September 15, 2024-0168th-Heo Kyung-young’s Sky Palace Sunday Lecture

Meeting Minutes: Heo Kyung-young’s Sky Palace Sunday Lecture (September 15, 2024)

Ⅰ. Meeting Overview

Ⅱ. Meeting Discussion

• Opening and Flower Offerings

  • The event commenced with a welcome to the Sky Palace for the Chuseok holiday .
  • Attendees offered flowers to Heo Kyung-young, including Yoo Ga-eun, Jung Il-han, Yang Kyung, Ahn Sang-yeol, Kim Seon-hee, Jeon Yeon-hee, and Lee Geum-mi .
  • Heo Kyung-young expressed gratitude for the offerings, noting his inability to visit his hometown for decades .

• Lecture on **human body systems and temperance**

  • Heo Kyung-young emphasized the importance of health as a form of filial piety .
  • He detailed various human body systems, including the nervous, endocrine, digestive, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and meridian systems .
  • The “soul system” (영혼계) was introduced as the ultimate system, where mental collapse can lead to the breakdown of all other systems .
  • He stressed the significance of the immune system, which is invisible but crucial for bodily health .
  • temperance (절제) was highlighted as the ninth and final fruit of the Spirit in Christianity, essential for physical and emotional well-being, especially during holidays like Chuseok .
  • He shared personal anecdotes about his simple diet of dried radish greens (시래기 된장국) and his lifelong commitment to temperance, even during difficult times .
  • The concept of “original return to origin” (원시반본) was linked to temperance and love, suggesting that love cannot be achieved without temperance .
  • He advised temperance in emotions, driving, and anger during the holiday season .
  • The lecture touched upon the philosophical concepts of Yi and Gi (이와 기) in Neo-Confucianism, contrasting the views of Toegye Yi Hwang and Yulgok Yi I .

• Discussion on Korean Political Culture and the Past Examination System

  • Heo Kyung-young asserted that Korea’s greatest cultural achievement was its political culture, particularly the past examination (과거) system .
  • This system allowed commoners to become high-ranking officials, even challenging the king, a unique feature globally .
  • He highlighted the role of historians (사관) who meticulously recorded the king’s every action, ensuring accountability and preventing absolute monarchy .
  • This system, established by the kings themselves, demonstrated a sophisticated form of governance that predated Western democracy .
  • He cited Hamel’s account (하멜 표류기) as evidence that Westerners recognized Korea’s advanced political system, which was centuries ahead of its time .

• Q&A Session and Discussion on Spiritual Power

  • An anonymous question was posed regarding the ability of “Heo Angels” (허천사님) to bring souls destined for animal reincarnation to the Sky Palace .
  • Heo Kyung-young affirmed that “Heo Angels” with high spiritual levels (레벨) possess the power to influence the fate of others, including their parents, due to their accumulated merits .
  • He reiterated that the Korean people’s advanced political and spiritual development is why he chose to appear in Korea .
  • He explained the concept of “spiritual power leading science” (영발기수), where spiritual insight guides scientific advancement .
  • He also discussed the difference between “Chronos time” (크로노스 시간), which is linear and repetitive, and “Kairos time” (카이로스 시간), which is opportune and transformative, urging attendees not to be bound by Chronos time .

• Appreciation Ceremony and Musical Performances

  • Heo Kyung-young received a plaque of appreciation from local residents for allowing them to use the Sky Palace parking lot .
  • Several musical performances were presented, including traditional Korean songs and original compositions praising Heo Kyung-young .
  • Heo Kyung-young commented on the performances, particularly praising a singer for her rendition of “Hwangseong Yetteo” (황성 옛터), connecting it to the history of the Goryeo Dynasty .
  • He also discussed the unique properties of the Sky Palace’s “immortal water” (불로수), which naturally springs from the rock and can penetrate cell membranes, unlike ordinary groundwater .

• Closing Remarks

  • Heo Kyung-young concluded the event by emphasizing the importance of listening to his direct voice and understanding the significance of the present moment as “Kairos time” .
  • He encouraged attendees to view life’s challenges as a “play” or “training period” for the true reality of the spiritual world .

Ⅲ. Action Items

• Attendees are encouraged to practice temperance in all aspects of life, especially during holidays .
• Attendees should strive to understand the difference between Chronos and Kairos time and focus on the transformative potential of the present moment .
• Sky Palace staff will continue to provide free parking for local residents to foster good community relations .
• Sky Palace staff will continue to offer free meals in various locations, with support from members and volunteers .