2014.03.22 918 The Truth of Perspective. People in the world might even see your face as a model of a philanthropic angel.

2014.03.22 918 The Truth of Perspective.│Foresight, Truth, Perspective, Action, Wealth, Suffering, Transformation, Wisdom

1. Character Profiles

• Heo Kyeong-young | Lecturer | Presents a lecture on “The Truth of Perspective,” emphasizing foresight, action, and spiritual understanding.
• Lee Jun-seok | Politician | A Harvard graduate and Saenuri Party emergency committee member who discusses Heo Kyeong-young’s past predictions.
• Lee Sun-sin | Historical Figure | A general who built the Geobukseon (turtle ship) with foresight before the Imjin War.
• Yul-gok | Historical Figure | Advocated for a 100,000-strong army before the Imjin War.
• Bill Gates | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist | An example of a true rich person who donates a lot of money.
• Lee Kun-hee | Entrepreneur | An example of someone who accumulated wealth but did not spend it, considered poor from a spiritual perspective.
• Sakyamuni Buddha | Religious Figure | Taught about the Four Noble Truths and advised separation from harmful spouses.

2. Character Relationship Diagram

3. Scene-by-Scene Summary

1 (00:00:00) The Truth of Perspective

• Heo Kyeong-young begins a lecture on “The Truth of Perspective,” connecting it to health and proper knowledge .
• He mentions his 10-year-old pledges, such as 100 million won for marriage and 30 million won for childbirth, which are now being adopted by political parties .
• He criticizes current political actions as “locking the barn door after the horse is stolen,” stating that these policies should have been implemented earlier for effectiveness .
• He predicts that the number of universities will decrease from 300 to 100 in 10 years, leading to complex issues like staff protests and building disposal .
• He emphasizes that a prophet foresees these problems, and what is future for ordinary people is present for a prophet .
• He criticizes politicians for always reacting late, addressing issues only when they become urgent .
• He recalls proposing 1 million won monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees, which was initially dismissed but would have prevented current unemployment issues .
• He explains that these coupons, specifically for daily necessities, would encourage spending in traditional markets, benefiting local economies .
• He argues that such a system would equalize living standards between SME and large corporation employees, encouraging employment in SMEs .
• He concludes that preparing for the future is crucial, rather than reacting when problems arise .

2 (00:04:49) The Prophet’s Present

• Heo Kyeong-young states that those attending his lecture are blessed, and their understanding will grow over time .
• He mentions Lee Jun-seok, a Harvard graduate and Saenuri Party emergency committee member, who has been discussing Heo Kyeong-young’s 10-year-old predictions on TV .
• He recalls advocating for the abolition of local councils and reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100, making them unpaid .
• He criticizes the current system where 4,000 local council members receive 70 million won annually, draining national finances and causing debt .
• He reiterates his past warning that local governments would ruin the economy and that their salaries should be returned to the public .
• He highlights South Korea’s lowest birth rate globally, linking it to the failure to implement policies like 100 million won for marriage .
• He explains that a prophet’s “present” encompasses what is past, present, and future for ordinary people, as they see all aspects of a person’s life as their current state .
• He encourages the audience to adopt a prophet’s perspective to upgrade their lives .

3 (00:08:42) The Concept of Wealth

• Heo Kyeong-young explains that “downward” individuals are those who accumulate material wealth, while “upward” individuals are those who give it away .
• He recounts a rich young man’s refusal to follow Jesus’s teaching to give away his wealth, illustrating the difference in perspective on “up” and “down” .
• He states that in any country, there are two types of “richest” people: those who accumulate (downward) and those who spend (upward) .
• He identifies Lee Kun-hee as an example of a “downward” rich person, as he accumulated wealth but did not spend it .
• He suggests that Heo Kyeong-young himself is an “upward” rich person, having spent hundreds of billions of won on presidential campaigns .
• He defines true wealth from a heavenly perspective as spending money to benefit others, not merely accumulating it in a bank .
• He argues that money kept in a bank is “dead money” and that those who accumulate without spending are poor .
• He criticizes the misconception that people like Lee Kun-hee are rich, calling it “crazy talk” .
• He explains that accumulated wealth often passes to heirs without being used by the accumulator, making it not truly theirs .
• He concludes that a prophet’s view of “up” and “down” (blessing and curse) is often the opposite of common perception, and one’s perspective determines their wealth or poverty .

4 (00:16:20) Foresight and Action

• Heo Kyeong-young discusses historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yul-gok, who prepared for war when the country was peaceful, demonstrating foresight .
• He notes that Yi Sun-sin’s creation of the Geobukseon (turtle ship) was unique in world history, designed to counter enemy firearms and strong currents .
• He emphasizes that these “prophets” were not seen as realistic at the time, but their foresight saved the nation .
• He states that his own lectures are not prophetic but rather address existing issues that, if acted upon 10 years ago, would have improved the country’s situation .
• He redefines “prayer” (기도) from its Greek origin as “labor” (노동), meaning that one receives only as much as they strive for .
• He criticizes the misconception that prayer is merely wishing, asserting that true prayer involves active preparation and effort for the future .
• He gives an example of praying for a mother’s longevity, stating that true prayer involves taking her for health check-ups or walks, not just sitting and wishing .
• He criticizes politicians for merely “praying” (doing nothing) while receiving salaries and donations, calling them “thieves” .
• He concludes that true repentance for wrongdoing involves seeking out the person, shaking hands, and making amends, not just praying .

5 (00:24:40) The Three Poisons and Reincarnation

• Heo Kyeong-young introduces the concept of “nothingness” (무), suggesting that attachment to material things is unnecessary .
• He explains that “self-attachment” (아집) creates the “three poisons” (삼독): greed (탐), anger (진), and foolishness (치) .
• He states that these three poisons corrupt the mind, body, and soul, leading to illnesses like cancer .
• He criticizes politicians for ignoring the warnings of “prophets” like himself, who advocated for policies like financial support for marriage and childbirth, which are now being adopted .
• He discusses the concept of “consequence” (과관), where one’s actions determine their future .
• He explains that one’s current appearance is a result of past actions, and while one can change their face in this life, they can also change their future reincarnation .
• He introduces the four types of birth (태생, 난생, 화생, 습생), explaining that one’s actions determine which form they take in the next life .
• He uses the example of a butterfly’s metamorphosis (화생) from an egg to a caterpillar, pupa, and then a butterfly, highlighting the dramatic transformation .
• He explains that a caterpillar sheds its skin five times before becoming a pupa, and the pupa then transforms into a butterfly with entirely new features like wings and a proboscis .
• He compares this metamorphosis to human reincarnation and the hope of spiritual transformation .
• He emphasizes that even a butterfly carefully chooses a leaf for its eggs, ensuring a good environment for its offspring, a lesson humans should learn for their descendants .
• He concludes that by adopting an eight-stage perspective, one can avoid misfortune .

6 (00:34:40) Emptiness and Action

• Heo Kyeong-young discusses the concept of “emptiness” (공) from Buddhist scriptures like the Heart Sutra, where “form is emptiness, emptiness is form” .
• He clarifies that this is a “Hinayana” (소성) teaching, and later “Mahayana” (대성) Buddhism emphasizes that realizing emptiness should lead to action: “seeking enlightenment above, benefiting sentient beings below” (상구보리 하화중생) .
• He argues that merely dwelling on emptiness is insufficient; one must act to help others .
• He explains that “one” (일) is not always the same, as each new creation or experience, though seemingly “one,” is unique and leads to different outcomes .
• He emphasizes the importance of the “seed” (씨앗) or origin, as one decision can determine the entire universe .
• He gives an example of a job interview where a candidate’s single act of picking up trash reveals their character .
• He concludes that realizing emptiness should lead to generosity and a desire to change one’s future through good deeds .
• He reiterates that emptiness involves infinite transformation, like the caterpillar becoming a butterfly, which involves a complete change in physical form and senses .

7 (00:39:40) Negative and Positive Perspectives

• Heo Kyeong-young introduces “negative perspective” (부정관), which is the opposite of “positive perspective” (긍정관) .
• He explains that a negative perspective is not always bad; for example, when buying a house, considering potential issues like flooding due to climate change is a wise negative perspective .
• He mentions three major future “typhoons”: climate change, collapse of the middle class (real estate), and global network issues .
• He advises using a negative perspective when buying expensive items like diamond rings, as revealing personal information can lead to danger .
• He suggests applying a negative perspective to relationships, questioning motives to avoid potential harm .
• He lists seven types of wives, starting with the worst: a “thief-like wife” (도둑 같은 아내) who exploits her husband’s wealth and even life .
• The second worst is an “enemy-like wife” (원수 같은 아내), who constantly criticizes and belittles her husband .
• He explains that such relationships are often unavoidable due to past karma (원정 해고) .
• He also mentions the suffering of “separation from loved ones” (애별리고) and “not getting what one desires” (구하는 것은 얻지 못하는 고통) .
• He discusses the “five aggregates of suffering” (오온선고), where sensory experiences (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) can lead to pain .
• He explains that the combination of six senses (eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind) with past, present, and future creates 108 afflictions (번뇌) .
• He states that Sakyamuni Buddha advised immediate separation from “enemy-like” and “thief-like” wives to prevent greater sin .
• He then describes better types of wives: a “servant-like wife” (종 같은 아내) who works diligently .
• A “younger sister-like wife” (여동생 같은 아내) who follows her husband affectionately .
• An “older sister-like wife” (누나 같은 아내) who is supportive and covers her husband’s mistakes .
• The best is a “mother-like wife” (어머니 같은 아내) who takes responsibility for her husband’s shortcomings and uplifts him .
• He explains that meeting a “servant-like wife” is a reward for past good deeds, such as caring for a sick or unattractive person .
• He advises that to secure a good wife in the next life, one should treat even an unattractive woman with kindness .

8 (00:50:00) The Paradox of Happiness and Suffering

• Heo Kyeong-young explains that suffering is often wrapped in an attractive package, while happiness is wrapped in a package of suffering .
• He states that people often try to avoid the “bundle of suffering” (고통의 보따리), but true happiness is found by embracing and overcoming it .
• He gives an example of a poor student who studies hard and becomes a judge, illustrating how embracing suffering leads to happiness .
• He warns that avoiding suffering leads to failure .
• He emphasizes that some suffering, like “buying hardship when young” (젊어서 고생 사서 고생), is necessary and beneficial .
• He concludes that one should be grateful for suffering, as it is a test, and be cautious when receiving “bundles of happiness,” as they may conceal future pain .

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[English Title] The Truth of Perspective

Date: 2014-03-22

Keywords: Huh Kyung young, Prophecy, Perspective, Wealth, Suffering

Content

[00:00:00] Introduction to the Truth of Perspective
The lecture begins with the topic, “The Truth of Perspective.” This series of lectures on truth is inherently connected to health, as understanding the truth properly leads to a healthier life.

[00:00:10] Huh Kyung young’s Prophetic Policies and Their Current Relevance
I previously made pledges ten years ago, such as giving 100 million won for marriage, 30 million won for childbirth, and abolishing local councils. These policies are now frequently discussed in the news as being correct. More importantly, I also proposed a 1 million won coupon for those employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and various tax point systems. I put forward about 33 pledges ten years ago, and now both the ruling and opposition parties are adopting them. However, what they are doing now is akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.” Implementing these policies now, after the population has significantly declined, will lead to strange phenomena.

[00:00:40] The Future of Universities and the Role of a Prophet
For instance, in the real economy, there are currently 300 universities, but in ten years, this number will shrink to about 100. This reduction is the appropriate number. Yet, presidents and the government say nothing while these facilities are being built. They just let it happen. In ten years, when the number of universities decreases, there will be protests from faculty, unemployment issues, and problems with disposing of school buildings. A prophet is someone who foresees and predicts such complex problems. Isn’t that right? So, what is the present of a prophet to ordinary people? It is the future. When I spoke about these things ten years ago, it was the future. From the perspective of ordinary people, these were events that would happen in the future. But for a true prophet, this future is their present reality. Therefore, the politicians in our National Assembly today were elected to address what will happen ten years from now, not to talk about it ten years later. This is why our country is always playing catch-up. They are always dealing with problems after they have already occurred, like addressing unemployment and deregulation only when crises hit, instead of preventing them.

[00:02:40] The SME Support Policy and Its Impact
When I suggested that young people working in SMEs should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy. They argued that everyone would only go to large corporations, leading to unemployment. However, I had already proposed that those in SMEs should receive 1 million won in points, specifically daily necessities coupons. The government would provide these gift certificates, encouraging people to shop at traditional markets rather than department stores. This would allow young people working in SMEs to frequent traditional markets, using their monthly 1 million won coupons. While those in large corporations might have an initial salary of 1.8 million won, those in SMEs would receive 1 million or 1.2 million won plus an additional 1 million won in coupons. Isn’t that right? This way, the standard of living would be similar whether one works for an SME or a large corporation. Young people would then consider SMEs even if they couldn’t get into large corporations, knowing they would receive this benefit. SME owners wouldn’t need to pay high salaries. This is how businesses should be revitalized. We must prepare for the future. Now, with problems at our doorstep, they say, “Oh, we need to change this.”

[00:04:48] The Prophet’s Present and the Public’s Future
So, the present of a prophet is always the future of ordinary people. That’s why I say that if politicians don’t listen to me, they will always be behind and face consequences. Isn’t that so?

[00:04:59] The Blessed Ones and the Prophet’s Vision
Those of us gathered here are blessed. You will realize the extent of this blessing later. I see only angelic people here. However, when those who couldn’t attend these lectures eventually flock to me, they will understand how fortunate those who came early were. There’s a huge difference between seeing me once and seeing me a hundred times. You will realize that later.

[00:05:40] Validation of Huh Kyung young’s Predictions by Lee Jun-seok
A prophet makes predictions in advance. Lee Jun-seok, a Harvard graduate, is now discussing my ten-year-old predictions on TV Chosun and other cable channels. He talks about the abolition of local councils, which Ahn Cheol-soo also supports, saying they won’t nominate candidates. Ten years ago, I said that the number of National Assembly members should be reduced to 100 and they should serve without pay, or the country would collapse. But these politicians created local councils, with 4,000 local council members, including those from metropolitan areas. Starting with 16 cities and provinces, and then basic local governments, they elected all these people. This amounts to 4,000 people, each earning an annual salary of 70 million won. I proposed they serve without pay, but they created a system where they receive 70 million won each, turning local governments into a black hole for the budget and bankrupting the national treasury. This is why our national debt is a concern.

[00:07:20] The Economic Impact of Local Councils and Childbirth Policies
Our national debt is a concern because of local councils. Yet, ten years ago, I warned that local councils would ruin our economy and that the number of National Assembly members should be reduced to 100 and they should not be paid; their salaries should be returned to the citizens. But these people created this system and are paying themselves. Think about it. How much deficit does that create for the national budget? Now, regarding marriage, 100 million won. Our country has the lowest birth rate in the world. Isn’t that right? Koreans have the lowest birth rate globally.

[00:07:58] The Prophet’s Perspective on Time
The future that ordinary people see is the prophet’s present. What about the past that ordinary people see? Is it the future, the present? For a prophet, there is no future or past; there is only the present. If I look at someone’s face, I can see the sins and blessings from their past lives. That is their present. A sage sees everything as a collection of that person’s entire being. But you might say, “This person sinned in the past, but they are good now.” There is no such thing. Isn’t that right? If you sinned in the past, that sin is recorded on your face without the slightest omission. That is your present. Seeing that sin, I can say, “You won’t be promoted to manager. You’ll be an executive director.” Do you understand?

[00:09:20] Upgrading Our Perspective and the Nature of Wealth
Therefore, if you adopt the prophet’s perspective, we will be upgraded. Isn’t that right? We strive for advancement; if we aim for decline, we will fail. Isn’t that so? Those who pull down are those who have become materially wealthy. They dislike those who rise and constantly pull things down for themselves. If you ask such a person, they will say they are rising, that their assets are increasing. So, I won’t ask you.

[00:09:55] The Difference Between a Genius and an Ordinary Person Regarding Wealth
You must understand the difference between a genius and an ordinary person. Jesus and Huh Kyung young say that a rich person earning money is a decline. They say, “Give up your possessions, give them to the poor, and follow me.” So, the rich young man says, “I cannot do that.” He acknowledges Jesus or Huh Kyung young as the Messiah but finds it difficult to give all his wealth to the poor and follow them. This means that what he considers “up” and “down” is the opposite of what Jesus considers “up” and “down.”

[00:10:50] The True Definition of Wealth from a Heavenly Perspective
In Korea, the wealthiest person is Mr. Lee. Isn’t that right? In any country, there are two types of wealthiest people. Why two? Because of “up” and “down.” So, is Mr. Lee’s wealth an “up” or a “down”? It’s a “down.” From a prophet’s perspective, he is declining. You should understand this well. So, who is the “up” person? Bill Gates is an example. Applause, applause. So, another wealthiest person in Korea is Huh Kyung young. Let’s see. Among individuals, I am the one who has spent the most money running for president in Korea. Isn’t that right? Not corporations. I ran for president three times, losing hundreds of billions of won each time. Has anyone gambled and lost that much? I spent the most as an individual. In heaven’s eyes, a wealthy person is someone who spends a lot of money. Do you understand? If someone earns money and gives a lot to others, that’s wealth. Someone who doesn’t spend their money but puts it in the bank is not wealthy. They won’t spend it until they die. They earn money, deposit it in the bank, and don’t spend a penny. They die with that money. That’s what poverty is.

[00:12:40] The Illusion of Wealth and the Cycle of Inheritance
Will Lee Kun-hee spend all his money before he dies? No, he won’t. He won’t spend a single penny. Do you understand what I mean? He will die without spending what he has at home. Whose money is that then? It’s the corporation’s money. It’s the money of our citizens. People mistakenly think Lee Kun-hee is rich and envy him. That’s crazy talk. Isn’t that right? From heaven’s perspective, a miser who accumulates money, passes it to his son, and the son guards it until he dies. Look, I’ll give you one example. 90.9% of Lee Kun-hee’s money goes to his son, doesn’t it? How much does Lee Kun-hee spend? Almost nothing. 0.1%. Listen carefully. This money came to him, didn’t it? And it will go to his son, won’t it? Someone who doesn’t spend any money is not wealthy.

[00:13:50] True Wealth: Giving and Contributing to Society
Therefore, someone who donates, someone who contributes to society for wealth and honor, like Bill Gates, who has given a lot of money. As our Chairman Park Kyung-jae says, how much has Bill Gates donated to society? The one who gives a lot is the wealthy one. He gave his money to those who don’t have it. How much did he spend with his own hands? He is wealthy. How much did he spend? He invested a lot, lost a lot, and gave a lot to others. Didn’t he give it with his own hands? Where does that money go? By the laws of nature, that money lives and moves. But does money in a bank account move? No, it doesn’t. It doesn’t move. Money in a bank account is dead money. That person tries to gain spiritual life, but they have made material possessions in their bank account their refuge. They rely on how much is accumulated, believing they are safe because it’s there. But they die just looking at it. That’s the law of nature. It’s like eating with the lights on. They die enjoying looking at their bank account.

[00:15:00] The Illusion of Ownership and Filial Disobedience
Then, when the son grows up, the father might say, “Son, I’m going to sell this and live with a beautiful woman, maybe buy a private jet.” The son would say, “Father, don’t do that. That’s mine. Father, why are you selling the land without my permission?” This is what happens. When the father gets old, the son says, “Father, isn’t this in my name? Why are you selling it?” They all say this. If the father asks for the seal to sell some land because he wants to have an affair, the son will refuse. Isn’t that right? It’s not his. If he tries to sell all his shares to give to someone, his son will be upset. Then he becomes an enemy with his father. So, the child came with the intention of inheriting it. They are all watching. Whose money is it? It’s not his own money.

[00:16:30] The Prophet’s View on “Up” and “Blessing”
Therefore, the “up” and “blessing” that a prophet speaks of are almost the opposite of what ordinary people say. Isn’t that right? So, depending on where you fix your perspective, you can become rich or poor. That’s how it is. So, there are two types of truly wealthy people. Besides Huh Kyung young, if there’s anyone who has spent more money than me, that person is the wealthiest. How much money is in your bank account doesn’t make you wealthy. Someone who has lived their whole life on a salary and only spent what they earned cannot be wealthy. Thus, there are always two types of wealthy people: those who spend a lot and those who accumulate a lot. That’s not spiritual, is it?

[00:17:30] Historical Examples of Prophetic Vision: Yi Sun-sin and Yi Yulgok
When Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the Turtle Ship, it was before the Imjin War, wasn’t it? When Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the Turtle Ship or Yi Yulgok advocated for raising an army of 100,000, the country was at peace. So, these people were doing something seemingly crazy. But when Yi Sun-sin proposed raising an army of 100,000 because a war would break out in ten years, the ministers all rose up like a swarm of bees, saying, “Why are you talking such ill-omened nonsense? Why do you say war will break out?” They didn’t listen to him. So, later, King Seonjo fled all the way to Uiju. He fled, the country was in chaos, everyone betrayed him, and the nation was ruined.

[00:18:50] The Genius of the Turtle Ship
Does anyone know why Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the Turtle Ship? If war breaks out, you can just build warships, regular warships. In world history, Korea is the only country that built a Turtle Ship. When the Japanese came by sea, we could have just fought them with regular ships. But why did he come up with the idea of the Turtle Ship? Did ancient people have the idea of building a ship like a submarine? No, they didn’t. Even the scientifically advanced Japanese only brought their army on regular ships; they didn’t build ironclad Turtle Ships. Isn’t that right? So, why did Yi Sun-sin think of that? To counter a large enemy with a small force. To counter them, he needed to defend against their firing.

[00:19:50] Yi Sun-sin’s Foresight and Strategic Design
He already knew the enemy. He knew the enemy would use cannons and guns. He knew the enemy wouldn’t just shoot arrows but also cannons. So, he had to cover the top of the ship. And if sparks from the oarsmen’s work flew up, the ship couldn’t catch fire. So, no matter how much fire they shot at the Turtle Ship, it was useless; the sparks would just fall off. Also, the currents there were unusually strong. He anticipated that the ships might capsize in those strong, deadly currents when fighting the Japanese. So, did this person have foresight or not? Yes, he did. In world history, no one built a ship like Yi Sun-sin. Isn’t that right?

[00:21:00] Prophets and Their Contemporary Misunderstanding
This kind of foresight, looking ahead to future events, is what a prophet does. People like Yi Sun-sin and Yi Yulgok were prophets in their time. People don’t think of them as realistic individuals. That’s right. So, my lectures are not prophetic in nature. I was talking about what was already happening. If my advice had been followed ten years ago, it wouldn’t cost money now. Our country would be in a much better state.

[00:21:40] The True Meaning of Prayer: Labor and Action
Why is that? This is what we call prayer. This is prayer. When we say we pray, we do this. So, what we call prayer, this is also prayer. This is “prayer” in English. This is Greek, and the original meaning of prayer is this. This is what it means. This is just prayer. But in prayer, there is a desire. It means to pray. So, what does this mean? What does “yanggom” prayer mean? In general, what we do in church is called “prayer.” This is the prayer in Christianity, and it comes from this word. What it means is that prayer itself means “labor.” Labor. Greek labor. This means labor. It means that what you wish for from heaven, heaven gives you only as much as you strive for. People are mistaken. They think prayer is just wishing. That’s not it. The original meaning of prayer is labor. The reward for labor. If someone doesn’t understand the truth, they might come from Jeolla Province. Hello, I’m in the middle of a lecture. What this means is that the true meaning of prayer is that you must act and prepare for the future, not just wish for it. But people think prayer is sitting down and doing it. That’s right. They think prayer is sitting down. “Oh, I pray for my mother to live long.” That’s not proper prayer. What should you do for your mother? Isn’t that right? Is it prayer to take your mother for a health check-up or do something for her? We sit at home and say, “I prayed for an hour for my mother to live long.” We are doing this kind of prayer.

[00:24:00] The Importance of Action in Prayer and Criticizing Politicians
We don’t act, but we pray for our mother to live long, and then she dies early. Why? Listen to me. Hello, I’m in the middle of a lecture. I’m in the middle of a lecture. The reason I tell you this is that if we foresee the future, we must act on it. Just wishing or praying for it won’t be accepted by God. God only grants what is sown on earth. So, you must sweat on earth with your own hands, strive for your parents to live long, buy them food, take them for exercise, and leave work early to take your mother for a walk in the evening. That’s how your mother lives long. We sit in church or a temple and say, “Mom, my mom, I went to the temple today and prayed ten times for you to live long.” We are doing that kind of prayer. Will heaven grant it? No, it won’t. What are our politicians doing now? They are sitting and praying. If I were to truly open my mouth, no one would survive. Those politicians are just sitting and praying, so to speak. Isn’t that right? That’s right. Because they get paid even if they just sit and pray, and they get donations. That’s the talk of thieves. When I see that, how frustrated I get. So, the original word for prayer, “prayer,” is just praying for someone else’s well-being. But this “prayer” means you have to move that much to receive. If I commit a sin against someone and say, “Oh, I’m sorry,” no matter how much I pray and repent, it’s useless. I have to go to that person, shake their hand, and compensate them. Isn’t that right? What do you think? It’s true, isn’t it?

[00:26:30] The Concept of “Nothingness” and the Three Poisons
We can see everything as nothing. It doesn’t exist. If I lose money, it all returns to nothing, so there’s no need to be too attached to it. Someone else will use it. Viewing it as nothing, this is attachment. So, what does attachment create? Three things. What three things? The three poisons. The three poisons are what? Yes, isn’t that right? Poisons are the greedy mind, the angry mind, and the ignorant mind within us. There are those three. So, this attachment is a factory that produces toxins. So, these three poisons are also called attachment. Isn’t that right? “I” is concentrated. “I, I.” Attachment. So, this “I” creates the three poisons, which are greed, anger, and ignorance.

[00:27:50] Ignorance, Cancer, and the Corruption of Self
So, what does this ignorance bring? What does it bring? Cancer. It brings cancer. It looks similar to this word. So, this brings cancer, and these three poisons corrupt the mind, body, and soul. They bring cancer. That is “I.” Attachment. Attachment. Yes.

[00:28:20] Politicians Ignoring Prophetic Warnings
So, do the politicians in our country listen to the words of this prophet or not? They don’t listen. They think I, Huh Kyung young, the prophet, am crazy. “Why give money to people who get married? Why give money to people who have babies? Is he crazy?” But now, everyone is following it. Everyone is following it. So, it becomes like this.

[00:28:50] The Law of Cause and Effect and Our Appearance
When you look at things, what happens? The result comes. It’s the law of cause and effect. Isn’t it? If I haven’t done something, nothing comes to me. But when I was born and looked at myself, I thought I was ugly. So, I asked my mother, “Mom, why am I so ugly?” What would my mother say? How would she answer? “You are the prettiest to me. You, your father. You brought everything from your past life, without exception. Not a single thing was left out; you brought it all.” But you can change it in this world as you wish. Isn’t that right? In the future, you can change your face even while you are alive, but when you come back to Earth in the future, you can change into a different person. That’s right. So, we are talking about this based on the result. Yes.

[00:30:20] The Four Births and the Consequences of Our Actions
The four births that come from the result are viviparous, oviparous, metamorphosed, and born from moisture. If I do good deeds for others, I will be born as a human, not an egg. There are so many animals born viviparously, aren’t there? There are not only human wombs but also animal wombs. So, you are born viviparously. There are countless variations here. Isn’t that right? Even if you are born from an egg, there are phoenix eggs, turkey eggs, and mandarin duck eggs, but you can also be born from a poor bird’s egg. You can be born from a chicken egg and be eaten by people. So, there are countless variations here. So, the sins I commit determine my entire future. And they also determine my present.

[00:31:40] Metamorphosis and the Butterfly’s Life Cycle
What is metamorphosis? Metamorphosis is a shortened form of “metamorphosed birth.” Viviparous, oviparous, metamorphosed, and born from moisture. If humans die, they are born in one of these four ways, unless they go to heaven. So, viviparous is like that, and what about oviparous and metamorphosed? Butterflies. So, there are butterflies and moths, aren’t there? Moths are fat-soluble, water-soluble, fat-soluble. Butterflies are water-soluble. Isn’t that right? But if we divide them, moths and butterflies. Butterflies fly into flowers. Butterflies like the light of flowers. When night comes, butterflies hide. But moths have to run away when they see sunlight. Moths can’t see in sunlight. But at night, moths like artificial light. That’s right. So, they go near the light and die. Isn’t that right? Moths like darkness, and butterflies like brightness. That’s right, isn’t it? So, even if you are born metamorphosed, you can end up in a bad state. You are just placed there. It gets very complicated, but what you need to know representatively is metamorphosed birth, which is better than being born from moisture. Born from moisture. What is born from moisture? Mold, microorganisms. This is good. Mold, microorganisms. There are microorganisms inside mold.

[00:33:30] The Responsibility for Our Appearance and Future
So, humans can become microorganisms, insects, eggs, or born from moisture, and this changes according to the sins I commit. So, if I ask, “Mom, why do I look like this?” she would say, “It’s your past life. All your past is your present face. So, you shouldn’t have the slightest dissatisfaction with your face. You did it. So, isn’t there any other way than for you to change it? Your mother can’t change it for you. But if you work hard and do great things, your face will change. People might see your face as a model of a philanthropic angel. Isn’t that right? If you earn a lot of money and become a wealthy person who helps many others, many people will respect you. Then, no one will say your face is ugly; your face will become the face of a savior. Isn’t that right? You will become the face of a philanthropic angel. So, take responsibility for your face.” That was the result.

[00:34:50] The True View and the Three Marks of Existence
The true view. What is the true view? It’s seeing things as they are. Seeing things as they are. So, the true view is called “dharma-body.” What is dharma-body? Financially, isn’t it? All phenomena. True nature. So, if the true view is to see all phenomena as impermanent, all phenomena as true nature, and all phenomena as non-self, then should Lee Kun-hee act like Bill Gates or not? He should.

[00:35:40] Bill Gates: A Model of True Wealth and Giving
“Only this much money will go to my son. You should only maintain the shares of Samsung Group, and I will empty all my personal assets to create a philanthropic foundation separate from Samsung Group.” This is like Bill Gates with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Isn’t that right? Bill & Melinda. Bill Gates’s name was originally William. Wasn’t it William? So, he changed William to Bill Gates. What is “Gates”? It’s a gate. A gate where money flows. So, he changed his name to “gate where money flows” and accumulated all the world’s money. But now, he’s not Bill Gates; he’s made it a gate where money goes out. Isn’t that right? He created a gate where money flows, but it must also be a gate where money goes out. This is what a true wealthy person does. Money is also sent out. So, Bill Gates is a clever person. He can go to a good place in his next life. Isn’t that right? But he shouldn’t stick to being just Bill Gates until the end. So, he created a welfare foundation in the names of Bill and Melinda, his wife, and saves countless people. He is someone who spends a lot of personal money.

[00:37:10] Bill Gates’s Realization of Impermanence
He knows that everything is impermanent. “I, a rich man in America, will die like Steve Jobs soon. So, I can’t even see the money I have, and I don’t manage my bank account.” But he hears that he has so much wealth. Isn’t that right? Bill Gates gives to others at events, but he can’t even see the giving. He does go to events. He hears rumors that he is the richest person in the world and has money. But he has nothing beyond three meals a day. So, how should he spend it? He should spend it all on those who don’t have it. Then he’s doing good deeds. So, Bill Gates realized that all phenomena are impermanent. All phenomena are true nature. All phenomena are non-self. He is an enlightened person.

[0038:10] The Four Noble Truths and the Path to Enlightenment
When he realized the dharma-body, what emerged from the dharma-body, as Sakyamuni said, was the Four Noble Truths. What are the Four Noble Truths? What are they? Suffering, accumulation, cessation, and the path. So, these four things emerge from the Three Marks of Existence. But what is suffering? It means that if you create suffering, suffering is directly connected. Accumulation. Suffering accumulates, and this suffering must be extinguished. And after extinguishing it, you realize the path. If all suffering is extinguished, the path comes. But as long as there is suffering, the path does not come. So, if you realize all phenomena are non-self, you must realize the Four Noble Truths: suffering, accumulation, cessation, and the path. Humans create suffering, gather it, extinguish it later, and then realize the path. You must go through these four stages. Only then can we be reborn as new humans from suffering and accumulation. Otherwise, you must be prepared to go to hell. You must go into eggs, into the ground, into microorganisms in soybean paste. You must go into soybean paste and soy sauce. Those are good bacteria, good microorganisms. There are also microorganisms that go into purifiers. So, that’s called hell. You can’t see the sky or the ground; you just smell and wander in the purifier. How many times must you repeat being a microorganism to be born as a butterfly?

[00:40:00] The Butterfly’s Metamorphosis as a Metaphor for Human Transformation
But you know that a butterfly starts as an egg, then what? What is it? A larva, a caterpillar. First, from an egg to a caterpillar, and then from a caterpillar, what does it become? A chrysalis, a pupa like this. It becomes like this, a pupa. Then what does it become? A butterfly. This is metamorphosis. It goes through four stages: one, two, three, four. But look closely at something interesting that happens during these stages. No matter how much you look at a caterpillar’s body, there’s no place for a butterfly’s wings to emerge. All caterpillars look the same. Also, no matter how much you look at a caterpillar, a butterfly needs to have six legs. Three on each side. If a butterfly is like this, it has six legs like this. Isn’t that right? These six legs are quite long. There’s no place for these legs to emerge from the caterpillar. Also, it has two wings. It has an inner wing and an outer wing, and the design of these wings is different for tens of thousands of butterfly species. No matter how good a designer on Earth is, they cannot design tens of thousands of butterfly wing species.

[00:41:30] Cellular Division, Longevity, and the Illusion of Exercise
But this caterpillar transforms into a pupa. This caterpillar undergoes five divisions. What does it do five times? Our body’s cells divide six times, and then humans die. All humans die at the seventh division. But if the division rate is fast, they die early, and if the division rate is slow, they live long. So, people who do a lot of physical labor have a faster cell division rate. But if you look at long-lived grandmothers and grandfathers, they don’t do much physical labor or exercise. That’s why athletes die the earliest. Because they exercise a lot, their cell division speeds up. Why? Do active oxygen species increase or not? They increase. Active oxygen species shorten human lifespan, but some of that oxygen remains in the body. That damages blood vessels and leads to death from a stroke. So, if a caterpillar, like humans, has a lot of active oxygen species, it dies. But you can’t not eat active oxygen. However, if humans exercise a lot, more active oxygen species accumulate in the body. So, the body becomes lactic acid. The body becomes acidic. Then what happens to the body? Illness comes. So, after exercising a lot, do you get muscle aches or not? Yes, you do. If you do it moderately, it feels good. So, people who exercise to build muscles are all foolish. Those trainers all die early. They earn money by risking their lives. But people who don’t exercise all live past a hundred. You need to know that.

[00:43:30] The Cycle of Cell Division and the Power of Invoking Huh Kyung young’s Name
So, human cells divide exactly six times, and that’s the end. But the longer the period between the first and second division, the longer the lifespan. However, for those who invoke Huh Kyung young, it becomes the longest. But for those who don’t, how fast does the cycle go? It goes fast. You can check that. I show you with the O-ring test.

[00:43:50] The Unexplained Miracle of Metamorphosis
So, this caterpillar divides five times. It sheds its skin five times in the caterpillar state. Even though a caterpillar seems still, after a certain period, it sheds its skin. Its bones split from its head. Yes. That’s right. The caterpillar sheds its skin completely. It sheds its skin while wiggling. After exactly five divisions, the caterpillar becomes a pupa. It becomes a pupa and hangs inside a cocoon. And what goes inside is clearly a pupa. After a certain period, a butterfly emerges. Modern scientists, no matter how hard they look inside, cannot understand it. A disgusting caterpillar went in, but a beautiful swallowtail butterfly with beautiful wings comes out. When you look closely, it even has a proboscis from its mouth to suck nectar. The crawling creature that had teeth, that’s gone, and a proboscis comes out to suck nectar, and it has six long legs, and it flies like an airplane. Something that took 30 minutes to crawl this far now flies. This process, if compared to humans, is like reincarnation, like humans dying and going to heaven. That’s it.

[00:45:30] Hope for Human Transformation and the Power of Lectures
So, humans may seem to be stuck, but if they enter here, a time will come when they can grow wings and fly. Do you understand what I mean? They can fly. Do you understand? Humans evolve, but they don’t grow wings from this body like caterpillars. But you must have that hope. You must have it. If you listen to my lectures, you will eventually change like this. And then, from a pupa, you will become a butterfly and fly around the heavens, looking at the world. So, when you listen to my lectures, don’t doze off; listen carefully, and later, you’ll think that wings are growing from your shoulders. Isn’t that right? A tremendous change.

[00:46:30] The Butterfly’s Foresight in Laying Eggs
So, from this small egg to this butterfly, the caterpillar’s perspective uses all these eight stages. The butterfly that lays this egg, the butterfly lays it again. Isn’t that right? It repeats for its offspring. But when this butterfly lays this egg, it tastes the tree leaves. If the taste is good and there’s enough nutrition, it lays its eggs there. Ah, when that egg hatches into a caterpillar, it must first eat that leaf. The leaf its mother attached is its food. Isn’t that right? It can’t go far, so it has to live on that tree. So, it has to eat all that leaf to become an adult. Isn’t that right? If it falls from the tree and tries to climb another tree, it will die; it can’t climb. So, since it has to live within that leaf, the mother butterfly takes a long time to test whether that tree leaf can raise its caterpillar, whether it’s a good environment, whether cars pass by, whether there’s poison, whether the wind blows a lot, and then it lays its eggs there, and that becomes a butterfly again. Isn’t that right? So, when we do something, we must fix our perspective on these eight stages to avoid trouble. Do you understand? Yes.

[00:48:30] The Concept of Emptiness (Gong) in Buddhism
Next, emptiness. Emptiness, when we talk about it in Cheonbugyeong, in the Prajnaparamita Sutra. The Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra, which is about emptiness, is a higher dimension among the sutras spoken by Sakyamuni. This is the Mahayana. This is considered a Hinayana sutra of Sakyamuni. If you really analyze it, it means form is emptiness, and emptiness is form. But form and emptiness are also different. It has this dual meaning, and this is a Hinayana sutra spoken by Sakyamuni. This itself is a Hinayana sutra.

[00:49:30] From Emptiness to Action: The Mahayana Perspective
So, this Hinayana sutra is actually a Mahayana sutra created by Sakyamuni’s descendants, his disciples. The Mahayana sutra is not this. Mahayana. What is the Mahayana sutra? Why didn’t it say, “Form is emptiness, emptiness is form”? It talks about emptying the mind. But later, in the later period, how did Buddhism change? Whether form is emptiness or emptiness is form is not important. Do you understand what I mean? If you have realized emptiness, then you should seek enlightenment above and save sentient beings below. It means we should act for sentient beings and accumulate blessings. Above, in heaven, we seek enlightenment. We seek enlightenment, but below, on Earth, we save sentient beings. Sentient beings. So, whether form is emptiness or emptiness is form is not that important. If you have realized this, you should seek enlightenment above and save sentient beings below. Save sentient beings. Preach the dharma to sentient beings and make people change. This is it, but people should not dwell on this emptiness.

[00:50:50] The Uniqueness of Each “One” and the Importance of the Seed
Emptiness is like this. Is this one the same as that one, or different? I lectured on this last time, didn’t I? Is this one the same as this one, or different? Is this one the same as this one? Is it the same? No, it’s different. It’s different. Applause. Applause. Speak confidently. One has begun. One has begun from nothing, but it returns to one. What is contained here? Completion. Completion. You found it. Even if it’s the same, here it includes emptiness, form, and also seeking enlightenment above and saving sentient beings below, making it a complete one. Yes. This one, what is this one? This one has begun. Yes. Is this one the same? Is it the same or not? It’s different. It’s different. This one is when our mind, the seed of God, has just begun, and then, “Oh, I should marry that woman and have a child.” One has emerged. Isn’t that right? One time creates another child. Isn’t that right? This is not the same thing. That’s right. Something different is always produced. A mother’s heart is the same. Chairman Park’s heart. But the work she does today and the work she does tomorrow are different. Different. It’s daily work. The conversation she has with this person is different from the conversation she has with that person. Time is one hour. It’s the same. Isn’t that right? But on some strange day, she makes a contract and earns hundreds of billions of won. On another day, she makes a bad contract and loses 10 billion won. Can that happen or not? Yes, it can. But all those contracts are one page. One page, like one. Isn’t that right? That one controls the universe. Only one thing is always created. Humans cannot create two. Everything is decided by one. So, we emphasize that seed. We emphasize that family. We emphasize that one. So, in a job interview, they might throw a few pieces of trash and secretly watch with a hidden camera to see if the person picks it up or not. While others are polishing their shoes and fixing their mother’s wrinkles, some might pick up the trash and throw it away. They look at that one thing. One. Nothing else is needed.

[00:53:20] From Emptiness to Action and Transformation
So, this emptiness should not end in emptiness. If you realize emptiness, what should you do? Action. You must know how to give to others through action. Yes. Actually give emptiness to others. “Oh, this world is empty, so I’ll just do nothing.” No. Yes. “Since I have realized emptiness, I understand the principle of emptiness, so I will sell my rice paddies and help others before I die.” It should be like that. One is one. This wisdom is one, and the decision to earn money also begins with one. But after earning money, the mind changes to another one. “Hey, what kind of mind is that? Let’s give it back. Let’s give it back to others. Then won’t my next face be different? Won’t I go somewhere else?” They have this hope. Do you understand? So, emptiness undergoes infinite transformation. So, this caterpillar transforms into such a beautiful butterfly. And another interesting thing is that caterpillars don’t see very well. Butterflies have huge eyes. Isn’t that right? Look at a dragonfly’s eyes, how big they are. Where do they come from? So, they undergo a complete transformation. That’s why metamorphosis is very scary. So, we also used to say “rakhwa” in the past, didn’t we? Rakuwa. If we discard learning, it becomes chemistry. Chemistry. So, it changes infinitely.

[00:55:00] The “Negative View” and Its Importance
Contemplation, non-contemplation. What did I say non-contemplation is? What is non-contemplation? It’s the negative view. The negative view. Look. I wrote “negative” like this, didn’t I? The negative view. Non-contemplation is another way of saying the negative view. The negative view. What is it the opposite of? Positive. Affirmation. What is negative the opposite of? Positive. Yes, it’s the opposite of positive. So, this is the negative view. Oh, this is positive. So, why is positive the opposite of negative? Look. This negative refers to the negative view. The negative view means that just being positive is not always good.

[00:55:50] The Three Major Typhoons and Prudent Decision-Making
“Oh, honey, let’s buy that house. That house seems good.” So, the wife says, “Oh, honey, that house might not be so good. Why?” “Because the ground is low, won’t it flood when it rains?” So, he says, “No, feng shui says that good fortune comes to low-lying areas.” Yes. So, the location is good. But the wife says, “Honey, we can’t trust the climate anymore. The era of climate change is coming, so let’s buy a house that is prepared for climate change.” We said that the three major typhoons are coming, didn’t we? Yes. What’s the first one? Climate typhoon, didn’t I say? Yes. Oh, that’s right. Oh, then I mentioned three things. What’s the second one? Real estate. Oh, real estate, I said the collapse of the middle class. That’s right. The collapse of the middle class. The third one, Mr. Kim, global network. Yes. Global network. I said global network. So, this is now convergence. Isn’t that right? Yes. So, since a climate typhoon is coming, “Honey, it might rain a lot. Then if there’s a sudden flood, where will we go at night? So, that’s a big problem. Let’s buy a house on higher ground.” You can say that. So, when looking at things with a negative view, there’s also a positive view and a negative view, so the positive view is also included here. Do you understand what I mean? Yes. The negative view. You must have a positive view.

