November 10, 2019-120th Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Haneulgung Lecture

Character Profiles

• 허경영 (Heo Kyung-young) | Speaker | Claims to be a divine being with unique spiritual powers and a vision for global unification and societal reform.
• 박 대통령 (President Park) | Historical Figure | Credited with leading the “Forest Greening Revolution” in Korea.
• 노무현 대통령 (President Roh Moo-hyun) | Historical Figure | Mentioned in the context of political persecution and its consequences.
• 이종영 (Lee Jong-young) | Audience Member | A young man who participates in an “O-ring test” and receives healing from Heo Kyung-young.
• 김상직 (Kim Sang-jik) | Audience Member | Asks a question about controlling emotions and the meaning of “asceticism.”
• 함재영 (Ham Jae-young) | Audience Member | Asks a question about the impact of universal basic income on employment.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00)

• Heo Kyung-young greets the audience and discusses global desertification, stating that one-third of the Earth has become desert in 20 years .
• He attributes this to human actions and emphasizes the need to prevent further desertification .
• He mentions Mongolia’s rapid desertification and the disappearance of 1,500 lakes .
• He connects his presence to solving these global issues, including spiritual and institutional reforms .

#2 (00:02:40)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses Korea’s past forestation efforts, crediting President Park for the “Forest Greening Revolution” .
• He criticizes past population policies, particularly the “one child per family” campaign, as a failure that led to an imbalanced demographic structure .
• He argues that current leaders cannot solve economic problems without addressing these fundamental issues .

#3 (00:04:40)

• Heo Kyung-young explains that understanding complex doctrines is difficult for the public .
• He introduces the concept of “angels” and their role in human well-being, stating that negative actions like cursing or hating cause angels to leave .
• He claims that his followers’ angels remain even during arguments, as they are “his messengers” .
• He asserts that the 21st century is the “age of angels,” contrasting it with the “age of law” (율법 시대) and the “age of covenant” (언약 시대) .

#4 (00:07:00)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses the story of Jesus and the Sabbath, highlighting Jesus’s claim of being the “master of the Sabbath” .
• He draws a parallel, stating that he is the one who set all standards, implying that no one has the right to judge him .
• He acknowledges that he can learn from the life experiences of older people, respecting their worldly wisdom .
• He emphasizes that while he is a divine being spiritually, he is not a senior in worldly experience .

#5 (00:09:40)

• Heo Kyung-young shares a personal anecdote about his childhood, where he often went without properly fastened pants, a common practice in his rural upbringing .
• He explains that he learned to fasten his pants only after moving to Seoul at age 15 .
• He uses this story to illustrate that even a divine being must learn worldly customs and accept constructive criticism .

#6 (00:11:40)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses the geopolitical situation of the Korean Peninsula, surrounded by powerful nations with strong leaders .
• He asserts that Korea needs a powerful “emperor” (황제) to achieve world unification .
• He claims that a spiritual leader from Korea, as prophesied in the Bible (Matthew 24, 26:16), would be recognized by Westerners first .
• He outlines the goals of world unification: eliminating starvation and deserts .

#7 (00:13:40)

• Heo Kyung-young proposes a plan to combat desertification by mobilizing the unemployed populations of China and Korea for “saban (erosion control) projects” .
• He recalls Korea’s successful forestation efforts, which transformed barren mountains into green landscapes, despite international skepticism .
• He reiterates his three main goals for world unification: eradicating starvation, eliminating deserts, and purifying the oceans .
• He also mentions developing biodegradable plastics for packaging and waste decomposition technology .

#8 (00:16:40)

• Heo Kyung-young states that humans are “lucky” to witness his arrival on Earth, as it reveals the truth about creation .
• He refutes the theory of evolution, arguing that humans are not merely advanced animals but creations with a specific purpose .
• He uses the example of bees and ants to illustrate the intricate, planned order in nature, where each creature has a designated role and communication system .
• He explains that these natural systems, like the signs on flowers guiding bees to nectar, were “programmed” by creators .

#9 (00:19:40)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses the concept of karma and reincarnation, stating that those who commit grave sins, like rape, will be reborn with corresponding afflictions .
• He claims that the natural world is entirely planned, and human suffering is a result of their own actions .
• He asserts that he is unaffected by criticism because he is the creator, comparing himself to a human being unaffected by an ant’s judgment .
• He promises to appoint his political rivals as presidential advisors if he becomes president, emphasizing loyalty and rejecting political revenge .
• He criticizes past presidents for persecuting their predecessors, citing the case of President Roh Moo-hyun .

#10 (00:22:40)

• Heo Kyung-young performs an “O-ring test” on a young man named Lee Jong-young, demonstrating that his name and the name of his party (National Revolutionary Dividend Party) generate strength, while other names do not .
• He claims that this test proves his unique energy and the divine nature of his movement .
• He criticizes the current education system for neglecting traditional Chinese characters (한문), which he believes is essential for international relations, especially with China and Japan .
• He shares his own difficult childhood experiences of studying despite poverty and opposition, highlighting his teachers’ encouragement .

