May 17, 2020-146th-Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Hankung Lecture

Character Profiles

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong | Speaker | Delivers a lecture at Haneulgung, discussing various topics from politics and religion to personal well-being and the nature of reality. He emphasizes his divine role and the benefits of his blessings.
  • Choi Sarang | Speaker | Expresses regret for previously misunderstanding Heo Kyeong-yeong and acknowledges his divine nature, pledging support for his political endeavors.
  • Jo Byeong-woo | Supporter | Sends a video message from LA, expressing gratitude and congratulations for Teacher’s Day.
  • Park Sang-soon | Supporter | Sends a video message from Boston, expressing gratitude and pledging support for Heo Kyeong-yeong’s political campaign.
  • Yoo Hee-eun | Supporter | Sends a video message from Chicago, expressing daily happiness and love for Heo Kyeong-yeong.
  • Kim Ki-sook | Supporter | Sends a video message from Seattle, expressing gratitude for Heo Kyeong-yeong’s presence in this era.
  • Ahn Hyun-soo | Supporter | Sends a video message from Irvine, California, wishing Heo Kyeong-yeong health and celebrating Teacher’s Day.
  • Lee Hye-ja | Supporter | Overseas Media Committee Chair, sends a video message expressing joy and gratitude for meeting Heo Kyeong-yeong.
  • Oh Sang-yeop | Supporter | Sends a video message from LA, stating he will visit Heo Kyeong-yeong despite the pandemic.
  • Noh Jeong-cheol | Supporter | Committee Chair, sends a video message from Connecticut, wishing Heo Kyeong-yeong health and success for the presidential election.
  • Lee Min-gyeong | Singer | Performs a song at the event.
  • Jo Seung-ri | MC | Hosts the event at Haneulgung.

Scene-by-Scene Summary

#1 (00:00:00) Opening and Welcome

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong welcomes attendees to Haneulgung, a sacred place where their fate and destiny can change .
  • He mentions the current era as a time for the emergence of a divine human, marking the beginning of a new spiritual journey .
  • He states that the National Revolutionary Dividend Party learned much from the general election and will achieve victory in the upcoming presidential election .
  • He emphasizes that families who support him will experience good fortune .
  • He explains that blessings from him bring continuous good fortune to families .
  • He introduces himself as the one who governs the universe, bestows angels, holy spirits, and blessings, and will deliver a message .

#2 (00:02:00) Reflection on Past Gatherings and Happiness

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong recalls meeting in the current building before the main Haneulgung building was constructed .
  • He predicts that in the future, his face will only be seen through video, unlike the current face-to-face interaction .
  • He notes that future gatherings will be much larger, making close interaction difficult .
  • He compares the current intimate setting to a “sarangbang” (traditional Korean reception room) .
  • He reflects on the difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the happiness of being able to meet in person now .
  • He suggests that people often fail to recognize their happiness until it’s in the past .
  • He uses the analogy of time as “glasses” that reveal the value of past moments, like youth or difficult times .

#3 (00:06:10) Story of Filial Piety and Parental Sacrifice

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong shares a story about an elderly woman whose husband passed away, living alone while her son attends university and works part-time .
  • The mother visits her son, bringing homemade side dishes, and is saddened by his meager living conditions .
  • She leaves money for her son, covering it with a book so it’s visible but secure .
  • The son, upon returning, finds the money, while the mother later discovers her son secretly placed his monthly rent money in her bag .
  • This act of mutual sacrifice highlights the unspoken love between mother and son .
  • He emphasizes that old-fashioned mothers gave silently and that their simple lives served as a powerful education .
  • He contrasts this with modern mothers who nag, leading to children going astray .
  • He stresses the importance of reflecting on one’s shortcomings towards parents, especially during Family Month .
  • He argues that accumulating wealth through unethical means for children will not lead to their success .
  • He believes that young people who appreciate their parents’ sacrifices, like the son in the story, are essential for the nation’s future .
  • He concludes that filial piety is the foundation of politics, religion, and all things .

#4 (00:23:00) The Nature of Wealth and Human Imagination

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong discusses how humans pursue “wealth,” which he defines as a product of human imagination, unlike animals that don’t understand money .
  • He explains that things like government bonds and checks are not real but merely paper backed by bank guarantees .
  • He asserts that money, happiness, and unhappiness are all imaginary values created by humans .
  • He points out that wealth cannot be taken to the afterlife, but “virtue” can .