[00:57:50] The Dangers of Greed and the Negative View
“When buying a diamond ring, it’s dangerous to use a credit card with your home address.” The person in that diamond shop is a fence. A fence is connected to robbers. They have a network. They buy diamonds cheaply. And then they tell them, “Hey, there’s this information. A rich wife came here, and her card address is this. We sold it seven days ago.” Then it will be recovered someday. Isn’t that right? So, this person just takes money and does such things, a fence. So, when you buy that diamond, you really like it. If you buy it, “Oh, if I take this home and pay with this card, they’ll know my home address, and they’ll break into my house at night, kill my husband, kill my son, and if I don’t give them the diamond, they’ll kill everyone, won’t they?” You can think that way, can’t you? Yes. If you have a negative view, is there anything to covet in the world? No, there isn’t. Yes. If you see a beautiful woman, will you covet her? Look at it negatively. Yes. If I’m old and a beautiful woman appears, then she might secretly put poison in my food because I have a lot of assets, and then run away with her lover to Canada, won’t she? Isn’t that right? Yes. There are no such people here. So, when you meet that woman, you must have a negative view. The negative view.

[00:59:20] Seven Types of Wives and the Suffering of Attachment
So, when a woman looks at a woman, she sees seven types, didn’t I say? What’s the worst one? Among the worst seven. Yes. Similar to “hui.” A thieving wife. A thieving wife. She’s a thief of a man. She covets a man’s possessions and even steals his life. A thieving wife. A thieving wife. What’s a slightly less bad wife than this? Those who have experienced a lot should speak up honestly. A woman less bad than a thieving wife. Chairman Park, you probably know well. An enemy-like wife. Ah, an enemy-like wife is the sixth type. This person, if her husband receives an award, she says he paid for it, and if he doesn’t receive an award, she says he’s an idiot. Anyway, no matter what he brings, he gets criticized, and if he brings nothing, he gets criticized. She always makes an enemy of her husband. If he does well, she says, “Do you think you’re so great for getting that? I cooked for you and took care of you, that’s why you got it.” She always belittles whatever he does. Then she feels satisfied. That woman. So, she’s called an enemy-like wife. So, if you meet such a person, you’ll fight a lot, but you can’t break up with them. Hmm, so what do you call that? We call it “wonjeong haebo.” You don’t know “wonjeong haebo”? An enemy-like wife, isn’t that right? An enemy-like, hateful wife. Yes, “wonjeong.” You must meet an enemy-like woman. But the woman you like, the woman you want, always lives with another man. The husband I like always lives with someone else. What is that? I taught you, didn’t I? It’s “aebyeoligo.” Aebyeoligo. Yes. Aebyeoligo. This is also suffering. It’s included in the suffering when we talk about suffering, accumulation, and cessation. So, I suffer when I meet an enemy-like woman. I suffer when I am separated from the beloved person I desire. So, they say first love is a mistake, but in reality, no one lives with the person they truly love. But those who do live together fight like this. They fight, and this suffering, this cannot be avoided. They live without being able to separate. But blessed people also separate.

[01:02:00] The Suffering of Not Getting What You Want
What’s the third of the six sufferings? What is it? “Gyeoljaehaeji.” Yes, “gyeoljaehaeji.” No, it’s not. No, Mr. Kim. Why are you sitting in the back where I can’t see you? Yes. After “aebyeoligo” and “wonjeong haego,” what is it? It’s important. Listen. Oh, “buldeukgo.” What is this? What you seek. There is the suffering of not getting what you seek. Humans often don’t get what they desperately seek. But what about what they don’t seek? I wrote it too small. This is important. This is most of human suffering. Love. People who truly love each other cannot live in the same house, and those who hate each other cannot live in separate houses. They must live in the same house. They must fight until they die. And what I seek never comes to me. If I seek it, it goes away. So, if you realize this, things get better. So, this is negative. So, a diamond ring.

[01:03:20] The Five Aggregates and the 108 Afflictions
Then, the fourth, fifth, and sixth, you know them, right? What’s the fourth? The five aggregates are suffering, the five aggregates are form. What is it? Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind. Seeing with the eyes, hearing with the mouth, with the ears. This is also a form of suffering. Oh, I’m walking with my wife, and a really beautiful Miss Korea appears in front of me. Then from that moment, what happens? Suffering arises. “Oh, my wife and that woman are so different.” And then his mind becomes agitated for no reason. Suffering arises. Isn’t that right? I bought a cheap item, but then I see a better one. Then suffering comes. Wouldn’t it? All human psychology, due to the five aggregates, eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind, and form, sound, smell, taste, touch, and mental objects, suffering arises. It’s what you see with your eyes. Suffering. So, how are the 108 afflictions created? It’s not eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind. One, two, three, four, five, six. No. Isn’t it? The eyes see colors. The ears hear sounds. The nose smells. The tongue tastes. The body feels touch. The body feels what? So, that’s 6 multiplied by 6. 36. This 36 multiplied by present, future, past. Isn’t that right? If you multiply them, 108 afflictions arise. So, 108 afflictions arise in an instant. Isn’t that right? Why present, future, past? Today, bank interest. If tomorrow’s due date comes, you worry about tomorrow’s future. And today, you have another appointment, but you can’t go, so that’s also suffering. Ah, so because humans know and carry all the suffering of the present, future, and past at once, you have to multiply by 3. So, the average human suffering is suffering. So, the 108 afflictions.

[01:05:20] Sakyamuni’s Advice on Wives: When to Separate
So, an enemy-like wife. What’s the fifth type of wife? Sakyamuni said to separate from these types of wives at any time. Buddha Sakyamuni said to immediately separate from an enemy-like wife and a thieving wife as soon as you know. No matter if you have children or not, separate. Buddha Sakyamuni said that. If you live with an enemy-like wife, you can commit murder and greater sins. Next, isn’t that right? In such cases, it’s better to just separate to avoid committing sins against each other. Isn’t that right?

[01:06:00] The “Servant-like Wife” and the Meaning of Characters
So, what’s the fifth type? These are all good wives. The fifth type is a servant-like wife. Isn’t that right? She gets beaten, serves, washes, and works hard in the house. So, this servant-like wife. So, what character is this? It’s the character for “wife.” So, what character is this? Yes, what character is this? Yes, Chairman Park. Yes, please move the car. What character is this? It’s the character for “cleaning.” This is “wife.” The character for “wife” in “husband and wife.” If you look at it, what is this? The broom radical. This character. No, right? This is a woman holding a broom, and what is this holding? What radical is this? This radical is originally written like this in the classics. So, this is the hand radical. Isn’t that right? A person holding a broom in their hand is a cleaner. Isn’t that right? So, it’s a person who cleans. Yes, if you hold a broom in your hand, you’re a cleaner. Isn’t that right? This character for “wife” means a woman holding a broom, so what kind of person is she? She’s a housewife. A housewife. Yes, they made the Chinese characters that way. So, this is a hand. In the past, when it came back like this, they saw it as one stroke. Isn’t that right? When you write this, you originally write it like this. A cleaner with a broom. Yes, a woman like that, holding a broom and working hard, a servant-like wife, a wife who cleans. So, they use this character for a servant-like wife. This is a servant-like wife, so it’s okay. You can marry and live with her.

[01:08:00] The Four Good Wives: Mother, Sister, Friend, and Younger Sister
But what kind of wife is the fourth type? You shouldn’t break up with this one. Yes. The fourth type. What’s the first type of wife? A mother-like wife. A mother-like wife. The second is a sister-like wife. The third is a friend-like wife. Life is my. A younger sister is better than a friend. Then what kind of wife is the fourth type? If you say a friend-like wife, a younger sister-like wife follows her older brother. Isn’t that right? An older brother and a younger brother don’t have a bad relationship. With a younger sister. Yes. If she just follows her older brother, he treats her cutely, and they live their whole lives together. This is fine. A sister-like wife. She always listens to what her older sister says. “What my older sister, my wife, says is right.” Then she’s always like an older sister. Yes. She doesn’t scold her younger brother. An older sister doesn’t scold her younger brother much, does she? Ah, no matter what trouble her younger brother causes, her older sister covers for him. She keeps it a secret from their mother. So, she’s a very reliable wife. But a mother-like wife takes all the blame on herself. On herself. “I gave birth to you, so you suffered. It’s not your fault.” Isn’t that right? Mothers are like that. Mothers say, “I raised you wrong. I didn’t have money, so I couldn’t educate you. If only I had money, I would have educated you. You would have been a great person.” So, everything is my fault. “You suffer because you met a bad mother.” She praises the child and takes the blame herself. Isn’t that right? But a sister-like wife is also somewhat like that. A sister-like wife also endures when her younger brother causes trouble. So, such a person is a very good wife. But among these, the lowest score is a servant-like wife.

[01:10:00] The Reward for Kindness and the Cycle of Karma
So, a person who meets such a wife, Chairman Park, is someone who, in a previous life, cared for and helped a very ugly, sick woman until the end. Isn’t that right? So, that woman died and became an angel and came only to this man. She takes care of him his whole life like a mother. Isn’t that right? But if he had insulted passing women, saying they were uglier than bears, would he meet such a woman? He would meet an enemy-like wife.

[01:10:40] The Importance of Good Deeds for a Happy Future
So, even if there are unfair things with women, if you want to live happily with a good wife in a small cottage next time, choose one woman, no matter how ugly she is, and treat her well until she dies. If you chase after her and treat her well, you will accumulate many blessings, and such a wife is guaranteed. When you die, you’ll think, “Oh, a good wife is waiting for me when I close my eyes.” Isn’t that right? We need to think about that. Isn’t that right? So, this is important even in that sense.

[01:11:20] The Deceptive Nature of Happiness and Suffering
What kind of bundle is it wrapped in? A good bundle. It’s wrapped in a good bundle, a happy bundle, a rich bundle. If suffering enters there, that person is ruined. But people try to untie that bundle, don’t they? They try to untie it, do they pray or not? They pray. How absurd. So, you need to be careful. But what kind of bundle is happiness wrapped in? It’s wrapped in a bundle you don’t want to look at, a bundle of suffering. Happiness is always wrapped in a bundle of suffering. So, happiness and suffering are opposites. This means that happiness is wrapped in a bundle of suffering. So, if someone’s father was too poor, and they didn’t have money for school, so they complained about their environment and went astray, then they initially rejected the bundle of suffering. Isn’t that right? But if someone’s father didn’t have a good environment, but they studied hard and became a judge, then they encountered happiness through the bundle of suffering. So, those who gladly accept the bundle of suffering must untie it to find happiness later. But people wander around with their eyes wide open, looking for the bundle of happiness. Can they find it or not? No, they can’t. If our young people don’t study hard, study when others are playing, and learn skills, will their future be guaranteed or not? No, it won’t. No, it won’t. They must overcome that bundle of suffering. They must go through it, but if they unconditionally avoid this suffering, what happens? It won’t work. Yes. Yes. While there’s no need to get close to such bad suffering, there is suffering that you must buy, suffering that is given to you. What is that? “Buy suffering when you’re young.” You must keep this in mind. So, if a big, deep matter is to come, you must open the bundle of suffering. So, when someone gives me a bundle of suffering, I am grateful. Isn’t that right? Yes. When they give me a bundle of happiness, I think, “Oh, suffering is coming. I need to be careful.” But when I see a bundle of suffering, I think, “Oh, this is testing me.” Isn’t that right? So, when that bundle of tests comes, you must accept it gladly. You must overcome it. So, suffering, this bundle is always disguised. You must know that to avoid making mistakes.

Meeting Minutes: The Truth of Perspective

Ⅰ. Meeting Overview

Category	Details
Date	March 22, 2014
Title	Heo Kyeong-yeong Lecture 918th: ‘The Truth of Perspective’
Speaker	Heo Kyeong-yeong
Source	YouTube Video: 허경영 강연 918회 ‘시선의 진리’ 20140322 (합본)
Key Themes	Prophecy and foresight, economic policies, the meaning of prayer, the nature of wealth, the cycle of life and suffering, the importance of action and perspective.

Ⅱ. Meeting Discussion

• Prophecy and foresight

  • Heo Kyeong-yeong’s past predictions, such as ₩100 million for marriage, ₩30 million for childbirth, and the abolition of local councils, are now being adopted by political parties, but it is “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted” .
  • Heo Kyeong-yeong advocated for ₩1 million monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees 10 years prior, which would have directed spending to traditional markets and equalized living standards between SME and large corporation employees .
  • The current political actions are reactive, addressing problems after they have occurred, rather than proactive, as a true prophet would foresee .
  • The speaker claims that the current political figures are discussing issues that should have been addressed 10 years ago .
  • The speaker criticizes the increase in local council members (4,000 including metropolitan areas) and their high annual salaries (₩70 million), which he claims has led to national debt, despite his earlier proposal to reduce the number of national assembly members to 100 and make their positions unpaid .
  • A prophet’s present is the public’s future, and a prophet’s past is the public’s present . A prophet sees all of a person’s past, present, and future as their current reality .

• The Nature of Wealth and action

  • True wealth, from a heavenly perspective, is defined by how much one spends and gives to others, not by how much one accumulates in a bank account .
  • Money kept in bank accounts is considered “dead money” that does not circulate or benefit others .
  • The speaker cites Bill Gates as an example of a true wealthy person who donates extensively, understanding the impermanence of wealth .
  • The original meaning of “prayer” (기도 in Korean, derived from Greek “labor”) implies that one receives only as much as one works for .
  • True prayer involves taking action and preparing for the future, rather than passively wishing .
  • Political figures are criticized for merely “praying” (being inactive) while receiving salaries and donations .

• Perspectives on Life and suffering

  • “Mu-gwan” (무관 – View of Nothingness): Everything can be seen as nothing; therefore, excessive attachment to material possessions is unnecessary .
  • “Gwa-gwan” (과관 – View of Consequence): One’s current appearance and circumstances are a direct result of past actions . future changes are possible through present actions .
  • “Sil-gwan” (실관 – View of Reality): This perspective aligns with Buddhist principles of impermanence (재행무상), non-self (제법무아), and the reality of phenomena (제법실상) .
  • “Bul-gwan” (불관 – View of Negation/Non-attachment): This involves a “negative perspective” (부정관) that considers potential downsides and risks, preventing excessive desire and attachment .
  • The speaker outlines seven types of wives, from “thief-like” and “enemy-like” (which one should separate from) to “servant-like,” “younger sister-like,” “older sister-like,” and “mother-like” (which are considered good) .
  • Human suffering (고통) is categorized into various forms, including separation from loved ones (애별리고), encountering disliked individuals (원정해고), and the inability to obtain desired things (구부득고) .
  • The “five aggregates” (오온) of form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness are also sources of suffering, leading to 108 afflictions (번뇌) through interactions with the six senses across past, present, and future .
  • happiness is often disguised as suffering, and embracing and overcoming suffering leads to true happiness .

• The Metamorphosis Analogy

  • The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly (egg -> larva -> pupa -> butterfly) is used as an analogy for human spiritual transformation and the potential for a better future .
  • Just as a caterpillar sheds its skin five times before becoming a pupa, humans undergo changes, and calling upon Heo Kyeong-yeong can extend one’s lifespan by slowing cellular division .
  • The butterfly’s ability to fly and see with large eyes, compared to the crawling, poor-sighted caterpillar, represents the “heavenly” state one can achieve .
  • Even a butterfly carefully selects the environment for its offspring, testing leaves for suitability, highlighting the importance of providing a good environment for future generations .

• The Concept of “Gong” (공 – emptiness/Void)

  • The concept of “gong” from Buddhist scriptures (e.g., Heart Sutra: “form is emptiness, emptiness is form”) is discussed .
  • The speaker distinguishes between “small vehicle” (소성) and “great vehicle” (대성) Buddhism, suggesting that true understanding of “gong” leads to action (상구보리 하화중생 – seeking enlightenment above, saving sentient beings below) rather than mere contemplation .
  • “Gong” is not an end in itself but a starting point for infinite transformation and benevolent action .

Ⅲ. Action Items

• Political Leaders: Adopt proactive, long-term policies based on foresight rather than reactive measures .
• Individuals:
  • Prioritize giving and spending for the benefit of others over accumulating wealth .
  • Engage in active “prayer” through diligent effort and preparation for the future .
  • Cultivate a “negative perspective” (부정관) to avoid excessive desire and attachment, considering potential downsides .
  • Embrace and overcome suffering, recognizing it as a path to happiness and personal growth .

The Truth of Perspective

1. The Prophetic Vision: Foresight in Policy and Societal Challenges
   Huh Kyung-young begins his lecture by introducing the concept of the “Truth of Perspective,” asserting that a correct understanding of this truth leads to good health. He references his past policy proposals from a decade prior, such as providing 100 million won for marriage and 30 million won for childbirth, along with the abolition of local government councils. These proposals, initially met with skepticism, are now being adopted by both ruling and opposition parties. However, Huh Kyung-young states that implementing these policies now is akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted” (소 잃고 외양간 고치는 격), as the timing for maximum impact has passed due to a significant decline in birth rates.

He illustrates this with an economic prediction: the current 300 universities in Korea will shrink to approximately 100 within ten years. Despite this impending crisis, the government remains passive, leading to future issues like faculty protests, unemployment, and the disposal of university properties. Huh Kyung-young defines a prophet (예언자) as someone who foresees and anticipates such complex problems. For the general public, a prophet’s present is their future. Conversely, for a true prophet, what appears as the future to ordinary people is their present reality. He criticizes current politicians for addressing future problems only when they become immediate crises, rather than proactively implementing solutions.

Huh Kyung-young recounts proposing a 1 million won monthly coupon for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees, which was dismissed as “crazy” at the time. This policy aimed to prevent a mass exodus to large corporations, which would lead to unemployment. He envisioned these coupons as essential living expense vouchers, specifically commodity vouchers (상품권), usable in traditional markets. This would not only support SME employees, whose initial salaries might be lower than those in large corporations but would also revitalize traditional markets by redirecting consumer spending from department stores. This foresight, he explains, would have created a balanced economic environment where SME and large corporation employees enjoyed similar living standards, thereby strengthening SMEs.

He reiterates that a prophet’s present is the public’s future, emphasizing that politicians who fail to heed such foresight will always be reactive, addressing problems only when they become urgent. He suggests that those attending his lectures are fortunate, as they are exposed to these truths early, which will become evident in time. He notes a significant difference in understanding between those who have seen him once and those who have seen him many times, implying a deeper comprehension gained over time.

Huh Kyung-young mentions that his past predictions, such as the abolition of local government councils and reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 with no salaries, are now being discussed by figures like Lee Jun-seok, a Harvard graduate and former interim leader of the Saenuri Party. He points out that the current system, with 4,000 local and regional council members, incurs an annual cost of 70 million won per person, draining national finances and contributing to national debt. He had warned a decade ago that this system would ruin the economy, advocating for these salaries to be returned to the public. He highlights that Korea now holds the lowest birth rate globally, a future he had predicted and sought to address with policies like the 100 million won marriage incentive.

2. The Prophet’s Perspective: Beyond Past, Present, and Future
   Huh Kyung-young explains that for a prophet, there is no past or future, only the present (현재). When he observes an individual, he perceives their past sins and merits as part of their current being, a complete aggregation of their existence. Unlike ordinary people who separate past actions from present character, a prophet sees them as intrinsically linked. This perspective allows him to discern an individual’s fate, such as promotion or demotion, based on their current state, which reflects their entire history. He encourages the audience to adopt this prophetic viewpoint to elevate their understanding and avoid decline.

He then contrasts the concepts of “up” (업) and “down” (다운) in the context of wealth. From a prophetic perspective, accumulating wealth is considered “down,” while spending it for the benefit of others is “up.” He references Jesus’s teaching to a rich young man to sell his possessions and follow him, illustrating the conflict between worldly accumulation and spiritual elevation. Huh Kyung-young identifies two types of “richest people” in any country: those who accumulate wealth (다운) and those who spend it for the greater good (업). He cites Bill Gates as an example of someone who, through his philanthropic endeavors, embodies the “up” principle.

Huh Kyung-young asserts that he himself is one of the wealthiest individuals in Korea, not by accumulation, but by spending vast sums of his personal money on his presidential campaigns. He defines a truly wealthy person as someone who generously gives to others, not one who merely hoards money in a bank. He argues that money kept in a bank is “dead money” (죽은 돈), serving no purpose for the owner, who often dies without spending it. He uses the example of Lee Kun-hee, the former chairman of Samsung, whose vast fortune largely passed to his son, with minimal personal expenditure. This, Huh Kyung-young contends, makes him a “pauper” (가난뱅이) in the eyes of heaven, as true wealth lies in its active use for the benefit of humanity. He criticizes the public’s admiration for such accumulators as misguided.

He further elaborates that money that is spent and circulated actively contributes to the natural order, whereas money deposited in a bank remains stagnant and lifeless. Those who cling to accumulated wealth as their source of security are merely watching it until they die, a futile endeavor. He describes this as being akin to eating in the dark while a light is available, or enjoying a bank balance without ever using it. He warns that children often claim inherited wealth, preventing their parents from using it freely in old age, demonstrating that such wealth is never truly one’s own. Therefore, the prophet’s understanding of “up” and “down” is often the opposite of conventional human perception, guiding individuals toward true prosperity through giving.

3. Foresight in History: Lessons from Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yulgok
   Huh Kyung-young draws historical parallels, citing Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yulgok as examples of prophets. Yi Sun-sin built the Turtle Ship (거북선) before the Imjin War, and Yulgok advocated for a 100,000-man army (10만 양병론) during times of peace. Their contemporaries viewed these actions as madness. Yi Sun-sin’s proposal for a large army was met with strong opposition from ministers who saw it as an ill omen, leading to King Seonjo’s eventual retreat to Uiju during the war.

He questions why Yi Sun-sin conceived of the Turtle Ship, a unique armored vessel in world history, instead of conventional warships. Yi Sun-sin’s foresight allowed him to anticipate the enemy’s use of cannons and firearms, not just arrows. The Turtle Ship’s covered deck provided defense against these projectiles, and its design accounted for the strong currents of the battlegrounds, preventing capsizing. This demonstrates Yi Sun-sin’s prescience (성견지명), a characteristic of a prophet who foresees future events. Huh Kyung-young states that his own lectures are not prophetic in nature but rather address imminent realities. He argues that if his proposals from a decade ago had been adopted, Korea would be in a much better state today.

4. The True Meaning of Prayer: Labor and Action
   Huh Kyung-young delves into the etymology of prayer (기도), explaining that in Greek, the original meaning of the word is labor (노동). This implies that divine blessings are granted in proportion to one’s effort. People often mistakenly believe that prayer is merely about wishing, but its true essence lies in proactive effort and preparation for the future. He criticizes the common practice of passive prayer, such as simply wishing for a mother’s longevity, instead of taking concrete actions like arranging health check-ups or exercising with her.

He emphasizes that divine intervention responds only to actions taken on Earth. One must sweat, struggle, and actively care for their parents—buying them nutritious food, taking them for walks, and spending time with them—for their longevity to be realized. Passive prayers in churches or temples are not accepted by heaven. He extends this critique to politicians, whom he sees as merely “praying” (기도하고 앉아 있는 거예요) while receiving salaries and donations, rather than actively working for the nation’s future. He asserts that true repentance for wrongdoing involves seeking out the wronged party, apologizing, and making amends, not just internal prayer.

5. The Three Poisons and the Cycle of Rebirth
   Huh Kyung-young introduces the concept of emptiness (무, 無), stating that all things can be seen as nothing. Losing money, for instance, should not lead to excessive attachment, as it merely returns to the void. He connects this to self-attachment (아집), which he says creates the three poisons (삼독): greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치). These three poisons corrupt the mind, body, and soul, ultimately leading to illness, specifically cancer (암). He criticizes politicians for ignoring the prophet’s warnings, dismissing them as “crazy” for proposing policies like financial aid for marriage and childbirth, only to adopt them later.

He then discusses the law of cause and effect (인과법), stating that one receives only what one has done. He uses the example of one’s physical appearance, explaining that it is a direct result of all past actions and experiences. While one cannot change their past, they can change their future through their present actions. He introduces the four modes of birth (사생): viviparous (태생), oviparous (난생), moisture-born (습생), and transformation-born (화생). These modes determine one’s rebirth based on their accumulated karma. For instance, good deeds can lead to human birth (태생), while lesser deeds might result in birth as an animal or even a microorganism.

He elaborates on transformation-born (화생) using the example of a butterfly’s metamorphosis. An egg transforms into a caterpillar, then a chrysalis, and finally a butterfly. He highlights the radical transformation: the caterpillar, with its limited vision and simple mouthparts, becomes a butterfly with large eyes, a proboscis for nectar, and six long legs, capable of flight. This process, he explains, is incomprehensible to modern scientists and serves as an analogy for human reincarnation (환생) or ascension to heaven. Just as a caterpillar, despite its earthly form, holds the potential for flight, humans, too, can achieve a higher state of being. He encourages hope, stating that listening to his lectures can lead to such a transformation, allowing one to “fly” and perceive the world from a higher perspective.

He further illustrates the butterfly’s wisdom: a mother butterfly carefully selects a leaf to lay her eggs, ensuring it is nutritious and safe for her offspring. This meticulous process, involving tasting various leaves and assessing environmental factors, ensures the survival and development of her caterpillars. Humans, however, often act without such foresight, creating detrimental environments for their descendants. He stresses the importance of considering all eight stages of perspective when undertaking any task to avoid future calamities.

6. Emptiness and Action: The Mahayana Perspective
   Huh Kyung-young then shifts to the concept of emptiness (공) from Buddhist scriptures, particularly the Heart Sutra (반야심경), which states, “Form is emptiness, emptiness is form” (색즉시공 공즉시색). He clarifies that this is a Hinayana (소성) teaching, a foundational concept. The later Mahayana (대성) Buddhism, developed by Buddha’s disciples, emphasizes that merely understanding emptiness is insufficient. Instead, one must engage in seeking enlightenment for oneself and working for the salvation of all beings (상구보리 하화중생). This means actively helping others and spreading the Dharma.

He explains that “emptiness” should not lead to inaction. Understanding the principle of emptiness should motivate one to act, to give, and to transform. He uses the analogy of “one” (일, 一): a single beginning, a single completion. While the initial “one” is a starting point, the completed “one” encompasses all experiences, including emptiness, form, and the actions of seeking enlightenment and saving beings. This completed “one” is always different from the initial “one,” representing continuous transformation and creation. Every decision, every interaction, and every contract, though seemingly singular, holds immense power to shape one’s destiny. He emphasizes the importance of the “seed” (씨앗), the initial intention or action, as it determines everything that follows.

He illustrates this with a job interview scenario where a candidate’s character is assessed by their reaction to a piece of trash on the floor. This single action reveals their true nature. Therefore, understanding emptiness must lead to action, to giving to others. One who realizes emptiness should sell their land and help others before they die, hoping for a better future. Emptiness, in this sense, is not static but a catalyst for infinite transformation, like the caterpillar becoming a butterfly. He notes that caterpillars have poor eyesight, while butterflies have large, keen eyes, symbolizing a complete transformation of perception.

7. The Power of Negative Contemplation and the Six Sufferings
   Huh Kyung-young introduces negative contemplation (부정관), which he contrasts with positive affirmation. He explains that while positive thinking is often encouraged, negative contemplation is crucial for discerning potential dangers and making wise decisions. He uses the example of buying a house: a husband might be positive about a low-lying area for its perceived good fortune, but his wife, employing negative contemplation, might foresee flood risks due to climate change. This foresight, he argues, is essential in an era of unpredictable climate events, economic instability (middle-class collapse), and global network shifts.

He further illustrates negative contemplation with the act of buying a diamond ring. While the ring might be appealing, a negative perspective would consider the risk of the jeweler, potentially a fence for stolen goods, using credit card information to facilitate a robbery. This contemplation, he explains, prevents greed and attachment. Similarly, when encountering an attractive person, negative contemplation can reveal potential ulterior motives, such as financial exploitation.

He then discusses seven types of wives, focusing on the negative ones. The worst is the thief-like wife (도둑 같은 아내), who covets her husband’s wealth and even his life. The second worst is the enemy-like wife (원수 같은 아내), who constantly criticizes and undermines her husband, finding fault in everything he does. Such relationships, he notes, are often characterized by constant conflict but an inability to separate, a form of suffering known as suffering of separation from the beloved and meeting with the hated (애별리고 원정해고). This is part of the six sufferings (육고) that humans experience.

He continues with the third suffering: suffering of not obtaining what one seeks (구부득고). Humans often fail to achieve what they earnestly desire, while receiving what they do not seek. Understanding this can lead to liberation. The fourth suffering is the suffering of the five aggregates (오온성고), which arise from sensory experiences through the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind. Seeing a beautiful woman, for instance, can lead to comparison and mental distress. These six senses, interacting with six objects (form, sound, smell, taste, touch, mental objects), create 36 types of suffering. When multiplied by past, present, and future, this results in 108 afflictions (108번뇌) that constantly plague humans.

Huh Kyung-young advises that Buddha taught to immediately separate from enemy-like and thief-like wives, regardless of children, to prevent greater sins like murder. The fifth type of wife is the servant-like wife (종 같은 아내), who diligently works and serves the household. He explains the Chinese character for “wife” (婦) as a woman holding a broom, symbolizing a diligent homemaker. Such a wife is acceptable for marriage. He states that those who marry a servant-like wife have accumulated good karma in a past life by caring for a sick or unattractive woman.

The better types of wives are:
Mother-like wife (어머니 같은 아내): Takes responsibility for all mistakes, elevating her husband.
Elder sister-like wife (누나 같은 아내): Always supports and covers for her husband, like an elder sister protecting a younger brother.
Younger sister-like wife (여동생 같은 아내): Follows and respects her husband, maintaining a harmonious relationship.
Friend-like wife (친구 같은 아내): Treats her husband as an equal and companion.

He concludes this section by emphasizing that the servant-like wife is the lowest among the “good” wives. He encourages people to accumulate good karma by treating even unattractive women kindly, ensuring a blessed marriage in the future.

8. The Paradox of Suffering and Happiness
   Huh Kyung-young concludes by presenting the paradox of suffering (고통) and happiness (행복). He states that suffering is wrapped in a “good cloth” (좋은 보자기), a “happy cloth,” or a “wealthy cloth,” while happiness is wrapped in a “cloth of suffering” (고통의 보자기). People often try to avoid the cloth of suffering, but this leads to their downfall. Conversely, those who embrace and unravel the cloth of suffering will find happiness within.

He uses the example of a child from a poor family who, instead of blaming their circumstances, studies diligently and becomes a judge. This child embraced the “cloth of suffering” and found happiness. Those who avoid suffering will never find true happiness. He advises young people to embrace hard work and learning, even when others are playing, to secure their future. He emphasizes that while one should avoid unnecessary suffering, the suffering that is part of one’s journey, like “buying suffering” (사서 고생) in youth, is essential for growth. He expresses gratitude for receiving the “cloth of suffering,” viewing it as a test, and approaches the “cloth of happiness” with caution, knowing that it might conceal future difficulties. He concludes by stating that understanding this paradox prevents mistakes in life.

The Truth of Perspective

1. The Holiest’s Prophetic Vision and Economic Policies
   I have consistently delivered lectures on Truth, which is intrinsically linked to health. A profound understanding of Truth leads to well-being. The Truth of Perspective encompasses the policies I proposed a decade ago, such as providing 100 million won for marriage and 30 million won for childbirth, along with the abolition of local government councils. These proposals are now frequently discussed in the media. Crucially, I also advocated for a 1 million won coupon for those employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and various tax point systems. I introduced approximately 33 such pledges a decade ago, and both ruling and opposition parties are now adopting them. However, their current implementation is akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.” These policies would have been effective when initially proposed. The birth rate has drastically declined, and implementing these policies now will lead to unforeseen consequences. For instance, the number of universities, currently around 300, is projected to shrink to about 100 within a decade. Yet, the government remains silent as new university facilities are constructed. This inaction will inevitably lead to protests from faculty and staff, unemployment, and issues with disposing of school buildings in 10 years. One who foresees and anticipates such complex problems is a prophet. The present of a prophet is the future for ordinary people. My pronouncements a decade ago were not about the present reality but about the future. For a true prophet, the future is the present reality. Therefore, the politicians in our National Assembly were elected to address future issues, not to discuss them only when they become present problems. Consequently, the nation constantly lags, reacting only after problems escalate, such as unemployment or the need for deregulation. When I suggested providing a monthly 1 million won point to those working in SMEs, I was dismissed as insane. People feared everyone would flock to large corporations, leading to unemployment. However, my proposal was to offer 1 million won in essential living coupons (생필 쿠폰) to SME employees. These government-issued gift certificates would encourage spending in traditional markets, revitalizing them. Young people working in SMEs, earning 1 million or 1.2 million won, would receive an additional 1 million won in coupons, making their living standards comparable to those in large corporations. This would incentivize employment in SMEs, alleviating the burden on SME owners to pay high salaries. This is how businesses should be sustained, by preparing for the future. Politicians only react when problems become urgent. Thus, the prophet’s present is always the public’s future. If the political sphere does not heed my words, it will perpetually fall behind. Those gathered here today are blessed, a truth that will become evident in time. They are like angels. Later, when those who missed these lectures flock here, they will realize the value of the opportunity they had. There is a vast difference between seeing me once and seeing me a hundred times; this gap will become clear later.

2. The Prophet’s Foresight and Societal Issues
   A prophet foresees events. Lee Jun-seok, a Harvard graduate, has recently been discussing my decade-old proposals on various TV channels, including TV Chosun. He speaks about the abolition of local government councils, a policy I advocated. Ahn Cheol-soo also supports not nominating candidates for local elections. I proposed reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 and making their positions unpaid, warning that the nation would collapse otherwise. However, politicians established local government councils, leading to 4,000 local council members, including those from metropolitan areas. These positions, with annual salaries of 70 million won, have turned local governments into a “black hole” for the national budget, causing national debt. I warned about this a decade ago, stating that local governments would ruin the economy. While I advocated for reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 and redirecting their salaries to the public, these politicians created a system that incurs massive expenses. Consider the national deficit this creates. I also proposed 100 million won for marriage. Korea now has the world’s lowest birth rate. The future that ordinary people perceive is the prophet’s present. What ordinary people consider the past is also the prophet’s present. For a prophet, there is no future or past, only the eternal present. When I observe an individual, I see their past sins and merits, which constitute their present. A prophet views an individual as a culmination of all their experiences. Ordinary people might say, “This person sinned in the past but is good now.” This is incorrect. Past sins are indelibly recorded on one’s face, making them part of the present. Based on these, one’s career progression is determined. Therefore, adopting a prophet’s perspective elevates our understanding. We must strive for advancement, not regression. Those who regress are often materialistically wealthy individuals who hoard rather than share. They believe they are advancing by accumulating wealth, but from my perspective, this is regression.

3. The True Meaning of Wealth and Spiritual Advancement
   The wealthiest individuals, from a prophet’s perspective, are those who spend generously. For instance, Bill Gates, who has donated vast sums to society, is truly wealthy because he has distributed his money to those in need. Wealth is not about accumulating money in a bank account; such money is stagnant and dead. Those who hoard money until they die are, in fact, impoverished. Lee Kun-hee, for example, could not spend all his wealth, nor did he spend any of it. His money effectively belongs to the corporation and the nation. People mistakenly envy such individuals, but this is foolish. From a celestial perspective, those who accumulate wealth like misers and pass it on to their children, who then guard it until their own deaths, are not truly wealthy. True wealth lies in spending and giving. Bill Gates, understanding the impermanence of all things, established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help countless people. He is a wise individual who will likely attain a favorable next life. He recognized that his vast wealth, though confirmed on paper, was not personally experienced by him beyond basic needs. Therefore, he chose to disburse it for the greater good. This reflects an understanding of the Three Marks of Existence (삼법인): Impermanence (재행무상), Non-self (제법무아), and Nirvana (제법실상). He realized that the self is an illusion.

4. The Four Noble Truths and the Metamorphosis of Existence
   From the understanding of the Three Marks of Existence, one progresses to the Four Noble Truths (사성제): Suffering (고제), Origin of Suffering (집제), Cessation of Suffering (멸제), and Path to the Cessation of Suffering (도제). Human suffering arises from attachment, which must be extinguished to attain the Path. Without eliminating suffering, the Path remains elusive. Thus, realizing non-self leads to understanding the Four Noble Truths. Humans create suffering, accumulate it, then must eliminate it to realize the Path. This four-stage process leads to a new human existence. Otherwise, one risks rebirth as a microorganism or an insect. Consider the metamorphosis of a butterfly: egg, larva (애벌레), pupa (번데기), and butterfly (나비). This is an example of transformation birth (화생). The larva, despite its appearance, contains the potential for wings and six legs, which are entirely absent in its larval form. The intricate designs of butterfly wings, numbering in the tens of thousands, defy human design capabilities. The larva undergoes five molts, a process akin to cell division in humans. Excessive cell division, often accelerated by strenuous physical activity, shortens human lifespan due to increased reactive oxygen species (활성 산소). Athletes, for instance, tend to die younger. Conversely, those who live long lives often engage in less strenuous activity. The larva’s five molts transform it into a pupa, which then miraculously emerges as a butterfly. This transformation, inexplicable by modern science, is analogous to human reincarnation and ascension to heaven. Just as the wingless larva transforms into a flying butterfly, humans, though currently bound by their physical bodies, can hope for a time when they too will gain “wings” and soar. Therefore, pay close attention to my lectures, and one day, you may find wings emerging from your shoulders.

5. The Wisdom of the Butterfly and the Principle of Emptiness
   The butterfly, when laying its eggs, meticulously inspects tree leaves, ensuring they are nutritious and free from toxins, traffic, or strong winds. This careful selection provides the optimal environment for its larvae to thrive. Similarly, humans must consider the long-term consequences of their actions for future generations. This eight-stage perspective prevents calamities. The concept of Emptiness (공) in the Heart Sutra, often summarized as “form is emptiness, emptiness is form,” is a profound teaching. However, merely understanding emptiness is insufficient. One must then engage in seeking enlightenment for oneself and working for the salvation of all sentient beings (상구보리 하화중생). This means actively helping others and spreading the Dharma. Emptiness is not an end in itself; it is a catalyst for action. The beginning of a single thought, like the decision to earn money, is a singular event. However, the subsequent thought, such as deciding to give that money back to others, transforms the initial intention. This transformation, driven by the hope of a better future, demonstrates that emptiness is a state of infinite transformation. The caterpillar’s transformation into a beautiful butterfly, with its vastly improved vision, exemplifies this. This complete metamorphosis is the essence of transformation birth.

6. The Practice of Negative Contemplation and the Six Sufferings
   Negative Contemplation (부정관) is the opposite of positive affirmation. It involves critically examining situations rather than blindly accepting them. For example, when buying a house, one should consider potential drawbacks like flooding in low-lying areas, especially with unpredictable climate change. This perspective helps avoid pitfalls. Similarly, when purchasing a diamond, one should consider the risk of revealing personal information to potential criminals. Negative contemplation helps one avoid greed and attachment. When encountering an attractive person, negative contemplation can prevent infatuation by considering potential negative consequences. There are seven types of wives, with the worst being the thief-like wife (도둑 같은 아내), who covets her husband’s possessions and even his life. The next worst is the enemy-like wife (원수 같은 아내), who constantly criticizes her husband, regardless of his achievements. Such relationships are filled with conflict and are difficult to escape. This is one of the six sufferings (육고통): separation from loved ones (애별리고), encountering disliked individuals (원정해고), and not obtaining what one desires (구부득고). Humans often cannot obtain what they truly desire, while they are forced to endure relationships with those they dislike. The fourth suffering is the suffering of the five aggregates (오온성고), which arises from sensory perceptions. Seeing something beautiful can lead to dissatisfaction with one’s current situation. The 108 afflictions (108번뇌) arise from the interaction of the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind) with objects, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and thoughts, across past, present, and future.

7. The Path to True Happiness and the Wisdom of Suffering
   Buddha advised immediate separation from enemy-like and thief-like wives to prevent greater sins. The fifth type of wife is the servant-like wife (종 같은 아내), who diligently serves her husband and household. This type of wife is acceptable for marriage. The fourth type is the younger sister-like wife (여동생 같은 아내), who is affectionate and supportive. The third is the friend-like wife (친구 같은 아내). The second is the older sister-like wife (누나 같은 아내), who offers wise counsel and protects her husband. The best is the mother-like wife (어머니 같은 아내), who takes responsibility for all mistakes and elevates her husband. The servant-like wife is the lowest among the good types. Those who marry a servant-like wife are said to have cared for a sick or unattractive woman in a previous life, and she returns as a devoted partner. Conversely, those who insult women may encounter an enemy-like wife. Therefore, even if a woman is unattractive, treating her well can lead to a blessed marriage in the future. This principle applies to all aspects of life. Suffering is often disguised as a good bundle (좋은 보따리), while happiness is hidden within a bundle of suffering (고통의 보따리). People mistakenly try to avoid the bundle of suffering, but true happiness lies within it. For example, a person from a poor background who studies diligently and becomes a judge embraces the bundle of suffering and finds happiness. Avoiding suffering leads to failure. While one should avoid unnecessary suffering, embracing the suffering that comes with personal growth is essential. “Buying suffering when young” is a crucial lesson. When a bundle of suffering arrives, I accept it gratefully, viewing it as a test. When a bundle of happiness arrives, I become cautious, knowing that suffering may follow. Understanding that these bundles are often disguised prevents mistakes.

The Truth of Perspective: A Prophetic Vision for Humanity

1. The Prophetic Gaze: Anticipating Future Realities
   The essence of truth, when profoundly understood, invariably leads to well-being. My pronouncements from a decade ago—such as providing 100 million won for marriage, 30 million won for childbirth, and the abolition of local government councils—are now frequently discussed in the media. These proposals also included initiatives like 1 million won coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise employees and various tax point systems. I introduced approximately 33 such pledges ten years ago, and now both ruling and opposition parties are adopting them. However, their current implementation is akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.” The efficacy of these policies would have been maximized had they been enacted at the opportune moment. The birth rate has drastically declined, leading to unforeseen consequences even with these belated policies. For instance, the number of universities, currently around 300, is projected to shrink to about 100 within a decade. Yet, the government remains silent as new facilities are continually constructed. This inaction will inevitably lead to significant issues in ten years, including faculty protests, widespread unemployment, and complex problems regarding the disposition of university properties. One who foresees and anticipates such intricate future challenges is a prophet. For the general populace, the prophet’s present is their future. My statements from a decade ago were not mere predictions; they were a present reality from a prophetic viewpoint, though they appeared as future events to the common person. Therefore, politicians in the National Assembly are elected to address future challenges proactively, not to react to them a decade later. This reactive approach perpetually leaves the nation lagging, always playing catch-up. Issues that should have been resolved long ago are only addressed when crises, such as unemployment, become unavoidable, leading to belated calls for deregulation.

2. Economic Foresight: Revitalizing Small and Medium Enterprises
   When I proposed giving 1 million won in monthly points to employees of small and medium-sized enterprises, I was dismissed as an eccentric. The prevailing concern was that everyone would flock to large corporations, leading to unemployment. However, my vision was to provide 1 million won in essential living coupons, which the government would issue as gift certificates. These gift certificates would encourage spending in traditional markets, diverting consumers from department stores. Young people working in small and medium-sized enterprises, whose initial salaries might be 1 million or 1.2 million won, would receive an additional 1 million won in coupons. This would equalize the living standards between those working in small and large corporations, making small and medium-sized enterprises an attractive option. Furthermore, this policy would alleviate the burden on small business owners, allowing them to pay lower salaries while still attracting talent. This proactive approach is essential for revitalizing businesses and preparing for the future, rather than reacting only when problems become critical.

