6909141198-“Egolessness (無我) and What is the Original Body (如何是本來身)” – Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Saturday Lecture September 14, 2019
Character Profiles
허경영 (Heo Kyung-young) | Lecturer | Claims to be a divine being with supernatural powers, capable of healing, extending life, and controlling others’ strength. He advocates for unique political and social reforms.
젊은이 (Young Man) | Audience Member | A 39-year-old man, newly married (by혼인신고 only), who attends the lecture for the first time and participates in Heo Kyung-young’s demonstrations of power.
Scene-by-Scene Summary
#1 (00:00:00) Introduction and Rose Characteristics
Heo Kyung-young greets the audience and discusses the four characteristics of roses: infinity, monopoly, solitude, and toxicity .
He explains that roses lack pistils, preventing them from bearing seeds, symbolizing a lack of offspring .
He connects this to the idea that very beautiful women often have fewer children, while less attractive women tend to have more .
He also mentions that beautiful women can cause jealousy and conflict within families .
#2 (00:00:30) Political Commentary and Societal Issues
Heo Kyung-young discusses political slogans and his own political stance, emphasizing that he never criticizes opponents but focuses on his policies .
He criticizes those who achieve success by slandering others, stating that such actions lead to national and familial ruin .
He highlights the importance of mutual respect and contributing to the nation .
He then shifts to the economic hardships in Korea, mentioning the 1500 trillion won household debt and the high number of closed businesses .
He describes the current situation as “poverty in abundance,” where despite outward appearances of wealth, many are struggling .
He contrasts this with the past, when people were happier even during difficult times like the “barley hump” period .
He emphasizes that hope comes from seeing many children, not just from having money .
He recalls advocating for policies like 30 million won for childbirth and 100 million won for marriage 30 years ago, which led to him being labeled a fraud .
He clarifies that a presidential candidate cannot have a fraud conviction .
He criticizes the public’s disregard for others’ reputations, especially those who dedicate themselves to the nation .
He explains that presidential campaigns require enormous funds, which are partially reimbursed if a candidate achieves a certain percentage of votes .
#3 (00:03:30) The Concept of “Good and Evil” and Social Criticism
Heo Kyung-young asserts that only he, as a divine being, can judge good and evil, and humans should not .
He criticizes the Korean tendency to find fault in others, citing the high rate of lawsuits and verbal abuse .
He uses the example of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk’s daughter’s controversy, stating that he would have done more for his own daughter .
He argues that judging people based on minor issues like fake awards or voting irregularities is destructive .
He contrasts this with Japanese culture, where individuals might commit suicide over perceived dishonor rather than expose others’ wrongdoings .
He urges the audience to change their behavior and stop slandering others .
#4 (00:04:45) Rose vs. Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon)
Heo Kyung-young reiterates the four “evils” of roses: infinity (no offspring), monopoly (thorns), solitude (prefers to be alone), and toxicity (releases toxins) .
He contrasts this with the four “virtues” of the Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon): generosity (feeds insects), diligence (blooms daily), permanence (blooms continuously except in winter), and cleanliness (petals roll up and blow away when they fall) .
He expresses his dislike for receiving rose bouquets, seeing them as symbols of “evil” or a wish for the recipient to remain childless or single .
He concludes that people should accept gifts with a good heart, even if they are roses, by thinking of them as Mugunghwa .
#5 (00:06:40) The Nature of Humanity and Divine Intervention
Heo Kyung-young states that all people are inherently good but can be corrupted by their environment .
He claims to be the first in human history to bestow “angels” upon people, which are distinct from energy .
He explains that these “angels” are the saints mentioned in Christianity and Buddhism .
He introduces a young man from the audience who is attending for the first time and will receive an “angel” .
He advises against scrutinizing the world with a “microscope,” emphasizing the importance of seeing beauty and not focusing on flaws .
He connects this to the biblical concept of not eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, as humans lack the authority to judge .
#6 (00:07:40) Marriage and Family Policies
Heo Kyung-young asks the young man about his age (39) and marital status (혼인신고 only) .
He explains his policy of providing 100 million won for marriage (50 million for each spouse) and 50 million won for childbirth, with retroactive application for up to 10 years .
He proposes abolishing the marriage registration system, arguing that it causes unnecessary suffering and legal complications during divorce .
He suggests that cohabitation and shared residency registration should be sufficient to recognize a couple as married, with easy separation by simply moving out .
He believes this system would encourage mutual respect and better treatment within relationships .
He criticizes the current system as “primitive” and causing immense harm to many .
#7 (00:10:00) Healing and Life Extension Demonstration
Heo Kyung-young performs a demonstration on the young man, testing his physical strength and health .
He claims the young man has poor health, including a “stroke” in his head and a “zero-point” liver .
He then demonstrates his ability to instantly heal the young man and extend his lifespan from 10 years to 120 years, 300 years, and even 3,000 years, and then back to 10 years .
He explains that this is done by modifying the young man’s “life terminal” in the “Baekgung” (Heavenly Palace) at infinite speed .
He asserts that he operates from an “infinite dimension” while humans are in the “3rd dimension” .
He demonstrates his ability to instantly restore the young man’s health and then make him sick again, emphasizing that he can control these conditions remotely .
#8 (00:12:40) Controlling Physical Strength and Martial Arts Demonstration
Heo Kyung-young recounts an incident where he encountered ten gangsters and instantly drained their strength .
He demonstrates this ability on the young man, making him lose and regain his physical strength at will .
He claims this power could be used in warfare, rendering enemy armies powerless .
He then shows a video of himself performing martial arts, kicking multiple people simultaneously .
He explains that his movements are so fast that opponents cannot see him .
He emphasizes his lifelong dedication to martial arts and his strong physical condition, despite his age .
He also mentions that he has never spoken disrespectfully to those who criticize him .
#9 (00:15:00) Angels, Energy, and the Importance of Conduct
Heo Kyung-young further clarifies the distinction between “angels” and “energy” .
He demonstrates that while an “angel” can protect against illness, existing illnesses must first be healed with “energy” .
He explains that “angels” will leave if a person engages in negative behaviors like slandering others, complaining, or raising their voice .
He warns that losing an “angel” makes one vulnerable to diseases like cancer .
He asserts that no scientist can explain his abilities .
#16 (00:16:20) Unconscious vs. Conscious Actions and Legal Implications
Heo Kyung-young discusses the difference between unconscious actions (expressions and behaviors) and conscious actions (thoughts and intentions) .
He explains that unconscious actions, often stemming from past lives, receive lighter penalties in court .
Conscious actions, such as planning a crime, are considered more severe .
He references Jesus’ teachings, where hatred in the heart is considered a greater sin than the act of murder itself, contrasting this with the Old Testament’s focus on actions .
He uses legal concepts like “justifiable self-defense” (위법성 조각 사유) and “emergency evacuation” (긴급 피난) to illustrate situations where actions are not premeditated .
He emphasizes that planning to kill someone is a conscious act and carries a heavier sentence .
He concludes by stating that meeting him is a result of good deeds in a past life .
#17 (00:19:30) The Meaning of “무아(無我)와 여하시(如何是) 본래신(本來身)”
Heo Kyung-young finally addresses the lecture title, explaining that “여하시 본래신” means “Where did my body originally come from?” .
He clarifies that “무아” (no-self) does not mean “I don’t exist” but rather “I exist with others” or “we” .
He emphasizes that individuals cannot exist alone and are interconnected, like the organs in a body or a network .
He refers to this concept as “불이법” (non-duality), meaning that all people on Earth are one .