#5 (00:25:00) Hierarchy of Virtues and Leadership

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong introduces a hierarchy of virtues: courage (용), wisdom (지), virtue (덕), fortune (복), and destiny (운) .
  • He explains that a “fortune general” (복장) is blessed with a good family, while a “virtue general” (덕장) might still face misfortune .
  • He states that a “destiny general” (운장) can overcome all these, and above that is a “heavenly general” (천장), which he identifies as himself .
  • He further elaborates on what each type of general “eats” or relies on: courage on justice, wisdom on reason, virtue on law, fortune on wealth, and destiny on power .
  • He argues that in modern society, wealth often overrides law .
  • He connects wealth to fortune and law to virtue .
  • He states that power is moved by heaven, completing the hierarchy .
  • He mentions that his 257 candidates ran without money, which will bring them immense blessings from heaven .

#6 (00:30:00) National Dividend and Filial Piety

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong proposes a national dividend of 1.5 million won per person, which would significantly improve people’s financial situations .
  • He reiterates the story of the mother and son, emphasizing the emotional value of their sacrifices over monetary wealth .
  • He stresses that money should be used with respect, remembering the sacrifices behind it .
  • He shares his personal frugality, never having bought clothes for himself or consumed alcohol or tobacco .
  • He contrasts his upbringing with children who eagerly awaited new clothes for holidays .

#7 (00:34:00) Human Imagination and the Capitalist System

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong reiterates that humans are “imagining animals” who create artificial values like wealth, checks, and cash .
  • He explains that cash is merely a confirmation of investment, not a tangible item that animals can use .
  • He extends this concept to love, sacrifice, and happiness, stating they are all mental constructs .
  • He argues that the capitalist system is built on this human ability to assign imaginary value to objects .
  • He uses the example of a 500-won coin, which, if multiplied by 100 million, would span the Earth’s diameter, yet it’s still an imaginary object .
  • He concludes that people’s emotional responses to love, sacrifice, happiness, and misfortune are all products of their minds .
  • He states that everything people consume is based on imagination, and capitalism is a “training ground” for reaching a higher realm (Baekgung) .
  • He claims that those who meet him and raise their “level” will go to Baekgung .
  • He describes a long journey of reincarnation across different planets, each with increasing brain usage, to reach Baekgung .
  • He asserts that meeting him, registering as a member, receiving blessings and angels, and getting his “chukbok” (blessing) leads directly to Baekgung .
  • He mentions that the “Gyeogam Yurok” (a Korean prophecy book) predicts 10 million people will be taken to a higher realm by a divine being .
  • He warns against being consumed by imaginary values like wealth, as it leads to regret at the time of death .
  • He describes a scene where children fight over inheritance at their dying father’s bedside, highlighting the emptiness of material pursuits .
  • He concludes that while humans are “masters of creation” for inventing imaginary things, these creations also lead to suffering .

#8 (00:43:00) Environmental Destruction and the Body as a Temple

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong discusses how human imagination and material pursuits lead to environmental destruction, citing the example of hurricanes in the US caused by deforestation .
  • He explains that the eastern US, where many trees were cut, experiences more hurricanes than the western US with its preserved forests .
  • He states that he, as a divine being, is a “master of all things” .
  • He emphasizes that the human body is a temporary vessel for the soul, returning to nature after death .
  • He stresses the importance of treating the body as a sacred temple, avoiding harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco .
  • He asserts that the body is a “shrine” or “temple” where one can meet the divine .
  • He explains that physical interaction, like shaking his hand, allows for the transfer of divine energy .
  • He concludes that proper body management is crucial, not out of attachment, but out of respect for its role .
  • He clarifies that moderate alcohol consumption is acceptable, but he personally abstains .

#9 (00:49:00) The 10 Million Chosen and Haneulgung’s Future

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong reiterates that he will take 10 million people to Baekgung, a small fraction of the global population .
  • He emphasizes that those present are among the chosen, even if they don’t realize it .
  • He states that Haneulgung will become a global hub for politics and religion, attracting leaders worldwide .
  • He predicts that Haneulgung will generate 5,000 trillion won in annual revenue, equivalent to 10 years of Korea’s national budget .
  • He foresees a future where airlines will prosper as people flock to Korea for his blessings, with songs about receiving blessings playing on planes .
  • He announces that the price of blessings will increase for international visitors and businesses .
  • He mentions that he paid 5.5 billion won in taxes to Yangju City that year .
  • He explains that his blessings can prevent food from spoiling, eliminating the need for preservatives .
  • He states that products blessed by him will be easily identifiable and preferred by consumers .
  • He asserts that his words are being recorded and will remain as eternal video evidence .