3. The Prophet’s Present: A Glimpse into the Future
   The prophet’s present is always the future for the ordinary individual. If politicians fail to heed this, they will perpetually find themselves reacting to crises. Those who attend these lectures are truly blessed, a fact that will become evident in due course. They are akin to angels. Later, when those who missed these lectures flock here, they will realize the immense value of having been present. There is a profound difference between encountering me once and encountering me a hundred times; an immense gap in understanding will emerge, which will be recognized later.

4. Political Prophecy: The Perils of Delayed Action
   A decade ago, I advocated for the abolition of local government councils and reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100, serving without compensation, warning that the nation would otherwise face ruin. Yet, politicians established local government councils, leading to approximately 4,000 local council members, including those from metropolitan areas. These individuals receive an annual salary of about 70 million won, creating a black hole in the national budget and exacerbating national debt. Despite my warnings ten years ago that these local governments would devastate the economy, these politicians created a system that pays substantial salaries, rather than returning those funds to the citizens. This shortsightedness inevitably leads to significant national deficits.

5. Societal Prophecy: Addressing Demographic Decline
   Consider the policy of providing 100 million won for marriage. South Korea currently holds the lowest birth rate globally. The future that ordinary people perceive as distant is the prophet’s present reality.

6. The Prophet’s Timeless Perspective: Beyond Past and Future
   For a prophet, there is no past or future; only the eternal present. When I observe an individual, I perceive their accumulated past deeds, both positive and negative, as their present reality. This entire collection of experiences is manifest in their current state. Ordinary people might differentiate, saying, “This person committed wrongs in the past but is good now.” However, this is not the case. Every past transgression is meticulously recorded and reflected in one’s countenance, forming their present. This allows for immediate discernment, such as predicting career advancement or stagnation.

7. Elevating Consciousness: Embracing the Prophetic Viewpoint
   By adopting the prophet’s perspective, we can elevate our consciousness. Our aim should always be upward progression, not regression, which leads to downfall. Those who accumulate material wealth are often seen as regressing, as they cling to possessions rather than sharing them.

8. The True Definition of Wealth: Giving and Receiving
   The distinction between a genius and an ordinary person must be clearly understood. From the perspective of figures like Jesus or Huh Kyung-young, accumulating wealth is a form of regression. They advocate for relinquishing possessions to the poor and following a higher path. A wealthy young man, when asked to give up his riches, might acknowledge the Messiah but find it difficult to part with his wealth. This illustrates a fundamental divergence in the understanding of “upward” and “downward” progression. In Korea, the wealthiest individuals are often those who accumulate vast fortunes. However, from a prophetic viewpoint, such accumulation is a downward trajectory. True wealth, in the eyes of heaven, belongs to those who spend generously. Is it not the person who earns money and generously shares it with others who is truly wealthy? Those who merely deposit their earnings in a bank and never spend it are not truly rich. They die without ever utilizing their wealth, making them, in essence, impoverished. For instance, a vast fortune might remain untouched by its owner throughout their life, ultimately belonging to the corporation or the nation. It is a delusion to envy such individuals, as they are merely misers in the eyes of heaven, accumulating wealth only for their descendants to inherit and guard.

9. The Illusion of Accumulated Wealth: Dead Money
   Consider a vast fortune; a significant portion of it is typically passed down to heirs, with the original owner spending very little. Those who never spend their money are not truly wealthy. Philanthropists like Bill Gates, who donate substantial sums, are considered truly rich because they actively disburse their wealth to those in need. The money they spend circulates according to the laws of nature, remaining vibrant and active. In contrast, money held in bank accounts is stagnant, inert, and effectively “dead money.” Individuals who anchor their sense of security in accumulated material wealth, merely observing their growing balances, ultimately die without ever truly living. This is akin to eating in the dark while a light is on. They find joy in looking at their bank statements until their demise. Their children, upon inheriting, often prevent them from spending it, claiming it as their own. Thus, the money is never truly theirs. The prophet’s understanding of “upward progression” and “blessing” is often the antithesis of conventional human perception. The direction of one’s gaze determines whether one becomes wealthy or impoverished.

10. The Two Forms of Wealth: Expenditure vs. Accumulation
    Therefore, there are two types of truly wealthy individuals: those who spend generously and those who accumulate vast sums. The latter, however, do not possess spiritual wealth.

11. Prophetic Leadership: Lessons from History
    Admiral Yi Sun-sin constructed the Turtle Ship before the Imjin War, and Yulgok advocated for a standing army of 100,000 during a time of peace. Such actions, in their contemporary context, might have seemed irrational. When Yi Sun-sin proposed raising an army of 100,000, anticipating a war in ten years, his ministers vehemently opposed him, accusing him of uttering ill-omened words. Consequently, his advice was ignored, leading to King Seonjo’s retreat to Uiju and the nation’s devastation.

12. The Ingenuity of Foresight: The Turtle Ship
    Why did Admiral Yi Sun-sin build the Turtle Ship? No other nation in history created such a vessel. While conventional warships could have been built to confront the Japanese, Yi Sun-sin’s genius lay in foreseeing the enemy’s tactics. He knew the Japanese would use cannons, not just arrows, necessitating a covered ship for defense. The Turtle Ship’s design protected against cannon fire and prevented fires from spreading. Furthermore, he anticipated the strong currents of the battlegrounds, designing a ship that could withstand capsizing. This demonstrates his extraordinary foresight. Such individuals, like Yi Sun-sin and Yulgok, were prophets in their time, not merely pragmatic realists. My lectures are not prophetic in nature; they address existing realities. Had my proposals been implemented ten years ago, the nation would be in a far better state today, without the need for significant expenditure.

13. The True Meaning of Prayer: Labor and Action
    What we call prayer (祈禱) is often misunderstood. The original Greek meaning of prayer is labor. It signifies that heaven grants only what one earns through effort. People mistakenly believe that prayer is merely wishing. However, true prayer involves foresight and proactive labor to prepare for the future. Many believe prayer is simply sitting and wishing, for instance, for a mother’s longevity. This is not genuine prayer. True prayer involves actively ensuring a mother’s health, perhaps by taking her for medical check-ups or encouraging exercise. Sitting at home and praying for an hour for a mother’s long life is not what heaven accepts.

14. Divine Acceptance: Action Over Aspiration
    Heaven only responds to what is manifested on Earth. One must exert effort, sweat, and actively care for their parents—taking them for walks, ensuring they eat well—for them to live long. Sitting in a church or temple and merely praying for a mother’s longevity will not be answered by heaven. Our politicians, too, are merely “praying” in this sense. If I were to truly speak my mind, no politician would survive. They are simply praying and doing nothing because their salaries and donations continue to flow. This is akin to theft. True prayer, in its original sense, means that one must also exert effort. If one has wronged another, merely praying for forgiveness is insufficient. One must seek out the person, reconcile, and make amends.

15. The Principle of Emptiness: Detachment and Non-Attachment
    Everything can be perceived as emptiness (空). If one loses money, it ultimately returns to nothingness, so there is no need for excessive attachment. Viewing things with detachment is crucial.

16. The Three Poisons: The Root of Suffering
    Self-attachment (我執) generates the three poisons (三毒): greed, anger, and ignorance. These three poisons are the factory that produces toxins, leading to mental, physical, and spiritual decay, ultimately causing illness.

17. The Blindness of Politicians: Ignoring Prophetic Warnings
    Current politicians disregard the prophet’s words, dismissing them as insane. They question why money should be given to those who marry or have children. Yet, they eventually adopt these very policies.

18. The Law of Cause and Effect: Shaping Our Destiny
    Observing phenomena reveals the law of cause and effect. Nothing comes to us without our actions. If one perceives themselves as unattractive and questions their mother, the mother might respond, “You are beautiful to me. Your appearance is a culmination of all your past lives, without exception. However, you can change it in this life, and in future lives, you can be reborn as a different person.” Our current state is determined by the consequences of our past actions.

19. The Four Modes of Birth: Reincarnation and Transformation
    The four modes of birth are womb-born (胎生), egg-born (卵生), transformation-born (化生), and moisture-born (濕生). If we accumulate positive karma, we might be reborn as humans. However, even within these categories, there are countless variations. For instance, egg-born creatures range from phoenixes to chickens. Our past transgressions determine our future rebirths. If one questions their appearance, the answer is that it is a reflection of their past. One cannot complain, as it is their own doing. However, through diligent effort and noble deeds, one can transform their appearance. A philanthropist, for example, might be seen as a savior, regardless of their physical features. Thus, one must take responsibility for their own appearance.

20. The Reality of Existence: Embracing the True Nature of Phenomena
    True observation (實觀) means perceiving things as they are. This aligns with the principles of impermanence, non-self, and the true nature of phenomena. If one truly internalizes these principles, they would act like Bill Gates.

21. The Bill Gates Model: Philanthropy and Detachment
    Instead of leaving all wealth to heirs, one should establish charitable foundations, separate from corporate holdings, to serve humanity. Bill Gates, whose name means “gate of money,” initially accumulated vast wealth. However, he later transformed into a “gate of outgoing money,” becoming a true philanthropist. He understood the impermanence of existence, realizing that he, like Steve Jobs, would eventually die. He recognized that his vast wealth, though confirmed on paper, was not something he personally managed or even saw. He heard rumors of his immense fortune but lived a simple life. Therefore, he chose to disburse his wealth to those in need, performing good deeds. Bill Gates comprehended the impermanence of all phenomena, the true nature of existence, and the concept of non-self.

22. The Four Noble Truths: Path to Liberation
    From this understanding of the true nature of phenomena, the Four Noble Truths (四聖諦) emerge: suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path to the cessation of suffering. Human suffering is interconnected; it accumulates and must be extinguished to attain enlightenment. As long as suffering persists, enlightenment remains elusive. Thus, understanding the true nature of phenomena leads to comprehending the Four Noble Truths. Humans create suffering, gather it, extinguish it, and then attain enlightenment through this four-stage process. Otherwise, one risks rebirth into lower realms, such as microorganisms in fermented foods, which are considered a form of hell.

23. The Metamorphosis of the Butterfly: A Metaphor for Rebirth
    Consider the metamorphosis of a butterfly: egg, larva, pupa, and butterfly. This four-stage transformation is akin to rebirth. The larva, despite its appearance, contains no visible wings or the six legs of a butterfly. Yet, after five molts, it transforms into a pupa, and then into a beautiful butterfly with intricate wings and a proboscis for feeding. This process is incomprehensible to modern scientists. The crawling larva transforms into a flying creature, covering distances in seconds that once took minutes. This metamorphosis is a metaphor for human reincarnation, akin to ascending to heaven. Just as the larva, seemingly without wings, eventually gains them, humans, too, can hope for a similar transformation. My lectures aim to inspire this change, enabling one to eventually soar through the heavens and perceive the world from a higher perspective. Therefore, one must listen attentively to these lectures, for they hold the key to such a profound transformation.

24. The Butterfly’s Wisdom: Nurturing Future Generations
    The butterfly, when laying its eggs, meticulously inspects the leaves, ensuring they are nutritious and free from toxins, providing an optimal environment for its offspring. It tests various leaves before choosing the perfect spot. Humans, however, often act without such foresight, creating detrimental environments for their descendants. The butterfly’s careful selection ensures its larvae can thrive and eventually transform. Similarly, when undertaking any endeavor, one must consider all eight stages of perspective to avoid future calamities.

25. The Principle of Emptiness in Action: Beyond Contemplation
    The concept of emptiness (空) in the Heart Sutra, stating that “form is emptiness, emptiness is form,” is a profound teaching. However, merely contemplating emptiness is insufficient. Once emptiness is understood, one must engage in “seeking enlightenment above and benefiting sentient beings below” (上求菩提 下化衆生). This means actively working for the welfare of others. The idea that “one is one” is often misunderstood. The initial “one” represents a beginning, while the subsequent “one” represents completion. The latter encompasses emptiness, form, seeking enlightenment, and benefiting sentient beings, making it a complete “one.” The initial “one” is merely a starting point. These are not identical; new things are always produced.

26. The Significance of the Seed: The Genesis of All Things
    A mother’s heart may be constant, but her daily actions and interactions differ. One day, a contract might yield billions, while another day, a wrong decision might lead to a loss of billions. Yet, the contract itself is a single document. This single “one” governs the universe. Everything is determined by this single seed. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of the seed, the lineage, and that single moment. For instance, in a job interview, a single act of picking up trash, observed by a hidden camera, can reveal a person’s true character.

27. Action as the Culmination of Emptiness: Benevolence and Transformation
    The understanding of emptiness should not lead to inaction. Instead, it should inspire benevolence (施惠). Realizing the emptiness of worldly possessions, one should sell their land and help others before they die. The intention to earn money begins with a single thought, and after earning it, that thought transforms into a desire to give back, hoping for a better future. Emptiness, therefore, is a state of infinite transformation. The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, with its vastly improved vision, exemplifies this profound transformation. This process of transformation is truly awe-inspiring.

28. The Perspective of Impermanence: The Negative Viewpoint
    Impermanence (無常觀), also known as the negative viewpoint (不淨觀), is the opposite of a positive outlook. It is not always beneficial to be solely positive. For example, when considering buying a house, a spouse might raise concerns about potential flooding due to low elevation, despite the husband’s positive interpretation based on feng shui. The wife might suggest considering climate change and extreme weather events, advocating for a house on higher ground. This negative viewpoint is crucial.

29. The Three Great Typhoons: Future Challenges
    I have previously mentioned the three great typhoons of the future: climate change, the collapse of the middle class due to real estate issues, and global network disruptions. The wife’s concern about climate change and potential flooding is a valid negative viewpoint.

30. The Wisdom of Caution: Avoiding Pitfalls
    When purchasing a diamond ring, using a credit card linked to one’s home address can be dangerous. Jewelers, often connected to fences, might share this information with criminals, leading to potential theft and violence. A negative viewpoint would prompt one to consider such risks, realizing that worldly desires can lead to peril.

31. The Negative Viewpoint in Relationships: Prudence and Discernment
    Similarly, when encountering an attractive person, a negative viewpoint can prevent infatuation. If one is wealthy and older, they might consider the possibility of the person being interested in their assets or even plotting harm. This cautious approach is essential.

32. The Seven Types of Wives: A Spectrum of Relationships
    There are seven types of wives. The worst is the thief-like wife, who covets her husband’s possessions and even his life. The second worst is the enemy-like wife, who constantly criticizes her husband, regardless of his achievements, always finding fault. Such a woman finds satisfaction in demeaning her husband.

33. The Six Sufferings: Inevitable Human Conditions
    These relationships often lead to six sufferings (六苦). The enemy-like wife is one such suffering. Such couples often fight but cannot separate, bound by a karmic connection. Another suffering is separation from loved ones (愛別離苦), where one is separated from those they truly love. The third suffering is not obtaining what one desires (求不得苦). Humans often fail to obtain what they earnestly seek, while things they do not seek often come in small measure. These are the primary sufferings of humanity.

34. The Five Aggregates: The Source of Sensory Suffering
    The fourth suffering is the five aggregates (五蘊盛苦), which refers to the suffering arising from the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. For instance, seeing an attractive person can lead to mental turmoil and comparison with one’s spouse, causing suffering. Acquiring a new item only to find a better one later also causes suffering. All human psychology is affected by these sensory experiences.

35. The 108 Afflictions: The Cycle of Human Suffering
    Our six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind) interact with six objects (form, sound, smell, taste, touch, mental objects), resulting in 36 types of experiences. Multiplying this by the three times (past, present, future) yields 108 afflictions (百八煩惱). These afflictions arise instantaneously. For example, worrying about a future loan payment or a missed appointment today contributes to this suffering. Humans constantly carry the burdens of past, present, and future suffering.

36. The Buddha’s Counsel: When to Separate
    Buddha advised immediate separation from an enemy-like wife or a thief-like wife, regardless of children, to prevent greater sins like murder. Separation, in such cases, is a means to avoid further wrongdoing.

37. The Five Types of Wives: From Servant to Mother
    The fifth type of wife is the servant-like wife, who diligently performs household chores. The Chinese character for wife (婦) depicts a woman holding a broom, symbolizing a diligent homemaker. This type of wife is acceptable for marriage. The fourth type is the younger sister-like wife, who affectionately follows her husband. The third is the friend-like wife. The second is the older sister-like wife, who offers wise counsel and covers her husband’s mistakes, much like an older sister protects a younger brother. The first and best type is the mother-like wife, who takes responsibility for all mistakes, attributing them to herself rather than her husband, always uplifting him. Such a wife is a true blessing. The servant-like wife is the lowest on this scale. Those who marry a servant-like wife are said to have cared for a sick and unattractive woman in a previous life, and she returns as an angel to care for them. Conversely, those who mistreat women might encounter an enemy-like wife. Therefore, even if a woman is unattractive, treating her well can lead to a blessed marriage in the next life.

38. The Disguise of Suffering and Happiness: A Paradoxical Truth
    Suffering is often wrapped in a beautiful package, while happiness is concealed within a package of suffering. People mistakenly try to unravel the package of suffering, believing it will bring happiness. This is a grave error. Happiness is always found within the package of suffering. For instance, a child from a poor background who studies diligently and becomes a judge finds happiness by embracing the package of suffering. Those who avoid suffering will never find happiness. Young people who work hard and study while others play will secure their future. Avoiding the package of suffering leads to failure. While one should avoid unnecessary suffering, embracing the suffering that is given to them, such as the hardships of youth, is crucial. Great achievements always require opening the package of suffering. Therefore, when suffering comes, one should accept it gratefully, recognizing it as a test. When happiness comes, one should be cautious, knowing that suffering might follow. Understanding this paradoxical nature of suffering and happiness prevents mistakes.

Meeting Minutes: The Truth of Perspective

Ⅰ. Meeting Overview

Category	Details
Date	March 22, 2014
Title	Heo Kyeong-yeong Lecture 918th: The Truth of Perspective
Speaker	Heo Kyeong-yeong
Source	YouTube Video
Key Themes	Prophecy and foresight, economic policies, the meaning of “prayer,” the nature of wealth, the cycle of life and suffering, the concept of “emptiness” (공), and the importance of action.

Ⅱ. Meeting Discussion
1. The Importance of Foresight and Prophecy

• Heo Kyeong-yeong’s past predictions, such as providing 100 million won for marriage and 30 million won for childbirth, and the abolition of local council members, are now being adopted by political parties .

• These policies, proposed 10 years ago, are now being implemented too late, akin to “locking the barn door after the horse is stolen” .

• The current political actions are reactive, addressing problems only after they have occurred, rather than proactively preventing them .

• An example is the predicted decline of universities from 300 to 100 in 10 years, which will lead to job losses and building disposal issues if not addressed proactively .

• A true prophet’s present is the future for ordinary people .

• Politicians should address future issues now, not 10 years later .

• Heo’s proposal for 1 million won monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees was initially dismissed but is now seen as a way to balance income with large corporations and revitalize traditional markets .

• The current system of local government, with 4,000 council members and high salaries, has become a “black hole” for the national budget, leading to debt, a problem Heo predicted 10 years ago .

• Heo also advocated for reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 and making their positions unpaid, with salaries redirected to the public .
  2. The True Meaning of Prayer and Action

• The original meaning of “prayer” (기도) in Greek is “labor” (노동) .

• This implies that one receives only as much as one works for, and true prayer involves proactive effort and action, not just passive wishing .

• For example, praying for a mother’s longevity should involve taking her for health check-ups or exercise, not just sitting and praying .

• Politicians who merely “pray” without taking action are likened to “thieves” .

• Repentance for wrongdoing requires direct action, such as seeking forgiveness and making amends, not just internal prayer .
  3. The Nature of Wealth and Poverty

• From a spiritual perspective, a “rich person” is someone who spends and gives generously, not someone who hoards money in a bank account .

• Money kept in a bank account is considered “dead money” .

• Lee Kun-hee, despite his vast wealth, is considered poor from this perspective because he did not spend his money, and it will largely pass to his son .

• Bill Gates, by contrast, is seen as truly wealthy because he established a foundation with his wife, Bill & Melinda Gates, to give away his fortune, understanding the impermanence of material possessions .

• This concept aligns with the Buddhist principles of “all phenomena are impermanent” (재행무상), “all dharmas are without self” (제법무아), and “nirvana is tranquility” (열반적정) .
  4. The Cycle of Life, Suffering, and Transformation

• The concept of “karma” (과) dictates that one’s past actions determine their present and future circumstances, including physical appearance .

• However, one can change their future by performing good deeds and becoming a “donation angel” (기부천사) .

• The four types of birth (태생, 난생, 화생, 습생) illustrate the diverse forms life can take based on one’s karma .

• The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly (화생) is a metaphor for human reincarnation and spiritual evolution, where a seemingly ordinary being can achieve flight and a new perspective .

• This transformation involves multiple stages and a complete change in form and abilities, symbolizing the potential for radical self-improvement .

• The concept of “emptiness” (공) in Buddhism, as expressed in the Heart Sutra, means that form is emptiness and emptiness is form .

• However, merely understanding emptiness is not enough; one must act to help sentient beings (하화중생) and seek enlightenment (상구보리) .

• The idea of “negativity” (부정관) is not inherently bad; it involves critically evaluating situations and considering potential downsides to make wise decisions .

• This critical perspective can prevent impulsive actions driven by greed or desire, such as buying an expensive diamond without considering security risks .

• The six types of wives, ranging from “thief-like” (도둑 같은) and “enemy-like” (원수 같은) to “servant-like” (종 같은), “sister-like” (누나 같은), and “mother-like” (어머니 같은), illustrate different karmic relationships and the importance of choosing a partner wisely .

• Suffering (고통) is often disguised as a “bundle of happiness” (행복의 보따리), and true happiness is found by embracing and overcoming challenges, not by avoiding them .

Ⅲ. Action Items

• Review and Re-evaluate National Policies: Political leaders should proactively review and re-evaluate national policies, especially those related to demographics, education, and local governance, to prevent future crises rather than reacting to them .
• Promote Proactive Economic Strategies: Implement economic strategies that support SMEs and traditional markets through direct incentives, as proposed by Heo Kyeong-yeong, to ensure balanced growth and employment .
• Encourage Active Engagement and Responsibility: Individuals should understand that “prayer” entails active effort and responsibility in their lives, rather than passive wishing, applying this principle to personal well-being and societal contributions .
• Redefine Wealth and Encourage Philanthropy: Reconsider the definition of wealth to emphasize generous giving and social contribution over mere accumulation, encouraging wealthy individuals to engage in philanthropy .
• Embrace Critical Thinking and Foresight: Adopt a “negative perspective” (부정관) to critically evaluate decisions and foresee potential problems, fostering prudence in personal and public life .
• Cultivate Positive Relationships: Individuals should strive to cultivate relationships based on mutual respect and support, understanding the karmic implications of their interactions, particularly in marital relationships .
• Embrace Challenges as Opportunities: Recognize that challenges and “suffering” (고통) are often opportunities for growth and future happiness, encouraging resilience and perseverance .

Glossary of Terms from Huh Kyung-young’s Lecture ‘The Truth of Sight’

This glossary provides definitions for key terms and concepts discussed in Huh Kyung-young’s lecture, focusing on their specific usage within the context of the talk. Each entry includes the Korean term, its Hanja (Chinese character) equivalent, and English translations or synonyms to clarify its meaning.

Hanja-Derived Terms and Their Meanings
진리(眞理) – (Truth, Reality, Verity)
The fundamental, unchanging principle or law of the universe. In the lecture, understanding this leads to health and well-being.

공약(公約) – (Pledge, Promise, Commitment)
A public promise or commitment, especially one made by a politician. Huh Kyung-young refers to his past policy proposals.

실물 경제(實物經濟) – (Real Economy, Physical Economy)
The part of the economy that deals with the production and exchange of goods and services, as opposed to financial transactions.

예언자(預言者) – (Prophet, Seer, Oracle)
One who foretells future events. Huh Kyung-young positions himself as a prophet who foresaw societal issues.

조세 제도(租稅制度) – (Tax System, Fiscal System)
The system of levying and collecting taxes. Mentioned in the context of economic policies.

생필 쿠폰(生必 Coupon) – (Daily Necessities Coupon, Essential Goods Voucher)
Coupons for essential daily goods. Proposed as a way to support small businesses and low-income workers.

재래식 시장(在來式市場) – (Traditional Market, Conventional Market)
A traditional open-air or covered market, often contrasted with modern department stores.

성견지명(先見之明) – (Foresight, Prescience, Vision)
The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future. Attributed to historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

기도(祈禱) – (Prayer, Supplication, Invocation)
In the lecture, it’s redefined from mere wishing to active “labor” or effort towards a goal.

노동(勞動) – (Labor, Work, Toil)
Physical or mental effort exerted to create goods or services. Emphasized as the true meaning of prayer.

삼독(三毒) – (Three Poisons, Three Roots of Evil)
In Buddhism, these are greed (탐, tam), hatred (진, jin), and ignorance (치, chi). Described as the source of mental and physical decay.

아집(我執) – (Ego-clinging, Self-attachment, Stubbornness)
Excessive attachment to one’s self or ego, leading to the “three poisons.”

인과법(因果法) – (Law of Cause and Effect, Karma)
The principle that every action has a consequence. Applied to one’s appearance and future.

태생(胎生) – (Viviparous, Live Birth)
Born alive, as mammals. One of the four modes of birth in Buddhist cosmology.

난생(卵生) – (Oviparous, Egg-laying)
Born from an egg, as birds or reptiles. Another mode of birth.

화생(化生) – (Transformation Birth, Spontaneous Generation)
Born through transformation, like insects from larvae. Used as an analogy for spiritual transformation.

습생(濕生) – (Moisture Birth, Birth from Moisture)
Born from moisture, like fungi or microorganisms. The lowest form of birth.

실관(實觀) – (True View, Realistic Observation)
Seeing things as they truly are, without illusion. Associated with Buddhist concepts like Jaehaeng Musang (all phenomena are impermanent).

법인(法印) – (Dharma Seal, Seal of Truth)
Fundamental principles of Buddhism, such as impermanence, non-self, and nirvana.

사성제(四聖諦) – (Four Noble Truths)
The core teachings of Buddhism: suffering (고제, goje), its origin (집제, jipje), its cessation (멸제, myeolje), and the path to cessation (도제, doje).

환생(還生) – (Reincarnation, Rebirth)
The process of being reborn into a new body after death. Compared to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.

활성 산소(活性酸素) – (Reactive Oxygen Species, Free Radicals)
Unstable oxygen molecules that can damage cells. Linked to aging and disease, and increased by excessive exercise.

반야 신경(般若心經) – (Heart Sutra, Prajnaparamita Hridaya Sutra)
A famous Buddhist sutra emphasizing the concept of emptiness (공, gong).

공(空) – (Emptiness, Void, Shunyata)
A central concept in Buddhism, meaning that phenomena are devoid of inherent existence. The lecture emphasizes that understanding emptiness should lead to action, not inaction.

상구보리 하화중생(上求菩提 下化衆生) – (Seek Enlightenment Above, Save Sentient Beings Below)
A Mahayana Buddhist ideal: striving for one’s own enlightenment while also working to help others achieve theirs.

부정관(不淨觀) – (Contemplation of Impurity, Meditation on the Loathsome)
A Buddhist meditation practice focusing on the unattractive aspects of the body or world to overcome attachment and desire. Applied to relationships and material possessions.

기후 태풍(氣候颱風) – (Climate Typhoon, Climatic Storm)
A metaphor for severe climate change and its impacts.

중산층 붕괴(中産層崩壞) – (Collapse of the Middle Class, Middle-class Erosion)
The decline or disappearance of the middle-income group in society. Identified as a major societal issue.

애별리고(愛別離苦) – (Suffering of Separation from the Loved)
One of the eight kinds of suffering in Buddhism: the pain of being separated from those one loves.

구부득고(求不得苦) – (Suffering of Not Getting What One Wants)
One of the eight kinds of suffering: the pain of not obtaining what one desires.

오온선고(五蘊盛苦) – (Suffering of the Five Aggregates)
One of the eight kinds of suffering: the pain arising from the five aggregates (form, feeling, perception, mental formations, consciousness) that constitute a person.

번뇌(煩惱) – (Defilements, Afflictions, Delusions)
Mental states that disturb inner peace and lead to suffering. The lecture mentions 108 types of defilements.

환골탈태(換骨奪胎) – (Metamorphosis, Complete Transformation, Radical Change)
A complete change in appearance or nature, often for the better. Used to describe the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.

인과응보(因果應報) – (Retribution, Karma, Just Deserts)
The idea that good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished. Implied in discussions about one’s future and appearance.

무상(無常) – (Impermanence, Transience, Ephemerality)
The Buddhist doctrine that all conditioned phenomena are in a constant state of flux and change.

무아(無我) – (Non-self, Anatta, Egolessness)
The Buddhist doctrine that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

태서(胎生)-(태(胎)-fetus, 생(生)-birth)
Refers to birth from a womb, like mammals.

난생(卵生)-(난(卵)-egg, 생(生)-birth)
Refers to birth from an egg, like birds or reptiles.

습생(濕生)-(습(濕)-wet, 생(生)-birth)
Refers to birth from moisture or dampness, like fungi or microorganisms.

화생(化生)-(화(化)-transform, 생(生)-birth)
Refers to birth through transformation, like insects (e.g., caterpillar to butterfly).

소성(小乘)-(소(小)-small, 승(乘)-vehicle)
Refers to Hinayana Buddhism, described as an earlier or less advanced form of Buddhist scripture.

대성(大乘)-(대(大)-great, 승(乘)-vehicle)
Refers to Mahayana Buddhism, described as a later or more advanced form of Buddhist scripture.

삼독(三毒)-(삼(三)-three, 독(毒)-poisons)
Refers to the three poisons in Buddhism: greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치). These are seen as sources of suffering.

탐진치(貪瞋癡)-(탐(貪)-greed, 진(瞋)-anger, 치(癡)-ignorance)
The three poisons: greed, anger, and ignorance. Ignorance (치) is specifically linked to causing cancer (암).

아집(我執)-(아(我)-self, 집(執)-attachment)
Self-attachment or ego, which is said to create the three poisons (삼독).

인과법(因果法)-(인(因)-cause, 과(果)-effect, 법(法)-law)
The law of cause and effect, meaning that actions lead to corresponding results.

과관(果觀)-(과(果)-result, 관(觀)-view)
A perspective focused on results or outcomes.

실관(實觀)-(실(實)-reality, 관(觀)-view)
A perspective that sees things as they truly are, without distortion.

법인(法印)-(법(法)-dharma, 인(印)-seal)
The “seal of dharma,” referring to the fundamental truths of Buddhism, such as impermanence (재행무상), non-self (제법무아), and nirvana (열반적정).

재행무상(諸行無常)-(제(諸)-all, 행(行)-actions/phenomena, 무(無)-no, 상(常)-permanence)
The Buddhist principle that all phenomena are impermanent.

제법무아(諸法無我)-(제(諸)-all, 법(法)-dharmas/phenomena, 무(無)-no, 아(我)-self)
The Buddhist principle that all phenomena are without a permanent, independent self.

사성제(四聖諦)-(사(四)-four, 성(聖)-noble, 제(諦)-truths)
The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism: suffering (고제), the origin of suffering (집제), the cessation of suffering (멸제), and the path to the cessation of suffering (도제).

고집멸도(苦集滅道)-(고(苦)-suffering, 집(集)-accumulation, 멸(滅)-cessation, 도(道)-path)
The Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the truth of the origin of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering, and the truth of the path to the cessation of suffering.

애별리고(愛別離苦)-(애(愛)-love, 별(別)-separation, 리(離)-leave, 고(苦)-suffering)
The suffering of separation from loved ones.

원정해고(怨憎會苦)-(원(怨)-resentment, 증(憎)-hatred, 회(會)-meet, 고(苦)-suffering)
The suffering of encountering those one dislikes or hates.

구부득고(求不得苦)-(구(求)-seek, 부(不)-not, 득(得)-obtain, 고(苦)-suffering)
The suffering of not getting what one desires.

오온선고(五蘊盛苦)-(오(五)-five, 온(蘊)-aggregates, 성(盛)-flourishing, 고(苦)-suffering)
The suffering arising from the five aggregates (form, sensation, perception, mental formations, consciousness) when they are strongly attached to.

번뇌(煩惱)-(번(煩)-trouble, 뇌(惱)-distress)
Mental afflictions or defilements that cause suffering. The text mentions 108 types of such afflictions.

부정관(不淨觀)-(부(不)-not, 정(淨)-pure, 관(觀)-view)
A meditation practice focusing on the impure or unattractive aspects of things to reduce attachment and desire.

정관(正觀)-(정(正)-right, 관(觀)-view)
Right view or correct observation, seeing things as they truly are.

환관(幻觀)-(환(幻)-illusion, 관(觀)-view)
A perspective that sees things as illusory.

The Truth of Perspective

1. Basic Information
   Lecture Session and Date: 918th Lecture, March 22, 2014
   Main Theme: The Holiest’s perspective transcends time, viewing past, present, and future as a unified reality, offering profound insights into health, societal issues, and personal destiny.
   Location: Not specified in the source.
   Key Segments:
   Prophetic Vision vs. Reactive Policy: Huh Kyung-young’s past policy proposals (e.g., 100 million won for marriage, 30 million won for childbirth) are now being adopted by political parties, but he asserts these are “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted,” as the optimal timing for their effectiveness has passed.
   The True Meaning of Prayer (기도): Prayer is not merely wishing but involves proactive effort and labor to prepare for the future.
   The Nature of Wealth and Poverty: True wealth is defined by how much one spends and contributes to others, not by accumulated assets.
   The Four Stages of Transformation (화생): Using the butterfly’s metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, butterfly) as an analogy, he explains the potential for radical transformation in human life and destiny.
   The Importance of “Negative Observation” (부정관): While often seen as pessimistic, a “negative observation” perspective is crucial for foresight, preventing mistakes, and making wise decisions by considering potential downsides.

2. Core Messages
   The Holiest’s Perspective on Time:
   Quote: “The Holiest’s present is the future for ordinary people. For the Holiest, there is no future or past; there is only the present.”
   Explanation: The Holiest perceives all of time—past, present, and future—as a single, unified “present,” allowing for foresight and proactive guidance that appears as prophecy to ordinary individuals.
   True Prayer is Action:
   Quote: “The original meaning of ‘prayer’ (기도) in Greek is ‘labor.’ It means that heaven grants only as much as one strives for.”
   Explanation: Genuine prayer is not passive wishing but active preparation and effort, translating foresight into tangible actions to shape one’s future and the future of loved ones.
   Defining True Wealth:
   Quote: “In the eyes of heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money. Someone who earns money and only deposits it in the bank is not rich.”
   Explanation: Real wealth is measured by generosity and the positive impact one creates by spending and sharing resources, rather than by the mere accumulation of assets.
   The Law of Cause and Effect (인과법):
   Quote: “What you have not done will not come to you. Your past life’s actions determine your current appearance and circumstances.”
   Explanation: Every aspect of one’s current existence, including physical appearance and life circumstances, is a direct result of past actions and choices, emphasizing personal responsibility and the power to change one’s future through present deeds.
   Transformation through Suffering:
   Quote: “Happiness is always wrapped in a bundle of suffering. Those who embrace the bundle of suffering will find happiness when they untie it.”
   Explanation: Enduring and overcoming challenges and difficulties (the “bundle of suffering”) is the path to true happiness and personal growth, rather than avoiding them.

3. Detailed Summary
   The Holiest’s Foresight vs. Political Reaction
   Main Assertions: Huh Kyung-young’s past policy proposals, such as financial incentives for marriage and childbirth, and the abolition of local councils, are now being adopted by political parties. However, he states that these actions are belated and akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted,” as the optimal time for their effectiveness has passed. He emphasizes that politicians should act with foresight, not merely react to crises.
   Analogies/Examples:
   “Locking the barn door after the horse has bolted” (소 잃고 외양간 고치기) illustrates the futility of reactive policies.
   The example of declining university numbers (300 to 100 in 10 years) highlights the lack of proactive planning for future societal changes.
   His proposal for 1 million won monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees, which would also revitalize traditional markets, was dismissed as “crazy” but is now being considered.
   Practical Message: Society needs leaders with prophetic vision who can anticipate future problems and implement solutions proactively, rather than waiting for crises to erupt.

The Holiest’s Perspective on Reality and Time
Main Assertions: The Holiest’s “present” encompasses what ordinary people perceive as “future.” For the Holiest, there is no distinction between past, present, and future; all exist as a single, unified “present.” This allows for a complete understanding of an individual’s karma and destiny by simply observing their current state.
Analogies/Examples:
Observing a person’s face reveals their past sins and blessings, which are part of their “present” reality.
Historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yi Yulgok were “prophets” in their time, preparing for future conflicts (e.g., Turtle Ship, 100,000 troop mobilization) when others saw no immediate threat.
Practical Message: Cultivating a Holiest’s perspective allows one to “upgrade” their understanding of reality, moving beyond reactive thinking to proactive, insightful action.

The True Meaning of Prayer and Labor
Main Assertions: The original meaning of “prayer” (기도) in Greek is “labor” or “effort.” True prayer is not passive wishing but active, diligent work and preparation for the future. Simply sitting and wishing for something without action is ineffective.
Analogies/Examples:
Praying for a mother’s longevity is meaningless without taking concrete actions like ensuring her health check-ups, providing nutritious food, or taking her for walks.
Political leaders who merely “pray” (i.e., do nothing) while receiving salaries and donations are likened to “thieves.”
Repenting for a sin requires actively seeking out the wronged person, apologizing, and making amends, not just internal prayer.
Practical Message: To achieve desired outcomes, one must combine intention with diligent effort and action, embodying the principle that “heaven helps those who help themselves.”

The Nature of Wealth and Giving
Main Assertions: True wealth is defined by how much one spends and gives to others, not by how much one accumulates. Money hoarded in a bank is “dead money” and does not benefit the individual or society.
Analogies/Examples:
The Holiest views those who spend generously and help others as truly wealthy, while those who hoard money are considered “poor.”
Lee Kun-hee, despite vast wealth, is seen as “poor” because he did not spend his money, which ultimately passed to his heir.
Bill Gates, by contrast, is praised for establishing a foundation and donating vast sums, making him a “true rich person” in the Holiest’s view.
Money in a bank account is “dead money” because it does not circulate or create value.
Practical Message: Embrace generosity and use wealth to benefit others, as this is the path to true spiritual and material abundance.

The Principle of Transformation (화생) and Karma
Main Assertions: The concept of “Hwasaeng” (화생) describes a radical transformation, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. This transformation is governed by karma, where one’s past actions determine their future form and circumstances. One’s current appearance is a reflection of past deeds.
Analogies/Examples:
The metamorphosis of a butterfly (egg, larva, pupa, butterfly) illustrates the four stages of transformation.
The caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly, with entirely new features like wings and a proboscis, symbolizes the profound change possible in human destiny, akin to ascending to heaven.
A mother butterfly carefully selects a leaf for her eggs, ensuring a good environment for her offspring, demonstrating foresight even in nature.
One’s current face is a direct result of past actions; changing one’s future requires changing present actions.
Practical Message: Recognize that your current state is a result of your past. By performing good deeds and living righteously, you can transform your destiny and achieve a higher state of being.

The Concept of Emptiness (공) and Action
Main Assertions: The Buddhist concept of “emptiness” (공) should not lead to inaction or nihilism. Instead, understanding emptiness should motivate one to engage in “Sanggu Bori, Hwahwa Jungsaeng” (상구보리 하화중생) – seeking enlightenment above and saving sentient beings below.
Analogies/Examples:
The phrase “form is emptiness, emptiness is form” (색즉시공 공즉시색) is a foundational concept, but it’s not the end goal.
True understanding of emptiness leads to active compassion and service to others.
The idea that “one” (하나) is always different from another “one” emphasizes continuous creation and transformation, not static emptiness.
Practical Message: Do not merely contemplate philosophical concepts; apply them through compassionate action and service to improve the world and help others.

The Power of “Negative Observation” (부정관)
Main Assertions: “Negative observation” (부정관) is not pessimism but a crucial tool for foresight and preventing mistakes. It involves considering potential downsides and risks, even in seemingly positive situations.
Analogies/Examples:
When buying a house, a “negative observation” would consider potential flooding due to climate change, even if the location seems good.
Buying a diamond ring with a credit card could lead to robbers targeting one’s home, highlighting the need to consider negative consequences.
When meeting an attractive person, a “negative observation” would consider potential ulterior motives, such as financial gain.
He categorizes wives into seven types, with “thief-like” and “enemy-like” wives being the worst, advising separation in such cases to avoid greater sin.
Practical Message: Cultivate a balanced perspective that includes considering potential negative outcomes to make wiser decisions and avoid pitfalls in life.

Embracing the “Bundle of Suffering”
Main Assertions: Happiness is often disguised within a “bundle of suffering.” Those who willingly embrace and overcome challenges will ultimately find happiness. Avoiding suffering leads to stagnation and failure.
Analogies/Examples:
A student from a poor background who studies hard and becomes a judge embraces their “bundle of suffering” to achieve success.
“Young suffering is bought suffering” (젊어서 고생 사서 고생) emphasizes the value of enduring hardship early in life.
Suffering is a test; embracing it leads to growth and overcoming challenges.
Practical Message: Do not shy away from difficulties; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and transformation, knowing that true happiness often follows the overcoming of hardship.

4. Key Quotes Collection
   “This is important: those who take jobs in small and medium-sized enterprises receive a 1 million won coupon, and various tax systems, tax point systems, I did a lot of these. I made about 33 pledges 10 years ago, and now both the ruling and opposition parties are following them.”
   Context: Explaining his past policy proposals and their belated adoption by politicians.
   “The Holiest’s present is the future for ordinary people.”
   Context: Defining the difference in perspective between the Holiest and ordinary individuals regarding time.
   “For the Holiest, there is no future or past; there is only the present.”
   Context: Further clarifying the Holiest’s unified perception of time.
   “A rich person is someone who spends a lot of money. Someone who earns money and only deposits it in the bank is not rich.”
   Context: Redefining wealth based on generosity and circulation of money, not accumulation.
   “Money in a bank account is dead money.”
   Context: Emphasizing that hoarded money lacks spiritual and practical value.
   “The original meaning of ‘prayer’ (기도) in Greek is ‘labor.’ It means that heaven grants only as much as one strives for.”
   Context: Explaining that true prayer requires active effort and preparation.
   “Your past life’s actions determine your current appearance and circumstances.”
   Context: Explaining the law of cause and effect (karma) and its impact on one’s present state.
   “Bill Gates is a smart person. He can go to a good place in his next life.”
   Context: Praising Bill Gates for his philanthropic actions as an example of true wealth.
   “This process, if compared to humans, is like humans dying and going to heaven.”
   Context: Using the butterfly’s metamorphosis as an analogy for human spiritual transformation.
   “If you understand emptiness, you must engage in ‘Sanggu Bori, Hwahwa Jungsaeng’ (seeking enlightenment above, saving sentient beings below).”
   Context: Explaining that the concept of emptiness should lead to compassionate action, not inaction.
   “Happiness is always wrapped in a bundle of suffering.”
   Context: Explaining that true happiness is found by embracing and overcoming challenges.
   “Young suffering is bought suffering.”
   Context: Emphasizing the value of enduring hardship early in life for future benefit.

5. Mindmap Structure
   Core Theme: The Holiest’s Perspective and the Truth of Reality
   I. The Holiest’s Timeless Vision
   A. Present as Future: Holiest sees all time as now.
   B. Prophetic Foresight: Anticipating future problems.

