaping. We know that escaping is a life function.

Okay, okay. So you keep drinking water and urinating in the carbon dioxide in your body. You have to get out. Water is what keeps you alive.

But if you can’t urinate, it’s time to die. What’s going on now? You know what I mean, that old person doesn’t urinate well, that means their life force is about to end. Now I understand. So, the electrons that move in our water have to meet water, and as long as they continue to lose electrons there, they are alive.

Urine keeps leaking out of the cell stone. Yes, that leaking out action is called a life function. Now I understand. Yes, so our Helga moves and the water keeps leaking out of there.

It’s pulled out. Our human body. Then we’re alive. Yes, but urine doesn’t leak out.

My legs are sticking and my stomach is sticking. What happens to my urine? Now I’m stuck in death. Electrons don’t escape from water molecules. If electrons keep escaping from the water and escaping, this body is alive.

You understand. What comes in is not our life. It is alive by escaping. So, if you look at a yacht, you can see that the yacht is parked in the water, and as it runs, oil leaks out.

As much as oil leaks out, it is alive. If you just turn off the engine, the electrons don’t leak out, so water and oil don’t leak out. If there is no electron movement, the electrons keep leaving the cell, and the yacht runs. It just keeps running and the electrons are gone.

Stop moving. Turn off the engine. Then electrons will go out of the yacht. Then the motor boat is a dead body.

Now you understand what I mean. Our body does not lose urine. Electrons do not escape from the water in urine. In our body, then proteins.

If this amino acid or whatever doesn’t come out, we die. We breathe, and this means that we are alive. Breathing breaks down oxygen and water. That is, respiration breaks down electrons.

Breathing breaks down water, oxygen, and electrons in our body. Yeah, you know what changing oxygen into water is? Oxygen has to go in, so our body is made of acid and water, so oxygen and water change. That’s life. You know what? Our body is very complex and at the same time simple.

Okay, so uh In our body, for that electron to be alive, electrons have to work. If the electrons just escape and the radio waves escape, the TV is alive. If you turn off the TV, the radio waves don’t come out. It’s the same as a dead TV.

Now, our body understands that. It keeps leaking out, so we have to keep eating it. It leaks out as we eat it. That’s all butter.

If you keep eating oil, it will go on. If you stop eating oil, it will stop. Now, do you understand? Then, if we are alive, the electrons in our body continue to release electrons from water molecules. If they stop releasing electrons, we are alive.

If they are dead, we are dead. Okay, then it becomes a lump of carbon dioxide, and when that stops, the woman’s body, whether it’s a man’s body, becomes stiff within an hour, and the body becomes stiff, and when you try to move your arms, it makes a popping sound, and it freezes. Why is it that the electrons don’t escape, so it dies? You threw it away. If you were to try to straighten it, your back would be bent like an old lady, but your spine would be completely broken.

You wouldn’t be able to do it. Okay, so you’re surviving because electrons escape from the active cells of the electrons. You have to know that. Okay, so our lives are maintained by the movement of electrons through the movement of electromagnetic waves.

Isn’t that amazing? So, humans use the human body to create a soul. Yes, that soul is the soul of my soul and your soul mixing. There is a unique number that can be carried around with that soul for eternity. No matter how much the body changes, the soul will meet Heo Gyeong-yeong thousands or hundreds of millions of years later.

Mother, Shin-in-nim, when I was on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago, I was inaugurated and it came straight out of the sky. Good or bad. So when you enter heaven, you will have this joy. This is endless, but there is no life or death because electrons have to move.

It is a complete body. Now, electrons have to move and there has to be a sun, and this is an incomplete Amen body. This is where you have to experience rock. That is why you have to study like that.

This is what the human body is like. I’m studying the human body instruction manual. So what does it mean that you go to heaven while sleeping on Earth? You’ve now mastered the human body instruction manual. Okay, what is that? Don’t be stingy.

This is the bottom of the child’s world. But this is it. If there is someone who is having a harder time than me, I will continue to help others with compassion like this, and eventually I will reach the level of Baekgong. And ah, this is how I am in this world.

If I am not stingy and give generously to others, this is the way to Baekgung. Oh, you have to realize this. Okay, Men. [Applause] Okay, what time are you going to get home today? Oh, it’s a song.

You have to listen to the song and prepare something. You guys need to know this well today. Photosynthesis. You saw your grandmother when she passed away.

Oh, you said that your grandmother died while praying with her hands clasped together. Oh, at that time, your grandmother’s body was like poop. Now it’s round. When I look at this, I always have to think of my mother and father.

When my grandmother, who lived alone in the countryside, passed away, she held my hand, held both hands, put her head there, put her face on her knees, curled up, and sat in the corner of the room, and passed away. Isn’t that amazing? We take it for granted. Don’t think about it. When you go to the back, you must hold hands like that old lady and pray like this while chanting the hyanggyo.

If you bend your body and bend your back, it will become a circle. That is the cause. It will all come true. That is why we have achieved it.

Okay, so originally, a life-size Buddha dies sitting down. In Buddhism, a life-size Buddha doesn’t sleep with one’s head down. One dies sitting like this. But men may die sitting down, but women die sitting down like this.

Okay, so I have a wish for you. If I draw one and ask what it looks like, you’ll say, “Oh, we are It looks like my dead mother. This is the right answer. Oh, I get it.

Yes, I get it. Yes, I have to know impermanence. I have to know impermanence. Ah, our human body is like a piece of wood.

What was the name of the piece of wood? A lump of carbon dioxide. Ah, it’s the same as stone. As time passes, it will fall apart. Mother’s body is like that, right? We should realize that and be thankful for the living and study this and raise the level by 100, you know, so when we produce humans who make you on Earth, we train them too cruelly.