#10 (00:56:00) The Meaning of “Eolgul” (Face) and Life’s Journey

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong explains that “eolgul” (얼굴, face) means “a vessel containing the soul (얼)” .
  • He connects the “gama” (가마, crown of the head) to the rings of a tree stump, representing one’s life history .
  • He states that the face holds all past memories .
  • He reiterates that those present are among the 10 million chosen .
  • He predicts that he will leave Earth in 360 years and 88 days, by which time his followers will have reached Baekgung .
  • He mentions that his appearance will change every 100 years, becoming younger .
  • He acknowledges the historical role of religions like Christianity and Buddhism in Korea’s development .
  • He encourages patience for those who haven’t yet recognized his divine nature .
  • He states that his followers should bring 10 new people for blessings each month to help build the main Haneulgung building .
  • He plans to use the wealth generated to unify the world, which will further enhance Haneulgung’s influence .
  • He predicts that a subway line will extend to Haneulgung, even before he becomes president, due to the economic benefits it brings .
  • He mentions that many people are already moving to Jangheung, which will give them political power .

#11 (01:03:00) Prophecies and the Coming Messiah

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong discusses prophecies about the coming Messiah, stating that the beginning is the end and the end is the beginning .
  • He refers to the “Gyeogam Yurok” and other religious texts that predict the arrival of a divine figure .
  • He explains that this figure will come from “outside the box,” not from existing religions or political parties .
  • He states that this person might be seen as unemployed, a swindler, a thief, or a playboy .
  • He mentions that prophecies indicate this person was born in 1949 and must have “Seoul” (경) in their name .
  • He asserts that he fits these criteria, as his name contains “경” (Kyeong) and he brings peace to humanity .
  • He connects the concept of “law” (법) to “Seoul” (경), implying that laws originate from the capital .
  • He describes his mission as transforming Earth into a paradise, which Buddhism calls “Pure Land” or “Nirvana” .
  • He explains that Buddhist Pure Land has nine levels, while his Baekgung has five .
  • He discusses the orientation of Amitabha Buddha statues, which face east while devotees bow west, symbolizing the path to the Pure Land .
  • He relates this to the Earth’s tilt and ancient astronomical knowledge .
  • He uses an analogy of a student in Seoul bowing towards parents in Daejeon, emphasizing that true success comes from remembering one’s roots .
  • He criticizes those who pursue success without honoring their parents, stating that such families will fail .
  • He stresses that filial piety, even in daily rituals, is a connection to the divine .
  • He warns against arrogance, stating that arrogant people will fail .
  • He criticizes politicians who neglect their people, causing suffering and division .
  • He emphasizes the importance of “substance” (무실체) .

#12 (01:15:00) The Non-Existence of Fixed Laws and the Power of Mind

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong states that laws do not truly exist, as everything is interconnected .
  • He uses the example of “samjae” (three misfortunes) in Korean astrology, explaining that awareness and caution can change one’s fate .
  • He asserts that nothing is predetermined and that one’s mind can change destiny .
  • He encourages people to change their mindset to overcome poverty .
  • He emphasizes the importance of filial piety, both to living and deceased parents, as a path to success .
  • He states that changing one’s mind can lead to success or failure, regardless of predetermined laws .
  • He claims that he is the figure awaited by humanity for 350 million years, the one who will bring true change .
  • He asserts that all religious and political activities are merely temporary until his arrival .
  • He states that his purpose is to bring solemnity, seriousness, and judgment .
  • He clarifies that true filial piety is not just providing for parents but also honoring them spiritually .
  • He distinguishes between “boktap” (복탑, fortune tower), which is inherited from past lives, and “gongdeok” (공덕, merit), which is accumulated in the present life .
  • He states that changing one’s mind can bring fortune and that Korea has enough resources to provide national dividends and resolve household debt .
  • He warns that those who criticize him will see their destinies change .
  • He reiterates that figures like Sakyamuni and Jesus represent existence, but not fixed laws, and that laws can be changed .
  • He promises to resolve national debt and provide financial relief to citizens .