6. Policy Examples: Marriage/childbirth incentives, local council abolition.

7. Historical Figures: Yi Sun-sin’s Turtle Ship, Yi Yulgok’s 100,000 troops.
   C. Reactive Politics: “Locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.”
   II. The True Nature of Prayer and Action
   A. Prayer as Labor: Greek origin of ‘기도’ (gido).
   B. Active Preparation: Not passive wishing.

8. Personal Health: Caring for parents.

9. Societal Impact: Politicians’ inaction.

10. Atonement: Direct apology and compensation.
    III. Redefining Wealth and Poverty
    A. Wealth as Spending: Generosity and contribution.
    B. Poverty as Hoarding: Money in bank is “dead money.”
    C. Examples:

11. Lee Kun-hee: Hoarder, not truly rich.

12. Bill Gates: Giver, truly rich.
    IV. The Law of Cause and Effect (Karma) and Transformation
    A. Current State as Past Actions: Your face reflects your karma.
    B. The Four Stages of Transformation (화생):

13. Egg (알)

14. Larva (애벌레)

15. Pupa (번데기)

16. Butterfly (나비)
    C. Metamorphosis Analogy: Human spiritual evolution.
    D. Parental Foresight: Butterfly choosing a leaf.
    V. The Role of “Emptiness” (공) and “Negative Observation” (부정관)
    A. Emptiness as Action: “Sanggu Bori, Hwahwa Jungsaeng.”
    B. “One” is Always Different: Continuous creation.
    C. Negative Observation: Foresight and risk assessment.

17. Preventing Mistakes: House purchase, diamond ring.

18. Relationship Wisdom: Seven types of wives.
    VI. Embracing Suffering for Happiness
    A. Happiness in Suffering: “Bundle of suffering.”
    B. “Young Suffering is Bought Suffering”: Value of early hardship.
    C. Suffering as a Test: Overcoming leads to growth.

19. Historical / Doctrinal Connections
    This lecture by Huh Kyung-young deeply connects with and reinforces his established teachings, particularly his emphasis on prophetic vision, proactive governance, and a redefinition of spiritual and material values.

33 Policies and Prophetic Governance: The lecture directly references his 33 policy pledges made 10 years prior, such as the 100 million won marriage incentive and 30 million won childbirth incentive, and the abolition of local councils. He highlights that these policies, initially dismissed, are now being considered or adopted by mainstream politicians, validating his long-standing claim of foresight. This reinforces his core message that he offers solutions before problems become crises, contrasting with reactive political approaches.
Divine-Human Theory (신인론) and Perspective: The concept of the “Holiest’s present” encompassing the future for ordinary humans is central to his divine-human theory. It underscores his unique perspective as a Holiest, capable of seeing beyond conventional time and space, and thus providing guidance that appears prophetic. This also ties into his teaching that by aligning with his perspective, individuals can “upgrade” their own understanding and destiny.
Immortality Principles and Spiritual Growth: The analogy of the butterfly’s metamorphosis (화생) directly relates to his teachings on spiritual transformation and the potential for humans to transcend their current physical limitations. It suggests that just as a caterpillar undergoes a radical change to become a butterfly, humans can achieve a higher state of being, akin to ascending to heaven, through spiritual practice and following his guidance.
Redefinition of Wealth and Morality: His redefinition of wealth, emphasizing giving and spending over hoarding, is a consistent theme in his lectures. This lecture further solidifies this by contrasting figures like Lee Kun-hee (hoarder, thus “poor”) with Bill Gates (giver, thus “truly rich”), providing clear examples of his moral and spiritual framework for material possessions. This aligns with his broader message of living a life of contribution rather than self-interest.
Action-Oriented Spirituality: The reinterpretation of “prayer” as “labor” (기도 = 노동) is a newly emphasized point in this lecture. While he has always advocated for action, explicitly linking prayer to labor provides a deeper, more etymological basis for his practical, results-oriented spirituality. This counters passive religious practices and encourages active engagement in shaping one’s destiny and helping others.
Emphasis on “Negative Observation” (부정관): While the importance of careful consideration is always present, the explicit naming and detailed explanation of “negative observation” as a tool for foresight and preventing mistakes is a notable development. This adds a practical, strategic dimension to his teachings, encouraging a balanced and critical approach to decision-making, rather than blind optimism.
Embracing Suffering: The concept of “happiness wrapped in a bundle of suffering” is a powerful reinforcement of his teaching on overcoming adversity. This aligns with his broader philosophy that challenges are opportunities for growth and that true blessings often emerge from enduring hardship.

7. Action Items & Blessing Guidance
   Based on this lecture, the following actions and guidance are recommended:

Cultivate Foresight and Proactive Action:
Action: Instead of reacting to problems, strive to anticipate future challenges in your personal life, work, and community. Implement solutions proactively, even if they seem unconventional at first.
Blessing Guidance: By developing a Holiest-like perspective that sees the future in the present, you align yourself with higher wisdom, preventing future hardships and attracting blessings through timely intervention.
Transform Prayer into Labor:
Action: Understand that true “prayer” is not just wishing but involves diligent effort and concrete action. If you pray for a loved one’s health, take them for check-ups, provide healthy food, and encourage exercise. If you pray for success, work diligently and prepare thoroughly.
Blessing Guidance: Heaven responds to your efforts on Earth. By actively working towards your prayers, you demonstrate your commitment, making your intentions manifest and elevating your blessing level.
Practice Generosity and Circulation of Wealth:
Action: Redefine your understanding of wealth. Instead of hoarding money, seek opportunities to spend it wisely, contribute to society, and help those in need. Let your money circulate and create positive impact.
Blessing Guidance: True wealth is measured by what you give. By being generous, you create a flow of blessings, ensuring that your resources are “living money” that returns to you in various forms.
Embrace and Overcome Suffering:
Action: Do not shy away from challenges or difficulties. View them as “bundles of suffering” that contain hidden happiness and growth. Actively work through hardships, especially in your youth, as “young suffering is bought suffering.”
Blessing Guidance: By willingly accepting and conquering your trials, you unlock profound personal transformation and future happiness, elevating your spiritual resilience and attracting greater blessings.
Apply “Negative Observation” for Wise Decisions:
Action: Before making important decisions (e.g., investments, relationships), consciously consider potential downsides, risks, and negative consequences. This “negative observation” helps prevent mistakes and ensures more robust choices.
Blessing Guidance: A balanced perspective, including foresight into potential pitfalls, protects you from harm and ensures that your path is guided by wisdom, leading to more stable and lasting blessings.

8. One-Sentence Overall Summary
   Huh Kyung-young’s lecture emphasizes that the Holiest’s timeless perspective reveals that true prayer is proactive labor, genuine wealth is measured by generous giving, and profound happiness is found by embracing and transforming through life’s inevitable challenges, urging individuals to cultivate foresight and action over reactive thinking to shape a blessed future.

This excerpt note captures the essence of a lecture by Heo Kyeong-yeong, a unique figure in Korean politics and spirituality. Heo delivers a contrarian and provocative worldview, challenging conventional wisdom on topics ranging from economics and politics to personal wealth and spiritual growth. His insights are particularly valuable for founders and operators seeking unorthodox perspectives on societal trends, leadership, and the true meaning of success.

The Vision of a “Prophet”

The Foresight of a Leader
Heo Kyeong-yeong emphasizes that a true leader, or “prophet,” operates in the present with a clear vision of the future, unlike conventional politicians who react to problems only after they arise. This perspective highlights the importance of proactive, long-term thinking in leadership.

지금 이런 정책을 여야가 한다는 것은 이거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거야. 이게 그때 해야 효과를 보는 거야.
The fact that both the ruling and opposition parties are implementing such policies now is like locking the barn door after the horse has bolted. These policies would have been effective if implemented back then.

그러면 이런 복잡한 문제를 미리 알고 예견하는 자가 예언자거든.
So, the one who knows and predicts these complex problems in advance is a prophet.

그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지. 10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야.
So, the politicians in our National Assembly are there to address what will happen 10 years in the future, now. They weren’t elected to talk about 10-year-old problems 10 years later.

Unconventional Economic Policies
Heo’s past policy proposals, such as giving 100만 원 (approximately $730 USD) coupons to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees, demonstrate his innovative approach to economic challenges. He argues that these seemingly radical ideas were actually prescient solutions to future problems like youth unemployment and the decline of traditional markets.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서.
Back then, when I said that young people working in SMEs should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy.

그러면 젊은이들이 자꾸 재래식 시장을 드나들면서 매달 나오는 100만 원 쿠폰을 중소기업 다니는 애들은, 대기업에 다니는 애는 월급이 180명이 초봉이 중소기업에 들어가니까 허경영 말 맞잖아. 월급은 100만 원, 120만 원인데 쿠폰이 플러스 100만 원이 나와.
So, young people would frequent traditional markets, and those working in SMEs would get a 1 million won coupon every month. For those working in large corporations, the starting salary is 1.8 million won, but for SMEs, it’s 1 million or 1.2 million won, plus a 1 million won coupon. My words were right.

The True Meaning of Wealth

Redefining “Rich”
Heo challenges the conventional definition of wealth, asserting that true richness lies in how much one spends and gives away, not how much one accumulates. This contrarian view encourages a shift from hoarding to circulation and contribution.

부자가 돈을 버는 건 예수나 허경영은 다운하는 거라 그래. 네가 그걸 버리고 친구 가난한 사람한테 주고 나를 따라라.
Jesus and Heo Kyeong-yeong say that a rich person making money is “down.” You should abandon that, give it to poor friends, and follow me.

하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래.
In heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money.

자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요. 그거는 그 사람이 죽을 때까지 자기가 안 써요.
Is someone who doesn’t spend money but puts it in the bank not rich? No, no. That person won’t spend it until they die.

The Illusion of Hoarded Wealth
Heo argues that money kept in a bank account is “dead money” and that those who accumulate vast fortunes without spending or donating are, in fact, “paupers” in the eyes of heaven. This perspective highlights the ephemeral nature of material possessions and the importance of using wealth for a greater purpose.

그 이근이, 돈이 이근이가 쓰다 줄까, 죽을까, 안 죽을까? 다 못 쓰고 죽어. 다 못 쓰게 아니라 한 푼도 안 쓰잖아요.
Will Lee Kun-hee’s money be spent by him before he dies? He’ll die without spending it all. Not just not spending it all, he won’t spend a single penny.

근데 통장에 들어간 돈은 움직여요, 안 움직여요? 안 움직여요. 안 움직이는 거예요. 통장에 가 있는 돈은 죽은 돈이야.
But does money in a bank account move? It doesn’t move. It’s dead money.

The Philosophy of “Action-Oriented Prayer”

Prayer as Labor
Heo reinterprets the concept of “prayer” not as passive wishing, but as active labor and preparation for the future. This emphasizes the need for tangible effort and proactive steps to achieve one’s goals, rather than simply hoping for divine intervention.

기도라는 원래 뜻은 말이야, 이런 뜻이라고. 그 이게 무슨 뜻이냐면, 이거는 그냥 기도야. 근데 기도에 이거 바할 게 있자이. 기도한다는 보자야. 그 이게 무슨 뜻이야? 양곰이 기도가 무슨 뜻이야? 시각에 우리가 일반적으로 교회에서 기도하는 거는 플레이어라 그래. 프레이어. 그러면 이것이 기독교에서 말하는 기도인데, 이 이게 여기서 나온 말이야. 이게 뭐냐면은, 에, 기도라는 그 자체가 노동이라는 뜻이야. 노동. 헬라어 노동. 이게 노동이란 뜻이야. 노동이란 뜻인데, 하늘에 바라는 것은 자기가 노력하는 것만큼만 준다 소리야.
The original meaning of “prayer” is this. What it means is, this is just prayer. But in prayer, there’s something to hope for. It’s about hoping. What does prayer mean? In general, what we call prayer in church is “prayer.” So, this is the Christian concept of prayer, and it comes from this word. What it means is that prayer itself means labor. Labor. Greek labor. This means labor. It means that heaven only grants what one strives for.

진정한 기도의 뜻은 내가 미래를 내다보고 내가 미래를 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 되는 거지.
The true meaning of prayer is that I must act on the labor of foreseeing and preparing for the future.

The Futility of Passive Wishing
Heo criticizes passive prayer, illustrating it with the example of praying for a mother’s longevity without taking concrete actions like health check-ups or exercise. This highlights his belief that divine favor is earned through effort, not mere supplication.

어머니를 어떻게 뭘 갖다 잡게 해야 되는지. 그래 안 그래? 어머니를 모시고 건강 검진을 가든지 뭘 이렇게 하게 기도인지. 집에 앉아서 어머니를 위해서 내가 한 시간 기도했습니다. 어머니래 사시라고. 이런 기도를 우리가 하고 앉아 있다 이 말이야.
How should I help my mother? Right? Is it prayer to take her for a health check-up or do something like that? We’re sitting at home, saying, “I prayed for an hour for my mother to live long.” We’re doing this kind of prayer.

The Wisdom of “Negative Observation”

Embracing “Negative Observation” (부정관)
Heo introduces the concept of “negative observation” (부정관), which involves considering potential downsides and risks in every situation. This is a powerful tool for decision-making, encouraging a balanced perspective that avoids naive optimism and prepares for unforeseen challenges.

불가는 다른 말로 뭐라 그랬어요? 불가는 뭐라 그래? 부정관이야. 부정관. 자, 봐요. 부정 이렇게 썼죠? 부정관. 불가는 다른 말로 바꾸면 부정관이야. 부정관. 뭐 하고 반대요? 긍정. 인정. 부정은 뭐의 반대요? 긍정. 어, 긍정의 반대야.
What else did I call “불가” (impossible)? What do you call “불가”? It’s “부정관” (negative observation). Look. I wrote “부정” (negative) like this, right? “부정관.” “불가” can be rephrased as “부정관.” “부정관.” What’s its opposite? Positive. Acknowledgment. What’s the opposite of negative? Positive. Oh, it’s the opposite of positive.

그러면 부정관 가지고 사물을 바라볼 때도 정관하고 부정관이라고 있으니까 여기에는 정관도 들어 있는 거야.
So, when you look at things with “negative observation,” since there’s both “positive observation” and “negative observation,” “positive observation” is also included here.

The Hidden Blessings of Suffering
Heo asserts that happiness is often disguised within “bundles of suffering,” and that true growth comes from embracing and overcoming these challenges. This perspective encourages resilience and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of pain and progress.

행복은 무슨 보자기 쌓여 있어요? 쳐다보기 싫은 보자기, 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있다. 행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기.
What kind of bundle is happiness wrapped in? An undesirable bundle, a bundle of suffering. Happiness is always in a bundle of suffering.

근데 자기 아버지가 별로 환경이 좋지 않은데도 열심히 공부해서 판사가 됐다. 그러면 걔는 고통의 보따리를 해서 행복을 만나게 되는 거야.
But if someone’s father didn’t have a good environment, yet they studied hard and became a judge, then that person met happiness through a bundle of suffering.

This excerpt note captures the essence of a lecture by Heo Kyeong-yeong, a South Korean politician and spiritual leader, titled “The Truth of Perspective.” In this lecture, Heo shares his unique worldview on foresight, wealth, and suffering, emphasizing how his “prophetic” insights often precede mainstream political action and offering a contrarian perspective on what truly constitutes wealth and happiness.

Foresight and Political Prophecy

The Prophet’s Present is the Public’s Future
Heo Kyeong-yeong consistently highlights his past policy proposals, made a decade ago, which are now being adopted by mainstream political parties. He argues that true leaders are prophets who foresee future problems and propose solutions long before they become crises, unlike current politicians who only react to immediate issues. This perspective is impressive because it challenges the conventional view of political leadership, suggesting that proactive, long-term vision is paramount, even if initially dismissed as radical.

내가 10년 전에 이 이야기를 한 것은 실야, 미래야. 미래 현실, 일반 사람들이 볼 때는 미래에 올 일이지. 근데 진짜 예언자가 볼 때는 이게 미래야, 현실이 현실이에요. 그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지. 10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야.
What I said 10 years ago was reality, the future. Future reality, from the perspective of ordinary people, it’s something that will happen in the future. But from the perspective of a true prophet, this isn’t the future, it’s the present. So, the politicians in our National Assembly now are supposed to be addressing what will happen 10 years from now. They weren’t elected to talk about 10-year-old issues 10 years later.

그러니까 나라 꼴이 뭐가 돼요? 맨날 뒤를 치는 거야. 제를 옛날에 하고, 제를 옛날에 손봐야 될 걸 불이 닥치니까 실업자가 생기고, 시이 안 되니까 이제는 규제를 풀어야 되다 이렇게 나오는 거야 이 말이야.
So what happens to the country? They’re always playing catch-up. They should have dealt with issues in the past, but now that unemployment is rampant and things aren’t working, they’re saying they need to deregulate.

Early Policy Proposals and Their Impact
Heo details specific policies he proposed, such as giving 1 million won coupons to those working in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which he claims would have prevented current economic issues like youth unemployment and the decline of traditional markets. His foresight in connecting these seemingly disparate issues—SME employment, consumer spending, and local market revitalization—is remarkable. He emphasizes that timely implementation is crucial for policies to be effective.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서. 그러면 중소기업에 안 가고 다 대기업만 가겠다 그러다가 실업자가 되가 난리야. 그런데 나는 그때 이미 중소기업 하는 사람은 100만 원에 포인트를 줘야 된다. 그 100만 원에 뭘 주냐? 쿠폰을 줘야 된다. 쿠폰이 뭐냐? 생필 쿠폰을 줘야 된다.
Back then, when I said that young people entering SMEs should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy. They said everyone would just go to large corporations, leading to unemployment. But I had already said that people in SMEs should get 1 million won in points. What kind of 1 million won? Coupons. What kind of coupons? Daily necessities coupons.

그러니까 중소기업 들어가나 대기업에 들어가나 생활 수준은 같아, 안 같아? 같아. 애들이 어디를 가? 대기업에 안 돼도 중소기업에 들어가도 이 대우가 이게 있다. 쿠폰이 어. 그리고 중소기업 주인은 월급을 많이 안 줘도 돼.
So, whether you go to an SME or a large corporation, the standard of living is the same, isn’t it? It’s the same. Where do young people go? Even if they can’t get into a large corporation, they can go to an SME and still get this treatment. The coupons. And SME owners don’t have to pay high salaries.

The True Meaning of Wealth and Action

Redefining “Rich” from a Heavenly Perspective
Heo presents a contrarian definition of wealth, stating that from a “heavenly” perspective, a truly rich person is someone who spends and gives away a lot of money, not someone who hoards it in a bank account. He criticizes those who accumulate wealth without using it for the benefit of others, calling them “paupers” in the eyes of heaven. This challenges the conventional notion of wealth as accumulation and instead emphasizes circulation and generosity.

부자가 돈을 버는 건 예수나 허경영은 다운하는 거라 그래. 네가 그걸 버리고 친구 가난한 사람한테 주고 나를 따라라.
Jesus and Heo Kyeong-yeong say that a rich person making money is “down.” You should abandon that, give it to poor friends, and follow me.

하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래. 지금 우리 박이 돈을 벌어 가지고 남한테 많이 베풀었다든지, 좋다든지 그게 부자지. 자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요.
In heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money. If our Park earns money and gives a lot to others, or does good, that’s being rich. Someone who doesn’t spend their money but puts it in the bank isn’t rich? No, no.

Prayer as Labor and Action
Heo reinterprets the meaning of “prayer,” explaining that its original Greek root signifies “labor” or “work.” He argues that true prayer isn’t just sitting and wishing, but actively preparing for the future and taking concrete steps to achieve one’s desires. This is a powerful reframe that emphasizes personal responsibility and action over passive hope, directly criticizing politicians who “pray” without acting.

기도라는 원래의 뜻은 노동을 말해. 노동. 노동의 대가.
The original meaning of prayer refers to labor. Labor. The reward for labor.

우리가 미래를 내다본다면 그것을 행동으로 옮겨야지, 그것을 바라고만 있어서 되거나 기도를 하거나 이거는 신은 안 받아줘. 땅에서 푼 것만 들어주니까, 네 손으로 네가 땅에서 땀을 흘리고, 네 부모가 오래 살도록 몸부림치고, 네가 뭘 사서 먹이고 부모님을 데리고 운동하러 가고, 네가 저녁으로 일찍 퇴근해 어머니를 데리고 산보를 하고 했느냐 따라서 네 어머니가 오래 사는 거지.
If we foresee the future, we must act on it; merely wishing or praying won’t be accepted by God. God only grants what is sown on earth, so your mother will live long depending on whether you sweat on the ground with your own hands, struggle for your parents to live long, buy them food, take them for exercise, or leave work early in the evening to take your mother for a walk.

The Nature of Reality and Transformation

The Illusion of “Self” and the Path to Enlightenment
Heo delves into Buddhist concepts like “emptiness” (공, gong) and “no-self” (무아, mua), explaining that attachment to self (아집, ajip) creates suffering (삼독, samdok: greed, anger, ignorance). He connects this to the idea that our current appearance and circumstances are a direct result of our past actions, and that true change comes from letting go of self-centeredness and acting for the benefit of others. This philosophical depth provides a framework for understanding personal responsibility and the potential for transformation.

아집은 뭐예요? 뭘 만들어요? 세 가지, 뭐를 만들어요? 삼독. 삼독이 뭐예요? 응? 응, 맞아, 안 맞아? 독이라 건 우리 마음속에 있는 탐하는 마음과 성내는 마음과 어리석은 마음이야. 그 세 가지가 있잖아. 그러면 이 관이 독소 만드는 공장이야. 그래서 이게 이게 이 삼독이 다른 말로 아집이라고 그래.
What is ajip (self-attachment)? What does it create? Three things, what does it create? Samdok (three poisons). What are the three poisons? Right? Right? The poisons are the greedy mind, the angry mind, and the ignorant mind within our hearts. There are those three. So, this perspective is a factory that produces toxins. That’s why these three poisons are also called ajip.

네가 한 거야. 그러니까 네가 바꾸는 길밖에도 있니? 엄마가 바꿔 줄 수도 없어. 그러나 네가 열심히 돈 벌어서 네가 훌륭한 일을 하면 네 얼굴이 달라진다는. 세상 사람이 네 얼굴을 기부 천사의 표본으로 볼 수도 있어.
You did it. So, is there any way to change it other than by yourself? Mom can’t change it for you. But if you work hard, earn money, and do great things, your face will change. People in the world might even see your face as a model of a philanthropic angel.

The Metamorphosis of Life and the Value of Suffering
Heo uses the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly as a powerful metaphor for human transformation and the journey to a higher state of being. He highlights how the caterpillar, seemingly without the potential for wings, undergoes a complete change, emphasizing that hope and effort are essential for our own “metamorphosis.” He also stresses that suffering (고통, gotong) is often a disguised blessing, a “bundle of suffering” that, when embraced and overcome, leads to happiness. This perspective encourages resilience and a deeper understanding of life’s challenges.

여기만 들어가면은 날개가 나서 날아갈 수가 있는 때가 온다 이 말이야. 무슨 말인지 알겠어요? 홀, 날라 수가 있다 이 말이야. 알겠어요? 진화하지만 인간은 이 육체에서 이 애벌레처럼 날개가 안 나오고 있는 거지만, 여러분들은 그 희망을 가져야 돼, 안 가져야 돼? 가져야 돼.
Once you enter here, a time will come when wings will sprout, and you can fly. Do you understand what I mean? You can fly freely. Do you understand? Although humans evolve, we don’t grow wings from this physical body like caterpillars, but you must have that hope, mustn’t you? You must.

행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기. 그러니까 행복은, 응, 고통은 이렇게 반대가 된다 이 말이요. 행복은 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있으니까 사람들이 자기 아버지가 너무 가난해서 자기가 공부할 돈이 없다. 그러니까 자기 환경을 피곤 안 하고 빗나갔다. 그러면 걔는 고통의 보자기 처음에 거부한 거지.
Happiness is always a bundle of suffering. So, happiness and suffering are opposites. Since happiness is wrapped in a bundle of suffering, people whose fathers were too poor to afford their education might have rejected their circumstances and gone astray. Then, they initially rejected the bundle of suffering.

This excerpt is from a lecture by Heo Kyung-young, a South Korean politician and spiritual leader, titled “The Truth of Perspective.” In this lecture, Heo Kyung-young shares his unique worldview on various topics, including economics, politics, human nature, and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of foresight and action over mere contemplation, and challenges conventional notions of wealth, happiness, and suffering.

Heo Kyung-young’s Prophetic Vision and Economic Philosophy

The Foresight of a Prophet vs. Reactive Politics
Heo Kyung-young highlights the critical difference between a prophet’s foresight and the reactive nature of conventional politics. He argues that politicians often address problems only after they’ve become crises, rather than proactively preventing them. This section is impressive because it showcases his contrarian view on governance and his belief in the power of preemptive action.

10년 전에 내가 이야기했는데 지금 이게 이제 여야가 다 따라서 하는 거야. 근데 지금 하는 거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거예요.
I said this 10 years ago, and now both the ruling and opposition parties are following suit. But what they’re doing now is locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.

미리 알고 예견하는 자가 예언자거든. 그래 안 그래요? 그러면 예언자의 이 예언하는 예언자의 현재는 일반 국민들의 뭐예요? 일반 국민들은 뭐가 되지? 미래. 미래란 말이 미래.
The one who knows and foresees in advance is a prophet, isn’t that right? So, the present of this prophet who foresees, what is it for the general public? What does it become for the general public? The future. It’s the future.

그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지. 10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야.
So, the politicians in our National Assembly now are there to deal with what will come 10 years in the future, not to talk about 10-year-future issues 10 years later.

Innovative Economic Policies: The “Coupon” System
Heo Kyung-young proposes a unique “coupon” system to revitalize the economy and address social issues like youth unemployment and the decline of traditional markets. This idea is striking because it offers a practical, out-of-the-box solution that challenges traditional welfare models and aims to create a more equitable society.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서.
Even then, when I said that young people entering small and medium-sized enterprises should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy.

월급은 100만 원, 120만 원인데 쿠폰이 플러스 100만 원이 나와. 그래 안 그래요? 맞아요. 이렇게 되는 거지. 그러니까 중소기업 들어가나. 대기업에 들어가나 생활 수준은 같아, 안 같아? 같아.
The salary is 1 million or 1.2 million won, but an additional 1 million won in coupons comes out. Isn’t that right? Yes. That’s how it is. So, whether you join a small or medium-sized enterprise or a large corporation, the standard of living is the same, isn’t it? It’s the same.

Redefining Wealth: The “Spender” as the True Rich
Heo Kyung-young offers a radical redefinition of wealth, asserting that true wealth lies not in accumulation but in spending and giving. This perspective is thought-provoking as it directly contradicts the conventional understanding of financial success and emphasizes the spiritual aspect of money.

하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래.
In heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money.

자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요. 그거는 그 사람이 죽을 때까지 자기가 안 써요. 벌어 가지고 은행만 갖다 예금해 놓고, 돈을, 돈을 은행만 넣어놓고 그 사람은 잔인 고이나 돈을 쓰지 않아. 그럼 그 돈은 들어다가 죽어요. 그게 가난뱅이라는 거야.
Is someone who doesn’t spend their money but puts it in the bank not rich? No, no. That person doesn’t spend it until they die. They earn it, deposit it in the bank, and never spend it. Then they die with that money. That’s what a pauper is.

빌 게이츠가 사회 기부를 얼마 했느냐? 많이 한 사람이 부자예요. 그게 자기 돈을 없는 사람 나눠 줬으니까, 그 사람이 자기 손으로 얼마를 썼느냐? 부자죠.
How much has Bill Gates donated to society? The person who gives a lot is rich. Because he shared his money with those who have none, how much did that person spend with their own hands? That’s being rich.

The Philosophy of Action and Transformation

Prayer as Labor: Action Over Mere Wishing
Heo Kyung-young reinterprets the meaning of “prayer” not as passive wishing, but as active labor and preparation for the future. This redefinition is powerful because it shifts the focus from spiritual contemplation to tangible effort and responsibility, aligning with his overall philosophy of action.

기도라는 원래 뜻은 말이야, 이런 뜻이라고. 그 이게 무슨 뜻이냐면, 이거는 그냥 기도야. 근데 기도에 이거 바할 게 있자이. 기도한다는 보자야. 그 이게 무슨 뜻이야? 양곰이 기도가 무슨 뜻이야? 시각에 우리가 일반적으로 교회에서 기도하는 거는 플레이어라 그래. 프레이어. 그러면 이것이 기독교에서 말하는 기도인데, 이 이게 여기서 나온 말이야. 이게 뭐냐면은, 에, 기도라는 그 자체가 노동이라는 뜻이야. 노동. 헬라어 노동. 이게 노동이란 뜻이야. 노동이란 뜻인데, 하늘에 바라는 것을 하늘에 바라는 것은 자기가 노력하는 것만큼만 준다 소리야.
The original meaning of prayer is this. What this means is, this is just prayer. But there’s something to hope for in prayer. It’s about seeing prayer. What does this mean? What does “yanggom” prayer mean? What we generally call prayer in church is “prayer.” So this is the prayer mentioned in Christianity, and this word comes from here. What it means is that prayer itself means labor. Labor. Greek labor. This means labor. It means labor, and what you hope for from heaven, heaven only gives you as much as you work for it.

진정한 기도의 뜻은 내가 미래를 내다보고 내가 미래를 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 되는 거지. 근데 사람들이 기도는 앉아 가지고 하는 건 줄 알아.
The true meaning of prayer is that I must act on the labor of foreseeing and preparing for the future. But people think prayer is just sitting down and doing it.

The Illusion of Self and the Cycle of Rebirth
Heo Kyung-young delves into Buddhist concepts like “Anatta” (no-self) and the cycle of rebirth, using the metaphor of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly to illustrate profound spiritual truths. This section is fascinating for its interweaving of spiritual philosophy with natural phenomena, offering a unique perspective on human existence and transformation.

내가 지은 죄가 내 미래의 모든 걸 개정한다. 음, 현재의 것도 결정한다.
The sins I commit revise everything in my future. And they also determine my present.

이 애벌레는 애벌레의 몸을 아무리 봐도 애벌레의 날개가 나올 곳이 없어. 애벌레 보면 전부 다 똑같아. 또 애벌레를 아무리 봐도 나비의 다리가 여섯 개가 나와야 돼요.
No matter how much you look at the caterpillar’s body, there’s no place for its wings to emerge. All caterpillars look the same. And no matter how much you look at the caterpillar, six legs of a butterfly must emerge.

님이 들어갈 때는 징그러운 애벌레가 들어갔는데 이게 호랑나비가 돼 가지고 그렇게 아름다운 날개를 가지고 나오는 거야. 그 쳐다보니까 입에서 촉수도 만들어져 있고. 꿀 꿀을 발라 먹어야 되니까. 아니 그 기어 다니는 게 말이야, 입이 이빨도 있던 게 그렇잖아. 그게 없어지고 촉수가 나와 가지고 빨, 꿀을 빨아먹기 돼 있고, 다리는 네, 여섯 개 다리가 탁 길게 늘어져 있고, 완전히 비행기처럼 난단 말이야.
When it (the caterpillar) went in, it was a disgusting caterpillar, but it came out as a swallowtail butterfly with such beautiful wings. When you look closely, it even has antennae formed in its mouth, because it needs to suck nectar. I mean, that crawling thing, it used to have teeth in its mouth, didn’t it? Those are gone, and antennae have emerged to suck nectar, and it has six long legs, and it flies completely like an airplane.

The Wisdom of “Negation” (부정관)
Heo Kyung-young introduces the concept of “negation” (부정관), suggesting that a healthy skepticism and awareness of potential downsides are crucial for making wise decisions and avoiding suffering. This idea is insightful because it challenges the common emphasis on positive thinking, advocating for a balanced perspective that acknowledges both good and bad.

부정관이라는 건 긍정만 한다고 좋은 게 아니야.
“Negation” doesn’t mean that only being positive is good.

부정을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 게 있어요, 없어요? 없어요.
If you have “negation,” is there anything in the world to covet? No, there isn’t.

이쁜 여자 보면 욕심이 날까? 부정을 한번 바라보지.
If you see a beautiful woman, would you covet her? You’d look at her with “negation.”

Happiness and Suffering: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Heo Kyung-young presents a profound view on happiness and suffering, stating that happiness is always wrapped in a bundle of suffering, and vice versa. This perspective is deeply philosophical, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and to recognize the interconnectedness of life’s experiences.

행복은 무슨 보자기 쌓여 있어요? 쳐다보기 싫은 보자기, 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있다. 행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기.
What kind of bundle is happiness wrapped in? A bundle you don’t want to look at, a bundle of suffering. Happiness is always a bundle of suffering.

고통의 보따리를 달게 받은 사람은 고통의 보따리를 풀어야 나중에 행복이 들어 있어요.
The person who gladly accepts the bundle of suffering must untie it to find happiness inside later.

젊어서 고생 사서 고생. 이거는 명심해야 돼요. 그래서 큰 깊은 일이 오려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 돼.
Suffering in youth is suffering bought. You must keep this in mind. So, if a great and profound matter is to come, you must open the bundle of suffering.

This excerpt note captures the essence of a lecture by Heo Kyeong-yeong, a South Korean politician and spiritual leader, titled “The Truth of Perspective.” In this lecture, Heo shares his unique worldview on various topics, including economics, politics, personal wealth, and spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of foresight and action over passive prayer or conventional thinking, often presenting contrarian ideas that challenge common societal norms.

Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Prophetic Vision and Policy Ideas

The Foresight of a Prophet vs. Reactive Politics
Heo Kyeong-yeong consistently highlights the failure of conventional politicians to anticipate future problems, contrasting their reactive approach with his own prophetic foresight. He argues that true leadership lies in proactive problem-solving, not in addressing crises after they’ve already caused damage. This perspective is particularly impressive because it underscores the importance of long-term vision in governance, a quality often lacking in short-sighted political cycles.

지금 하는 거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거예요. 말하자면 지금 이런 정책을 여야가 한다는 것은 이거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거야. 이게 그때 해야 효과를 보는 거야.
What they are doing now is like locking the barn door after the horse is stolen. In other words, the policies the ruling and opposition parties are pursuing now are like locking the barn door after the horse is stolen. These policies would have been effective if implemented back then.

그러면 이런 복잡한 문제를 미리 알고 예견하는 자가 예언자거든. 그래 안 그래요? 그러면 예언자의 이 예언하는 예언자의 현재는 일반 국민들의 뭐예요? 일반 국민들은 뭐가 되지? 미래.
So, the one who knows and foresees these complex problems in advance is a prophet, isn’t that right? Then, what is the present of this prophet who makes prophecies to ordinary citizens? What do ordinary citizens become? The future.

그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지. 10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야.
So, the politicians in our National Assembly are there to deal with what will happen 10 years in the future, not to talk about 10-year future problems 10 years later.

Innovative Economic Policies: The “Coupon” System
Heo’s proposed economic policies, such as monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees, demonstrate a creative approach to stimulating local economies and balancing the playing field between large corporations and SMEs. His idea of providing “living essential coupons” that can only be used in traditional markets is a brilliant way to redistribute wealth and support local businesses, while also making SME jobs more attractive. This shows a deep understanding of both economic incentives and social welfare.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서. 그러면 중소기업에 안 가고 다 대기업만 가겠다 그러다가 실업자가 되가 난리야. 그런데 나는 그때 이미 중소기업 하는 사람은 100만 원에 포인트를 줘야 된다. 그 100만 원에 뭘 주냐? 쿠폰을 줘야 된다. 쿠폰이 뭐냐? 생필 쿠폰을 줘야 된다.
Back then, when I said that young people working in SMEs should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy. They said everyone would only go to large corporations and then there would be a crisis of unemployment. But I already said then that people working in SMEs should receive 1 million won in points. What kind of 1 million won? Coupons. What kind of coupons? Living essential coupons.

그러니까 중소기업 들어가나 대기업에 들어가나 생활 수준은 같아, 안 같아? 같아. 애들이 어디를 가? 대기업에 안 돼도 중소기업에 들어가도 이 대우가 이게 있다. 쿠폰이 어. 그리고 중소기업 주인은 월급을 많이 안 줘도 돼.
So, whether you go to an SME or a large corporation, is your standard of living the same or different? It’s the same. Where do young people go? Even if they can’t get into a large corporation, they can go to an SME because this treatment exists. The coupons. And SME owners don’t have to pay high salaries.

Critique of Local Autonomy and Government Spending
Heo’s strong criticism of the local autonomy system and the excessive number of local council members reveals his concern for fiscal responsibility and efficient governance. His argument that these systems are a “black hole” for national budgets, leading to increased national debt, highlights a fundamental flaw he perceives in the current political structure. This critique is particularly insightful as it points to systemic issues that often go unaddressed by mainstream politicians.

이 사람들이 지자체를 떡 해가지고 지자체 광역 단체, 지자체 의원이 얼마요? 4천 명. 광역 단체 포함 4천 명. 16개 시도 지부 시작해서 세상에 이걸 다 기초 단체, 이걸 다 뽑아. 이러니까 16개 시도 300개 또 저 기초 단체, 아 이걸 다 뽑으니까 이 얼마야 이게? 한 달에 이 사람들 월급을 1년에 연봉이 7천만 원 꼴로 나가요.
These people created local governments, and how many local council members are there, including metropolitan areas? 4,000 people. Including metropolitan areas, 4,000 people. Starting with 16 cities and provinces, they elect all these basic local government officials. So, with 16 cities and provinces, 300 more basic local governments, how much is this? These people’s salaries amount to 70 million won per year.

이 사람들이 이걸 만들어 가지고 이걸 주고 있어. 생각해 봐요. 그러면 국가의 살림이 얼마나 적자나. 어, 자, 결혼하면 1억. 이미 인구 세계 최저, 최저 출산 1위.
These people created this and are giving it out. Think about it. How much deficit does the national budget incur? Oh, well, 100 million won for marriage. Already, the population has the lowest birth rate in the world, ranking first.

Redefining Wealth and Action

The True Meaning of “Rich”
Heo Kyeong-yeong offers a radical redefinition of wealth, asserting that true richness lies not in accumulating money but in spending it generously for the benefit of others. He contrasts the “downward” accumulation of wealth by figures like Lee Kun-hee with the “upward” giving of Bill Gates, emphasizing that money that remains in bank accounts is “dead money.” This perspective challenges the conventional notion of success and encourages a more altruistic view of financial prosperity.

부자가 돈을 버는 건 예수나 허경영은 다운하는 거라 그래. 네가 그걸 버리고 친구 가난한 사람한테 주고 나를 따라라.
Jesus and Heo Kyeong-yeong say that a rich person making money is “going down.” They say, “Give up that money, give it to your poor friends, and follow me.”

하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래. 분 이해 가요, 안 가요? 지금 우리 박이 돈을 벌어 가지고 남한테 많이 베풀었다든지, 좋다든지 그게 부자지. 자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요.
In heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money. Do you understand? If Park earned money and gave a lot to others, or did good things, that’s being rich. Is someone who doesn’t spend their money but puts it in the bank not rich? No, no.

통장에 들어간 돈은 움직여요, 안 움직여요? 안 움직여요. 안 움직이는 거예요. 통장에 가 있는 돈은 죽은 돈이야.
Does money in a bank account move or not? It doesn’t move. It doesn’t move. Money in a bank account is dead money.

Prayer as Labor and Action
Heo reinterprets the concept of prayer, moving beyond passive supplication to emphasize active labor and preparation for the future. He argues that true prayer involves taking concrete steps to achieve one’s desires, rather than simply wishing for them. This pragmatic view of prayer is a powerful call to action, urging individuals to be proactive agents in shaping their own destinies and the well-being of their loved ones.

이게 무슨 뜻이야? 양곰이 기도가 무슨 뜻이야? 시각에 우리가 일반적으로 교회에서 기도하는 거는 플레이어라 그래. 프레이어. 그러면 이것이 기독교에서 말하는 기도인데, 이 이게 여기서 나온 말이야. 이게 뭐냐면은, 에, 기도라는 그 자체가 노동이라는 뜻이야.
What does this mean? What does Yanggom’s prayer mean? What we generally call prayer in church is “prayer.” So, this is the prayer that Christianity talks about, and this word comes from here. What it means is that prayer itself means labor.

이 무슨 말이냐면, 진정한 기도의 뜻은 내가 미래를 내다보고 내가 미래를 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 되는 거지.
What this means is that the true meaning of prayer is that I must act on the labor of foreseeing the future and preparing for it.

우리가 미래를 내다본다면 그것을 행동으로 옮겨야지, 그것을 바라고만 있어서 되거나 기도를 하거나 이거는 신은 안 받아줘. 땅에서 푼 것만 들어주니까, 네 손으로 네가 땅에서 땀을 흘리고, 네 부모가 오래 살도록 몸부림치고, 네가 뭘 사서 먹이고 부모님을 데리고 운동하러 가고, 네가 저녁으로 일찍 퇴근해 어머니를 데리고 산보를 하고 했느냐.
If we foresee the future, we must act on it; simply hoping for it or praying for it, God will not accept. God only grants what is done on earth, so did you sweat on the ground with your own hands, struggle for your parents to live long, buy them things to eat, take them for exercise, or leave work early in the evening to take your mother for a walk?

The Wisdom of “Negative Perspective” (부정관)
Heo introduces the concept of “negative perspective” (부정관) as a crucial tool for wise decision-making and avoiding pitfalls. By considering potential negative outcomes, one can make more informed choices and avoid being swayed by superficial desires. This idea is particularly insightful because it encourages a balanced and critical approach to life, rather than blindly pursuing positive outcomes. It’s a reminder that prudence and caution are essential for true success and happiness.

네, 부정을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 게 있어요, 없어요? 없어요.
Yes, if you have a negative perspective, is there anything in the world to covet? No.

이쁜 여자 보면 욕심이 날까? 부정을 한번 바라보지.
If you see a beautiful woman, will you covet her? Look at it from a negative perspective.

그러면 그 여자를 만날 때 부정관 가져야 돼. 부정관.
So, when you meet that woman, you must have a negative perspective. A negative perspective.

Life’s Transformations and Hidden Blessings

The Metamorphosis of Life: From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Heo uses the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly as a powerful metaphor for human transformation and spiritual evolution. He emphasizes that just as a caterpillar undergoes a complete change, humans also have the potential for radical change and growth, even if it’s not immediately visible. This analogy is incredibly inspiring, offering hope that even in our current “caterpillar” state, we can eventually “fly” and experience a higher state of being.

님이 들어갈 때는 징그러운 애벌레가 들어갔는데 이게 호랑나비가 돼 가지고 그렇게 아름다운 날개를 가지고 나오는 거야.
When it (the caterpillar) went in, it was a disgusting caterpillar, but it came out as a swallowtail butterfly with such beautiful wings.

여기서 요만큼 기어 다니려면 30분 걸리던 게 날아가요. 그거, 그 여기서 이 과정, 이것을 우리 인간에게 비교하면 환생, 우리가 죽어서 인간이 천국에 가는 거와 같다 이 말이야.
What used to take 30 minutes to crawl this far now flies. That, that process, if we compare it to humans, is like reincarnation, like humans going to heaven after death.

인간은 이 육체에서 이 애벌레처럼 날개가 안 나오고 있는 거지만, 여러분들은 그 희망을 가져야 돼, 안 가져야 돼? 가져야 돼. 내 강의를 듣다 보면 언젠가 이렇게 바뀌는 거야.
Humans, in this physical body, don’t have wings like this caterpillar, but should you have that hope or not? You should. If you listen to my lectures, you will change like this someday.