Are you ordering them to do it ? Are you training them too alone? I also have thoughts like that. The archangels are a nuisance. But you have to go through it so that you can realize that you are not arrogant and beautiful in the heaven of the White Palace. Okay, yes.

Is it okay to raise them too lavishly? It can’t be done. You have to come to this world and experience all the dirty things in this supernatural world to realize how happy you are when you go to Baekgung. Okay, here, everything we put out has come in, but when you go there, everything is clean, so you feel it deeply, and that is your eternal long-term. I remember, I got it, hey, filth Sea of ​​filth, you have to live in this sea of ​​filth.

Then, when you live in heaven, you will know how thankful you are for the wonderful God. [Applause] Okay, you. Then, during the lecture, Kang Ok-ki and Kim Ji-hyun, the two of you will sing the promotional song for Sky. Please sing the promotional song.

Let’s listen. Oh, was today’s lecture a little difficult? Oh, it’s very easy. Yes, media team music [applause] Please. Our nun, is that bowing an official thing? When you bow, do you bow like that? Oh, we saw that when we bowed.

It ‘s the same, let’s bow like that [applause] Oh, it’s fun [applause] [music] Station station station station station The sky is white sky Station In the sky, in the sky, the god of heaven, the god of heaven, has come down and sits down Bipa and wa, black, black, the emperor is born, rejoice And the spirit of the general who commands and controls the army of ten thousand people, you, you, your spirit, you, you, your … The flower that was bad in the blood has bloomed in full bloom. I am showing off my form. I just held a child in my arms.

Ah, the sky is rolling. On the ground, the Baekgung Station, the sacred mountain, the sacred land, the accidental land. When the sound of the screams spreads, the Baekgung that leads us to our hometown is the heavenly palace. [Music] Station, station, the palace in the sky.

At Baekgung Station, the whole body of the sky comes down and sits down. The spirit is you you you dragon holding the rope of you you you turtle turtle turtle gold comes down from the sky and the one who has the cross tree is together. In the spring, in the spring, in the spring, the phoenix holds Ah. Ah, the earth is empty.

When the sound of the bell rings at Baekgong Station, Seongsan Seongji, Umyeonji, and the hometown is chosen, Baekpung Seonggo [Music] Daeseong Level 200 [Applause] Go in Level 200 It hasn’t gone here yet Bell 3 Moo Go in every time I see it I thought of the fairy and the woodcutter. The woodcutter was crazy about his granddaughter who was dressed like that. I think of the fairy and the woodcutter. The angel is in the sky.

Woodcutter. Korean Mother. [Laughs] [Applause] It’s funny. I just thought that Hwang Jin-i lived somewhere.

I thought that our nun was Hwang Jin-i. When she appeared, it was funny. It’s a really funny song. Hey, sky.

The palace is the place of healing. Yes, right. The path to heaven is the Baekgung Station. Amen.

Oh, so what is the station of healing and miracles? Amen. This is our heavenly palace. Okay. There is mineral water.

There is also a word. Yes, right. Oh, the place that has everything is the sky, you know? When you come here, there is also the fire that Qin Shi Huang was looking for. Well, right? Everything is locked up in the sky here.

Amen. It’s fun. Yes. Wherever you go on earth, is there a place this fun? No, there isn’t.

Oh my. Anyway, if you take an airplane, your airplane mileage has increased. Here in the sky palace, the lectures are about time. The best mileage is time.

Right? That airplane mileage is nothing. Now, this is a spaceship that goes to 100 books. You guys have mileage. You’re accumulating mileage.

Later on, you’ll accumulate a lot of mileage. Okay, so how many times have you come to the lectures? Depending on that, you’ll accumulate a lot of mileage. That’s the level. Okay, but no matter how many times you ride the airplane, you’ll still have mileage.

You can’t use it outside. That’s right. That’s right. Oh, but the people who came here have Baekguk mileage.

You can see that they are sitting on the airplane seat right now. Yes, that’s right. They rode the railroad. Yes, that silver railroad military song.

You are accumulating that mileage. It’s fun, right? Next song, uh, Kang, now, Kang Ok-gi, Archangel, that’s Seonghee Kim, Kim, and Kang-si Dae-gil. Oh, my grandmother is Jinju Kang. Jinju Kang.

Kang-ssi has quite a personality. Oh, if you look at that Kang-ok height, it’s definitely us. Grandma’s thoughts [laughter] Good music Hello, nice to meet you Yes Yes, the main character of the universe, the flying saucer [music] [applause] [music] Let’s go The flying saucer is floating in the air The people of the world will know The end of God The arrival of the new world Escape and pass the heavenly palace I’m holding the whole world. Hello, I ‘m Jin.

How are you? Yes, hello. This is Hanru Jeop’s new song. I love you a lot. [Music] Please.

In the sky, the country is floating. The people of the world know that the grace of God has arrived in Shin Gyeong-yeongsil. The people of that world escaped and exceeded it. Sky Palace Management’s Unification Field The whole world is taken by the space protagonists who are flying before the flight.

Please give a big round of applause to the two of you. Yebel [Applause] Level 3. Enter. The singers are taking all of Nebel.

So please do not trade. Please ask the media team. Is there a video for this too? This is also me and this free fasting is going up the level of the hundred countries. Oh, it’s taking it to heaven.

[Music] Today, too, with your precious words, the respected god who gave us good words to keep deep in our hearts, please give a warm round of applause to the revered god. Thank you. [Music] God, please give me all your energy.