#11 (00:26:40)

• Heo Kyung-young criticizes the young man’s lack of knowledge about Korean geography and tourism, such as the length of Korea’s coastline and the meaning of “Saemangeum” .
• He explains that “Saemangeum” means “new ten thousand banks,” destined to become a financial hub .
• He asserts that he can change the world with a single phone call if he becomes president, without needing public consultation .
• He performs another O-ring test, demonstrating that calling his name or “하늘궁” (Haneulgung) strengthens the subject, while other names do not .
• He explains that this is due to the “백회” (Baekhoe) opening, allowing cosmic energy to flow .

#12 (00:29:40)

• Heo Kyung-young emphasizes that his presence reveals the truth about creation and the existence of a creator .
• He claims that Haneulgung is a miraculous place where spiritual phenomena occur, such as fire pillars and invisible arrivals .
• He states that those who come to Haneulgung are guaranteed to go to “백공” (Baekgong) .
• He warns against interacting with those who criticize him, as it can negatively impact one’s spiritual standing .
• He reiterates his commitment to working with his advisors, even if they disagree, and his policy of not persecuting political opponents .

#13 (00:32:40)

• Heo Kyung-young explains “몽중 가피” (Mongjung Gapi), or receiving blessings in dreams, where he visits and blesses good people .
• He claims to visit 50 to 100 million people in their dreams nightly .
• He introduces “현생 가피” (Hyunsaeng Gapi), or receiving blessings in real life, exemplified by the young man’s O-ring test .
• He asserts that only his party, the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, receives divine blessings, and voting for other parties will lead to societal decline .

#14 (00:35:40)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses the biblical story of Cain, Abel, and Seth, explaining that Cain’s descendants, who developed arts and cities, were wiped out in the flood, while Seth’s lineage continued .
• He interprets the creation of art and music by Cain’s descendants as an attempt to fill the void left by their expulsion from Eden .
• He contrasts the “law” (율법) of the Old Testament with Jesus’s stricter interpretation, where even negative thoughts are considered sins .

#15 (00:38:40)

• Heo Kyung-young performs a healing demonstration on the young man, diagnosing him with “중풍” (stroke) and poor eyesight .
• He claims to instantly heal the young man by speaking, and then reverses the healing to demonstrate his power .
• He states that his words command absolute obedience from all things, including the human body .
• He claims to be able to remove a person’s energy, leading to their death within a year, and has used this power against violent individuals .
• He asserts that he could remove the energy of all US Congress members in zero seconds, making powerful nations subservient to him .

#16 (00:42:40)

• Heo Kyung-young explains that “몽중 가피” (blessings in dreams) is a form of “현생 가피” (real-life blessings) .
• He then addresses a question about asceticism (고행), stating that Buddha’s 6 years of asceticism were not true suffering compared to the daily struggles of ordinary people .
• He interprets Buddha’s 6 years as a metaphor for not prolonging unnecessary suffering, advocating for a “middle way” (중도) .
• He connects this “middle way” to Confucianism’s “중용” (Chungyong) and Christianity’s “moderation” (고린도전서 14장 40절) .

#17 (00:47:40)

• Heo Kyung-young reinterprets Buddha’s escape from the palace as an escape from the “hell” of kingship, which involved constant warfare and threats .
• He describes the king’s life as one of perpetual anxiety and danger, contrasting it with the peace Buddha found under the Bodhi tree .
• He explains that Buddha’s “asceticism” was actually a pursuit of “great freedom” (대자유) and unity with nature .
• He connects this to the concept of “무아” (Mu-a) in Buddhism and “범아” (Beom-a) in Hinduism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings .
• He states that his National Revolutionary Party will provide a “Bodhi tree” (보리수) for people to rest from their suffering through the national dividend .

#18 (00:51:40)

• Heo Kyung-young discusses the “middle way” in various philosophies, including “금욕” (asceticism) in Judaism, “중도” (middle way) in Buddhism, “중용” (Chungyong) in Confucianism, and “중립” (neutrality) in Christianity .
• He advises against extremes of pleasure (쾌락) and excessive asceticism (금욕), advocating for balance .
• He criticizes the current marriage culture in Korea, where young men struggle to find partners due to unrealistic expectations and lack of qualifications .
• He outlines four qualities to look for in a woman, comparing them to diamonds: clarity (청순미), color (개성미), carat (지성미), and cut (세련미) .
• He praises Korean women for their beauty and health, attributing it to Korea’s “생토” (living soil) rich in germanium, unlike Japan’s “사토” (dead soil) .

#19 (00:56:40)

• Heo Kyung-young proposes that his party will solve marriage problems by providing a 200 million won marriage fund (2억) and 100 million won per child, which will encourage marriage and reduce financial worries .
• He predicts that this will lead to a “marriage war” (결혼 전쟁) as people rush to marry .
• He advises the young man to choose a Korean woman over a Vietnamese woman, citing potential difficulties in marriage and child-rearing with foreign spouses .

#20 (00:58:40)

• Heo Kyung-young addresses a question about universal basic income (배당금), specifically concerns that it might discourage people from working or lead to people quitting difficult jobs .
• He explains that the basic income will provide financial security, allowing people to work fewer days (3 days a week) and reduce stress, leading to a more positive work environment .
• He argues that people will still work to earn more and save, rather than relying solely on the basic income .
• He asserts that the basic income will transform the workplace into a “paradise” (낙원) by improving employee morale and reducing hierarchical pressures .