The “Bundle of Suffering” as a Path to Happiness
Heo presents a profound and counterintuitive idea: happiness is often hidden within a “bundle of suffering.” He argues that embracing and overcoming challenges, rather than avoiding them, is the true path to finding joy and fulfillment. This perspective is a powerful lesson in resilience and delayed gratification, encouraging individuals to view difficulties as opportunities for growth and eventual happiness. It’s a stark reminder that true rewards often come after enduring hardship.

그런데 행복은 무슨 보자기 쌓여 있어요? 쳐다보기 싫은 보자기, 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있다. 행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기.
But what kind of bundle is happiness wrapped in? A bundle you don’t want to look at, a bundle of suffering. Happiness is always a bundle of suffering.

근데 자기 아버지가 별로 환경이 좋지 않은데도 열심히 공부해서 판사가 됐다. 그러면 걔는 고통의 보따리를 해서 행복을 만나게 되는 거야.
But if someone’s father didn’t have a good environment, but they studied hard and became a judge, then they opened the bundle of suffering and found happiness.

그 고통이라는 보따리를 벗어나야 돼. 그걸 지나야 되는데, 이 고통이라는 것을 무조건 회피하면 어떻게 돼요? 안 된다 이 말이야.
You have to get out of that bundle of suffering. You have to go through it, but if you unconditionally avoid this suffering, what happens? It won’t work.

젊어서 고생 사서 고생. 이거는 명심해야 돼요. 그래서 큰 깊은 일이 오려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 돼.
Suffer when you’re young, buy suffering. You must keep this in mind. So, if a big, profound event is to come, you must open the bundle of suffering.

그래서 고통을, 에이, 이 보따리가 언제나 위장돼 있다는 거, 위장돼 있다는 거. 그걸 여러분들이 알아야 실수를 안 해요.
So, suffering, hey, this bundle is always disguised, always disguised. You need to know that to avoid making mistakes.

This excerpt note captures the essence of a lecture by Heo Kyeong-yeong, a unique figure in Korean politics and spirituality. Heo delivers a contrarian and provocative worldview, challenging conventional wisdom on topics ranging from economics and politics to personal wealth and spiritual growth. His insights are particularly striking for their bold predictions and unconventional definitions of success and morality, offering a fresh, albeit often controversial, perspective on life and society.

Heo Kyeong-yeong’s Prophetic Vision and Policy Insights

The Prophet’s Present is the Public’s Future
Heo Kyeong-yeong emphasizes that a true prophet’s current reality is the future for ordinary people . He criticizes politicians for always being behind the curve, reacting to problems only after they’ve become crises, rather than proactively addressing them . This perspective highlights the importance of foresight and proactive governance.

내가 10년 전에 이 이야기를 한 것은 실야, 미래야. 미래 현실, 일반 사람들이 볼 때는 미래에 올 일이지. 근데 진짜 예언자가 볼 때는 이게 미래야, 현실이 현실이에요.
What I said 10 years ago, was it reality or the future? It was the future reality. For ordinary people, it’s something that will happen in the future. But for a true prophet, it’s not the future, it’s the present reality.

그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지. 10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야.
So, the politicians in our National Assembly are there to deal with what will happen 10 years in the future, right now. They weren’t elected to talk about 10-year-future problems 10 years later.

Unconventional Economic Policies and Their Foresight
Heo’s past policy proposals, such as 100 million won for marriage and 30 million won for childbirth, were initially dismissed but are now being adopted by mainstream politicians, albeit too late . His idea of providing 1 million won coupons to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees to boost traditional markets is a brilliant example of a multi-faceted solution that addresses both employment and local economy issues . This shows a deep understanding of economic incentives and their ripple effects.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서.
Back then, when I said that young people entering SMEs should receive 1 million won in points every month, people called me crazy.

월급은 100만 원, 120만 원인데 쿠폰이 플러스 100만 원이 나와. 그래 안 그래요? 맞아요. 이렇게 되는 거지. 그러니까 중소기업 들어가나. 대기업에 들어가나 생활 수준은 같아, 안 같아? 같아.
The salary is 1 million or 1.2 million won, but an additional 1 million won coupon comes. Isn’t that right? Yes. That’s how it is. So, whether you go to an SME or a large corporation, the standard of living is the same, isn’t it? It is.

Critique of Local Autonomy and National Debt
Heo sharply criticizes the local autonomy system, arguing that the proliferation of local council members (4,000 people receiving 70 million won annual salaries) has become a “black hole” for the national budget, leading to significant national debt . He advocated for reducing the number of national assembly members to 100 and making them unpaid, a radical proposal that highlights his concern for fiscal responsibility .

이 사람들이 지자체를 떡 해가지고 지자체 광역 단체, 지자체 의원이 얼마요? 4천 명. 광역 단체 포함 4천 명. 16개 시도 지부 시작해서 세상에 이걸 다 기초 단체, 이걸 다 뽑아. 이러니까 16개 시도 300개 또 저 기초 단체, 아 이걸 다 뽑으니까 이 얼마야 이게? 한 달에 이 사람들 월급을 1년에 연봉이 7천만 원 꼴로 나가요.
These people created local governments, and how many local council members are there, including metropolitan areas? 4,000 people. Including metropolitan areas, 4,000 people. Starting from 16 cities and provinces, they elect all these basic local government members. So, with 16 cities and provinces and 300 basic local governments, how much is this? These people’s salaries amount to 70 million won per year.

Redefining Wealth and Spiritual Growth

The True Meaning of “Rich”
Heo offers a revolutionary definition of wealth: a truly rich person is someone who spends a lot of money, especially on others, not someone who hoards it in a bank account . He views money stored in banks as “dead money” and those who accumulate it without spending as “poor” in a spiritual sense . This challenges the conventional notion of financial success.

하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래.
In heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money.

자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요. 그거는 그 사람이 죽을 때까지 자기가 안 써요.
Is someone who doesn’t spend money with their own hands but puts it in the bank not rich? No, no. That person doesn’t spend it until they die.

통장에 가 있는 돈은 죽은 돈이야.
Money in a bank account is dead money.

Prayer as Labor and Action
Heo reinterprets the meaning of “prayer” not as passive wishing, but as active “labor” and preparation for the future . He criticizes those who merely pray without taking action, likening it to politicians who do nothing but collect salaries . This emphasizes the importance of tangible effort and responsibility in achieving one’s goals and caring for others.

기도라는 원래의 뜻은 노동을 말해. 노동. 노동의 대가.
The original meaning of prayer refers to labor. Labor. The reward for labor.

진정한 기도의 뜻은 내가 미래를 내다보고 내가 미래를 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 되는 거지.
The true meaning of prayer is that I must act on the labor of foreseeing the future and preparing for it.

The Illusion of Self and the Path to Transformation
Heo delves into Buddhist concepts like “emptiness” (공, gong) and “no-self” (무아, mua), explaining that true understanding of these concepts should lead to action and generosity, not passive inaction . He uses the metaphor of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly to illustrate that radical change and spiritual evolution are possible if one embraces the process, even if it seems impossible from the initial state . This highlights the potential for profound personal transformation.

이 공을 깨달으면 뭘 해야 돼? 행동. 행동으로 남한테 베풀 줄 알아야 되는 거야.
If you realize this emptiness, what should you do? Action. You must know how to give to others through action.

여기만 들어가면은 날개가 나서 날아갈 수가 있는 때가 온다 이 말이야. 무슨 말인지 알겠어요? 홀, 날라 수가 있다 이 말이야.
If you just enter here, a time will come when wings will grow, and you can fly. Do you understand what I mean? You can fly freely.

Embracing “Negative” Perspectives and Suffering
Heo introduces the concept of “negative observation” (부정관, bujeonggwan), suggesting that viewing things from a critical or skeptical perspective can prevent greed and attachment . He also asserts that happiness is always wrapped in a “bundle of suffering,” meaning that one must embrace and overcome hardship to achieve true happiness . This contrarian view encourages resilience and a deeper understanding of life’s challenges.

부정을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 게 있어요, 없어요? 없어요.
If you have a negative view, is there anything in the world to covet? No.

행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기. 그러니까 행복은, 응, 고통은 이렇게 반대가 된다 이 말이요. 행복은 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있으니까 사람들이 자기 아버지가 너무 가난해서 자기가 공부할 돈이 없다.
Happiness is always in a bundle of suffering. So, happiness, well, suffering are opposites, you see. Since happiness is wrapped in a bundle of suffering, people whose fathers were too poor couldn’t afford to study.

Central Questions & Answers

1. What is the Holiest’s perspective on the ‘Truth of Gaze’ and its impact on health?
   Question: What does Huh Kyung-young mean by the “Truth of Gaze,” and how does understanding this truth relate to one’s health and well-being?
   Answer: The “Truth of Gaze” refers to understanding fundamental principles, which, when properly grasped, lead to good health. It implies that a correct perspective on truth is intrinsically linked to one’s physical and mental state.
   Key Quote: “The Truth of Gaze… if you truly know the truth, you become healthy.”

2. How does Huh Kyung-young’s foresight differ from conventional political action in Korea?
   Question: How does Huh Kyung-young’s approach to national policy, particularly his past predictions, contrast with the current actions of mainstream politicians in Korea?
   Answer: Huh Kyung-young claims to have proposed policies like marriage and birth incentives, and local council abolition a decade ago. He asserts that current political parties are only now adopting these ideas, which he likens to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.” He emphasizes that true leadership involves foreseeing future problems and acting proactively, rather than reacting when crises are already severe, such as declining birth rates or unemployment.
   Key Quote: “What they are doing now is locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.”

3. What is the Holiest’s definition of a “rich person” and how does it challenge conventional views on wealth?
   Question: According to Huh Kyung-young, what truly defines a “rich person,” and how does this definition diverge from the common understanding of wealth accumulation?
   Answer: The Holiest defines a rich person not by how much money they accumulate in a bank account, but by how much they spend and give away to others. He argues that those who hoard wealth without using it to benefit others are, in fact, “poor” in a spiritual sense, as their money remains “dead” and unused. True wealth is demonstrated through generosity and active circulation of resources.
   Key Quote: “In the eyes of Heaven, a rich person is someone who spends a lot of money.”

4. How does the Holiest interpret the true meaning of “prayer” and its connection to action?
   Question: What is Huh Kyung-young’s unique interpretation of the word “prayer,” particularly its original meaning in ancient languages, and what does it imply about human effort?
   Answer: The Holiest explains that the original meaning of “prayer” (from Greek) is “labor” or “work.” This means that divine blessings are granted in proportion to one’s effort and proactive preparation for the future, rather than merely wishing or sitting idly. True prayer involves taking action, such as actively caring for one’s parents’ health, instead of just praying for their longevity.
   Key Quote: “The original meaning of prayer is labor. It means that Heaven gives only as much as you strive for.”

5. What is the concept of “Three Poisons” (Samdok) and its impact on human existence according to the Holiest?
   Question: Can Huh Kyung-young explain the “Three Poisons” (Samdok) and how these internal states affect an individual’s mental, physical, and spiritual health?
   Answer: The “Three Poisons” (Samdok) refer to the three fundamental defilements of the mind: greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치). These poisons are also called “self-attachment” (아집) and are seen as a factory producing toxins that corrupt one’s mind, body, and soul, ultimately leading to suffering and even physical ailments like cancer.
   Key Quote: “The Three Poisons… are the greedy mind, the angry mind, and the foolish mind within us.”

6. How does the Holiest explain the process of reincarnation and transformation using the butterfly metaphor?
   Question: How does Huh Kyung-young use the life cycle of a butterfly to illustrate the concept of reincarnation, transformation, and the potential for human spiritual evolution?
   Answer: The Holiest uses the butterfly’s metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and finally butterfly as an analogy for reincarnation and spiritual transformation. Just as a caterpillar, seemingly without wings, transforms into a beautiful flying creature, humans, despite their current physical limitations, have the potential for a similar “rebirth” or “ascension” to a higher state, akin to going to heaven. This transformation is a complete change, not just an upgrade.
   Key Quote: “This process, when compared to humans, is like reincarnation, like humans going to heaven after death.”

7. What is the Holiest’s perspective on the Buddhist concept of “emptiness” (공) and its practical application?
   Question: How does Huh Kyung-young interpret the Buddhist concept of “emptiness” (공), and what practical actions should one take upon realizing this truth?
   Answer: The Holiest acknowledges the concept of “emptiness” (공) as taught in Buddhism (e.g., “form is emptiness, emptiness is form”). However, he emphasizes that merely understanding emptiness is insufficient. True realization requires action: “seeking enlightenment above and saving sentient beings below” (상구보리 하화중생). This means using one’s understanding to actively help others and contribute to society, rather than remaining passive.
   Key Quote: “If you realize emptiness, you must act. You must know how to give to others.”

8. How does the Holiest advise approaching life’s “suffering” (고통) and “happiness” (행복)?
   Question: What is Huh Kyung-young’s advice on how individuals should perceive and interact with suffering and happiness in their lives?
   Answer: The Holiest teaches that suffering and happiness are often disguised. Happiness is often wrapped in a “bundle of suffering,” meaning that true happiness is found by embracing and overcoming challenges. Conversely, what appears to be a “bundle of happiness” might lead to future suffering if one is not careful. He advises embracing hardship, especially in youth, as a path to future success and growth, and to be wary of easy happiness.
   Key Quote: “Happiness is always wrapped in a bundle of suffering.”

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The Holiest’s Prophetic Vision: Navigating Reality and Future

1. The Prophetic Gaze: Foresight in Policy-Making
   The essence of truth, when comprehended, leads to well-being. A decade prior, I presented policies such as a 100 million won incentive for marriage, 30 million won for childbirth, and the abolition of local government councils. These proposals, once considered radical, are now being adopted by both ruling and opposition parties. However, implementing these measures now is akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.” The efficacy of such policies would have been maximized had they been enacted at the time of their initial proposal. The current decline in birth rates has reached a critical point, rendering belated policies less effective and potentially leading to unforeseen consequences.

Consider the future of higher education: out of 300 universities today, only about 100 are projected to remain viable in ten years. Despite this impending crisis, national leadership remains silent, allowing the construction of numerous facilities that will soon become obsolete. This inaction will inevitably lead to widespread faculty protests, unemployment, and complex issues surrounding the disposal of university properties. An individual who foresees and anticipates such intricate problems is a prophet. For the general populace, a prophet’s present insights represent their future. However, for the prophet, these future events are already a present reality. Therefore, politicians should address future challenges proactively, rather than reacting only when crises are imminent.

My earlier suggestion to provide a 1 million won monthly coupon to those employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was initially met with skepticism. Critics argued that everyone would then prefer large corporations, leading to unemployment. Yet, my intention was to ensure that SME employees, despite lower base salaries, would achieve a comparable standard of living to those in large corporations through these coupons. These coupons, specifically for daily necessities, would also revitalize traditional markets, encouraging younger generations to frequent them. This approach would stabilize the workforce and support SMEs without burdening their owners with excessive salary demands. Preparing for the future is paramount; waiting for a crisis to erupt before acting is a reactive and ultimately less effective strategy.

2. The Nature of Prophecy: Present as Future
   The present reality for a prophet is the future for ordinary individuals. This principle extends to the lowest birth rate globally, a future I foresaw. For a prophet, there is no distinction between past and future; only the eternal present exists. When I observe an individual, their past transgressions and merits are immediately apparent in their current countenance. This is their present, a culmination of all their experiences. Unlike ordinary people who might separate past misdeeds from present character, a prophet perceives them as an integrated whole. This holistic view allows for an immediate understanding of an individual’s destiny or potential. Therefore, adopting a prophetic perspective enables personal and societal advancement.

3. Redefining Wealth: The Philosophy of Giving
   The distinction between a genius and an ordinary person is crucial, particularly concerning wealth. From a prophetic viewpoint, accumulating wealth is a “downward” trajectory. As I have stated, “If you wish to be wealthy, give away your possessions to the poor and follow me.” This perspective often clashes with conventional notions of wealth accumulation.

In Korea, the wealthiest individuals are often those who spend and contribute significantly to society, rather than those who merely hoard money in banks. Money deposited in an account without being circulated is considered “dead money.” True wealth lies in its active use for the benefit of others. For instance, the vast fortune of Lee Kun-hee, largely inherited by his son, remains largely unspent by the accumulator. Such individuals, despite their immense holdings, are considered impoverished from a spiritual perspective because they do not utilize their wealth for broader good.

Conversely, individuals like Bill Gates, who have donated substantial portions of their wealth to philanthropic causes, embody true richness. They understand the impermanence of material possessions and choose to channel their resources towards alleviating suffering and improving the world. This act of giving transforms their wealth from a stagnant asset into a dynamic force for positive change.

4. The Foresight of Leaders: Lessons from History
   Historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who constructed the Turtle Ship before the Imjin War, and Yi Yulgok, who advocated for a 100,000-strong army, were prophets in their time. Their foresight, though initially dismissed as madness during periods of peace, proved critical for national survival. Yi Sun-sin’s innovative design of the Turtle Ship, a vessel unparalleled in naval history, demonstrated his profound understanding of future threats and strategic defense. He anticipated the enemy’s use of firearms and the treacherous currents of the Korean seas, designing a ship that could withstand attacks and navigate challenging waters. Such individuals, with their extraordinary prescience, are true prophets. My lectures, similarly, are not mere predictions but timely warnings based on a clear vision of impending realities. Had my proposals been adopted a decade ago, Korea would be in a far more prosperous state today.

5. The True Meaning of Prayer: Labor and Action
   The original meaning of “prayer” in ancient Greek signifies “labor.” It implies that divine blessings are bestowed in proportion to one’s diligent efforts. Many mistakenly believe that prayer is merely a passive act of wishing. However, genuine prayer involves actively preparing for the future and translating intentions into concrete actions. For example, praying for a parent’s longevity is insufficient; one must actively ensure their health through regular check-ups, exercise, and attentive care. Divine intervention responds to tangible efforts, not just passive supplication.

Politicians who merely “pray” for solutions while neglecting proactive governance are akin to thieves, benefiting from their positions without genuine effort. True prayer demands action, accountability, and a willingness to address societal challenges through diligent work.

6. The Three Poisons and the Path to Transformation
   The concept of “self-attachment” (아집) gives rise to the Three Poisons (삼독): greed, anger, and ignorance. These poisons corrupt the mind, body, and spirit, ultimately leading to suffering and illness. Politicians who disregard prophetic warnings and cling to their own narrow perspectives exemplify this self-attachment.

The principle of causality (인과법) dictates that every action has a consequence. Our current circumstances, including our physical appearance, are a direct result of our past actions. However, this does not mean we are bound by fate. We possess the power to transform our future through our present deeds. By engaging in virtuous acts, such as philanthropy, we can alter our destiny and even our perceived appearance, earning respect and admiration.

The cycle of life, encompassing birth, growth, and transformation, illustrates this principle. Just as a caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis into a butterfly, humans can achieve profound transformation. The caterpillar’s journey through the stages of egg, larva, pupa, and butterfly symbolizes the potential for radical change. The butterfly, with its intricate wings and enhanced vision, is a complete metamorphosis from its larval form. This process mirrors the human journey towards spiritual enlightenment and a higher state of being.

Even a butterfly, when laying its eggs, meticulously assesses the environment to ensure optimal conditions for its offspring. It tests various leaves for nutritional value and safety, demonstrating a profound foresight for its progeny. Humans, too, must cultivate such foresight, considering the long-term impact of their actions on future generations.

7. The Principle of Emptiness and Active Compassion
   The Buddhist concept of emptiness (공) does not imply nihilism or inaction. While “form is emptiness, and emptiness is form” suggests the illusory nature of reality, true understanding of emptiness necessitates active engagement with the world. This means striving for enlightenment for oneself (상구보리) and working to alleviate the suffering of others (하화중생).

Merely comprehending emptiness without acting upon it is insufficient. True wisdom compels one to use their understanding and resources to benefit humanity. Just as a single seed can grow into a vast tree, a single intention can lead to profound change. Every moment, every decision, creates a new reality. Therefore, we must cherish each moment and act with purpose, transforming our understanding of emptiness into compassionate action. This continuous transformation, like the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, signifies infinite potential.

8. The Wisdom of Impermanence: Embracing Negativity
   The concept of impermanence (부정관) encourages us to view all phenomena, even seemingly positive ones, with a critical and discerning eye. This is not about negativity but about recognizing potential pitfalls and exercising caution. For instance, when purchasing a diamond, one should consider the risks associated with revealing personal information, as it could lead to theft. Similarly, when encountering an attractive person, one should consider potential negative consequences rather than succumbing to immediate desire.

This perspective extends to relationships. The Buddha taught that one should immediately separate from a spouse who is like an enemy or a thief, as continuing such a relationship can lead to greater suffering and sin. Conversely, a spouse who is like a servant, a younger sibling, an older sibling, or a mother represents increasingly virtuous relationships. The “mother-like” spouse, who takes responsibility for all misfortunes and uplifts their partner, is the most benevolent. Such a partner is a reward for past acts of kindness and compassion.

9. The Paradox of Suffering and Happiness
   Happiness is often disguised within the bundle of suffering. People who avoid hardship and seek only comfort will never attain true happiness. Conversely, those who embrace and overcome challenges will ultimately discover profound joy. For example, a child from an impoverished background who diligently studies and becomes a judge finds happiness by confronting and conquering the “bundle of suffering.”

Therefore, when faced with adversity, one should accept it gratefully, recognizing it as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Conversely, when experiencing great joy, one should remain vigilant, understanding that it may be a prelude to future challenges. This awareness prevents complacency and fosters resilience. The bundles of suffering and happiness are often intertwined, and true wisdom lies in discerning their hidden meanings.

The Holiest’s Perspective on Reality and Human Existence

1. The Holiest’s (神人) Foresight: Beyond the Present Reality
   The Holiest (神人) presents a profound concept: the Truth of Perspective (시선의 진리). This truth is intrinsically linked to one’s well-being; a proper understanding of it leads to a healthier existence. The Holiest (神人) recounts making 33 public pledges a decade prior, including proposals such as providing 100 million Korean Won for marriage, 30 million Korean Won for childbirth, and the abolition of local government councils. These proposals, initially dismissed, are now being adopted by political factions, yet the Holiest (神人) asserts that these actions are akin to “locking the barn door after the horse has bolted” (소 잃고 외양간 고치기). The optimal time for these policies has passed, leading to unforeseen consequences, such as a drastic decline in birth rates. For instance, the Holiest (神人) predicted that the number of universities, currently around 300, would shrink to 100 within a decade. This reduction will inevitably lead to widespread faculty unemployment, protests, and complex issues regarding the disposal of university properties.

2. The Holiest’s (神人) Vision: The Present as the Future
   A true prophet (예언자) possesses the ability to foresee and anticipate such complex future problems. For the average person, the prophet’s (예언자) present is their future. The Holiest (神人) emphasizes that the predictions made a decade ago, which were considered future events by the general populace, are the prophet’s (예언자) current reality. Therefore, politicians should address future issues in the present, not merely react to crises as they unfold. The Holiest (神人) criticizes the current political landscape for constantly playing catch-up, only addressing problems like unemployment or economic stagnation after they have become severe. This reactive approach is exemplified by the belated implementation of policies that should have been enacted years ago.

3. Economic Revitalization: The Coupon System and Market Dynamics
   The Holiest (神人) previously advocated for a system where employees of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would receive a monthly 1 million Korean Won coupon. This proposal was initially met with skepticism, with critics suggesting it would lead to an exodus from SMEs to large corporations, exacerbating unemployment. However, the Holiest (神人) envisioned these as daily necessity coupons (생필 쿠폰) or traditional market vouchers (시장 상품권). By providing these coupons, the government could encourage spending in traditional markets, diverting consumers from department stores. This system would equalize the living standards of SME and large corporation employees, as the 100-120만원 (Korean Won) salary in an SME, supplemented by a 1 million Korean Won coupon, would be comparable to the 1.8 million Korean Won starting salary at a large corporation. This innovative approach would not only support SMEs by reducing their wage burden but also revitalize traditional markets and ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth. The Holiest (神人) stresses the importance of preparing for the future rather than reacting to immediate crises.

4. The Holiest’s (神人) Definition of Wealth: Giving and Flow
   The Holiest (神人) offers a unique perspective on wealth, contrasting the views of a Holiest (神人) with those of the general public. While the world often equates wealth with accumulation, the Holiest (神人) asserts that true wealth lies in giving (베풂) and spending (씀). From the Holiest’s (神人) perspective, accumulating money, like a miser (자린고비), is akin to being poor, as such wealth often remains unused and eventually passes to others. The Holiest (神人) cites the example of a prominent wealthy individual who accumulated vast sums but used almost none of it, with the majority passing to their heir. Such wealth, according to the Holiest (神人), is not truly the individual’s own but rather belongs to the corporation or the nation. The Holiest (神人) argues that those who hoard money in bank accounts are not truly wealthy because the money remains stagnant, a “dead” asset. True wealth is dynamic, flowing out to benefit others and stimulate the economy. This perspective challenges conventional notions of prosperity, emphasizing the spiritual and societal impact of one’s financial actions.

5. The Holiest’s (神人) Foresight: Lessons from History and the Nature of Prayer
   The Holiest (神人) draws parallels between historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yulgok Yi I and the role of a prophet (예언자). Both individuals made preparations for future crises—Yi Sun-sin by building the Turtle Ship (거북선) and Yulgok by advocating for a 100,000-man army (10만 양병론)—during times of peace. Their foresight was initially dismissed as madness, yet it proved crucial for national survival. Yi Sun-sin’s innovative design of the Turtle Ship, a unique armored vessel in world history, anticipated the enemy’s use of firearms and the turbulent waters of the Korean peninsula. This ability to foresee and prepare for future challenges is the essence of a prophet (예언자).

The Holiest (神人) then redefines the concept of prayer (기도). In ancient Greek (헬라어), the word for prayer (기도) also means labor (노동). This implies that divine blessings are bestowed in proportion to one’s efforts. People often mistakenly believe that prayer (기도) is merely a passive act of wishing. However, true prayer (기도) involves actively preparing for the future and translating those preparations into concrete actions. For example, praying for a parent’s longevity is insufficient; one must actively ensure their health through medical check-ups, exercise, and care. Sitting idly and merely wishing for an outcome is not what the divine accepts.

6. The Holiest’s (神人) Philosophy: Action, Karma, and Transformation
   The Holiest (神人) emphasizes that merely wishing or praying without action is futile; the divine only responds to efforts made on Earth. To ensure a parent’s longevity, one must actively care for them, take them for walks, and provide nutritious food. This active engagement, rather than passive prayer (기도), is what truly matters. The Holiest (神人) extends this philosophy to the concept of karma (인과법). Every action, or cause (인), inevitably leads to a result (과). One’s current appearance and circumstances are a direct consequence of past actions. However, the Holiest (神人) offers a message of hope: individuals can change their future and even their physical appearance through virtuous deeds. By accumulating good karma, such as becoming a generous philanthropist, one can transform their image from ordinary to that of a savior or a benevolent angel. This transformative power of action underscores the Holiest’s (神人) teaching that individuals are responsible for their own destiny and have the capacity to reshape it through conscious effort.

7. The Three Poisons (三毒) and the Nature of Self (我執)
   The Holiest (神人) delves into the concept of emptiness (無) and the impermanence of material possessions. Losing money, for instance, should be viewed as its return to emptiness (無), thus alleviating excessive attachment. This leads to a discussion of self-attachment (我執), which is the root of the Three Poisons (三毒): greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치). These three poisons (三毒) are like a factory producing toxins within the mind. The Holiest (神人) explains that ignorance (치) can even lead to physical ailments like cancer, as these three poisons (三毒) corrupt the mind, body, and spirit. The Holiest (神人) criticizes politicians for not heeding the prophet’s (예언자) warnings, dismissing them as “crazy” for proposing policies like financial aid for marriage and childbirth. Yet, these very policies are eventually adopted, albeit belatedly. This illustrates the consequences of self-attachment (我執) and the failure to embrace a broader, more enlightened perspective.

8. The Four Modes of Birth (四生) and the Cycle of Reincarnation
   The Holiest (神人) explains the Four Modes of Birth (四生) in the cycle of reincarnation: womb-born (胎生), egg-born (卵生), transformation-born (化生), and moisture-born (濕生). Human beings are typically womb-born (胎生), but depending on one’s accumulated karma, they can be reborn in other forms. For example, if one performs good deeds, they might be reborn as a human (胎生) instead of an egg-born (卵生) creature. The Holiest (神人) illustrates this with the example of butterflies (나비) and moths (나방), both transformation-born (化生) creatures, yet with distinct characteristics. Butterflies (나비) are attracted to light and flowers, while moths (나방) prefer darkness and artificial light, often leading to their demise. This signifies that even within the same mode of birth, there are vast differences in destiny based on past actions. The Holiest (神人) reiterates that one’s current appearance is a reflection of past lives and that through diligent effort and virtuous actions, one can transform their future and even their physical form, earning respect and becoming a “savior” or “angel of giving.”

9. The Holiest’s (神人) Perspective: The True Nature of Reality (實觀)
   The Holiest (神人) introduces the concept of True Perspective (實觀), which means seeing things as they truly are, without illusion. This perspective aligns with the Buddhist principles of impermanence of all phenomena (諸行無常), reality of all phenomena (諸法實相), and non-self of all phenomena (諸法無我). From this viewpoint, a wealthy individual like Bill Gates, who understands the impermanence of wealth, chooses to donate vast sums through foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This act of giving transforms his wealth from stagnant accumulation to a dynamic force for good, making him a truly wealthy person in the Holiest’s (神人) eyes. The Holiest (神人) contrasts this with those who hoard wealth, never truly using it, and thus remain “poor” in a spiritual sense. Bill Gates’s actions demonstrate an understanding that the self (我) is an illusion and that true fulfillment comes from contributing to the well-being of others. This realization allows him to transcend the limitations of personal wealth and embrace a path of selfless giving, ensuring a favorable rebirth.

10. The Four Noble Truths (四聖諦) and the Metamorphosis of Existence
    The Holiest (神人) connects the concept of True Perspective (實觀) to the Four Noble Truths (四聖諦) of Buddhism: suffering (苦諦), the origin of suffering (集諦), the cessation of suffering (滅諦), and the path to the cessation of suffering (道諦). Human suffering (苦諦) arises from attachment and is accumulated (集諦). To achieve enlightenment (道諦), one must first eliminate suffering (滅諦). The Holiest (神人) illustrates this transformative process with the metamorphosis of a butterfly (나비). An egg (알) becomes a caterpillar (애벌레), which undergoes five molts (분열) before transforming into a chrysalis (번데기), and finally emerges as a beautiful butterfly (나비). This four-stage transformation is a powerful analogy for human reincarnation and the journey towards spiritual enlightenment. Just as the caterpillar (애벌레) has no visible wings but eventually flies, humans, despite their physical limitations, can achieve a higher state of being. The Holiest (神人) encourages listeners to embrace this hope, suggesting that by internalizing the teachings, they too can undergo a profound transformation, akin to growing wings and soaring into the heavens.

11. The Wisdom of the Butterfly (나비) and Environmental Responsibility
    The Holiest (神人) further elaborates on the butterfly’s (나비) life cycle, highlighting its innate wisdom in ensuring the well-being of its offspring. When a butterfly (나비) lays its eggs (알), it meticulously tests various leaves to find the most nutritious and safest environment for its caterpillars (애벌레). This ensures that upon hatching, the caterpillars (애벌레) have an immediate and suitable food source, as they cannot travel far. This careful selection process, which involves assessing the leaf’s quality, the presence of toxins, and environmental factors like wind and proximity to human activity, demonstrates a profound foresight. The Holiest (神人) contrasts this natural wisdom with human behavior, where individuals often create detrimental environments for their descendants due to a lack of foresight. The Holiest (神人) asserts that by adopting such an eight-stage perspective, individuals can avoid future calamities and ensure a harmonious existence for themselves and future generations. This emphasizes the importance of conscious decision-making and environmental stewardship, drawing lessons from the natural world.

12. The Principle of Emptiness (空) and Active Compassion
    The Holiest (神人) discusses the concept of emptiness (空) from the Heart Sutra (반야심경), stating that “form is emptiness (色卽是空), emptiness is form (空卽是色).” However, the Holiest (神人) clarifies that this is a “lesser vehicle” (소성 경전) teaching, a preliminary understanding. The “greater vehicle” (대성 경전) teaching emphasizes that merely understanding emptiness (空) is insufficient. One must then engage in seeking enlightenment above and benefiting sentient beings below (上求菩提 下化衆生). This means actively working for the welfare of others, not simply remaining in a state of detached contemplation. The Holiest (神人) explains that “one” (一) is not static; it is constantly transforming and evolving. The initial “one” (一) that begins a journey is different from the “one” (一) that completes it, having incorporated experiences and wisdom. Therefore, realizing emptiness (空) should lead to action, to using one’s resources to help others. This active compassion, rather than passive acceptance, is the true path to transformation and a better future. The caterpillar’s (애벌레) metamorphosis into a butterfly (나비) symbolizes this infinite transformation, where even physical attributes like eyes and mouth parts undergo radical changes.

13. The Power of Negative Contemplation (否定觀) and the Six Sufferings (六苦)
    The Holiest (神人) introduces Negative Contemplation (否定觀), which is the opposite of positive affirmation. It involves critically examining situations and anticipating potential negative outcomes, not to be pessimistic, but to make informed decisions. For example, when buying a house, one should consider not only its positive aspects but also potential drawbacks like flood risks due to climate change. This balanced perspective, incorporating both positive and negative contemplation, leads to wiser choices. The Holiest (神人) applies this to personal relationships, suggesting that when encountering an attractive person, one should engage in negative contemplation (否定觀) to avoid potential pitfalls, such as financial exploitation or betrayal.

The Holiest (神人) then outlines the Six Sufferings (六苦) that afflict humanity:
Suffering of separation from loved ones (愛別離苦): The pain of being separated from those one loves.
Suffering of encountering those one hates (怨憎會苦): The agony of being forced to interact with disliked individuals.
Suffering of not obtaining what one seeks (求不得苦): The frustration of unfulfilled desires.
Suffering of the five aggregates (五蘊盛苦): The suffering arising from the five components of existence (form, sensation, perception, mental formations, consciousness), which lead to sensory attachments and mental anguish. The Holiest (神人) explains how the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind) interacting with their respective objects (colors, sounds, smells, tastes, touch, thoughts) in the past, present, and future generate 108 afflictions (108번뇌).
The Holiest (神人) also mentions two types of wives that one should immediately separate from: a thief-like wife (도둑 같은 아내) and an enemy-like wife (원수 같은 아내). These relationships lead to greater sin and suffering.

14. The Seven Types of Wives and the Wisdom of Suffering
    The Holiest (神人) categorizes wives into seven types, from the worst to the best, emphasizing the importance of choosing a partner wisely. The worst are the thief-like wife (도둑 같은 아내), who seeks to exploit her husband’s wealth and even life, and the enemy-like wife (원수 같은 아내), who constantly criticizes and undermines her husband. The Holiest (神人) advises immediate separation from these two types. Next is the servant-like wife (종 같은 아내), who diligently performs household duties. Better still are the younger sister-like wife (여동생 같은 아내), who is affectionate and supportive, and the friend-like wife (친구 같은 아내), who offers companionship. The most virtuous are the older sister-like wife (누나 같은 아내), who provides unwavering support and covers for her husband’s mistakes, and the mother-like wife (어머니 같은 아내), who takes responsibility for all shortcomings and uplifts her husband. The Holiest (神人) suggests that marrying a servant-like wife (종 같은 아내) is a reward for past good deeds, such as caring for a sick or unattractive person.

The Holiest (神人) concludes by stating that happiness (행복) is often disguised within a bundle of suffering (고통의 보따리), while suffering (고통) can be hidden within a bundle of happiness (행복의 보따리). People often mistakenly seek the bundle of happiness (행복의 보따리) and try to avoid the bundle of suffering (고통의 보따리). However, true happiness (행복) is found by embracing and overcoming suffering (고통). For example, a person from a poor background who studies diligently and becomes successful has opened the bundle of suffering (고통의 보따리) to find happiness (행복). The Holiest (神人) advises that one should welcome suffering (고통) as a test and be cautious when encountering apparent happiness (행복), as it may conceal future difficulties. This profound insight encourages individuals to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.

According to the speaker, what is the true meaning of “prayer” in its original Greek (Hellenic) sense?

① A passive act of wishing for something.
② An active form of labor and effort.
③ A spiritual meditation without physical action.
④ A communal gathering for collective wishes.

(② An active form of labor and effort., The speaker emphasizes that the original Greek meaning of prayer is “labor,” implying that one receives only as much as they actively work for, not just by wishing. A common misconception is that prayer is solely a passive act of asking for divine intervention without personal effort.)

True or False: The speaker claims that politicians are currently implementing policies that were proposed by him 10 years ago, but these actions are now too late to be fully effective.
(True, The speaker states that policies like marriage and childbirth incentives, and local government abolition, which he proposed a decade ago, are now being adopted by politicians, but it’s “locking the barn door after the horse is stolen” because the timing for maximum impact has passed. A common misconception might be that any policy, regardless of timing, will have the same effect.)

Fill in the blank: The speaker argues that an “oracle’s present” is an ordinary person’s __.
(future, The speaker explains that what an oracle (or prophet) sees as their current reality is what ordinary people perceive as events that will happen in the future. A common misconception is that oracles predict a distant, separate future, rather than experiencing it as their present.)

What is the speaker’s view on wealth accumulation versus wealth distribution?
① Accumulating wealth in a bank account makes one truly rich.
② Spending and distributing wealth makes one truly rich.
③ Wealth should be passed down through generations.
④ Wealth is irrelevant to one’s spiritual status.

(② Spending and distributing wealth makes one truly rich., The speaker defines true wealth not by how much money is accumulated in a bank account, but by how much one spends and gives to others, citing examples like Bill Gates. A common misconception is that the amount of money one possesses defines their wealth.)

According to the speaker, what is the primary reason for the decline in the number of universities in the future?
(A drastic reduction in the birth rate and student population, leading to an oversupply of universities. The speaker predicts that the number of universities will shrink from 300 to 100 in 10 years due to a significant decrease in the student population. A common misconception might be that the decline is due to educational quality issues rather than demographic shifts.)

True or False: The speaker believes that excessive exercise, like that of professional athletes, can shorten one’s lifespan due to increased cell division and active oxygen.
(True, The speaker claims that excessive exercise leads to faster cell division and increased active oxygen, which can shorten lifespan, contrasting it with people who live long lives with less strenuous activity. A common misconception is that more exercise always leads to a longer, healthier life.)

Intermediate
The speaker discusses “Samdok” (Three Poisons) as a factory for negative outcomes. What are these three poisons, and what do they ultimately lead to?
(The three poisons are greed (탐), anger (진), and foolishness/ignorance (치). These three poisons are described as creating “cancer” (암) and corrupting one’s mind, body, and soul. A common misconception is that these are external forces, rather than internal states of mind.)

The speaker describes four types of birth (태생, 난생, 화생, 습생) that humans can experience after death, based on their actions. Briefly explain “화생” (Hwasaeng) and provide an example given in the lecture.
(Hwasaeng (화생) refers to birth from transformation, like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. The speaker uses the example of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, highlighting the complete change in form and function. A common misconception might be that these transformations are purely physical, rather than being linked to one’s karmic actions.)

What is the speaker’s interpretation of the Buddhist concept of “Gong” (공, emptiness) in the context of action?
① It means to remain passive and do nothing, as everything is ultimately empty.
② It implies that one should use their understanding of emptiness to actively help others.
③ It suggests that material possessions are illusions and should be ignored.
④ It is a state of mind that leads to detachment from all worldly concerns.

(② It implies that one should use their understanding of emptiness to actively help others., The speaker argues that realizing “Gong” (emptiness) should not lead to inaction but rather to “Sanggu Bori, Hwahwajungsaeng” (seeking enlightenment above, saving sentient beings below), meaning one should actively help others. A common misconception is that “emptiness” means nihilism or passive detachment.)

The speaker mentions “negativity bias” (부정관) as a useful perspective. How does he illustrate its benefit using the example of buying a diamond ring?
(He illustrates it by suggesting that when buying a diamond ring, one should consider the negative possibilities, such as the seller being a fence who might share personal information with criminals, leading to a home invasion. This perspective helps one avoid potential dangers and excessive desire. A common misconception is that only positive thinking is beneficial, whereas the speaker highlights the protective aspect of considering negative outcomes.)

What are the three major “typhoons” (태풍) or crises that the speaker predicts for the future?
(The three major typhoons are climate/weather typhoons (기후 태풍), the collapse of the middle class due to real estate issues (부동산/중산층 붕괴), and global network issues (글로벌 네트워크). A common misconception might be that these are isolated problems, but the speaker presents them as interconnected crises.)

The speaker categorizes wives into seven types, from best to worst. Which two types does he suggest one should immediately separate from, regardless of circumstances, and why?
(The speaker advises immediate separation from a “thief-like wife” (도둑 같은 아내) and an “enemy-like wife” (원수 같은 아내). He states that staying with such wives can lead to committing greater sins, even murder, making separation the better option to avoid further wrongdoing. A common misconception is that one must endure any marriage, even if it’s destructive.)

Advanced
The speaker connects one’s current physical appearance to past actions. Explain this concept using the example of someone asking their mother why they are “ugly,” and how this relates to the idea of changing one’s future appearance.
(The speaker explains that one’s current appearance is a direct result of all their past actions and karma (“네가 한 거야”). If someone asks why they are “ugly,” the mother would say it’s a reflection of their past life. However, the speaker also states that by performing good deeds and becoming a “philanthropic millionaire,” one can change how their face is perceived, transforming it into the “face of a savior” or “charity angel,” thus altering their future appearance or perception. A common misconception is that physical appearance is purely genetic and unchangeable by one’s actions.)

The speaker discusses the concept of “Goh” (고, suffering) and lists several types. Explain the “suffering of not obtaining what one seeks” (구하는 것은 얻지 못하는 고통) and how it relates to human desire.
(This suffering refers to the inherent human experience where what one desperately desires often remains elusive, while things not sought may come unexpectedly. The speaker emphasizes that humans are prone to this suffering because they constantly seek things they cannot obtain, leading to perpetual dissatisfaction. This highlights the futility of excessive attachment to specific outcomes. A common misconception is that persistent pursuit will always lead to obtaining one’s desires.)

How does the speaker use the analogy of “wrapped bundles” (보따리) to explain the relationship between happiness and suffering?
(The speaker uses the analogy of “wrapped bundles” where happiness is wrapped in a “bundle of suffering” (고통의 보따리), and suffering is wrapped in a “bundle of happiness” (행복의 보따리). He explains that people often try to avoid the suffering bundle, but it’s by embracing and opening the suffering bundle (like enduring hardship in youth) that one eventually finds happiness. Conversely, a seemingly “happy” bundle might lead to future suffering if one is not careful. A common misconception is that happiness and suffering are separate and directly observable, rather than being intertwined and often disguised.)

Lecture Information

Lecture Number / Title / Date: 918th Lecture, “The Truth of Perspective,” March 22, 2014
Main Theme: Understanding truth leads to health and prosperity, emphasizing foresight, proactive action, and a spiritual perspective on wealth and suffering.

Core Messages
Foresight and Proactive Governance: True leadership involves anticipating future problems and implementing solutions in advance, rather than reacting after crises occur.
Redefining Wealth: True wealth is measured by how much one contributes and spends for the benefit of others, not by accumulated assets.
Prayer as Labor: Genuine prayer is not merely wishing but actively working and preparing for the future.
Transformation through Suffering: Embracing and overcoming suffering is a necessary path to true happiness and spiritual evolution.
The Holiest’s Perspective: The Holiest perceives all time (past, present, future) as a single “present,” offering a unique lens for understanding reality.

