6808050054 Economic Hardship, Salim-Salri, and Innate Wisdom (August 5, 2018 )

  • Mr.Huh’s lecture on various topics including spiritual enlightenment, economic issues, and personal conduct, followed by Q&A sessions.

Character Profiles

  • 허경영 (Mr.Huh) | Lecturer | Presents lectures on various topics including spirituality, economics, and social issues.
  • 한지혜 (Han Ji-hye) | High School Student | A talented artist who drew a portrait of Mr.Huh during the lecture.
  • 성범 (Seong Beom) | Questioner | Asks about economic issues like stock market decline and real estate transaction halts.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00)

  • Mr.Huh discusses the concept of “mind” in Buddhism and its limitations compared to “providence” .
  • He explains that the Earth’s atmosphere, up to 1,000km, is within the “Taegeuk-gwon” where yin and yang exist .
  • Beyond 1,000km, only positive electrons exist, and negative electrons, if developed by humans, could enable travel at immense speeds, like flying saucers .
  • He criticizes the current understanding of enlightenment, stating that most people are at the “small enlightenment” stage, recognizing him as a “divine being” .
  • He emphasizes the need to progress to “medium enlightenment” and “great enlightenment” to understand Baekgung (Heavenly Palace) .

#2 (00:07:40)

  • Mr.Huh expresses frustration over a malfunctioning microphone, emphasizing the importance of preparedness .
  • He mentions his ongoing construction work at his house, including landscaping, which cost a significant amount .
  • He reveals that the land for his house was purchased for 3.5 billion won, despite its market value being 1.5 billion won, due to his presence .
  • He plans to open “Mr.Huh Energy Shops” nationwide, where his lectures will be played, and energy-infused coffee and products will be sold .
  • He claims that sitting in these shops for an hour can heal illnesses, making them more competitive than regular coffee shops .
  • He envisions these shops as a network for promoting his ideas and providing employment opportunities for his followers’ descendants .

#3 (00:14:40)

  • Mr.Huh describes the unique trees at his property, including fir trees that grow straight upwards, unlike the curved pine trees often found in wealthy homes .
  • He asserts that curved pine trees (bonsai) bring misfortune and are associated with negative energy, leading to family ruin .
  • He mentions that his property, “Haneulgung,” was designed billions of years ago when Earth was created .

#4 (00:18:00)

  • Mr.Huh discusses the historical migration of the Korean people, suggesting they settled in North and South America, making Native Americans descendants of Koreans .
  • He criticizes the current Korean national anthem for limiting the national territory to “three thousand li” (삼천리), implying it was created by the Japanese to diminish Korea’s historical influence .
  • He proposes changing the national anthem to reflect Korea’s vast historical territory across “five oceans and six continents” .
  • He announces that his new book, “Mr.Huh’s World Unification,” will include his revised national anthem and a new national emblem .
  • He also states that his face will be on the new Korean currency, which will eventually become the world currency .

#5 (00:21:00)

  • Mr.Huh emphasizes humility as the first step for descendants to prosper .
  • He illustrates this with a story of a wealthy man who, when insulted about his humble past as a shoe shiner, further humbled himself by saying he was merely a shoe repairman, not even owning a shop .
  • He explains that humility attracts blessings, while arrogance leads to conflict and the departure of “angels” (spiritual energy) .

#6 (00:24:00)

  • Mr.Huh states that honesty is crucial for becoming wealthy, more so than diligence .
  • He cites a global test where Norway ranked first in returning lost wallets (100% return rate), while Korea had a 70% return rate .
  • He argues that Koreans have a high moral conscience, influenced by their religious beliefs, which makes them feel guilty about keeping lost items .
  • He compares the importance of theft in different religions, noting that Buddhism ranks it as the second worst sin, while Christianity places it lower .
  • He reiterates that humility and honesty are important, but ultimately, Mr.Huh’s presence is essential for true prosperity and spiritual well-being .
  • He uses the analogy of a “thief” (도적) to describe his arrival, not as a criminal, but as someone who enters unnoticed to bring about justice, like Yi Mong-ryong in the story of Chunhyang .
  • He explains that his followers’ contributions to Haneulgung will be repaid a thousandfold, securing their descendants’ future employment in his organizations .
  • He envisions Haneulgung as the earthly Baekgung, a sanctuary for his followers .