#13 (01:23:00) Video Messages from Overseas Supporters

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong introduces video messages from overseas supporters for Teacher’s Day .
  • Jo Byeong-woo and Choi Kyeong-ui from LA express gratitude for meeting him .
  • Park Sang-soon from Boston sends a heart and pledges support for his campaign .
  • Yoo Hee-eun from Chicago expresses daily happiness and love .
  • Kim Ki-sook from Seattle thanks him for being present in this era .
  • Ahn Hyun-soo from Irvine, California, wishes him health and expresses love .
  • Lee Hye-ja, Overseas Media Committee Chair, expresses joy and gratitude .
  • Oh Sang-yeop from LA states he will visit despite the pandemic .
  • Noh Jeong-cheol from Connecticut wishes him health and success for the presidential election .

#14 (01:28:00) Global Reach of Haneulgung and Spiritual Power

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong emphasizes the global spread of Haneulgung’s influence, with pilgrimage groups in Europe, the US, Canada, and Asia .
  • He compares this rapid spread to a virus, or the spread of Christianity by Jesus’s 12 disciples .
  • He highlights the power of “spiritual cooperation” (영적 합력) .
  • He recounts General MacArthur’s decision to proceed with the Incheon Landing despite opposition from his generals, comparing it to Jesus’s unwavering path .
  • He states that Jesus’s 12 disciples, though scattered, eventually spread his teachings globally through spiritual cooperation .
  • He notes that his YouTube views have surpassed 100 million, and thousands visit Haneulgung monthly, paying 200,000 won each .
  • He calls his supporters a “terrifying army” for world unification, a “spiritual collective” .
  • He asserts that this spiritual cooperation is far more powerful than human cooperation .
  • He predicts that the world will be persuaded in an instant, unlike the centuries it took for Christianity to spread .

#15 (01:37:00) Choi Sarang’s Apology and Support

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong introduces Choi Sarang, who has come to apologize for previously misunderstanding him and to seek forgiveness .
  • He clarifies that it’s about mutual cooperation rather than forgiveness .
  • Choi Sarang expresses her regret for judging him with human standards and acknowledges his divine nature .
  • She states that she realized his unique qualities during her own suffering and believes he is the ideal leader for the current national crisis .
  • She pledges her support to help him achieve his great work, understanding that difficulties are part of the process of building strength and patience .
  • She asks others to let go of their resentment and join forces .
  • Heo Kyeong-yeong encourages the audience to give Choi Sarang applause for her courage .

#16 (01:42:00) Q&A: September School Year

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong addresses a question about implementing a September school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
  • He humorously deflects the question by saying he “can’t do what he can’t do,” implying his omnipotence .
  • He explains that changing the school year would incur significant costs and disrupt existing educational plans .
  • He suggests that while it might benefit those studying abroad, it’s currently difficult to implement .
  • He acknowledges that the pandemic might push for a September start, but the government might use budget as an excuse .
  • He states that he has no problem with it, as he will fix education later anyway .

#17 (01:48:00) Q&A: Reconnecting with a Past Love through “Myeongpae”

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong addresses a question about reconnecting with a past love by enshrining their “myeongpae” (name tablet) .
  • He explains that enshrining a “myeongpae” can create a connection .
  • He differentiates between “myeongpae” and “chukbok” (blessing): “myeongpae” is primarily for going to Baekgung, while “chukbok” provides direct benefits in this world .
  • He demonstrates the physical effects of “chukbok” by having two people, one with “myeongpae” only and one with both “myeongpae” and “chukbok,” test their strength .
  • He explains that “chukbok” imbues the body with divine grace, making it stronger and protected .
  • He compares this to the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah, where one righteous person could save a city .
  • He states that he, as a divine being, can travel through time, accurately recalling when someone received a blessing .
  • He demonstrates that “chukbok” extends to all of a person’s possessions and even their ancestors’ graves .
  • He explains that a blessed phone can have healing properties .
  • He reiterates that “myeongpae” guarantees entry to Baekgung, while “chukbok” provides protection and benefits in this life .
  • He states that “chukbok” can be removed, but “myeongpae” cannot .
  • He concludes that both “chukbok” and “myeongpae” are necessary .

#18 (02:09:00) Closing Remarks and Performances

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong thanks the audience for their participation .
  • He introduces Lee Min-gyeong, who performs a song .
  • Jo Seung-ri, the MC, is also acknowledged .
  • Heo Kyeong-yeong then performs a song himself .
  • He concludes the event by wishing happiness and health to everyone’s families and hoping they live long lives .