Summary of Key Content

The Holiest’s Foresight and Political Proposals
Huh Kyung-young presented numerous policies 10 years prior to the lecture, which are now being adopted by political parties. These include:
Financial Incentives:
100 million won for marriage.
30 million won for childbirth.
Economic Support:
1 million won monthly coupons for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees.
Introduction of a tax point system.
Government Reform:
Abolition of local government councils.
Reducing the number of National Assembly members to 100 and making their positions unpaid.

He states that current implementation of these policies is “locking the barn door after the horse is stolen,” as the optimal time for their effectiveness has passed. For example, the decline in birth rates has already progressed too far, and the over-expansion of universities will lead to significant social issues in 10 years.

The Holiest’s View on Time and Reality
Prophet’s Present vs. Public’s Future: What the Holiest predicts as the future is, for the Holiest, the present reality.
Politicians’ Delayed Action: Politicians are criticized for addressing future problems only when they become present crises, always playing catch-up.

The SME Coupon System: A Detailed Proposal
Addressing Unemployment: The proposed 1 million won monthly coupon for SME employees was designed to:
Attract talent to SMEs: Countering the preference for large corporations.
Equalize living standards: Making SME employment comparable to large corporations despite lower base salaries.
Boost traditional markets: Coupons would be redeemable at traditional markets, revitalizing local economies.
Support SME owners: Reducing the burden of high salaries for SME owners.

The Holiest’s Definition of Wealth
True Wealth is Giving: The Holiest defines a truly wealthy person as one who spends and gives generously to others, rather than accumulating money in a bank account.
The “Poor” Rich: Those who hoard wealth without spending it are considered “poor” because they never truly utilize their money, often dying without having spent it.
Example of Lee Kun-hee: Lee Kun-hee’s wealth, largely passed down to his son, is seen as unspent and therefore not true wealth from the Holiest’s perspective.
Example of Bill Gates: Bill Gates, through his philanthropic foundation, is presented as an example of true wealth, as he actively uses his money to help others.

The Concept of “Prayer” (기도)
Prayer as Labor: The original Greek meaning of “prayer” (기도) is “labor.”
Active Preparation: True prayer involves actively preparing for the future and taking action, not just wishing.
Critique of Passive Prayer: Simply sitting and praying for a parent’s longevity without taking practical steps (e.g., health check-ups, exercise, healthy food) is ineffective.
Political Inaction: Current politicians are criticized for being passive, merely “praying” while receiving salaries and donations, rather than actively working for the nation’s future.

The Eight Perspectives (八觀)
The lecture introduces eight perspectives for viewing the world, crucial for avoiding misfortune.
Result Perspective (果觀): Every action has a consequence. One’s current appearance and circumstances are the result of past actions.
Transformation: One can change their future by changing their present actions.
Four Birth Types (四生): Beings are born in four ways: 태생 (viviparous), 난생 (oviparous), 화생 (metamorphic), 습생 (spontaneous generation).
Butterfly Metamorphosis: The transformation from egg to larva, pupa, and butterfly is an analogy for human reincarnation and spiritual evolution.
Parent Butterfly’s Foresight: A butterfly carefully chooses a suitable leaf for its eggs, ensuring its offspring have a good environment and food source, demonstrating foresight.
Reality Perspective (實觀): Seeing things as they truly are, without illusion. This aligns with Buddhist principles of impermanence (諸行無常), non-self (諸法無我), and nirvana (涅槃寂靜).
Bill Gates’ Example: Bill Gates’ philanthropy is seen as an embodiment of this perspective, understanding the impermanence of wealth and the non-self.
Four Noble Truths (四聖諦): Understanding reality leads to the Four Noble Truths: suffering (苦諦), the origin of suffering (集諦), the cessation of suffering (滅諦), and the path to the cessation of suffering (道諦).
Emptiness Perspective (空觀): Understanding that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence.
Beyond Emptiness: Merely realizing emptiness is insufficient; one must act upon this understanding.
Action and Contribution: The realization of emptiness should lead to “seeking enlightenment above and benefiting sentient beings below” (上求菩提 下化衆生), meaning actively helping others.
Continuous Creation: Each “one” (하나) is unique and leads to new creations, emphasizing the importance of each moment and action.
Infinite Transformation: Emptiness allows for infinite transformation, like the caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
Non-Affirmation Perspective (不觀 / 否定觀): Viewing things critically and considering potential negative outcomes, rather than blindly affirming.
Prudent Decision-Making: This perspective encourages caution, such as considering the risks of buying a house in a low-lying area due to climate change or the dangers of purchasing expensive jewelry with a credit card that reveals personal information.
Avoiding Greed: Applying this perspective to desires, such as for a beautiful woman, helps one see potential negative consequences and avoid attachment.
Types of Wives: This perspective is applied to relationships, categorizing wives from worst to best:
Thief-like wife (도둑 같은 아내): Exploits the husband’s wealth and even life.
Enemy-like wife (원수 같은 아내): Constantly criticizes and belittles the husband.
Servant-like wife (종 같은 아내): Diligently serves the household.
Younger sister-like wife (여동생 같은 아내): Follows and respects the husband.
Older sister-like wife (누나 같은 아내): Provides strong support and covers for the husband’s mistakes.
Mother-like wife (어머니 같은 아내): Takes responsibility for all problems and uplifts the husband.
Escaping Bad Relationships: The Holiest advises immediately separating from thief-like and enemy-like wives to avoid greater sin.
Karma in Relationships: One’s past actions determine the type of spouse they encounter. Treating others well, even those considered unattractive, can lead to a good spouse in the next life.

The Nature of Suffering (苦)
Six Types of Suffering:
Separation from Loved Ones (愛別離苦): The pain of parting from those one loves.
Meeting Hated Ones (怨憎會苦): The suffering of being with those one dislikes.
Not Getting What One Desires (求不得苦): The pain of unfulfilled desires.
Suffering of the Five Aggregates (五蘊盛苦): The suffering arising from sensory experiences (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, mind).
108 Delusions (百八煩惱): The constant stream of mental afflictions arising from the interaction of the six senses with objects across past, present, and future.

The Paradox of Happiness and Suffering
Suffering’s Disguise: Suffering is often disguised as a “good bundle” or “happy bundle,” while happiness is hidden within a “bundle of suffering.”
Embracing Hardship: Those who embrace and overcome suffering (e.g., studying hard despite poverty) eventually find happiness.
Avoiding Suffering: Constantly avoiding suffering leads to an unfulfilled life.
“Buy Suffering”: It is wise to “buy suffering” when young, meaning to proactively seek challenges and hardships, as this builds character and leads to greater rewards.

Key Policies and Proposals
Marriage Incentive: 100 million won for marriage.
Childbirth Incentive: 30 million won for each child.
SME Employee Coupon: 1 million won monthly coupon for employees of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Local Government Reform: Abolition of local government councils and reduction of National Assembly members to 100 (unpaid).

Philosophical and Cosmic Insights
The Holiest’s Omnipresent Now: For the Holiest, there is no past or future, only an eternal present, allowing for complete understanding of all phenomena.
Karma and Reincarnation: One’s current state (e.g., appearance) is a direct result of past actions, and future lives are determined by present deeds.
Spiritual Evolution: The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly symbolizes the human journey of spiritual transformation and ascension to a higher state.

Critique of Reality and Alternatives
Reactive Governance: Current political leaders are criticized for their reactive approach, addressing problems only after they become severe, leading to ineffective “locking the barn door” policies.
Economic Mismanagement: Policies like the over-expansion of universities and the creation of numerous local government positions are draining national resources and creating future crises.
Call for Foresight: The Holiest advocates for leaders with foresight (예언자) who can anticipate and prevent problems, rather than merely reacting to them.

Practical Implications
Embrace “Upgrading”: Individuals should strive for spiritual and personal “upgrading” rather than “downloading” (material accumulation).
Active Participation: True “prayer” requires active labor and preparation for the future, not passive wishing.
Conscious Decision-Making: Apply the “non-affirmation perspective” to critically evaluate desires and decisions, avoiding impulsive actions driven by greed.
Embrace Suffering: Recognize that suffering is often a disguised path to happiness and should be embraced as a test for growth.

One-Sentence Core Summary
Huh Kyung-young’s lecture emphasizes that true leadership and personal well-being stem from the Holiest’s perspective of foresight, proactive action, and a spiritual understanding of wealth as contribution, prayer as labor, and suffering as a catalyst for profound transformation, urging individuals and society to embrace these principles for an upgraded existence.

Huh Kyung-young Lecture 918: The Truth of Perspective

1. Keyword Frequency

• money: 26
• wife: 23
• future: 16
• prophet: 15
• suffering: 15
• butterfly: 14
• truth: 13
• prayer: 12
• corporation: 10
• child: 9

2. Today’s Central Metaphor
   The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly serves as the central metaphor for human spiritual evolution and the potential for profound change.

3. Lecture in Numbers

• 10 years ago: Huh Kyung-young made 33 pledges, including 100 million won for marriage, 30 million won for childbirth, and the abolition of local government councils .
• 33 pledges: The total number of promises Huh Kyung-young made 10 years prior .
• 300 universities: The current number of universities in Korea .
• 100 universities: The projected number of universities in Korea 10 years in the future .
• 100 million won coupon: Proposed monthly coupon for those employed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) .
• 180 million won: The average starting salary for employees at large corporations .
• 4,000 local council members: The number of local and metropolitan council members in Korea .
• 70 million won: The annual salary for local council members .
• 100 members: Huh Kyung-young’s proposed reduction in the number of National Assembly members .
• 1st in lowest birth rate: Korea’s ranking globally for lowest birth rate .
• 90.9%: The percentage of Lee Kun-hee’s wealth that goes to his son .
• 0.1%: The negligible amount of wealth Lee Kun-hee is said to have spent himself .
• 100,000 soldiers: Yulgok’s proposed military force to prepare for future invasions .
• 4 stages: The number of stages in a butterfly’s life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, butterfly) .
• 5 times: The number of times a caterpillar sheds its skin .
• 6 divisions: The number of times human cells can divide before death .
• 7th division: The point at which all humans die .
• 6×6=36: The calculation for the number of sensory interactions (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind x color, sound, smell, taste, touch, thought) .
• 36×3=108: The calculation for the 108 worldly defilements (36 interactions x past, present, future) .
• 7 types of wives: The speaker references seven types of wives, with “thief-like” and “enemy-like” being the worst .

4. Signature Sentence
   “So, the present of a prophet is always the future of ordinary people.”

5. Concise Summary & Highlights
   The lecture emphasizes proactive foresight and action over reactive measures, advocating for a “prophet’s perspective” in all aspects of life.

• Proactive Policy vs. Reactive Measures: Policies proposed by Huh Kyung-young years ago are now being adopted, but too late to be fully effective .
• The Prophet’s Perspective: A prophet’s present is an ordinary person’s future, meaning true foresight involves acting on future problems now .
• True Meaning of Prayer: Prayer is not merely wishing but involves active labor and preparation for the future .
• Definition of Wealth: True wealth is measured by how much one spends and gives to others, not by accumulated savings .
• The Four Births (Tae-nan-hwa-seup): Human actions in this life determine the form of rebirth (womb, egg, transformation, moisture) .
• The Butterfly Metaphor: The transformation from caterpillar to butterfly symbolizes spiritual evolution and the potential for radical change .
• The Importance of “Emptiness” (Gong): Understanding “emptiness” should lead to action and giving back to society, not passive inaction .
• The Wisdom of “Negative Perspective” (Bujeonggwan): Adopting a critical, “negative” perspective helps avoid pitfalls and excessive desires in life .
• The Bundle of Suffering: Happiness is often hidden within a “bundle of suffering,” meaning embracing hardship leads to eventual joy .

6. Scriptural / Religious Citations

• Buddhist Sutra: Three Marks of Existence (Sam-beop-in)
  • “All formations are impermanent (Jaehaeng Musang), all phenomena are without self (Jebop Mua), and Nirvana is peace (Jebop Silsang).”
• Buddhist Sutra: Four Noble Truths (Saseongje)
  • “Suffering (Gojje), the origin of suffering (Jipjje), the cessation of suffering (Myeoljje), and the path to the cessation of suffering (Dojje).”
• Buddhist Sutra: Heart Sutra (Banya Simgyeong)
  • “Form is emptiness, emptiness is form (Saek-jeuk-gong-gong-jeuk-saek).”

7. Historical & Epochal Context
   The lecture is situated in a contemporary South Korean context, addressing pressing national issues such as:

• Demographic Crisis: Critically low birth rates and an aging population .
• Economic Challenges: The collapse of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and rising unemployment .
• Government Inefficiency: Criticisms of political parties adopting policies too late and the financial burden of local governments .
• Climate Change: The impending “climate typhoon” as one of three major global crises .
• Historical Parallels: Drawing lessons from historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Yulgok, who foresaw future crises .

8. Key Figures & Events Referenced

• Huh Kyung-young: The speaker himself, presented as a prophet who made accurate predictions 10 years prior .
• Lee Jun-seok: A Harvard graduate and former interim leader of the Saenuri Party, who is said to be discussing Huh Kyung-young’s past predictions on TV .
• Ahn Cheol-soo: A politician who is now advocating for the abolition of local government elections, a policy previously suggested by Huh Kyung-young .
• Jesus: Referenced as someone who, like Huh Kyung-young, advised the wealthy to give away their possessions .
• Lee Kun-hee: Former chairman of Samsung, cited as an example of someone who accumulated vast wealth but did not spend it, thus not being a “true rich person” from the Holiest’s perspective .
• Bill Gates: Co-founder of Microsoft, presented as an example of a “true rich person” who actively donates his wealth through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation .
• Admiral Yi Sun-sin: A Korean naval commander who built the Geobukseon (turtle ship) before the Imjin War, demonstrating foresight .
• Yulgok (Yi I): A Korean scholar who advocated for raising 100,000 soldiers in preparation for future invasions .
• King Seonjo: The Joseon king who fled to Uiju during the Imjin War due to lack of preparation .
• Sakyamuni (Buddha): Referenced for his teachings on the Three Marks of Existence, Four Noble Truths, and the Heart Sutra, and his advice on divorce .

9. Core Concept Definitions

• Prophet’s Perspective (Yeonja-ui Siseon): The ability to perceive future events as present realities, enabling proactive preparation .
  • Analogy: Like a weather forecaster predicting a storm and building a shelter before it hits, rather than after.
  • Example: Huh Kyung-young’s early policy proposals that are now being adopted by politicians .
• Up (Eop) vs. Down (Daun):
  • Down: Accumulating wealth for oneself, seen as a spiritual regression .
  • Up: Spending and giving wealth to others, seen as spiritual advancement .
  • Analogy: Imagine a river. If you dam it up (Down), the water stagnates. If you let it flow freely to nourish the land (Up), it brings life.
  • Example: Lee Kun-hee (Down) versus Bill Gates (Up) .
• True Wealth (Buja): Defined not by the amount of money saved in a bank, but by how much one spends and gives to benefit others .
  • Analogy: A rich garden is one that produces abundant fruit for many, not one that hoards seeds.
  • Example: Bill Gates’ philanthropy .
• True Prayer (Gido): Not merely wishing or sitting in meditation, but actively working and preparing for the future .
  • Analogy: If you pray for a good harvest, you must also plow the field and sow the seeds.
  • Example: Instead of just praying for a mother’s long life, one should take her for health check-ups and walks .
• Three Poisons (Samdok): The root causes of suffering, comprising greed (탐, tam), anger (진, jin), and ignorance (치, chi) .
  • Analogy: Like three toxic ingredients that, when mixed, create a poison that harms the mind, body, and soul.
  • Example: These poisons lead to physical ailments like cancer .
• Four Births (Tae-nan-hwa-seup): The four modes of rebirth in Buddhism:
  • Womb-born (Taesaeng): Humans, mammals .
  • Egg-born (Nansaeng): Birds, fish, insects .
  • Transformation-born (Hwasaeng): Butterflies, moths (from larva) .
  • Moisture-born (Seupsaeng): Fungi, microorganisms .
  • Analogy: Like different types of seeds that grow into different plants depending on their nature and environment.
  • Example: A butterfly’s metamorphosis from egg to larva to pupa to butterfly .
• Real Perspective (Silgwan): Seeing things as they truly are, in accordance with Buddhist principles like impermanence and non-self .
  • Analogy: Looking at a mirage and understanding it’s not real water, but a trick of light.
  • Example: Realizing that accumulated wealth is not truly one’s own and should be used for the benefit of all .
• Emptiness (Gong): In Buddhist philosophy, the concept that all phenomena are devoid of inherent existence. It should lead to active compassion and helping others (상구보리 하화중생, sang-gu-bo-ri ha-hwa-jung-saeng) .
  • Analogy: A blank canvas is “empty,” but it’s also full of potential for creation.
  • Example: Realizing the impermanence of wealth and using it to establish a charitable foundation .
• Negative Perspective (Bujeonggwan): A critical and cautious viewpoint that considers potential downsides and dangers, preventing excessive desire and poor decisions .
  • Analogy: Before buying a house, considering not just its beauty but also potential flood risks or structural issues.
  • Example: Being wary of a beautiful woman if one has wealth, considering potential ulterior motives .
• Seven Types of Wives: A classification of wives based on their character and impact on a husband’s life:
  • Thief-like wife (Doduk gateun anae): Steals husband’s wealth and even life .
  • Enemy-like wife (Wonsu gateun anae): Always critical and antagonistic towards her husband .
  • Servant-like wife (Jong gateun anae): Diligent and hardworking, serving the household .
  • Younger sister-like wife (Yeodongsaeng gateun anae): Affectionate and supportive, looking up to her husband .
  • Older sister-like wife (Nuna gateun anae): Wise and protective, offering sound advice and covering for her husband’s mistakes .
  • Mother-like wife (Eomeoni gateun anae): Selfless, taking blame for her husband’s shortcomings and always uplifting him .
  • Note: The seventh type is not explicitly named but implied to be the most virtuous.
• Separation from Loved Ones (Aebyeoligo): The suffering caused by being separated from those one loves .
  • Analogy: The pain of a child leaving home, or a pet passing away.
  • Example: The pain of not being with one’s true love .
• Suffering of Not Obtaining What One Desires (Guhadeukgo): The pain of unfulfilled desires .
  • Analogy: Wanting a specific toy desperately but never getting it.
  • Example: Humans often fail to obtain what they earnestly seek .
• Suffering of the Five Aggregates (Oonseonggo): The suffering arising from the five components of existence (form, sensation, perception, mental formations, consciousness) .
  • Analogy: Like being constantly bombarded by sensory input that can lead to dissatisfaction.
  • Example: Seeing a beautiful person or a better product can cause internal turmoil and suffering .
• 108 Worldly Defilements (108 Beonnoe): The numerous mental afflictions that cause suffering, derived from the interaction of the six senses with objects across past, present, and future .
  • Analogy: Like a tangled ball of yarn, where each strand represents a worry or desire.
  • Example: Worrying about future debts, past mistakes, and present appointments all at once .
• Bundle of Suffering (Gotong-ui Botdari): A metaphor for challenges and hardships that, when embraced and overcome, lead to happiness and growth .
  • Analogy: A heavy backpack that, though difficult to carry, contains valuable tools for the journey ahead.
  • Example: A poor student who studies hard and becomes a judge, finding happiness through overcoming initial hardship .

10. Central Questions & Answers

• Central Question: How can individuals and society achieve true well-being, prosperity, and spiritual advancement in the face of current and future challenges?
• Speaker’s Main Answer: By adopting a “prophet’s perspective” (foresight and proactive action), understanding the true meaning of wealth and prayer (giving and labor), embracing Buddhist principles of impermanence and non-self, and viewing suffering as a path to happiness. This requires a fundamental shift from self-centered accumulation to outward-focused contribution and diligent preparation.

11. Conclusion & Strategic / Philosophical Implications
    The lecture concludes with a call to embrace suffering as a disguised path to happiness and to act with foresight and generosity. The philosophical implication is that true fulfillment and spiritual growth come not from avoiding hardship or accumulating material wealth, but from actively engaging with life’s challenges, contributing to others, and understanding the impermanent nature of existence. This perspective encourages individuals to take responsibility for their actions and their future, recognizing that genuine reward often lies hidden within what initially appears to be adversity.

12. Cross-Referencing

• Jesus’ teachings on wealth: The speaker references Jesus’ advice to a rich young man to give away his possessions, drawing a parallel with his own philosophy .
• Bill Gates’ philanthropy: Bill Gates is cited as a contemporary example of someone who embodies the “up” concept by actively donating his wealth through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aligning with the speaker’s definition of true wealth .
• Buddhist philosophy: The lecture extensively references core Buddhist concepts such as the Three Marks of Existence (Jaehaeng Musang, Jebop Mua, Jebop Silsang), the Four Noble Truths (Gojje, Jipjje, Myeoljje, Dojje), and the Heart Sutra’s teaching on “form is emptiness, emptiness is form” (Saek-jeuk-gong-gong-jeuk-saek) .

13. Content Gaps & Unaddressed Areas

• Implementation Details of Policies: While specific policy proposals (e.g., 100 million won for marriage, 100 million won coupon for SMEs) are mentioned, the practical mechanisms for funding and implementing these on a national scale are not detailed.
• Evidence for Predictions: The speaker asserts that his past predictions have come true, but specific evidence or verifiable sources for these claims are not provided within the transcript.
• Addressing Counterarguments: The lecture does not engage with potential counterarguments or criticisms of the speaker’s proposals or philosophical interpretations. For instance, the economic impact of universal coupons or the feasibility of drastically reducing university numbers is not explored in depth.
• Defining “Holiest”: The term “Holiest” is used to refer to the speaker, but its specific meaning, origin, or implications within his philosophy are not explicitly defined or elaborated upon.
• Specifics of “Up” and “Down”: While the concepts of “Up” (giving) and “Down” (accumulating) are introduced, the precise criteria for categorizing actions or individuals under these terms are not fully clarified, leaving room for subjective interpretation.

14. Future Predictions & Prophetic Statements

• University Reduction: In 10 years, the number of universities in Korea will decrease from 300 to 100, leading to significant social and economic problems like faculty unemployment and building disposal issues .
• Three Major Global Crises: The world will face three major “typhoons”:
  • Climate Typhoon: Unpredictable and extreme weather events .
  • Real Estate / Middle-Class Collapse: The collapse of the real estate market and the middle class .
  • Global Network Crisis: An unspecified crisis related to global networks .

Executive Insight
This lecture by Huh Kyung-young offers a compelling framework for proactive leadership and personal development, emphasizing foresight and altruistic action over reactive problem-solving and self-centered accumulation. The core takeaway is the imperative to cultivate a “prophet’s perspective,” which means anticipating future challenges and acting decisively in the present, rather than waiting for crises to unfold. This philosophy extends to personal wealth, advocating for generous giving as the true measure of prosperity, and redefines prayer as diligent labor and preparation. For professionals, this translates into a strategic imperative to invest in long-term vision, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and prioritize societal contribution, recognizing that genuine success and well-being are intertwined with collective advancement and a deep understanding of life’s impermanent nature.

Key Philosophical and Strategic Terms from Huh Kyung Young’s Lecture

진리 (眞理): Truth, Ultimate Reality, Fundamental Principle
The underlying principle that, when understood correctly, leads to health and well-being.
예언자 (預言者): Seer, Prophet, Futurist
One who foresees future events and prepares for them, contrasting with ordinary people who only react to present problems.
실물 경제 (實物經濟): Real Economy, Tangible Economy, Material Economy
The sector of the economy concerned with producing goods and services, as opposed to financial transactions.
조세 제도 (租稅制度): Taxation System, Fiscal Policy, Revenue System
The framework of laws and regulations governing the collection of taxes.
지자체 (自治體): Local Government, Autonomous Body, Municipal Authority
Local administrative bodies, criticized for being a “black hole” for national budgets.
무보수 (無報酬): Unpaid, Voluntary, Honorary
Referring to the proposal that local council members should serve without salary.
부채 (負債): Debt, Liabilities, Financial Obligation
The financial obligations of a nation, exacerbated by inefficient local government spending.
현재 (現在): Present Moment, Actuality, Immediate Reality
For a seer, the “future” of ordinary people is their “present,” implying a state of constant awareness and foresight.
미래 (未來): Future, Prospect, What is to Come
For ordinary people, events that are yet to happen; for a seer, these are already part of their present reality.
과거 (過去): Past, History, Bygone Era
For ordinary people, events that have already occurred; for a seer, the past, present, and future are all part of an eternal “present.”
업 (業): Karma, Action, Deed
Actions that determine one’s future state or destiny, often contrasted with “down” (material accumulation) by a seer.
복 (福): Blessing, Fortune, Merit
Spiritual wealth or good fortune, often gained through selfless actions, contrasting with material wealth.
부자 (富者): Wealthy Person, Benefactor, Giver
Defined not by how much money one accumulates, but by how much one spends or gives away for the benefit of others.
가난뱅이 (가난-): Impoverished Person, Miser, Hoarder
One who accumulates wealth but does not use it or share it, thus remaining spiritually poor.
성견지명 (先見之明): Foresight, Prescience, Visionary Insight
The ability to anticipate future events and prepare for them, exemplified by historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
기도 (祈禱): Prayer, Earnest Effort, Proactive Endeavor
Redefined not as passive wishing, but as active labor and preparation for the future.
노동 (勞動): Labor, Work, Exertion
The true meaning of prayer in ancient Greek (헬라어), emphasizing effort and action.
삼독 (三毒): Three Poisons, Three Roots of Evil, Triple Defilement
Refers to greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치), which corrupt the mind, body, and soul.
아집 (我執): Self-clinging, Ego-attachment, Self-centeredness
The root cause of the “three poisons,” leading to suffering and negative outcomes.
인과법 (因果法): Law of Cause and Effect, Karma, Retribution
The principle that every action has a corresponding consequence, shaping one’s present and future.
태생 (胎生): Viviparous Birth, Mammalian Birth, Live Birth
One of the four modes of birth, referring to creatures born from a womb.
난생 (卵生): Oviparous Birth, Egg-laying Birth, Hatching
One of the four modes of birth, referring to creatures born from an egg.
화생 (化生): Metamorphic Birth, Spontaneous Generation, Transformation
One of the four modes of birth, referring to creatures that undergo metamorphosis, like butterflies.
습생 (濕生): Humid Birth, Moisture-born, Spontaneous Generation (from moisture)
One of the four modes of birth, referring to creatures born from moisture, like mold or microorganisms.
환생 (還生): Reincarnation, Rebirth, Transmigration
The process of being reborn into a new form after death, analogous to a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
공 (空): Emptiness, Void, Sunyata
A Buddhist concept implying that all phenomena are devoid of inherent existence, but which should lead to action, not inaction.
상구보리 하화중생 (上求菩提 下化衆生): Seek Enlightenment Above, Save Sentient Beings Below
A Mahayana Buddhist principle emphasizing that spiritual realization must be accompanied by compassionate action for others.
부정관 (不淨觀): Contemplation of Impurity, Negative Perspective, Realistic View
A practice of viewing things (e.g., wealth, beauty) from a negative or impermanent perspective to curb desire and attachment.
정관 (正觀): Right View, Correct Observation, Positive Perspective
The opposite of 부정관, implying a balanced and correct understanding of reality.
기후 태풍 (氣候颱風): Climate Typhoon, Climatic Disaster, Weather Catastrophe
A metaphor for the impending crises caused by climate change.
중산층 붕괴 (中産層崩壞): Collapse of the Middle Class, Middle-Class Erosion, Socioeconomic Decline
A societal crisis where the middle class diminishes due to economic instability.
글로벌 네트워크 (글로벌 네트워크): Global Network, Interconnected System, Worldwide Web
Refers to the interconnectedness of global systems, implying both opportunities and vulnerabilities.
도둑 같은 아내 (도둑 같은 아내): Thief-like Wife, Exploitative Spouse, Predatory Partner
One of the seven types of wives, characterized by exploiting her husband’s wealth or even life.
원수 같은 아내 (怨讐 같은 아내): Enemy-like Wife, Hostile Spouse, Antagonistic Partner
One of the seven types of wives, constantly critical and antagonistic towards her husband.
애별리고 (愛別離苦): Suffering of Separation from Loved Ones, Pain of Parting, Attachment-induced Sorrow
One of the eight sufferings in Buddhism, referring to the pain of being separated from those one loves.
구하는 것은 얻지 못하는 고통 (求不得苦): Suffering of Not Getting What One Wants, Frustration of Unfulfilled Desires, Unattainable Longing
One of the eight sufferings in Buddhism, referring to the pain of not being able to obtain what one desires.
오온 선고 (五蘊盛苦): Suffering of the Five Aggregates, Suffering of Existence, Attachment to Form, Feeling, Perception, Mental Formations, and Consciousness
One of the eight sufferings in Buddhism, referring to the suffering inherent in the five aggregates that constitute human existence.
108번뇌 (百八煩惱): 108 Earthly Desires, 108 Delusions, 108 Afflictions
The 108 defilements or mental states that cause suffering, arising from the interaction of the six senses with objects across past, present, and future.
종 같은 아내 (從 같은 아내): Servant-like Wife, Dutiful Spouse, Submissive Partner
One of the seven types of wives, characterized by diligent service and obedience, considered a “good” wife in this context.
어머니 같은 아내 (어머니 같은 아내): Mother-like Wife, Nurturing Spouse, Selfless Partner
One of the seven types of wives, who takes responsibility for her husband’s mistakes and supports him unconditionally.
누나 같은 아내 (누나 같은 아내): Sister-like Wife, Supportive Spouse, Protective Partner
One of the seven types of wives, who is supportive and protective, covering for her husband’s shortcomings.
친구 같은 아내 (親舊 같은 아내): Friend-like Wife, Companionate Spouse, Equal Partner
One of the seven types of wives, who shares a friendly and companionate relationship with her husband.
여동생 같은 아내 (女同生 같은 아내): Younger Sister-like Wife, Affectionate Spouse, Playful Partner
One of the seven types of wives, who looks up to her husband and maintains a cute, affectionate relationship.
고통의 보따리 (苦痛의 보따리): Bundle of Suffering, Burden of Hardship, Package of Adversity
A metaphor for challenges and difficulties that, when embraced and overcome, lead to happiness and growth.
행복의 보따리 (幸福의 보따리): Bundle of Happiness, Package of Joy, Gift of Bliss
A metaphor for happiness, which is often “disguised” within the “bundle of suffering,” meaning true happiness requires overcoming hardship.

진리 [Truth]: The fundamental principles governing existence and well-being.
예언자 [Prophet]: An individual possessing foresight into future events and societal trends.
실물 경제 [Real Economy]: The sector of the economy concerned with producing goods and services, as opposed to the financial sector.
조세 제도 [Tax System]: The framework of laws and regulations governing taxation.
지자체 [Local Government]: Autonomous administrative divisions within a country.
무보수 [Unpaid/Pro Bono]: Serving without financial compensation.
부채 [Debt]: Financial obligations owed to another party.
최저 출산 [Lowest Birth Rate]: The lowest recorded rate of births in a population.
전생 [Past Life]: A previous existence of a soul or spirit.
현자 [Sage/Seer]: A wise person with profound insight and understanding.
아집 [Self-Attachment/Egoic Stubbornness]: Excessive clinging to one’s own opinions, beliefs, or self-identity, leading to delusion and suffering.
삼독 [Three Poisons]: The three root afflictions in Buddhism: greed (탐), anger (진), and ignorance (치), which corrupt mind and body.
인과 법 [Law of Cause and Effect/Karma]: The principle that every action has a corresponding reaction or consequence.
태생 [Viviparous Birth]: Birth from a womb, as in mammals.
난생 [Oviparous Birth]: Birth from an egg, as in birds or reptiles.
화생 [Metamorphic Birth/Spontaneous Generation]: Birth through transformation, like a caterpillar to a butterfly, implying radical change and rebirth.
습생 [Humid/Moisture Birth]: Birth from moisture or dampness, referring to lower forms of life like fungi or microorganisms.
실관 [True Observation/Insight]: Perceiving reality as it truly is, without distortion or illusion.
재행 무상 [All Phenomena are Impermanent]: The Buddhist doctrine that all conditioned phenomena are subject to change and decay.
제법 실상 [All Dharmas are Reality]: The Buddhist doctrine that all phenomena, when truly perceived, reveal their ultimate nature or reality.
제법 무아 [All Dharmas are Non-Self]: The Buddhist doctrine that there is no permanent, unchanging self or essence in any phenomenon.
사성제 [Four Noble Truths]: The fundamental teachings of Buddhism: suffering (고제), the origin of suffering (집제), the cessation of suffering (멸제), and the path to the cessation of suffering (도제).
고집멸도 [Suffering, Arising, Cessation, Path]: The four stages of understanding and overcoming suffering as outlined in the Four Noble Truths.
환생 [Reincarnation/Transmigration]: The rebirth of a soul in a new body.
상구보리 하화중생 [Seek Enlightenment Above, Save Sentient Beings Below]: The Bodhisattva vow to pursue supreme enlightenment for oneself while simultaneously working to liberate all sentient beings.
부정관 [Contemplation of Impurity/Negative Contemplation]: A meditative practice focusing on the impermanence and undesirable aspects of phenomena to reduce attachment and craving.
정관 [Right View/Correct Contemplation]: A clear and accurate understanding of reality, free from delusion.
애별리고 [Suffering of Separation from Loved Ones]: One of the eight types of suffering in Buddhism, referring to the pain of parting from those one loves.
원정 해고 [Suffering of Encountering Hated Ones]: One of the eight types of suffering in Buddhism, referring to the pain of being with those one dislikes or hates.
구불 듣고 [Suffering of Not Getting What One Wants]: One of the eight types of suffering in Buddhism, referring to the pain of unfulfilled desires.
오온 선고 [Suffering of the Five Aggregates]: The suffering inherent in the five aggregates (form, sensation, perception, mental formations, consciousness) that constitute human existence.
번뇌 [Afflictions/Defilements]: Mental states that disturb inner peace and lead to suffering.
신인 [Holiest]: The most sacred and divine being.

2014.03.22 918 시선의 진리 The Truth of Perspective

제목: 허경영 강연 918회 ‘시선의 진리’ (20140322 합본)

화자: 허경영
일자: 2014년 3월 22일
핵심 경전: 없음

💡 오늘의 한 문장
우리가 세상을 바라보는 시선과 태도에 따라 우리의 삶과 미래가 결정되며, 진정한 깨달음은 행동으로 이어져야 한다.

핵심 내용

1. 예언자의 시선: 미래를 현재로 보는 지혜
   미래 예측의 중요성:
   허경영은 10년 전 결혼하면 1억, 아기 낳으면 3천만 원 등 33가지 공약을 제시
   당시에는 미친 소리 취급받았으나, 현재 여야가 이를 따라 하고 있음
   이는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 격으로, 적절한 시기를 놓쳐 효과가 반감됨
   예언자는 10년 후의 일을 현재의 일처럼 보지만, 일반인들은 이를 미래의 일로 인식
   정치인들은 미래를 예측하지 못하고 항상 뒤늦게 대응하여 나라를 어렵게 만듦
   중소기업 활성화 방안:
   중소기업 취직자에게 매월 100만 원 상당의 생필품 쿠폰 지급 제안
   이를 통해 중소기업과 대기업 간의 생활 수준 격차를 줄이고, 재래시장 활성화 도모
   중소기업주는 월급 부담을 덜고 기업을 살릴 수 있음
   지자체 폐지론:
   10년 전 지자체 의원 폐지를 주장했으나, 현재 4천 명의 지자체 의원이 연봉 7천만 원을 받으며 국가 예산을 낭비
   이로 인해 국가 부채가 증가하고 경제가 어려워짐
   허경영은 국회의원 수를 100명으로 줄이고 무보수로 전환하여 국민에게 돌려줘야 한다고 주장
   예언자의 현재와 일반인의 미래:
   예언자에게는 미래나 과거가 없고 오직 현재만이 존재
   사람의 얼굴을 보면 과거의 죄와 복이 현재에 나타나 있음
   예언자의 시선을 가져야 업그레이드될 수 있으며, 물질적 부자는 다운하는 자로 간주

2. 진정한 부자의 의미: 베풂과 나눔
   하늘이 보는 부자:
   하늘에서는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자로 여김
   돈을 벌어 은행에만 넣어두고 쓰지 않는 사람은 가난뱅이
   이재용과 같은 재벌도 돈을 쓰지 않고 물려주기만 하므로 진정한 부자가 아님
   통장에 있는 돈은 죽은 돈이며, 영적인 생명을 가지려면 돈을 베풀어야 함
   빌 게이츠의 사례:
   빌 게이츠는 많은 돈을 사회에 기부하여 진정한 부자로 인정받음
   그는 돈이 무상하다는 것을 깨닫고, 재산을 복지 재단에 기부하여 수많은 사람을 구제
   이는 ‘재행무상(諸行無常)’, ‘제법무아(諸法無我)’를 깨달은 행동

3. 기도의 참된 의미: 행동하는 노동
   이순신과 율곡의 예언:
   이순신 장군이 거북선을 만들고 율곡이 10만 양병론을 주장할 때, 사람들은 그들을 미쳤다고 생각
   그러나 그들은 미래를 내다보고 미리 준비한 예언자였음
   이순신은 적의 화포 공격을 예상하여 철갑선인 거북선을 만들었음
   기도의 본질:
   기도의 원래 뜻은 ‘노동’으로, 하늘에 바라는 것은 노력하는 만큼만 주어짐
   앉아서 바라는 기도는 진정한 기도가 아니며, 행동으로 옮겨야 함
   부모의 건강을 위한 기도는 건강 검진을 모시고 가거나 운동을 함께 하는 등 구체적인 행동을 동반해야 함
   죄를 지었을 때는 기도만 할 것이 아니라 직접 찾아가 사과하고 배상해야 함

4. 삼독과 아집: 고통의 근원
   삼독의 발생:
   아집(我執)은 탐(貪), 진(瞋), 치(癡)의 삼독을 만듦
   삼독은 정신, 육체, 영혼을 썩게 하고 암을 유발
   정치인들이 예언자의 말에 귀 기울이지 않는 것은 아집 때문
   인과응보:
   내가 하지 않은 것은 나에게 오지 않으며, 모든 것은 인과법칙에 따라 결과가 나타남
   현재의 모습은 과거의 모든 생활이 반영된 결과이며, 미래는 현재의 노력으로 바꿀 수 있음
   인간은 죄에 따라 태생, 난생, 화생, 습생의 네 가지 형태로 다시 태어남
   화생(化生)의 예시: 애벌레가 번데기를 거쳐 나비가 되는 과정
   애벌레는 다섯 번 허물을 벗고 번데기가 되며, 번데기 안에서 나비의 날개와 촉수 등이 형성
   이는 인간이 육체를 벗어나 천국으로 가는 환생과 같음
   나비는 알을 낳을 때 애벌레가 자랄 수 있는 좋은 환경을 신중하게 선택
   인간도 후손에게 좋은 환경을 제공해야 함

5. 공(空)의 의미: 행동으로 실천하는 지혜
   반야심경의 공:
   ‘색즉시공 공즉시색’은 석가모니의 소성 경전으로, 마음을 비우라는 의미
   그러나 대성 경전에서는 공을 깨달았으면 ‘상구보리 하화중생’을 실천해야 한다고 강조
   즉, 위로는 깨달음을 구하고 아래로는 중생을 구제해야 함
   하나의 중요성:
   모든 것은 ‘하나’에서 시작되며, 이 ‘하나’가 모든 것을 결정함
   면접 시험에서 쓰레기를 줍는 행동처럼 작은 ‘하나’가 그 사람의 본질을 보여줌
   공을 깨달았으면 행동으로 남에게 베풀어야 함
   돈을 벌겠다는 마음도 ‘하나’에서 시작되지만, 번 다음에는 ‘돌려주자’는 또 다른 ‘하나’의 마음으로 바뀌어야 함
   공은 무한한 변신을 하며, 애벌레가 나비로 변하는 것처럼 인간도 변화할 수 있음

6. 부정관: 욕심을 경계하는 지혜
   부정관의 의미:
   부정관은 긍정의 반대가 아니라, 사물을 비판적으로 바라보는 시각
   집을 살 때도 좋은 점만 볼 것이 아니라, 기후 변화 등 부정적인 측면도 고려해야 함
   다이아몬드 반지를 살 때도 강도의 위험을 생각하며 욕심을 경계해야 함
   이쁜 여자를 만날 때도 재산을 노리는 의도를 의심하는 부정관을 가져야 함
   여자의 일곱 가지 유형:
   도둑 같은 아내: 남자의 물질과 목숨을 노림
   원수 같은 아내: 남편의 모든 것을 깎아내리고 비난하며, 헤어지지도 못하고 싸움
   종 같은 아내: 남편을 잘 보살피고 집안일을 열심히 하는 아내
   여동생 같은 아내: 남편을 오빠처럼 따르며 귀엽게 봐줌
   친구 같은 아내: 남편과 친구처럼 지내며 서로 의지함
   누나 같은 아내: 남편의 잘못을 덮어주고 든든하게 지지해줌
   어머니 같은 아내: 남편의 모든 잘못을 자신의 탓으로 돌리고 감싸줌
   석가모니는 원수 같은 아내와 도둑 같은 아내는 즉시 헤어지라고 가르침
   종 같은 아내를 만나는 것은 전생에 병든 여자를 간호해 준 복의 결과
   못생긴 여자에게 잘해주면 다음 생에 좋은 아내를 만날 수 있음
   고통의 보따리:
   행복은 반드시 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있음
   고통의 보따리를 달게 받아 풀어야 행복을 만날 수 있음
   젊어서 사서 하는 고생은 미래의 큰일을 위한 준비
   고통의 보따리가 올 때 이를 시험으로 여기고 이겨내야 함

🗣️ 주요 인용 구절 및 예화
이순신 장군과 거북선: 임진왜란 전 거북선을 만들어 왜적의 화포 공격에 대비한 예언자적 지혜
율곡 이이와 10만 양병론: 나라가 평안할 때 10만 양병을 주장했으나 받아들여지지 않아 후일 큰 어려움을 겪은 사례
애벌레와 나비의 변태: 애벌레가 번데기를 거쳐 아름다운 나비로 변하는 과정은 인간의 환생과 같으며, 눈에 보이지 않는 변화의 가능성을 보여줌
빌 게이츠의 기부: 재산을 사회에 환원하여 진정한 부자의 의미를 보여준 사례

✅ 적용 및 실천
이번 주, 다음을 실천해봅시다:
나의 미래를 예측하고 미리 준비하는 ‘예언자의 시선’을 가져보기
주변의 어려운 이웃에게 작은 것이라도 베풀고 나누는 ‘진정한 부자’의 삶을 실천하기
앉아서 바라는 기도 대신, 구체적인 행동으로 옮기는 ‘노동으로서의 기도’를 해보기

❓ 회고 질문
Q1: 오늘 가르침을 통해 나의 삶에서 ‘소 잃고 외양간 고치는’ 식으로 대응하고 있는 부분은 무엇인가?

Q2: 내가 생각하는 ‘부자’의 정의는 무엇이며, 진정한 부자가 되기 위해 어떤 행동을 실천할 수 있을까?

Q3: 나의 기도 생활은 ‘바라는 기도’에 머물러 있는가, 아니면 ‘행동하는 기도’로 나아가고 있는가?

