허경영 (Huh Kyung young) | Lecturer | Explains the truths of the mouth and ear, the universe’s predetermined nature, human DNA, and societal issues. He claims to be a Messiah and a divine being.
박근혜 (Park Geun-hye) | Former President of South Korea | Mentioned in the context of political commentary.
조교수 (Assistant Professor) | Audience Member | Used as an example to illustrate concepts like reincarnation and the human condition.
박 회장님 (Chairman Park) | Audience Member | Asked questions and provided answers during the lecture.
김 고문 (Advisor Kim) | Absent Audience Member | His absence is noted when a question arises.
양복이 (Yang-bok) | Historical Figure/Poet | Wrote a poem that is analyzed for its hidden political meaning.
Scene-by-Scene Summary
#1 (00:00:00) The Truth of Speaking and Listening**
The lecturer emphasizes the importance of gaining a broad perspective on the world, rather than being consumed by the struggle for daily survival.
He introduces the “Truth of Speaking and Listening,” explaining that the way we communicate and receive knowledge constitutes the most vital “information” for our lives.
He introduces a phrase from the Cheonbugyeong (an ancient Korean scripture of heavenly principles), “Iljeok Sipgeo Mugye Hwasan,” which describes the accumulation and transformation of cosmic energy.(일적십거 무게 화산)
He demonstrates the precision of cosmic laws through a series of multiplications, correcting errors to highlight that accuracy is essential in understanding spiritual truths.
#2 (00:02:00) Human DNA and Predetermined Life
The lecturer explains the structure of human DNA, chromosomes, and cells, stating that a cell contains all organs and even the number of hairs .
He asserts that the functions of DNA and chromosomes are predetermined by heaven, including how proteins are broken down .
He explains that cells divide a maximum of six times before dying, a process that historically took 40-50 years but now takes 100 years due to improved nutrition .
He claims that calling his name can slow down cell division, extending life .
He introduces telomeres as the part of the cell that calculates lifespan based on cell division .
He states that all human life is predetermined, including what one will do and where one will go .
He believes that good deeds lead to good outcomes, and bad deeds result in negative consequences, even affecting one’s offspring .
He explains that humans are reborn with changed faces based on their actions in the previous life .
#3 (00:08:00) The Story of the Beggar and the Woodcutter
The lecturer tells a story about a woodcutter, his wife, and child living peacefully in a hut .
A beggar visits and stays, eating their food and refusing to leave, causing inconvenience to the woodcutter .
When soldiers attack the beautiful wife, the beggar, who had been observing, intervenes and saves the family .
The beggar then leaves, revealing that he knew the family’s fate and was there to protect them .
The lecturer emphasizes that even seemingly insignificant people can be saviors and that good deeds are always rewarded .
He advises treating strangers and guests with respect, citing Jewish tradition .
#4 (00:13:00) Reincarnation and the Messiah
The lecturer explains that humans are reborn as animals if they commit many sins, and animals remember their past human lives .
He states that humans do not remember their past lives as a blessing, especially if they are reborn into families they previously interacted with .
He describes the suffering of animals who remember their human past, such as cows crying at the slaughterhouse .
He compares his own experience as a Messiah in human form to a human being reborn as a dog, feeling isolated and unable to communicate with others .
He expresses the difficulty of trying to make people understand his message .
#5 (00:16:00) The Predetermined Universe
The lecturer asserts that the universe, like the human body, is predetermined .
He explains the precise movements of celestial bodies, such as the Earth’s axis tilt of 23.27 degrees, which he attributes to divine design .
He describes the ecliptic (황도) and lunar path (백도), and the equator (적도) .
He states that even a slight deviation in these celestial movements would cause the Earth to collapse .
He concludes that a divine being created the universe with precise planning .
He claims that God can manifest in many forms and has come to Earth in human form, experiencing the same frustration as a human reborn as an animal .
#6 (00:19:00) Hidden Meanings in Language
The lecturer analyzes the Chinese character for “목사” (pastor), noting the presence of the character for “소” (ox) .
He connects this to the Messiah, who he claims also has the “ox” character in their destiny, implying the Messiah will be born in the year of the ox .
He further analyzes characters, stating that those related to good deeds often contain the “ox” character, while negative characters often contain the “여자” (woman) character .
He gives examples like “투기” (speculation) and “질투” (jealousy) containing the “woman” radical .
He notes exceptions like “good character”(좋을 호) which combines “woman” and “son” .
He discusses the character “mysterious character” (묘할 묘)which implies a young woman’s unpredictable choices in love .
He reiterates his frustration as a Messiah in human form, finding human mentalities to be out of sync with his own .
#7 (00:23:00) The Importance of Hearing and Universal Numbers
The lecturer asks whether sound or hearing is more important, concluding that hearing (귀) is superior because it executes commands .
He points out that the character for ear contains the character for king), signifying its importance .
He explains the meaning of ““The One builds to completion, a boundless transformation into the Three.” (일적 십거 무게 화산) as multiplying numbers from 1 to 10 .
He states that this calculation reveals there are 720 planets in our galaxy where humans live, out of 1.2 billion stars .
He connects the number 720 to the sum of days in the solar (366) and lunar (354) calendars .
He expands on the scale of the universe, mentioning our galaxy (1.2 billion stars), galaxy cluster (12 billion stars), and supercluster (120 billion stars) .
He explains that the “six times multiplication” (여섯 번 곱해야 돼) applies to our galaxy, representing the days of the week .