#7 (00:32:00)

  • Mr.Huh discusses global issues, such as the 14 trillion won spent on tobacco and 8 trillion won on alcohol in Korea annually, which could feed 500 million starving people worldwide .
  • He criticizes world leaders for focusing only on their own countries and families, lacking a broader vision for humanity .
  • He emphasizes the need for “great enlightenment” to change these systems, moving beyond superficial acts of charity .
  • He dismisses the Buddhist concept of “sudden enlightenment” (돈오돈수) as a “word game,” stating that true enlightenment is a gradual process of accumulating “small enlightenments” .
  • He uses the example of Siddhartha Gautama’s journey to enlightenment, highlighting his gradual realization of suffering and the need for a different path .

#8 (00:36:00)

  • A questioner asks about the difficulties of paying inheritance taxes due to declining stock and real estate markets .
  • Mr.Huh acknowledges that many people face this issue, where inherited real estate cannot be sold to cover taxes, leading to forced auctions and financial ruin .
  • He cites the example of a former Blue House Chief of Staff whose mother-in-law faced similar problems with inheritance tax on a building .
  • He suggests that the president should implement flexible tax policies to address these issues .
  • He notes that the current economic climate discourages investment in real estate and stocks, leading some to sell properties and invest overseas .
  • He criticizes economic professors, calling them “kindergarteners” compared to his understanding of economics, and asserts that economic recovery requires a deep-seated determination, like that of President Park Chung-hee .

#9 (00:40:00)

  • Mr.Huh introduces the concept of “salim-sari” (살림살이), which he reinterprets as “파인아산 (pa-in-a-san)” and “양공덕 (yang-gong-deok)” .
  • “파인아산” means to destroy one’s ego (나라는 산을 파괴), and “양공덕” means to cultivate a forest of merit .
  • He explains that true “salim-sari” (household management) involves self-sacrifice and collective living, not individualistic pursuits .
  • He criticizes the current state of the nation’s “salim-sari,” where only a few wealthy individuals and politicians prosper while the majority struggles .
  • He warns that Korea is heading towards a “super-aged society” within 20 years, leading to a collapse in real estate values, a prediction he made 25 years ago .
  • He emphasizes that he is the only one who can truly manage the nation’s “salim-sari” .

#10 (00:46:00)

  • Mr.Huh introduces a high school student, Han Ji-hye, who drew a portrait of him during the lecture .
  • He praises her artistic talent, attributing it to “천이 지혜” (cheon-i-jihye), or innate wisdom from a past life, rather than learned skill .
  • He explains that human brains possess different types of wisdom, including “사물 지혜” (sa-mul-jihye, object wisdom) and “사실 지혜” (sa-sil-jihye, factual wisdom) .
  • He contrasts this with “학습 지혜” (hak-seup-jihye, learned wisdom), which can lead to “학습 고착” (hak-seup-go-chak, learned helplessness), where people remain stuck in their current situations even when freedom is available .
  • He advises Han Ji-hye, who chose a lower-level high school for better grades, that her approach is flawed .
  • He encourages her to focus on elevating the level of her peers rather than seeking personal advancement, comparing her to historical figures like Ahn Chang-ho .
  • He uses the analogy of a song about Scotland’s independence to illustrate the importance of staying true to one’s roots and helping one’s community .

#11 (01:00:00)

  • Mr.Huh discusses the characteristics of fire and water .
  • He explains that fire has “의존성” (eui-jon-seong, dependence) because it needs fuel to exist, unlike water which can exist independently .
  • He compares fire to the dragon in the zodiac, which is a composite of 11 other animals and often associated with major wars .
  • He emphasizes that humans and animals possess “불성” (bul-seong, Buddha-nature), a fundamental capacity to perceive the divine, which inanimate objects like fire and water lack .
  • He reiterates that innate talents, like Han Ji-hye’s drawing ability, are evidence of past lives .
  • He concludes by stating that Baekgung (Heavenly Palace) is a place without suffering, judgment, or negative emotions, where everyone is cherished and supported .
  • He assures his followers that their presence at Haneulgung grants them a “qualification certificate” to go to Baekgung .