00:00:00 시선의 진리: 예언자의 시선과 현실

00:16:20 천재와 일반인의 차이: 업과 다운의 개념

00:35:48 기도의 진정한 의미와 실천

00:52:20 인과의 법칙과 삶의 변화

01:07:12 부정관과 행복의 본질

태생(胎生)-(태(胎)-fetus, 생(生)-birth)

난생(卵生)-(난(卵)-egg, 생(生)-birth)
습생(濕生)-(습(濕)-wet, 생(生)-birth)
화생(化生)-(화(化)-transform, 생(生)-birth)
삼독(三毒)-(삼(三)-three, 독(毒)-poison)
탐(貪)-greed
진(瞋)-anger
치(癡)-ignorance
아집(我執)-(아(我)-self, 집(執)-attachment)
과관(果觀)-(과(果)-result, 관(觀)-view)
실관(實觀)-(실(實)-truth, 관(觀)-view)
법인(法印)-(법(法)-dharma, 인(印)-seal)
무아(無我)-(무(無)-no, 아(我)-self)
사성제(四聖諦)-(사(四)-four, 성(聖)-noble, 제(諦)-truths)
고제(苦諦)-suffering
집제(集諦)-origin
멸제(滅諦)-cessation
도제(道諦)-path
부정관(不淨觀)-(부(不)-not, 정(淨)-pure, 관(觀)-view)
정관(正觀)-(정(正)-right, 관(觀)-view)
애별리고(愛別離苦)-(애(愛)-love, 별(別)-separation, 리(離)-leave, 고(苦)-suffering)
원정해고(怨憎會苦)-(원(怨)-hatred, 증(憎)-dislike, 회(會)-meet, 고(苦)-suffering)
구부득고(求不得苦)-(구(求)-seek, 부(不)-not, 득(得)-obtain, 고(苦)-suffering)
오온선고(五蘊盛苦)-(오(五)-five, 온(蘊)-aggregates, 성(盛)-flourishing, 고(苦)-suffering)
번뇌(煩惱)-(번(煩)-vexation, 뇌(惱)-trouble)
소성(小乘)-(소(小)-small, 승(乘)-vehicle)
대성(大乘)-(대(大)-great, 승(乘)-vehicle)

시선의 진리: 미래를 예견하는 예언자의 현재

시선의 진리란, 10년 전 제가 제시했던 결혼하면 1억, 아기 낳으면 3천만 원, 지자체 의원 폐지 등의 공약들이 현재 여야 모두가 따르는 정책이 된 현상을 통해 설명할 수 있습니다. 중소기업 취직자에게 100만 원 쿠폰 지급, 각종 조세 제도 및 조세 포인트 제도 등 33가지 공약을 10년 전에 이야기했지만, 이제 와서 이러한 정책을 시행하는 것은 ‘소 잃고 외양간 고치기’에 불과합니다. 그때 시행했어야 효과를 볼 수 있었을 것입니다. 지금은 아이들이 너무 많이 줄어들어 정책을 시행해도 이상한 현상이 일어날 뿐입니다.

실물 경제를 예로 들면, 현재 300개에 달하는 대학이 10년 후에는 100개로 줄어들 것입니다. 국가에서는 아무런 조치 없이 이를 방치하고 있으며, 10년 후에는 교직원들의 대규모 시위, 실직 문제, 학교 건물 처분 문제 등 복잡한 일들이 발생할 것입니다. 이러한 문제를 미리 알고 예견하는 자가 바로 예언자입니다. 일반 국민들에게는 미래의 일이지만, 예언자에게는 현재의 현실입니다. 국회 정치인들은 10년 후에 올 일을 지금 하라고 뽑아 놓은 것이지, 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 것이 아닙니다. 그러니 나라 꼴이 항상 뒤처지는 것입니다. 실업자가 생기고 나서야 규제를 풀어야 한다고 말하는 식입니다.

저는 이미 중소기업 취직자에게 매월 100만 원의 생필 쿠폰을 지급해야 한다고 주장했습니다. 당시에는 저를 이상한 사람 취급했지만, 이는 중소기업 기피 현상을 막고 대기업과 중소기업 간의 생활 수준 격차를 줄여 실업 문제를 해결할 수 있는 방안이었습니다. 쿠폰을 통해 재래시장 활성화도 꾀할 수 있었습니다. 중소기업 사장들은 월급을 많이 주지 않아도 되므로 기업을 살릴 수 있습니다. 미래를 준비해야 하는데, 발등에 불이 떨어지고 나서야 정책을 바꾸려 합니다. 예언자의 현재는 일반인의 미래이며, 정치권이 예언자의 말에 귀 기울이지 않으면 항상 뒤처질 수밖에 없습니다.

예언자의 시선: 부와 가난, 그리고 진정한 부자
예언자의 시선에서 볼 때, 미래나 과거는 존재하지 않고 오직 현재만이 존재합니다. 사람의 얼굴을 보면 그 사람의 과거 전생의 죄와 복이 모두 담겨 있으며, 그것이 그 사람의 현재입니다. 과거에 지은 죄는 얼굴에 기록되어 현재의 삶에 영향을 미칩니다. 예언자의 시선을 가져야만 우리는 업그레이드될 수 있습니다.

부자가 돈을 버는 행위는 예수나 저의 관점에서는 ‘다운(down)’하는 것입니다. 재산을 버리고 가난한 사람에게 나누어 주며 메시아를 따르라는 가르침은 부자 청년에게는 곤란한 일로 여겨집니다. 이는 부자가 생각하는 ‘업(up)’과 예수가 생각하는 ‘업’이 반대되기 때문입니다. 우리나라 최고 부자는 이씨이지만, 예언자가 볼 때 이 사람은 ‘다운’하는 사람입니다. 반면, 빌 게이츠처럼 많은 돈을 사회에 기부하는 사람은 ‘업’하는 사람이며, 진정한 부자입니다.

하늘에서는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라고 합니다. 돈을 벌어 은행에만 넣어두고 쓰지 않는 사람은 죽을 때까지 그 돈을 쓰지 못하며, 이는 가난뱅이와 같습니다. 그 돈은 결국 법인의 것이 되고 국민의 돈이 됩니다. 빌 게이츠는 자신의 재산이 무상하다는 것을 깨닫고, 빌 앤 멜린다 재단을 통해 수많은 사람을 구제하며 개인 돈을 많이 쓰는 진정한 부자의 길을 걷고 있습니다. 그는 재행무상(諸行無常), 제법실상(諸法實相), 제법무아(諸法無我)를 깨달은 사람입니다.

이순신과 율곡: 위기를 예견한 예언자들
이순신 장군이 임진왜란이 나기 전에 거북선을 만들고, 율곡 이이가 10만 양병론을 주장했을 때는 나라가 평안할 때였습니다. 당시 사람들은 이들을 미친 사람 취급했지만, 이들은 미래에 닥쳐올 전쟁을 예견한 예언자들이었습니다. 이순신 장군은 적의 화포 공격을 예상하여 배 위를 덮고 불에 타지 않도록 거북선을 만들었으며, 물살이 센 곳에서의 전투를 대비했습니다. 이러한 성견지명(先見之明)은 세계 역사상 유례없는 것이었습니다.

이순신이나 율곡 같은 예언자들은 현실적인 사람이 아니라 미래를 내다보는 사람들이었습니다. 10년 전에 그들의 말을 들었더라면 우리나라는 지금처럼 어려움을 겪지 않았을 것입니다.

기도의 진정한 의미: 노동과 행동
우리가 흔히 생각하는 기도는 단순히 바라는 행위이지만, 헬라어에서 ‘기도’의 원래 뜻은 ‘노동’입니다. 하늘은 우리가 노력하는 만큼만 돌려줍니다. 미래를 내다보고 그것을 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 진정한 기도입니다. 앉아서 어머니의 건강을 비는 것만으로는 부족하며, 어머니를 모시고 건강 검진을 가거나 운동을 시켜드리는 등의 행동이 수반되어야 합니다.

우리나라 정치인들은 앉아서 기도만 하고 있습니다. 월급과 후원금이 나오니 가만히 있어도 된다고 생각하는 것입니다. 이는 도둑놈과 다름없습니다. 죄를 지어놓고 기도만 하는 것은 소용없으며, 직접 찾아가 사과하고 배상해야 합니다. 미래를 내다본다면 그것을 행동으로 옮겨야 하며, 신은 땅에서 땀 흘린 것만 들어줍니다.

삼독과 아집: 고통의 근원
모든 것은 ‘무(無)’로 볼 수 있습니다. 돈을 잃어버려도 결국 무로 돌아가는 것이므로 너무 애착 가질 필요가 없습니다. ‘아집(我執)’은 삼독(三毒)을 만듭니다. 삼독은 탐하는 마음(貪), 성내는 마음(瞋), 어리석은 마음(癡)을 의미합니다. 이 세 가지 독은 정신과 육체, 영혼을 썩게 하고 암을 유발합니다. 아집은 ‘나’에 집착하는 마음입니다.

우리나라 정치인들은 예언자의 말에 귀 기울이지 않고, 결혼과 출산에 돈을 주는 정책을 미친 짓이라고 비난했지만, 결국 지금은 모두 따라 하고 있습니다. 사물을 바라볼 때 ‘과관(果觀)’을 가져야 합니다. 내가 하지 않은 것은 나에게 오는 것이 없으며, 내가 지은 죄는 내 미래의 모든 것을 결정합니다.

인간의 네 가지 태생: 태, 난, 화, 습
인간은 죽으면 네 가지 태생(胎生, 卵生, 化生, 濕生) 중 하나로 태어나거나 천상으로 갑니다.
태생(胎生): 인간이나 짐승처럼 자궁에서 태어나는 것입니다.
난생(卵生): 알에서 태어나는 것입니다. 봉황새 알처럼 좋은 알도 있고, 닭 알처럼 평범한 알도 있습니다.
화생(化生): 꽃이나 나비처럼 변화하여 태어나는 것입니다. 나비는 밝음을 좋아하고, 나방은 어둠을 좋아하며 불빛에 뛰어들어 죽습니다. 화생은 생보다 좋은 것입니다.
습생(濕生): 곰팡이나 미생물처럼 습한 곳에서 태어나는 것입니다. 이는 가장 낮은 단계이며, 지옥과 같습니다.

우리의 과거가 현재의 얼굴을 결정하며, 불만이 있다면 스스로 바꾸는 길밖에 없습니다. 돈을 많이 벌어 남을 돕는 기부 천사가 된다면, 세상 사람들이 그 얼굴을 존경하게 될 것입니다.

나비의 변태: 환생과 희망
나비의 변태 과정은 알에서 애벌레, 번데기를 거쳐 나비가 되는 4단계입니다. 애벌레는 다섯 번 허물을 벗고 번데기가 되며, 번데기 안에서 날개와 촉수 등 완전히 다른 모습의 나비로 황골탈태합니다. 이는 현대 과학으로도 설명하기 어려운 신비로운 과정입니다.

이 과정은 인간이 죽어서 천국에 가는 것과 같습니다. 인간의 육체는 애벌레와 같지만, 희망을 가지고 노력하면 언젠가 날개를 달고 하늘을 날아다니는 나비처럼 변화할 수 있습니다. 저의 강연을 듣다 보면 언젠가 여러분도 이렇게 바뀔 수 있습니다.

나비는 알을 낳을 때 애벌레가 먹고 자랄 수 있는 좋은 환경의 나뭇잎을 신중하게 선택합니다. 이는 후손에게 좋은 환경을 제공하려는 본능적인 행동입니다. 인간도 어떤 일을 할 때 이러한 여덟 단계의 시선을 고정해야 환난을 피할 수 있습니다.

공(空)의 진정한 의미: 행동하는 깨달음
반야심경의 ‘색즉시공 공즉시색’은 마음을 비우라는 의미로 해석되지만, 석가모니 후대 제자들이 만든 대승경전에서는 ‘공’을 깨달았다면 ‘상구보리 하화중생(上求菩提 下化衆生)’을 실천하라고 가르칩니다. 즉, 위로는 깨달음을 구하고 아래로는 중생을 구제하기 위해 행동으로 옮겨 복을 지으라는 것입니다.

‘공’에 머물러 아무것도 하지 않는 것은 진정한 깨달음이 아닙니다. 공의 이치를 알았다면 자신의 재산을 팔아 남을 돕는 등 행동해야 합니다. 하나의 지혜, 돈을 벌겠다는 마음, 그리고 번 돈을 남에게 돌려주겠다는 마음은 모두 ‘하나’에서 시작되지만, 그 결과는 무한히 변신합니다. 애벌레가 아름다운 나비로 변신하듯이, 공은 무한한 변신을 하는 것입니다.

부정관(不淨觀): 욕심을 다스리는 지혜
‘불관(不觀)’은 다른 말로 ‘부정관(不淨觀)’입니다. 이는 긍정의 반대 개념으로, 무조건 긍정만 하는 것이 좋은 것이 아님을 의미합니다. 예를 들어, 집을 살 때 단순히 좋다고만 생각하는 것이 아니라, 지대가 낮아 침수 위험은 없는지, 기후 변화에 대비할 수 있는 집인지 등 부정적인 측면을 고려해야 합니다.

다이아몬드 반지를 살 때도 마찬가지입니다. 카드로 결제하면 집 주소가 노출되어 강도의 표적이 될 수 있다는 부정적인 측면을 생각해야 합니다. 부정관을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 것이 없어집니다. 아름다운 여자를 볼 때도, 그 여자가 재산을 노리고 해를 끼칠 수 있다는 부정적인 측면을 생각하면 욕심이 사라집니다.

일곱 가지 아내 유형: 관계의 지혜
여자를 볼 때 일곱 가지 유형으로 볼 수 있습니다.
도둑 같은 아내: 남자의 물질과 목숨을 노리는 아내입니다.
원수 같은 아내: 남편이 무엇을 해도 깎아내리고 비난하며, 항상 원수처럼 대하는 아내입니다. 석가모니 부처는 이러한 아내와는 즉시 헤어지라고 가르쳤습니다.
종 같은 아내: 빗자루를 들고 집안일을 열심히 하는 아내입니다. 전생에 병든 여자를 간호해 준 사람이 이러한 아내를 만난다고 합니다.
여동생 같은 아내: 오빠를 따르듯 남편을 따르며 귀엽게 봐주는 아내입니다.
친구 같은 아내: 친구처럼 편안하고 동등한 관계를 유지하는 아내입니다.
누나 같은 아내: 남편의 잘못을 덮어주고 든든하게 지지해 주는 아내입니다.
어머니 같은 아내: 모든 잘못을 자신의 탓으로 돌리고 남편을 치켜세워 주는 아내입니다.

이러한 아내 유형을 통해 관계의 지혜를 얻을 수 있습니다.

고통의 보따리: 행복으로 가는 길
행복은 반드시 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있습니다. 고통의 보따리를 달게 받고 그것을 풀어야만 나중에 행복을 만날 수 있습니다. 가난한 환경에서도 열심히 공부해 성공하는 사람은 고통의 보따리를 통해 행복을 얻은 것입니다. 젊어서 사서 고생하는 것은 명심해야 할 일입니다.

큰일이 오려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 합니다. 고통의 보따리가 올 때 그것을 고맙게 생각하고 이겨내야 합니다. 행복의 보따리가 올 때는 오히려 조심해야 합니다. 고통은 언제나 위장되어 있으며, 이를 알아야 실수를 하지 않습니다.

허경영 강연 ‘시선의 진리’의 핵심 내용은? 예언자의 시선을 가지고 미래를 준비하는 행동하는 노동을 해야 하며, 고통의 보자기 속에 숨겨진 행복을 찾아야 한다는 것입니다.

1. 예언자의 시선: 미래를 준비하는 지혜
   예언자의 시선은 일반인의 미래를 현재로 인식하고, 다가올 문제에 미리 대비하는 지혜를 의미한다.

1.1. 예언자의 현재와 일반인의 미래
예언자는 미래를 현재로 본다
예언자는 미래에 일어날 일을 미리 알고 예견하는 사람이다.
일반 국민에게는 미래의 일이지만, 예언자에게는 현재의 현실이다.
정치인들은 10년 후의 일을 지금 이야기하고 대비해야 하지만, 현실은 문제가 닥친 후에야 수습하려 한다.

2. 허경영의 과거 공약과 현재의 현실
   허경영은 10년 전 제시했던 공약들이 현재 여야 정치권에서 뒤늦게 추진되고 있음을 지적하며, 이는 ‘소 잃고 외양간 고치는 격’이라고 비판한다.

2.1. 10년 전 공약과 현재의 정책
10년 전 제시된 공약들
결혼하면 1억 원, 아기 낳으면 3천만 원 지급.
지자체 의원 폐지.
중소기업 취직 시 100만 원 쿠폰 지급, 각종 조세 제도 및 조세 포인트 제도 도입.
총 33가지 공약을 제시했다.
현재 여야의 뒤늦은 정책 추진
현재 여야가 허경영의 10년 전 공약을 따라 하고 있다.
이는 ‘소 잃고 외양간 고치기’와 같으며, 그때 했어야 효과를 볼 수 있었다.
이미 출산율이 너무 낮아져 지금 정책을 시행해도 이상한 현상이 일어날 것이다.
대학 구조조정 문제
현재 300개 대학이 10년 후 100개로 줄어들 것으로 예상된다.
국가가 미리 대비하지 않아 10년 후 교직원 대모, 실직, 학교 빌딩 처분 등 복잡한 문제가 발생할 것이다.

2.2. 중소기업 활성화 방안
허경영은 중소기업 취업자에게 쿠폰을 지급하여 대기업과 중소기업 간의 소득 격차를 줄이고, 재래시장을 활성화하는 방안을 제시했다.

중소기업 취업자 100만 원 쿠폰 지급
10년 전 중소기업 취업자에게 매월 100만 원 상당의 생필품 쿠폰을 지급해야 한다고 주장했다.
당시에는 미친 사람 취급을 받았지만, 이는 중소기업 기피 현상을 해결하기 위한 방안이었다.
쿠폰의 효과
국가가 지급하는 상품권 형태의 쿠폰은 재래시장에서 사용되어 재래시장 활성화에 기여한다.
중소기업 취업자는 월급 외 100만 원 쿠폰을 받아 대기업 취업자와 비슷한 생활 수준을 유지할 수 있다.
중소기업주는 월급 부담을 덜 수 있어 기업을 살리는 데 도움이 된다.

2.3. 지자체 폐지론
허경영은 10년 전 지자체 폐지와 국회의원 감축을 주장했으나, 정치권은 오히려 지자체를 확대하여 국가 부채를 증가시켰다고 비판한다.

지자체 폐지 및 국회의원 감축 주장
10년 전 지자체 폐지와 국회의원 100명 감축, 무보수화를 주장했다.
이는 나라가 망하는 것을 막기 위한 조치였다.
지자체 확대의 문제점
현재 지자체 의원은 광역 단체 포함 4천 명에 달한다.
이들의 연봉은 1인당 7천만 원으로, 국가 예산의 블랙홀이 되어 국가 부채를 증가시켰다.
허경영은 10년 전부터 지자체 때문에 우리나라 경제가 망할 것이라고 경고했다.
국회의원 월급을 국민에게 돌려줘야 한다고 주장했으나, 정치인들은 오히려 지자체를 만들어 예산을 낭비하고 있다.

3. 시선의 진리: 부자와 가난한 자의 기준
   세상을 바라보는 시선에 따라 부자와 가난한 자의 기준이 달라지며, 진정한 부자는 돈을 많이 쓰는 사람이다.

3.1. 예언자의 시선과 일반인의 시선
예언자의 시선
일반인의 미래는 예언자에게 현재이다.
일반인의 과거는 예언자에게 현재이다.
예언자에게는 미래나 과거가 없고 오직 현재만 존재한다.
과거가 현재에 미치는 영향
예언자는 사람의 얼굴을 보면 과거의 죄와 복을 알 수 있으며, 그것이 그 사람의 현재이다.
과거에 지은 죄는 얼굴에 기록되어 현재에 영향을 미친다.
예언자의 시선을 가져야 업그레이드될 수 있다.

3.2. 부자의 기준: 업(Up)과 다운(Down)
세상 사람들이 생각하는 부자와 예언자가 생각하는 부자는 다르며, 진정한 부자는 돈을 많이 쓰는 사람이다.

세상 사람들의 부자 기준
물질적인 부자는 돈을 모으는 ‘다운’하는 자이다.
이들은 재산이 늘어나는 것을 ‘업’이라고 생각한다.
예언자의 부자 기준
예수나 허경영은 돈을 버는 것을 ‘다운’이라고 본다.
재산을 가난한 사람에게 나누어주는 것을 ‘업’이라고 본다.
부자 청년이 재산을 포기하지 못하는 것은 예언자의 ‘업’ 개념과 반대되기 때문이다.
진정한 부자는 돈을 많이 쓰는 사람
허경영은 대통령 선거에 세 번 출마하며 개인으로서 가장 많은 돈을 썼다.
하늘에서는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라고 한다.
돈을 벌어 은행에만 넣어두고 쓰지 않는 사람은 부자가 아니라 가난뱅이다.
이들은 돈을 쓰지 못하고 죽으며, 그 돈은 결국 국가의 돈이 된다.
이건희와 빌 게이츠의 비교
이건희는 돈의 99.9%를 아들에게 물려주고 거의 쓰지 않았다.
돈을 쓰지 않은 자는 부자가 아니다.
빌 게이츠는 많은 돈을 사회에 기부하여 진정한 부자로 인정받는다.
자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 통장에 넣어둔 돈은 ‘죽은 돈’이다.
통장에 갇힌 돈의 비극
통장에 있는 돈은 영적인 생명을 가지지 못하고, 물질에 의지하는 삶을 살게 한다.
돈을 바라보다 죽으면, 자식들이 그 돈을 자신의 것이라 주장하며 부모의 뜻대로 쓰지 못하게 한다.
이는 돈이 자기 것이 아님을 보여준다.
시선에 따른 부와 가난
예언자가 말하는 ‘업’과 ‘복’은 일반인의 생각과 반대이다.
시선을 어디에 두느냐에 따라 부자가 될 수도, 가난한 사람이 될 수도 있다.
진정한 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람이며, 통장에 돈이 많은 사람은 부자가 아니다.
부자는 ‘많이 쓴 부자’와 ‘많이 모아 놓은 부자’ 두 종류가 있다.

4. 미래를 준비하는 행동하는 노동: 기도의 진정한 의미
   미래를 내다보고 준비하는 것은 단순히 바라는 것이 아니라, 행동으로 옮기는 ‘노동’이다.

4.1. 이순신과 율곡의 예언자적 지혜
이순신의 거북선
이순신 장군은 임진왜란 전에 거북선을 만들었다.
이는 나라가 평안할 때 미친 짓으로 보였을 수 있다.
세계 역사상 거북선 같은 배를 만든 나라는 우리나라뿐이다.
거북선 제작의 선견지명
이순신은 적의 화포 공격에 대비하여 배 위를 덮고, 노 젓는 사람들이 불똥에 맞지 않도록 설계했다.
물살이 센 곳에서 싸울 것을 예상하여 배가 뒤집히지 않도록 대비했다.
이순신은 미래에 일어날 일을 미리 내다보는 성견지명을 가졌다.
율곡의 10만 양병론
율곡 이이는 나라가 평안할 때 10만 양병론을 주장했다.
신하들은 전쟁이 난다는 재수 없는 소리라며 그의 말을 듣지 않았다.
결국 선조는 신의주까지 도망가고 나라는 엉망이 되었다.
예언자적 인물들
이순신과 율곡 같은 사람들은 당시에는 예언자로 여겨졌다.
이들은 현실적인 사람이 아니라 미래를 내다본 사람들이었다.

4.2. 기도의 진정한 의미: 행동하는 노동
기도는 단순히 바라는 것이 아니라, 미래를 준비하고 행동으로 옮기는 ‘노동’이다.

기도의 어원적 의미
‘기도’의 헬라어 원어는 ‘노동’을 의미한다.
하늘은 노력하는 만큼만 준다.
사람들은 기도를 바라기만 하면 되는 것으로 착각한다.
진정한 기도는 행동이다
진정한 기도는 미래를 내다보고 준비하는 ‘노동’을 행동으로 옮기는 것이다.
어머니의 건강을 위해 앉아서 기도하는 것이 아니라, 건강 검진을 모시고 가거나 운동을 함께 하는 것이 진정한 기도이다.
신은 앉아서 바라는 기도를 들어주지 않는다.
정치인들의 잘못된 기도
현재 정치인들은 아무것도 하지 않고 기도만 하고 있는 것과 같다.
월급과 후원금이 나오니 가만히 있는 것은 도둑놈 심보이다.
죄에 대한 기도
죄를 지어놓고 기도하고 회개하는 것만으로는 소용없다.
직접 찾아가 사과하고 배상해야 한다.

5. 시선의 종류: 과관, 실관, 부정관
   세상을 바라보는 다양한 시선(과관, 실관, 부정관)을 통해 삶의 고통을 이해하고 행복을 찾는 지혜를 얻을 수 있다.

5.1. 과관: 인과응보의 시선
과관은 모든 것이 인과응보의 법칙에 따라 결과로 나타난다는 시선이다.

삼독과 아집
아집은 탐욕, 성냄, 어리석음의 삼독을 만든다.
삼독은 정신, 육체, 영혼을 썩게 하여 암을 유발한다.
현재 정치인들은 예언자의 말에 귀 기울이지 않고 아집에 빠져 있다.
인과응보의 법칙
사물을 바라보면 결과가 온다는 인과법이 작용한다.
내가 하지 않은 것은 나에게 오지 않는다.
현재의 모습은 과거의 모든 생활의 결과이며, 미래에는 바꿀 수 있다.
네 가지 태생 (태생, 난생, 화생, 습생)
인간은 죽으면 지은 죄에 따라 네 가지 태생 중 하나로 태어난다.
태생: 인간이나 짐승의 자궁에서 태어난다.
난생: 알에서 태어난다 (봉황, 칠면조, 닭 등).
화생: 꽃이나 나비처럼 변화하여 태어난다.
나비는 꽃을 좋아하고 밝음을 좋아하며, 밤에는 숨는다.
나방은 어둠을 좋아하고 불빛에 뛰어들어 죽는다.
습생: 곰팡이나 미생물처럼 습한 곳에서 태어난다.
얼굴에 대한 책임
현재의 얼굴은 지난 생애의 모든 과거가 반영된 결과이다.
얼굴에 대한 불만은 자신이 만든 것이므로, 스스로 바꿔야 한다.
돈을 벌어 남을 돕는 기부 천사가 되면 얼굴이 구세주의 얼굴로 바뀔 수 있다.

5.2. 실관: 있는 그대로 보는 시선
실관은 사물을 있는 그대로 바라보는 시선으로, 불교의 제법무아(諸法無我) 사상과 연결된다.

제법무아와 빌 게이츠
실관은 ‘법인’을 깨닫는 것으로, 제법무아(모든 존재는 고정된 실체가 없다)를 의미한다.
빌 게이츠는 재행무상(모든 것은 변하고 영원하지 않다)과 제법무아를 깨달은 사람이다.
그는 자신의 재산을 사회에 환원하여 진정한 부자의 길을 걷고 있다.
사성제 (고집멸도)
제법무아를 깨달으면 사성제(고통의 진리, 고통의 원인, 고통의 소멸, 고통 소멸의 길)를 깨달아야 한다.
고제: 인간의 고통은 고통을 만들어낸다.
집제: 고통이 집결된다.
멸제: 고통을 멸해야 한다.
도제: 고통을 멸하면 도를 깨닫는다.
고통이 있는 한 도는 오지 않는다.
사성제를 거쳐야 새로운 인간으로 태어날 수 있으며, 그렇지 않으면 미생물이나 곤충으로 태어날 수 있다.
나비의 변태와 환생
나비는 알-애벌레-번데기-나비의 4단계를 거쳐 환골탈태한다.
애벌레는 날개나 다리가 없지만, 번데기 과정을 거쳐 아름다운 나비로 변한다.
이는 인간이 죽어서 천국에 가는 것과 같은 환생의 과정이다.
인간도 육체에 갇혀 있지만, 희망을 가지고 노력하면 날개를 달고 날아오를 수 있다.
나비는 알을 낳을 때 애벌레가 자랄 좋은 환경인지 신중하게 판단한다.
인간도 후손에게 좋은 환경을 제공해야 한다.
모든 일을 할 때 나비처럼 여덟 단계의 시선을 고정해야 환란이 없다.
공(空) 사상과 행동
반야심경의 ‘색즉시공 공즉시색’은 마음을 비우라는 의미이다.
불교 후기에는 ‘공’을 깨달았으면 상구보리 하화중생 (위로는 깨달음을 구하고 아래로는 중생을 구제한다)을 해야 한다고 강조한다.
‘공’에 머물러서는 안 되며, 행동으로 남에게 베풀어야 한다.
모든 것은 ‘하나’에서 시작되지만, 그 결과는 항상 다르다.
면접 시험에서 쓰레기를 줍는 행동처럼, 작은 ‘하나’의 행동이 중요하다.
‘공’을 깨달으면 무한한 변신을 할 수 있다.

5.3. 부정관: 부정적인 면을 보는 시선
부정관은 사물의 부정적인 면을 미리 생각하여 위험을 피하고 지혜로운 선택을 하는 시선이다.

부정관의 필요성
부정관은 긍정의 반대 개념으로, 긍정만 하는 것이 항상 좋은 것은 아니다.
집을 살 때 낮은 지대에 물이 찰 것을 걱정하거나, 기상 이변에 대비하는 집을 선택하는 것이 부정관이다.
미래에 올 수 있는 기후 태풍, 중산층 붕괴, 글로벌 네트워크 붕괴 등 세 가지 태풍에 대비해야 한다.
다이아몬드 반지 구매와 부정관
다이아몬드 반지를 카드로 구매하면 집 주소가 노출되어 강도에게 표적이 될 수 있다.
부정관을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 것이 없어진다.
이성 관계와 부정관
이쁜 여자를 만날 때도 부정관을 가져야 한다.
재산을 노리거나 해를 끼칠 가능성을 생각해야 한다.
여자를 보는 일곱 가지 시선
도둑 같은 아내: 남자의 물질과 목숨을 노린다.
원수 같은 아내: 남편의 모든 것을 깎아내리고 비난한다.
이별하지 못하고 싸우며 사는 관계이다.
석가모니는 원수 같은 아내와 도둑 같은 아내는 즉시 헤어지라고 했다.
구하는 것을 얻지 못하는 고통 (애별리고, 원정해고, 불득고)
사랑하는 사람과 이별하는 고통 (애별리고).
미워하는 사람과 함께 사는 고통 (원정해고).
구하는 것을 얻지 못하는 고통 (불득고).
오온선고 (오온이 쌓여 고통이 되는 것)
눈, 귀, 코, 혀, 몸의 감각기관이 고통을 유발한다.
6가지 감각기관과 6가지 대상(색, 소리, 냄새, 맛, 촉감, 법)이 만나 36가지 번뇌를 만들고, 여기에 현재, 미래, 과거를 곱하여 108번뇌가 생긴다.
종 같은 아내: 빗자루를 들고 열심히 일하는 아내로, 전생에 병든 여자를 간호해 준 사람이 만난다.
여동생 같은 아내: 오빠를 따르며 귀엽게 봐주는 아내이다.
누나 같은 아내: 남편의 말을 믿고 지지하며, 잘못을 덮어주는 든든한 아내이다.
어머니 같은 아내: 모든 잘못을 자신에게 돌리고 자식을 치켜세워 주는 아내이다.

5.4. 고통의 보따리와 행복
행복은 고통의 보따리 속에 숨겨져 있으며, 고통을 회피하지 않고 받아들여야 진정한 행복을 찾을 수 있다.

행복은 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있다
사람들은 고통의 보따리를 풀려고 기도하지만, 행복은 고통의 보따리 속에 숨겨져 있다.
고통의 보따리를 거부하면 행복을 만날 수 없다.
고통을 통해 얻는 행복
가난한 환경에서도 열심히 공부해 성공한 사람은 고통의 보따리를 풀어 행복을 만난 것이다.
젊은이들도 고통스러운 공부와 기술 습득을 통해 미래를 보장받을 수 있다.
고통을 회피하면 안 된다.
젊어서 고생은 사서도 한다
자기에게 주어진 고통은 돈으로 사야 할 가치가 있다.
큰일을 이루려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 한다.
고통의 보따리가 올 때 감사하게 받아들이고 이겨내야 한다.
행복의 보따리가 올 때는 오히려 조심해야 한다.
고통은 언제나 위장되어 있다는 것을 알아야 실수를 하지 않는다.

허경영 강연 ‘시선의 진리’의 핵심 내용은? 예언자의 시선으로 미래를 미리 내다보고 준비하는 것이 중요하며, 이는 일반인의 미래가 예언자에게는 현재라는 깨달음에서 비롯됩니다. 또한, 진정한 기도는 노동과 같이 행동으로 옮겨야 하며, 행복은 고통의 보자기에 싸여 있으므로 고통을 회피하지 않고 받아들여야 한다는 것입니다.

1. 예언자의 시선: 미래를 현재처럼 보고 준비하는 지혜
   미래를 미리 내다보고 준비하는 예언자의 시선을 가져야 하며, 이는 일반인의 미래가 예언자에게는 현재라는 깨달음에서 비롯된다.

1.1. 허경영의 10년 전 공약과 현재의 정책
허경영의 과거 공약
10년 전 허경영은 결혼하면 1억 원, 아기 낳으면 3천만 원 지급, 지자체 의원 폐지, 중소기업 취직 시 100만 원 쿠폰 지급, 조세 포인트 제도 등 33가지 공약을 제시했다.
현재 여야의 정책
현재 여야 정치권은 허경영이 10년 전에 제시했던 공약들을 뒤늦게 따라 하고 있다.
이는 “소 잃고 외양간 고치는 격”으로, 이미 저출산 문제가 심각해진 후에 정책을 시행하는 것이라 효과가 미미하다.
미래 경제 예측
현재 300개에 달하는 대학이 10년 후에는 100개로 줄어들 것이며, 이는 교직원 실직, 학교 건물 처분 등 복잡한 사회 문제를 야기할 것이다.
국가나 대통령은 이러한 미래를 미리 예측하고 대비하지 않고 방치하고 있다.

1.2. 예언자의 현재와 일반인의 미래
예언자의 역할과 시선
미래에 닥칠 복잡한 문제들을 미리 알고 예견하는 자가 예언자이다.
예언자가 10년 전에 이야기한 내용은 일반인에게는 미래의 일이지만, 예언자에게는 이미 현재의 현실이다.
현재 국회의 정치인들은 10년 후에 올 일을 지금 하라고 뽑아 놓은 것이지, 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 것이 아니다.
따라서 나라의 정책은 항상 뒤늦게 이루어지며, 문제가 닥친 후에야 해결책을 찾으려 한다.
중소기업 활성화 공약 사례
과거 허경영이 중소기업 취직자에게 매월 100만 원의 생필품 쿠폰을 지급해야 한다고 주장했을 때, 사람들은 그를 “미친 사람”이라고 비난했다.
당시에는 중소기업에 가지 않고 대기업만 선호하여 실업자가 양산되는 문제가 있었다.
허경영의 제안은 중소기업 취직자에게 월급 외 100만 원 쿠폰을 지급하여 대기업과 중소기업 간의 생활 수준 격차를 줄이고, 재래시장 활성화에도 기여할 수 있었다.
이는 중소기업 주인이 월급 부담을 덜면서도 기업을 살릴 수 있는 방안이었다.
미래 준비의 중요성
발등에 불이 떨어지고 나서야 정책을 바꾸려 하는 것은 늦은 대처이다.
예언자의 현재는 일반인의 미래이므로, 정치권이 예언자의 말을 듣지 않으면 항상 뒤처질 수밖에 없다.

1.3. 허경영 강연의 가치와 예언자적 통찰
강연 참석자의 복
허경영 강연에 모인 사람들은 복이 있는 사람들이며, 나중에 그 가치를 알게 될 것이다.
허경영을 한 번 본 사람과 100번 본 사람 사이에 엄청난 격차가 생길 것이라고 말한다.
이준석의 허경영 공약 언급
하버드 대학 출신 이준석 전 새누리당 비대위원이 TV 조선 등 여러 방송에서 허경영이 10년 전에 했던 지자체 폐지, 국회의원 100명으로 축소 및 무보수화 등의 공약을 언급하고 있다.
지자체 문제와 국가 부채
허경영은 10년 전 국회의원 수를 100명으로 줄이고 무보수로 해야 나라가 망하지 않는다고 주장했다.
그러나 현재 지자체 광역 및 기초 의원 4천 명에게 연봉 7천만 원씩 지급하면서 지자체가 예산의 블랙홀이 되어 국가 예산을 거덜 내고 부채를 증가시켰다.
허경영은 10년 전부터 지자체 때문에 우리나라 경제가 망할 것이라고 경고했지만, 정치인들은 이를 무시하고 오히려 지자체 제도를 확대했다.

1.4. 인구 문제와 예언자의 시선
저출산 문제의 심각성
우리나라는 세계 최저 출산율 1위 국가로, 인구 감소 문제가 심각하다.
허경영은 결혼하면 1억 원을 지급해야 한다고 주장하며 이러한 미래를 미리 내다봤다.
예언자의 시간 개념
일반인들이 보는 미래는 예언자가 볼 때는 현재이다.
예언자에게는 미래나 과거가 없고, 오직 현재만이 존재한다.
예언자는 사람의 얼굴을 보고 그 사람의 과거 전생의 죄와 복을 현재의 모습으로 파악한다.
과거의 죄는 현재의 얼굴에 기록되어 있으며, 이는 현재의 운명을 결정한다.

1.5. 업그레이드를 위한 예언자의 시선
업그레이드의 필요성
우리는 예언자의 시선을 가져야만 업그레이드될 수 있으며, 다운그레이드하려 하면 망한다.
중력처럼 물질적인 부를 추구하며 자신에게만 끌어당기는 것은 다운그레이드에 해당한다.
부자의 정의와 관점 차이
일반인들은 재산이 늘어나는 것을 ‘업’이라고 생각하지만, 예수나 허경영 같은 예언자들은 이를 ‘다운’이라고 본다.
예수는 부자 청년에게 재산을 가난한 자에게 주고 자신을 따르라고 했지만, 청년은 재산을 버리지 못했다.
이는 예언자가 생각하는 ‘업’과 일반인이 생각하는 ‘업’이 반대임을 보여준다.

2. 진정한 부자와 돈의 의미
   돈을 많이 모으는 것보다 많이 쓰는 사람이 진정한 부자이며, 돈은 통장에 묶여 있으면 죽은 돈과 같다는 가르침이다.

2.1. 진정한 부자의 기준
업과 다운의 개념
천재와 일반인의 차이를 알아야 하며, 부자가 돈을 버는 행위는 예수나 허경영의 관점에서는 ‘다운’하는 것이다.
우리나라 최고 부자는 이씨(이건희)이지만, 예언자가 볼 때 이 사람은 ‘다운’하는 사람이다.
하늘이 보는 부자
‘업’하는 사람은 빌 게이츠와 허경영처럼 돈을 많이 쓰는 사람이다.
하늘에서는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라고 정의한다.
돈을 벌어 남에게 많이 베풀거나 좋은 일에 쓴 사람이 진정한 부자이다.
통장에 묶인 돈의 의미
자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행에만 예금해 놓은 사람은 부자가 아니다.
이러한 사람들은 죽을 때까지 돈을 쓰지 못하고, 그 돈은 결국 다른 사람의 것이 된다.
이건희 회장의 돈도 대부분 아들에게 상속될 뿐, 본인이 직접 쓰는 돈은 극히 일부에 불과하다.
통장에 들어간 돈은 움직이지 않는 죽은 돈이며, 물질에 의지하는 행위는 결국 죽음을 맞이하게 된다.

2.2. 빌 게이츠의 사례와 돈의 순환
이건희와 빌 게이츠의 비교
이건희 회장의 돈 99.9%는 아들에게 상속될 뿐, 본인이 쓰는 돈은 0.1%도 안 된다.
반면 빌 게이츠는 많은 돈을 사회에 기부하여 없는 사람들에게 나눠주었다.
사회에 기부한 사람이 진정한 부자이며, 자기 손으로 돈을 얼마나 썼느냐가 중요하다.
돈의 자연 법칙
자기 손으로 남에게 준 돈은 자연의 법칙에 의해 살아 움직이지만, 통장에 들어간 돈은 움직이지 않는 죽은 돈이다.
통장에 쌓인 돈을 보며 즐거워하다가 죽는 것은 마치 불을 켜놓고 밥 먹는 것과 같다.
자식에게 물려주는 돈의 한계
아버지가 재산을 팔아 개인적으로 쓰려 하면, 자식은 “내 것”이라며 반대하고 원수가 될 수 있다.
이는 자식이 이미 그 재산을 노리고 있기 때문이며, 결국 그 돈은 자기 돈이 아니다.
예언자가 말하는 ‘업’과 ‘복’은 일반인이 생각하는 것과 반대이다.
시선을 어디에 고정하느냐에 따라 부자가 될 수도, 가난한 사람이 될 수도 있다.

2.3. 부자의 두 가지 유형
최고 부자의 정의
최고 부자는 둘이며, 허경영보다 돈을 더 많이 써본 사람이 있다면 그 사람이 최고 부자이다.
통장에 얼마가 있느냐는 부자의 기준이 아니며, 평생 월급만 받아 쓴 사람은 부자가 될 수 없다.
두 가지 부자 유형
돈을 많이 쓴 부자와 돈을 많이 모아 놓은 부자가 있다.
영적인 관점에서 볼 때, 많이 모아 놓은 부자는 진정한 부자가 아니다.

3. 미래를 예견하고 행동하는 지혜
   이순신 장군과 율곡 이이의 사례처럼 미래를 미리 내다보고 준비하는 예언자적 시선이 중요하며, 진정한 기도는 노동과 같이 행동으로 옮겨야 한다.

3.1. 이순신과 율곡 이이의 예언자적 통찰
거북선 제작과 10만 양병론
이순신 장군이 임진왜란 전에 거북선을 만들고, 율곡 이이가 10만 양병론을 주장했을 때는 나라가 평안할 때였다.
당시 신하들은 율곡 이이의 10만 양병론을 “패역무도한 재수 없는 소리”라며 비난하고 그의 말을 듣지 않았다.
결과적으로 선조 대왕은 신의주까지 도망가고 나라는 엉망이 되었다.
거북선 제작의 배경
이순신 장군은 일본군이 화포와 총을 쏠 것을 미리 알고 배 위를 덮는 철갑선인 거북선을 만들었다.
또한, 물살이 센 해역에서 전투가 벌어질 것을 예상하여 배가 뒤집히지 않도록 설계했다.
세계 역사상 이순신처럼 미래를 내다보고 배를 만든 사람은 없었다.
예언자로서의 평가
이순신과 율곡 이이 같은 사람들은 그 당시에는 예언자로 여겨졌으며, 현실적인 사람으로 생각되지 않았다.
허경영의 강연도 예언적인 것이 아니라, 닥쳐올 일을 미리 이야기하는 것이다.
10년 전에 허경영의 말을 들었더라면 지금처럼 많은 돈이 들어가지 않고도 나라가 좋아졌을 것이다.