He calculates the number of Earth-like planets in the universe to be approximately 3.63 million(362만 8800개) .
He emphasizes that this knowledge, found in the ancient Cheonbugyeong (천부경), contains physics and science, and is not widely taught .
#8 (00:29:00) Analysis of a Poem and Political Commentary
The lecturer analyzes a poem, “대어 명설” (Dae-eo Myeongseol), written by Yang-bok .
He interprets the poem’s lines, “높은 텅 빈 곳에 큰 좋은 건물을 지어 놨더니 정각을 그래, 안 그래? 예 인전 사람은 전에 오는데 새들은 알련지 그 거” (A grand building was built in a high, empty place; people come, but will the birds know?), as a commentary on the state of the nation .
He explains “소소” (soso) as meaning “풍류 소리” (sound of elegance) or “태평성대 풍류 소리” (sound of peace and prosperity) .
He interprets the line “봉황은 언제나 돌아올지” (When will the phoenix return?) as a dangerous political statement, implying that the current ruler is not a true leader and that a Messiah (phoenix) is needed .
He connects this to the political situation of Park Geun-hye, suggesting the poem implies the current era is not one of peace and prosperity .
He further interprets “태평성대” (peace and prosperity) as referring to the arrival of a “성인” (saint or sage), implying the current ruler is not a sage .
He warns that such words, if understood, could be considered treason .
He emphasizes that people often don’t understand the deeper meanings of words .
He concludes that the poem expresses a longing for a true sage to bring peace and prosperity to the nation .
#9 (00:35:00) Food Security and Animal Husbandry
The lecturer discusses South Korea’s agricultural land and food production, stating that the country produces 5 million tons of grain but imports 15 million tons .
He claims that if he were president, he would make South Korea self-sufficient in food .
He highlights the global grain shortage caused by China buying up US grain, leading to rising prices .
He explains that 10 million tons of grain are used for animal feed, while humans consume 10 million tons .
He details the feed conversion ratios for different meats: 7:1 for beef, 5:1 for pork, and 2:1 for chicken .
He suggests that South Korea should shift towards chicken farming to reduce grain imports and environmental impact .
He emphasizes the severity of the global food crisis, noting that South Korea imports two out of three meals .
He states that a divinely prepared leader will appear during a global crisis .
#10 (00:40:00) The Concept of “Gwan” (觀) and “Gyeon” (見)
The lecturer introduces the concepts of “견” (gyeon – to see) and “관” (gwan – to observe/contemplate), stating that “관” is a more profound way of seeing .
He references the Diamond Sutra (금강경), explaining that all worldly phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows, passing quickly like lightning .
He advises to always “관” (contemplate) things, not just “견” (see) them, as “관” involves deeper understanding .
He explains that “견” refers to simply seeing colors or hearing sounds, while “관” involves seeing the true nature of things .
He states that merely seeing or hearing the Buddha (석가모니) through books or sounds is superficial and will not lead to true understanding .
He emphasizes that one must “관” (contemplate) to truly understand .
He lists eight types of “관”: 무관 (no contemplation), 팔관 (eight contemplations), 아관 (self-contemplation), 실관 (true contemplation), 공간 (empty contemplation), 신관 (divine contemplation), 반간 (half-contemplation), 불간 (non-contemplation) .
He asserts that “신관” (divine contemplation) reveals the existence of God, as evidenced by the creation of life and the intricate design of DNA .
He explains that animals are created through four methods: 태 (birth from womb), 알 (birth from egg), 번데기 (pupa), and 습 (spontaneous generation from moisture) .
He contrasts this with humans, who are born from the womb, highlighting the distinct origins of humans and animals .
He reiterates that “관” involves looking at a single object through these eight perspectives .
He explains that the character “관” (觀) represents “입 20개, 눈 8개” (20 mouths, 8 eyes), symbolizing comprehensive observation .
He contrasts this with “견” (見), which only has “눈 8개” (8 eyes) .
He concludes that one must “관” (contemplate) even colors and sounds to truly understand, not just “견” (see) them .
#11 (00:50:00) The Power of Words and the Brain’s Memory
The lecturer explains that words are like seeds (씨) and ears are like fruit (열매) .
He states that negative words spoken and heard immediately create negative karma or consequences .
He emphasizes the importance of the ear, comparing it to a king (임금 왕자) and a benefactor (은혜 자) .
He explains that the human brain’s hippocampus (해마) is designed like the stomach and intestines, protecting the core functions .
He states that the hippocampus records all spoken and heard words for 18 hours and then transfers them to the cerebrum and cerebellum during 6 hours of sleep (10 PM to 4 AM) .
He warns against late sleep, as it disrupts this transfer process, leading to forgetfulness and negative outcomes .
He explains that the hippocampus is emptied by 4 AM, allowing for new thoughts and preventing distractions like thoughts of women for monks .
He emphasizes that everything spoken and heard is permanently stored in the hippocampus, even if not consciously remembered .
He warns that negative words spoken to children, even unconsciously, can lead them down a bad path .
He compares the hippocampus to an airplane’s black box, recording everything .
He advises against listening to negative words in the morning, as they can negatively influence one’s day and personality .
He encourages speaking positive affirmations to oneself for success .
He concludes by reiterating that the ear is like a king and a benefactor, and one must be careful with what one says and hears .
#12 (01:00:00) Closing Remarks
The lecturer concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the significance of sound and hearing .
He announces that next week will be his birthday, and there will be a cake cutting and dinner .