3.2. 기도의 진정한 의미: 노동과 행동
기도의 어원과 의미
우리가 일반적으로 생각하는 기도는 ‘플레이어(prayer)’이지만, 헬라어에서 기도의 원래 뜻은 노동이다.
하늘에 바라는 것은 자신이 노력하는 만큼만 얻을 수 있다는 의미이다.
사람들은 기도를 단순히 바라는 행위로 착각하지만, 진정한 기도는 노동의 대가를 의미한다.
진정한 기도의 실천
진정한 기도는 미래를 내다보고 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮기는 것이다.
앉아서 “어머니가 오래 살기를 기도합니다”라고 하는 것은 제대로 된 기도가 아니다.
어머니를 위해 건강 검진을 받게 하거나, 운동을 시키거나, 좋은 음식을 사드리는 등 행동으로 옮기는 것이 진정한 기도이다.
앉아서 기도만 한다고 해서 하늘이 들어주지 않는다.
정치인들의 잘못된 기도
현재 우리나라 정치인들은 앉아서 기도만 하고 있는 것과 같으며, 이는 “도둑놈 소리”와 다름없다.
월급과 후원금이 나오니 가만히 앉아서 기도만 하는 행태를 비판한다.
죄에 대한 회개와 행동
남에게 죄를 짓고 아무리 기도하고 회개해도 소용없다.
죄를 지은 사람을 찾아가 악수하고 배상하는 등 행동으로 옮겨야 한다.
“너도 그만큼 움직여야 주는 거야”라는 원칙을 강조한다.

4. 아집과 삼독: 고통의 근원
   세상의 모든 것을 무(無)로 볼 수 있어야 하며, 아집은 탐진치(탐욕, 분노, 어리석음)의 삼독을 만들어 정신, 육체, 영혼을 썩게 하고 암을 유발하는 고통의 근원이다.

4.1. 모든 것을 무(無)로 보는 시선
무관(無觀)의 중요성
모든 것은 무(無)로 볼 수 있으며, 세상에 돈을 잃어버려도 결국 무로 돌아가는 것이므로 너무 애착을 가질 필요가 없다.
이는 돈이 다른 사람에게 쓰일 것이라는 관점이다.

4.2. 아집과 삼독의 폐해
아집의 정의와 삼독
아집은 탐하는 마음(탐), 성내는 마음(진), 어리석은 마음(치)의 삼독을 만든다.
아집은 ‘나’가 집결되어 있는 상태를 의미한다.
삼독이 가져오는 결과
삼독 중 ‘치(어리석음)’는 암을 가져온다.
이 세 가지 독은 정신, 육체, 영혼을 썩게 만들고 암을 유발한다.
현재 우리나라 정치인들은 예언자의 말에 귀 기울이지 않고, 허경영을 “미친놈”이라고 비난하며 아집에 빠져 있다.

5. 인과법과 환생: 삶의 변화 원리
   인과법에 따라 현재의 모습은 과거의 결과이며, 미래는 현재의 노력으로 바꿀 수 있다. 인간은 죽으면 태생, 난생, 화생, 습생의 네 가지 형태로 환생하며, 이는 자신이 지은 죄에 따라 결정된다.

5.1. 인과법과 현재의 모습
인과법의 원리
사물을 바라보면 결과가 오는데, 이는 인과법에 따른 것이다.
내가 하지 않은 것은 나에게 오는 것이 없다.
과거가 만든 현재의 모습
현재의 모습(예: 못생긴 얼굴)은 지난날의 모든 생활에서 빠짐없이 가져온 결과이다.
그러나 인간은 살아있는 동안에도 얼굴을 바꿀 수 있으며, 미래에 다시 지구에 왔을 때는 다른 사람으로 바뀔 수 있다.

5.2. 환생의 네 가지 형태
태생, 난생, 화생, 습생
인간은 죽으면 천상으로 가지 않는 한, 태생(胎生), 난생(卵生), 화생(化生), 습생(濕生)의 네 가지 형태로 태어난다.
태생은 인간이나 짐승의 자궁에서 태어나는 것이고, 난생은 알에서 태어나는 것이다.
각 형태 안에서도 ‘천청만청(千差萬別)’이 있어, 복을 지으면 좋은 형태로, 죄를 지으면 나쁜 형태로 태어난다.
화생(化生)의 예: 나비와 나방
화생은 꽃나비처럼 변태하여 태어나는 것을 의미한다.
나비는 수용성으로 꽃의 빛을 좋아하고 밤에는 숨지만, 나방은 지용성으로 태양 빛을 피하고 밤에는 불빛을 좋아한다.
화생으로 태어나더라도 나비와 나방처럼 그 꼬라지가 달라질 수 있다.
습생(濕生)의 예: 곰팡이, 미생물
습생은 곰팡이나 미생물처럼 습한 곳에서 태어나는 것을 의미한다.
인간이 지은 죄에 따라 미생물, 곤충, 알, 짐승 등으로 환생할 수 있다.

5.3. 현재의 노력으로 미래를 바꾸는 법
얼굴에 대한 책임
현재의 얼굴은 자신이 한 것이므로 불만을 가질 필요가 없다.
열심히 돈을 벌어 훌륭한 일을 하면 얼굴이 달라질 수 있다.
기부 천사의 얼굴
돈을 많이 벌어 남을 많이 도와주는 부자가 되면 많은 사람이 존경할 것이며, 그때는 얼굴이 나쁘다는 말은 사라지고 구세주나 기부 천사의 얼굴이 될 것이다.
자신의 얼굴에 대한 책임은 스스로 져야 한다.

6. 실관(實觀)과 사성제(四聖諦): 깨달음과 고통의 극복
   실관은 있는 그대로 사물을 바라보는 것이며, 이는 제법무아(諸法無我)를 깨닫는 것이다. 이 깨달음은 사성제(고집멸도)로 이어져 인간의 고통을 이해하고 극복하는 길을 제시한다.

6.1. 실관(實觀)과 법인(法印)의 깨달음
실관의 의미
실관은 사물을 있는 그대로 바라보는 것을 의미하며, 이는 법인(法印)과 같다.
법인은 재행무상(諸行無常), 제법실상(諸法實相), 제법무아(諸法無我)를 깨닫는 것이다.
이건희 회장도 빌 게이츠처럼 재산을 사회에 환원해야 한다.
빌 게이츠의 법인 실천
빌 게이츠는 자신의 재산을 아들에게 물려주는 대신, 삼성 그룹과 별개로 빌 앤 멜린다 재단을 만들어 봉사 활동에 사용했다.
그는 자신의 이름을 ‘돈 도는 문(Bill Gates)’에서 ‘돈 나가는 문’으로 바꾸어 진정한 부자의 길을 걸었다.
빌 게이츠는 재행무상, 제법실상, 제법무아를 깨달은 사람으로, 자신이 죽으면 재산도 소용없음을 알았기에 통장 관리도 하지 않고 재산을 기부했다.
그는 자신의 재산이 많다는 소문만 들었을 뿐, 실제로는 밥 세 끼 먹는 것 외에는 특별히 쓰는 것이 없었다.

6.2. 사성제(四聖諦): 고통의 진리와 극복
사성제의 구성
법인에서 파생된 것이 사성제이며, 이는 고제(苦諦), 집제(集諦), 멸제(滅諦), 도제(道諦)로 구성된다.
사성제의 의미
고제: 인간의 고통은 고통을 만들어내고 집결시킨다.
집제: 고통이 집결되는 원인을 파악한다.
멸제: 이 고통을 멸해야 한다.
도제: 고통을 모두 멸하면 도를 깨닫게 된다.
고통 극복의 단계
인간은 고통을 만들고, 모으고, 멸하고, 거기서 도를 깨닫는 네 단계를 거쳐야 새로운 인간으로 태어날 수 있다.
그렇지 않으면 계란, 미생물, 된장 속 미생물처럼 낮은 형태로 환생할 수 있다.
정화조 속에서 헤매는 미생물처럼 지옥 같은 삶을 반복해야 나비로 태어날 수 있다.

6.3. 나비의 변태와 인간의 환생 비유
나비의 4단계 변태
나비는 알 → 애벌레 → 번데기 → 나비의 4단계를 거쳐 변태한다.
애벌레의 몸에는 나비의 날개나 긴 다리가 나올 곳이 전혀 보이지 않는다.
수만 종의 나비 날개 디자인은 인간이 흉내 낼 수 없을 정도로 아름답고 다양하다.
세포 분열과 수명
인간의 세포는 여섯 번 분열하면 죽으며, 분열 속도가 빠르면 일찍 죽고 느리면 장수한다.
노동이나 과도한 운동은 세포 분열을 빠르게 하고 활성 산소를 증가시켜 수명을 단축시킨다.
운동선수가 일찍 죽는 이유도 활성 산소 증가와 젖산화 때문이다.
허경영을 부르는 사람은 세포 분열 주기가 길어져 수명이 길어진다고 주장한다.

7. 애벌레의 변신과 인간의 희망
   애벌레가 번데기를 거쳐 아름다운 나비로 황골탈태하는 과정은 인간이 육체를 벗어나 천국으로 가는 환생과 같으며, 이는 희망을 가지고 끊임없이 배우고 노력해야 함을 의미한다.

7.1. 애벌레에서 나비로의 변신
애벌레의 허물 벗기
애벌레는 다섯 번 허물을 벗는 세포 분열 과정을 거쳐 번데기가 된다.
번데기 안에서 일정한 시간이 지나면 나비가 나온다.
현대 과학의 한계
현대 과학자들은 번데기 안에서 애벌레가 어떻게 아름다운 나비로 변하는지 이해할 수 없다.
징그러운 애벌레가 들어가서 아름다운 호랑나비가 되어 나오는 것은 경이로운 변화이다.
애벌레에게 없던 촉수와 긴 다리가 생기고, 날아다니는 비행 능력을 갖게 된다.

7.2. 인간의 환생과 희망
나비 변태와 인간 환생의 비유
애벌레가 나비로 변하는 과정은 인간이 죽어서 천국에 가는 환생과 같다.
인간도 육체에 갇혀 있는 것 같지만, 언젠가 날개가 돋아나 하늘을 날아다닐 때가 온다.
이러한 희망을 가져야 하며, 허경영의 강연을 들으면 언젠가 이렇게 바뀔 수 있다.
강연을 잘 들으면 나중에 어깨 뒤에서 날개가 나올 것이라고 비유한다.

7.3. 나비의 지혜와 인간의 책임
나비의 알 낳는 지혜
나비는 알을 낳을 때 애벌레가 먹을 나무 이파리의 맛과 양분을 미리 테스트한다.
애벌레는 태어난 이파리를 먹고 자라야 하므로, 엄마 나비는 좋은 환경을 신중하게 선택한다.
독이 있거나 바람이 많이 부는 곳에는 알을 낳지 않는다.
인간의 무책임한 행동
나비조차도 후손을 위해 환경을 신중하게 선택하는데, 인간은 무조건 잘못된 일을 저지른다.
이는 자기 후손들에게 나쁜 환경을 제공하는 것이며, 결국 후손들이 버려지는 결과를 초래한다.
무슨 일을 할 때 여덟 단계의 시선을 고정해야 환란이 없을 것이라고 강조한다.

8. 공(空)의 진리와 행동하는 보살행
   공(空)은 모든 것이 비어있다는 진리이지만, 단순히 공에 머물러서는 안 된다. 공을 깨달았다면 상구보리(上求菩提) 하화중생(下化衆生)의 정신으로 중생을 구하고 행동으로 복을 지어야 한다.

8.1. 공(空)의 개념과 대승불교의 가르침
반야심경의 공
천부경과 반야심경에서 말하는 ‘공’은 “색즉시공 공즉시색(色卽是空 空卽是色)”을 의미한다.
이는 석가모니의 소성 경전에서 나온 말이다.
대승불교의 공 사상
후기 불교에서는 색이 공이든 공이 색이든 그것은 중요하지 않다고 본다.
공을 깨달았다면 상구보리(上求菩提), 즉 위로는 깨달음을 구하고, 하화중생(下化衆生), 즉 아래로는 중생을 구해야 한다.
중생들을 위해 행동으로 복을 짓고 법문을 통해 사람들을 변화시켜야 한다.
공에 머물러서는 안 되며, 공을 깨달았다면 행동으로 옮겨야 한다.

8.2. ‘하나’의 의미와 무한한 변신
‘하나’의 시작과 완성
“이 시무시일(始無始一)”에서 ‘하나’는 아무것도 없는 곳에서 시작되었지만, 완성된 ‘하나’는 공, 색, 상구보리, 하화중생 등 모든 것을 포함한다.
시작의 ‘하나’와 완성의 ‘하나’는 같지 않다.
‘하나’의 생산성과 변화
어머니의 마음은 같지만, 매일 하는 일과 만나는 사람이 다르듯이, 언제나 다른 것이 생산된다.
하나의 계약서가 수백억을 벌 수도, 100억을 날릴 수도 있듯이, ‘하나’에서 모든 것이 결정된다.
인간은 언제나 ‘하나’만을 만들 수 있으며, 그 씨앗과 가문을 중요시해야 한다.
면접 시험의 ‘하나’ 관점
면접 시험에서 쓰레기를 줍는 행동 하나로 그 사람의 인성을 평가하듯이, ‘하나’의 행동이 중요하다.
공(空)의 깨달음과 행동
공을 깨달았다면 단순히 “세상이 공하니 아무것도 안 하겠다”고 해서는 안 된다.
공의 이치를 알았으니, 자신의 재산을 팔아 남을 돕는 등 행동으로 베풀 줄 알아야 한다.
돈을 번 후에도 “남에게 돌려주자”는 마음으로 바뀌어야 다음 생에 좋은 얼굴로 태어날 수 있다.
공은 무한한 변신을 하는 것이며, 애벌레가 아름다운 나비가 되는 것처럼 변화해야 한다.

9. 부정관(不淨觀)과 고통의 종류
   부정관은 사물을 부정적인 관점에서 바라보며 욕심을 제어하는 지혜이다. 인간의 고통은 애별리고(愛別離苦), 원증회고(怨憎會苦), 구부득고(求不得苦), 오온성고(五蘊盛苦) 등 다양하며, 이를 이해하고 극복해야 한다.

9.1. 부정관(不淨觀)의 지혜
부정관의 의미
부정관은 긍정의 반대로, 단순히 긍정만 한다고 좋은 것이 아니다.
집을 살 때도 낮은 지대라 물이 찰 수 있다는 부정적인 관점을 가져야 기후 변화에 대비할 수 있다.
앞으로 기후 태풍, 중산층 붕괴, 글로벌 네트워크 융합 등 3대 태풍이 올 것이므로, 미래를 대비하는 집을 사야 한다.
욕심을 제어하는 부정관
다이아몬드 반지를 살 때 카드 결제를 하면 집 주소가 노출되어 강도에게 표적이 될 수 있다는 부정적인 관점을 가져야 한다.
부정관을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 것이 없어진다.
이쁜 여자를 볼 때도, 재산을 노리고 접근하는 것은 아닌지 부정관으로 바라봐야 한다.

9.2. 아내의 일곱 가지 유형과 고통의 종류
아내의 일곱 가지 유형
도둑 같은 아내: 남자의 물질과 목숨을 노리는 아내이다.
원수 같은 아내: 남편이 무엇을 해도 깎아내리고 비난하며, 항상 원수처럼 대하는 아내이다.
이러한 아내와는 헤어져야 한다고 석가모니 부처는 가르쳤다.
고통의 여섯 가지 종류
원증회고(怨憎會苦): 미워하는 사람과 만나서 함께 살아야 하는 고통이다.
원수 같은 아내와는 헤어지지 못하고 평생 싸우며 살아야 한다.
애별리고(愛別離苦): 사랑하는 사람과 이별해야 하는 고통이다.
첫사랑이나 진정으로 좋아하는 사람과는 함께 살 수 없는 경우가 많다.
구부득고(求不得苦): 구하는 것을 얻지 못하는 고통이다.
인간은 자신이 꼭 구하고자 하는 것은 잘 얻지 못하며, 구하지 않는 것은 얻게 된다.
오온성고(五蘊盛苦): 눈, 귀, 코, 혀, 몸의 감각 기관(안이비설신)과 대상(색성향미촉법)에 의해 생기는 고통이다.
예를 들어, 아름다운 여자를 보거나 좋은 물건을 보면 현재의 것에 불만을 느끼고 고통이 생긴다.
이는 6가지 감각 기관과 6가지 대상이 만나 36가지 번뇌를 만들고, 여기에 현재, 미래, 과거의 3가지 시간을 곱하여 108번뇌가 순식간에 생긴다.
인간은 현재, 미래, 과거의 고통을 한꺼번에 안고 살기 때문에 108번뇌를 겪는다.

10. 행복과 고통의 보따리
    행복은 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있으므로, 고통을 회피하지 않고 달게 받아야 진정한 행복을 찾을 수 있다. 젊어서 사서 하는 고생은 미래의 큰 행복을 위한 투자이다.

10.1. 아내의 좋은 유형과 전생의 인연
종 같은 아내
종 같은 아내는 남편을 잘 보살피고 집안일을 열심히 하는 아내이다.
한자 ‘부(婦)’는 여자가 빗자루를 들고 있는 모습에서 유래했으며, 이는 가정주부의 역할을 의미한다.
이러한 아내는 결혼해서 살아도 괜찮은 유형이다.
좋은 아내의 유형
여동생 같은 아내: 오빠를 잘 따르고 귀엽게 봐주는 아내이다.
친구 같은 아내: 친구처럼 편안하고 동등한 관계를 유지하는 아내이다.
누나 같은 아내: 남편의 말을 잘 듣고, 남편의 잘못을 덮어주며 든든한 존재가 되는 아내이다.
어머니 같은 아내: 모든 잘못을 자신에게 돌리고, 자식을 치켜세워 주는 아내이다.
종 같은 아내를 만난 사람은 전생에 못생기고 병든 여자를 끝까지 간호해 준 사람이며, 이는 복을 지은 결과이다.
반대로 여자를 욕하고 함부로 대하면 원수 같은 아내를 만나게 된다.
미래에 좋은 아내를 만나고 싶다면, 못생긴 여자에게라도 잘해주며 복을 지어야 한다.

10.2. 행복과 고통의 역설
고통의 보따리에 싸인 행복
사람들은 고통을 피하려 하지만, 행복은 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있다.
고통의 보따리를 풀려고 기도하는 것은 잘못된 생각이다.
고통을 받아들이는 자세
가난한 환경에서도 열심히 공부해 판사가 된 사람은 고통의 보따리를 통해 행복을 만난 것이다.
고통의 보따리를 달게 받은 사람만이 나중에 행복을 찾을 수 있다.
젊은이들도 남들 놀 때 공부하고 기술을 배우는 고통을 겪어야 미래가 보장된다.
고통을 무조건 회피하면 안 된다.
사서 하는 고생의 가치
자기에게 주어진 고통 중에는 돈으로 사서 해야 할 고통이 있다.
이는 “젊어서 고생은 사서도 한다”는 말과 같다.
큰 행복이 오려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 한다.
고통의 보따리가 올 때는 고맙게 생각하고, 행복의 보따리가 올 때는 고통이 올 수 있으니 조심해야 한다.
고통의 보따리는 언제나 위장되어 있다는 것을 알아야 실수를 하지 않는다

스크립트 : [음악] 시설의 진리 글자가 약간 너무 높으니까 옆으로 비 떨어졌다. 시선의 진리. 요새 내가 이제 진리 강의를 쭉 하는 거니까 진리 강의도 이제 건강하고 관계된 거예요. 진리가 제대로 알면은 건강해지는 거니까.

시선의 진리라는 거는 내가 10년 전에 결혼하면 1억, 아기 낳으면 3천만 원, 지자체 지자체 의원 폐지 뭐 이런 걸 쭉 공약을 한 게 맞다고 문에 많이 나오잖아요. 이것이 중요한 거는 중소기업 취직 가는 사람은 100만 원 쿠폰, 또 각종 조세 제도, 조세 포인트 제도, 이런 거 이런 거를 한 많이 했어요. 한 33가지 공약을 했는데 10년 전에 내가 이야기했는데 지금 이게 이제 여야가 다 따라서 하는 거야. 근데 지금 하는 거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거예요.

말하자면 지금 이런 정책을 여야가 한다는 것은 이거는 소 잃고 외양간 고치는 거야. 이게 그때 해야 효과를 보는 거야. 지금 애들이 너무 많이 줄여 버렸어. 이제 정책을 해봐야 이상한 현상이 일어나는 거예요.

그래서 실물 경제는 앞으로 학생 대학은 지금 300개가 있는데 10년 후에 이 대학이 한 100개로 줄어들 학식은 이렇게 줄어들어요. 100개만 있으면 딱 맞는 거야. 그러면 이 시설을 막 지어 끼는데 대통령이나 문구나 국가에서는 아무 말도 안 해. 그냥 두는 거야.

그러면 10년 있다가 이게 줄을 때 여기 일어나는 교직원들 대모, 여기 실직 문제, 학교 빌딩 처분 문제, 복잡한 일이 있는 거예요. 그러면 이런 복잡한 문제를 미리 알고 예견하는 자가 예언자거든. 그래 안 그래요? 그러면 예언자의 이 예언하는 예언자의 현재는 일반 국민들의 뭐예요? 일반 국민들은 뭐가 되지? 미래. 미래란 말이 미래.

내가 10년 전에 이 이야기를 한 것은 실야, 미래야. 미래 현실, 일반 사람들이 볼 때는 미래에 올 일이지. 근데 진짜 예언자가 볼 때는 이게 미래야, 현실이 현실이에요. 그러니까 지금 우리 국회에 있는 정치인들은 미래에 10년 후에 올 걸 지금 하라고 갖다 놓은 거지.

10년 후에 일을 10년 후에 이야기하라고 뽑아 놓은 게 아니다 이 말이야. 그러니까 나라 꼴이 뭐가 돼요? 맨날 뒤를 치는 거야. 뒤를. 제를 옛날에 하고, 제를 옛날에 손봐야 될 걸 불이 닥치니까 실업자가 생기고, 시이 안 되니까 이제는 규제를 풀어야 되다 이렇게 나오는 거야 이 말이야.

이미 그때 내가 중소기업에 들어가는 애들은 100만 원의 포인트를 매월 줘야 된다 이런 말을 하니까 저는 미 사람이야 되 이래서. 그러면 중소기업에 안 가고 다 대기업만 가겠다 그러다가 실업자가 되가 난리야. 그런데 나는 그때 이미 중소기업 하는 사람은 100만 원에 포인트를 줘야 된다. 그 100만 원에 뭘 주냐? 쿠폰을 줘야 된다.

쿠폰이 뭐냐? 생필 쿠폰을 줘야 된다. 그러니까 이 사람들이 상품권을 국가가 주는 거야. 그러면 그 중소기업에 시장 상품권 이런 걸 주니까 재래식 시장에 가서 사 먹게 돼요, 안 사 먹게 돼요? 상품권을 줘 버리니까. 그러니까 시장을 백화점을 많이 가는 것을 재래식 시장으로 가게끔 할 수가 있는 거야.

일반 사람들이 왜 모든 근로자 쿠폰이 오는데, 그게 재래식 시장의 상품이야. 그러면 젊은이들이 자꾸 재래식 시장을 드나들면서 매달 나오는 100만 원 쿠폰을 중소기업 다니는 애들은, 대기업에 다니는 애는 월급이 180명이 초봉이 중소기업에 들어가니까 허경영 말 맞잖아. 월급은 100만 원, 120만 원인데 쿠폰이 플러스 100만 원이 나와. 그래 안 그래요? 맞아요.

이렇게 되는 거지. 그러니까 중소기업 들어가나. 대기업에 들어가나 생활 수준은 같아, 안 같아? 같아. 애들이 어디를 가? 대기업에 안 돼도 중소기업에 들어가도 이 대우가 이게 있다.

쿠폰이 어. 그리고 중소기업 주인은 월급을 많이 안 줘도 돼. 안 돼? 돼. 이렇게 기업을 살려가야 된다.

미래를 준비해야 된다니까. 이제 발등에 불이 떨어지니까 아, 이건 이렇게 바꿔야 된다. 이렇게 바꿔. 그러니까 항상 예언자의 현재는 일반인의 뭐요? 미래야.

그래서 내가 정치권에 하지 않으면 정신 맨날 뒤지다가 벌이다 하는 거야. 그렇겠어, 안 그렇겠어요? 맞아요. 그래서 내가 뭘 한다고 해서 사람들이 우리가 여기에 이 일이 모인 사람들은 복이 있는 사람이야. 왜? 나중에 복이 있는지 없는지는 나중에 이제 보면 돼요.

진짜 복 있는 사람들이라는 걸 알게 되는데 다 보면 천사 같은 사람들만 와 있어요. 그러나 나중에 여기 강연을 못 듣는 사람들이 막 몰려올 때는 그 사람들이 온 사람들이 얼마나 좋은 자리에 왔는가 알게 되는 거지. 나를 한 번 본 사람하고 100번 본 사람이 달라요. 엄청난 격차가 생겨.

그거를 나중에 알게 되는 거예요. 이렇게 예언자가 미리 예언해. 이걸 지금 하버드 대학 나이 누구요? 이진석, 이준석, 이준석, 이준석이 뭐 이준석이 사람이 그 얘기하고 있죠. 이 사람이 요새 TV 조선이나 뭐 여러 케이블 가서 내 이야기를 많이 해.

근데 내 이야기를 우리 보좌관이 하는 게 아니라 새누리당에 비대위원이 그것도 천재야. 하버드 대학 나온 사람이 허경영이라 사람이 10년 전에 한 이야기를 지금 지자체 폐지 이것도 지금 공천 안 한다. 안철수가 그래, 안 그래? 국회의원을 허경영이가 10년 전에 100명으로 줄여야 되고 무보수 안 하면 나라 망한다 이랬어요. 그런데 이 사람들이 지자체를 떡 해가지고 지자체 광역 단체, 지자체 의원이 얼마요? 4천 명.

광역 단체 포함 4천 명. 16개 시도 지부 시작해서 세상에 이걸 다 기초 단체, 이걸 다 뽑아. 이러니까 16개 시도 300개 또 저 기초 단체, 아 이걸 다 뽑으니까 이 얼마야 이게? 한 달에 이 사람들 월급을 1년에 연봉이 7천만 원 꼴로 나가요. 그는 회원이 일 년에 나가는 모, 무보수로 하자고 했는데 이 사람들이 이걸 7천만 원씩 주게 되는 제를 오히려 만들어 가지고 지자체가 예산의 블랙홀이 그래 가지고 국가 예산을 거덜 내버렸어.

그래서 우리나라가 부채가 걱정했어요. 그래서 지자체 때문에 우리 부채가 걱정했다. 그런데도 여러분들은 나는 10년 전에 이 지자체 때문에 우리나라 경제 망한다. 이 그런데 이 사람들은 국 100명을 줄이고 보수 안 줘야 된다.

그 월급은 국민들에게 돌려줘야 된다. 이랬는데 이 사람들이 이걸 만들어 가지고 이걸 주고 있어. 생각해 봐요. 그러면 국가의 살림이 얼마나 적자나.

어, 자, 결혼하면 1억. 이미 인구 세계 최저, 최저 출산 1위. 맞아, 맞아요. 우리나라 사람이 세계에서 애를 제일 안 낳는 거예요.

그 이런 미래를 현재 시선, 여러분들이 보는 이 인간들의 일반 사람들의 이런 미래를 바라보는 이 미래가 일반인들의 미래가 예언자가 볼 때는 현재야. 일반인들이 보는 과거는 예언자가 볼 때 뭐게? 미래, 미래, 현재. 예언자에게 미래나 과거가 없어요. 언제나 현재가 있는 거야.

내가 이 사람을 딱 쳐도 이 사람 얼굴을 보면 이 사람이 과거 전생에 진 죄가 있고 복이 있을 거 아니야. 그게 이 사람의 현재. 현자는 모든 걸 이 사람의 모든 집합체라고 봐. 이걸.

근데 여러분들은 이 사람은 과거에 죄를 지었지, 지금은 착한 사람이다, 이래요. 그런 법이 없어요. 그래, 안 그래요? 과거에 죄를 지으면 요만큼도 빠지지 않고 그 과거의 제가 기록되어 있는 게 얼굴이야. 그러니 그게 현재야.

그 죄를 딱 보고 “넌 부장으로 진급이 안 돼. 넌 전무해.” 이렇게 되는 거야. 아, 그렇겠습니까? 이해 가죠? 그러니까 예언자의 시선을 여러분이 가져야 우리가 뭐가 업그레이드돼? 안 돼요? 돼요. 우리는 업을 하려고 하지, 다운하려고 하면 망하는 거야.

그래, 안 그래요? 중력 잡아당기는 다운이 이렇게 다운하는 자. 다운하는 자는 물질적인 부자가 된 자들이야. 당기니까 어버 싫어해요. 자꾸 자기 앞으로 다운하지.

그러면은 이 사람이 이 사람한테 물어보면, 이 사람은 자기가 어하는 거라 그래. 재산이 늘어난 거라 그래. 그래서 내가 질문을 안 할게요. 부분을 여러분이 천재와 일반인의 차이를 잘 알아야 돼요.

부자가 돈을 버는 건 예수나 허경영은 다운하는 거라 그래. 네가 그걸 버리고 친구 가난한 사람한테 주고 나를 따라라. 그러니까 부자가 부 청년이 “아, 나는 못 하겠습니다.” 예수나 허경영이 메시아를 인정하겠는데, 재산을 몽땅 가난한 자한테 돌려주고 예수님을 따라가야 된다. 그거는 나는 좀 곤란합니다.

이런다 말이야. 그건 뭐냐면 자기가 생각하는 온과 업은 예수가 생각하는 원과 업하고 반대가 돼요, 안 돼요? 돼. 그래서 우리나라 최고 부자는 이씨야. 맞아, 안 맞아요? 그러면 우리나라에는 언 부자가 최고 부자는 두 명이야.

어느 나라나. 왜 두 명이야? 아, 업과 다운이네. 예. 업과.

그러니까 왜 이씨는 어업이야, 다운이야? 다운이죠. 예언자가 볼 때 이 사람은 다운이라 이 말이야. 예. 여러분이 잘 알았는데, 그러면 어업인 사람은 누구야? 어, 어, 어.

그 빌게이츠 맞는. 거야, 박수, 박수. 그러니까 우리나라에서 최고 부자 또 한 사람은 허영이다. 빌라.

그래, 보자고. 대통령 나가서 개인으로서 돈을 제일 많이 써 본 사람은 우리나라 허이야. 그래, 안 그래요? 법인 말고. 그래, 그래.

대통령 세 번 나간 사람이 한 번에 몇백억씩 날렸으니 제일 많이 썼지. 도박하는 사람 그만큼 날린 사람 있나? 개인으로 제일 많이 썼지. 하늘에서는 부자는 돈을 많이 쓴 사람을 부자라 그래. 분 이해 가요, 안 가요? 지금 우리 박이 돈을 벌어 가지고 남한테 많이 베풀었다든지, 좋다든지 그게 부자지.

자기 손으로 돈을 내보내지 않고 은행으로 갖다 넣은 사람은 부자가 아닌가? 아니에요, 아니에요. 그거는 그 사람이 죽을 때까지 자기가 안 써요. 벌어 가지고 은행만 갖다 예금해 놓고, 돈을, 돈을 은행만 넣어놓고 그 사람은 잔인 고이나 돈을 쓰지 않아. 그럼 그 돈은 들어다가 죽어요.

그게 가난뱅이라는 거야. 그 이근이, 돈이 이근이가 쓰다 줄까, 죽을까, 안 죽을까? 다 못 쓰고 죽어. 다 못 쓰게 아니라 한 푼도 안 쓰잖아요. 무슨 말인지 알겠어요? 지금 있는 거 집에 그냥 있는 그것도 못 쓰고 죽어요.

그럼 그 돈은 어디 거야? 법인 거야. 우리 국민의 돈이 돼 있는 상태예요. 그 사람들을 착각을 해 가지고 이은이가 부자야. 야, 그 부러워.

그 미친 소리야. 그래, 안 그래요? 우리는 하늘에서 볼 때는 자린고비로 돈을 모아 가지고 부모가 아들한테 물려줘 가지고 아들이 그걸 지키다가 또 죽어. 자, 보요. 내 하나만 힘내 줄게요.

이건희 돈의 90.9% 아들한테 가 안 가? 가요. 그 이건희는 얼마 쓸까? 거의 안 써요. 0.1% 잘 들으세요. 이 2천리 돈이 이일로 왔어, 안 왔어? 이것도 이일로 가 안 가? 일체 돈을 쓰지 않은 자는 부자가 아니야.

그래서 어떤 사람이 고원을 한다, 어떤 사람이 부와 명예를 위해서, 저 빌게이츠가 많은 돈을 냈어요. 우리 박경제 회장님 말씀 하잖아요. 그 빌게이츠가 사회 기부를 얼마 했느냐? 많이 한 사람이 부자예요. 그게 자기 돈을 없는 사람 나눠 줬으니까, 그 사람이 자기 손으로 얼마를 썼느냐? 부자죠.

얼마를 썼느냐는 부자가한테 많이 투자해 가지고 많이 떼이고, 남한테 많이 줬어. 그럼 자기 손으로 준 거 아니야? 그 돈이 어디로 가냐고? 자연의 법칙에 의해서 그 돈은 다 살아 움직여요. 근데 통장에 들어간 돈은 움직여요, 안 움직여요? 안 움직여요. 안 움직이는 거예요.

통장에 가 있는 돈은 죽은 돈이야. 음, 그거는 자기가 영적인 생명을 가지려고 해야지. 통장에 들어가 있는 물질을 자기의 의지처로 삼은 거야. 어, 얼마나 쌓여 있느냐? 거기에 자기 인생을 걸어가고 안전하다, 나는 저기 있으니까.

근데 그걸 바라보다가 죽는 거야. 그게 자연의 법칙이니까. 불을 켜놓고 밥 먹는 거 똑같아요. 어, 통장 보면서 즐거워하다가 죽는 거야.

그러면 아들이 아버지가 나중에 “야, 이거 내 팔아 가지고 아버지가 좀 이쁜 여자하고 내가 좀 살림을 차리고 좀 한번 써보려다. 자가 비행기도 사고 말이야.” 그러니까 아들이 “아버지 그러지 마세요. 내 겁니다. 그거.

아버지 내 허락 없이 왜 땅을 팔아요?” 이제 이렇게 되는 거야. 나중에 늙으면 “그서 아들이 아버지 이거 내 이름을 해놓은 거 아닙니까? 왜 팔아요?” 다 이러는 거예요. 그 인감 가져와라. 이러면 아버지가 좀 바람 좀 피워야 되니까 좀 팔아 가지고.

안 돼요. 그렇겠어, 안 그렇겠어? 자기 거 아니니까. 자기 주식을 싹 팔아 가지고 어디 주려고 하면 아들이 좀 섭섭하게 생각해. 그럼 아버지하고 원수 돼.

그러니까 이미 자식이 그걸 노리고 온 거야. 다 보고 있는 거야. 누구 거예요? 자기 돈이 아니지. 그러니까 여러분들은 이 예언자가 말하는 업과 복은 일반 사람이 말하는 거의 반대예요.

그래 안 그래? 그래서 이 시선을 어디에 고정시키느냐에 따라서 여러분들은 부자도 되고 가난한 사람도 되고 그렇게 되는 거예요. 그래서 최고 부자는 둘이다. 허경영 말고도 나보다 더 돈을 많이 써 본 사람이 있으면 그 사람이 최고 부자지. 통장에 얼마 있고 이거는 또 부자가 아니야.

평생에 월급제로 해 가지고 월급만 받아서 쓴 사람은 부자는 될 수는 없는 거지. 이렇게 부자는 항상 둘이다. 많이 쓴 부자와 많이 모아 놓은 부자. 그 영적인 거 아니잖아.

그래 안 그래? 네. 음. 이순신 장군이 거북선을 만들 때 임진왜란이 나기 전에 만들었죠? 네, 네. 그러면은 이순신 장군이 거북선을 만든다거나 이율곡이 10만 양병론을 주장할 때는 나라가 편안할 때 아니야.

그러니까 이 사람들은 미친 짓을 하는 거예요. 어떻게 보면은. 그런데 실제 이순신이가 10만 양병론을 할 때 우리나라가 10년 후에 전쟁이 나니까 신하들 모인 자리에서 “아, 우리가 군대를 10만 명을 길러야 된다. 그러니 내 말을 좀 들으세요.” 하니까 신하들이 전부 벌떼같이 일어나 가지고 “이런 패역무도한 재수 없는 소리를 하냐? 왜 전쟁이 난다 그러냐?” 응.

이래 가지고 그 사람 말을 안 들었어. 그러니까 나중에 선조 대왕이 어디까지 도망가요? 신의주까지 도망간 거예요. 도망가고 나라는 엉망이 돼 버리고 모든 사람이 배신을 하고 나라가 엉망이 됐어. 그니까 이런 사람들이 이순신 장군도 거북선을 만들 때 왜 거북선을 만들었을까 아는 사람 있어요? 전쟁이 나면 전함을 만들면 되지.

그냥 일반 전함. 세계 역사에 거북선을 만든 나라가 우리나라뿐이야. 일본 사람들이 받으러 오면 배를 가지고 싸우면 되잖아. 근데 왜 거북선이 아이디어를 했을까? 옛날 사람은 배를 잠수정처럼 만든다는 발상이 있었어? 없었어요.

없었어요. 일본 사람들 같이 과학이 발달된 민족도 그냥 배 위에다가 군대를 싣고 왔지, 거북선 철갑선 만들지 않았어요. 그래, 안 그래요? 그 이순신 씨는 왜 그 생각을 했을까? 작은 인원으로 응, 큰 대적을 대항하려고. 대항하려고 하니까 저기서 막 쏠 때 방어를 해야 하니까.

그러니까 그 사람은 적을 이미 알고 있는 거야. 적이 화포, 총을 쏜다는 걸 알아. 화포. 저기 적이 화살만 쏘는 게 아니라 포를 쏜다는 걸 알아.

그러니까 배 위를 덮어야 되겠어. 음, 그래. 배 위를 덮고. 그리고 배를 롤을 졌는 놈들이 불통이 튕겨 올라오면 그 배에 불이 떨어지면 안 되잖아.

그러니까 아무리 거북선에 불을 쏘아 봐야 소용이 없어. 떨어져 버려. 안 되잖아. 안 해.

또 하나는 거기가 유난히 물살이 세. 그 죽음 물살이 센 적에서 일본 사람하고 붙으니까 아, 그 배가 물에 뒤집어질 수가 있잖아. 그거를 또 예상한 거야. 그럼 이 사람은 뭔가 성견지명이 있어요, 없어요? 있어요.

있는 거야. 세계 역사에 이순신 같이 배를 만든 사람은 없어. 그래야 그래요? 이렇게 성견지명이 미래에 일어날 일을 이렇게 미리 내다봐야 되는데, 이 이순신 같은 사람, 이런 율곡 같은 사람은 그 당시에는 뭐요? 예언자. 예언자로 되지.

이 사람들이 현실적인 사람이었다고 생각하지 않는 거예요. 그렇 맞아, 맞아. 그래서 내 강의가 음, 예언적인 게 아니야. 닥친 걸 이야기했던 거야.

그 당시 10년 전에 했으면 지금 돈 안 들어가요. 아주 좋아지는 거예요, 우리나라가. 왜 그래? 물이 어디 있는 어? 이게 이게 우리가 말하는 기도야. 이게 기도.

예. 기도. 우리가 기도한다 할 때 우리가 기도를 이렇게 하잖아. 응.

그러니까 기도라는 것을 우리가, 이것도 기도야. 이거는 영어로 기도라고. 이거는 헬라어인데, 기도라는 원래 뜻은 말이야, 이런 뜻이라고. 그 이걸 어이, 송화 가로네.

이게 이게 무슨 뜻이냐면, 이거는 그냥 기도야. 근데 기도에 이거 바할 게 있자이. 기도한다는 보자야. 그 이게 무슨 뜻이야? 양곰이 기도가 무슨 뜻이야? 시각에 우리가 일반적으로 교회에서 기도하는 거는 플레이어라 그래.

프레이어. 그러면 이것이 기독교에서 말하는 기도인데, 이 이게 여기서 나온 말이야. 이게 뭐냐면은, 에, 기도라는 그 자체가 노동이라는 뜻이야. 노동.

헬라어 노동. 이게 노동이란 뜻이야. 노동이란 뜻인데, 하늘에 바라는 것을 하늘에 바라는 것은 자기가 노력하는 것만큼만 준다 소리야. 음.

사람들은 착각해. 기도는 바라면 되는 줄 알아. 그게 아니고 기도라는 원래의 뜻은 노동을 말해. 노동.

노동의 대가. 이 오는 사람이 지리를 잘 모르면 전라 오는 수가 있습니다. 여보세요, 강의 중입니다. 이 무슨 말이냐면, 진정한 기도의 뜻은 내가 미래를 내다보고 내가 미래를 준비하는 노동을 행동으로 옮겨야 되는 거지.

근데 사람들이 기도는 앉아 가지고 하는 건 줄 알아. 맞아. 기도는 앉아서 하는 줄 알아요. 아유, 우리 어머니가 오래 살길 기도해.

그 사람이 제대로 된 기도가 아니야. 어머니를 어떻게 뭘 갖다 잡게 해야 되는지. 그래 안 그래? 어머니를 모시고 건강 검진을 가든지 뭘 이렇게 하게 기도인지. 집에 앉아서 어머니를 위해서 내가 한 시간 기도했습니다.

어머니래 사시라고. 이런 기도를 우리가 하고 앉아 있다 이 말이야. 대한 는 안 하고 어머니 어 오래 살라고 맨날 기도했는데 왜 빨리 돌아가시니? 여러분이 내 말에, 여보세요. 어, 나 강의 중이라.

강의. 중이라 응, 강의 중이라 이 말을 여러분 내가 왜 이야기해주냐 하면은, 우리가 미래를 내다본다면 그것을 행동으로 옮겨야지, 그것을 바라고만 있어서 되거나 기도를 하거나 이거는 신은 안 받아줘. 땅에서 푼 것만 들어주니까, 네 손으로 네가 땅에서 땀을 흘리고, 네 부모가 오래 살도록 몸부림치고, 네가 뭘 사서 먹이고 부모님을 데리고 운동하러 가고, 네가 저녁으로 일찍 퇴근해 어머니를 데리고 산보를 하고 했느냐. 따라서 네 어머니가 오래 사는 거지.

네가 가서 저저 교회 가서 절에 가서 앉아서 “엄마, 우리 엄마, 엄마 내 오늘 절에 가서 기도 열 번 하고 와서 엄마 오래 살으라고” 그런 기도를 우리가 하고 앉아 있다 이 말이야. 그러면 하늘이 들어주나? 안 들어줘요. 지금 우리나라 정치인들은 뭐 기도하고 앉아 있는 거예요? 기도하고 앉아 있다 이 말이야. 내가 얼마나 내가 이 내가 성격이 좋아서 가만히 있는 거지, 내가 입을 진짜 포문을 열면 이거 살아남을 사람이 하나도 없어.

저 정치인들이 기도하고 기도하고 자빠진 거야, 말하자면. 그래 안 그래? 맞아. 왜 가만 기도하고 가만히 있어도 월급 나오니까, 어? 후원금 나오니까. 도둑놈 소리야, 도둑놈 소리.

그 내가 그걸 볼 때 얼마나 우라기 침 읽었어. 그까이 기도는 원래 원어가 플레어는 이거는 그냥 영 프레는 기도하다. 이거는 뭐 남이 잘되기를 그냥 기도하는 거고, 이거는 프레어, 이 프레어의 언어야. 음, 너도 그만큼 움직거려야 주는 거야.

어? 내가 저 사람한테 죄를 지어놓고, “아, 내가 죄송하다” 아무리 기도하고 회개해도 소용없어. 그 사람 찾아가서 악수하고 배상하고. 응? 어때요? 맞는 말이죠. 우리가 볼 수 있다.

자, 모든 것은 무로 볼 수 있다. 어, 없는 것이다. 세상에 내가 돈을 잃어버렸다 그러면 전부 다 물어 돌아가는 거니까 아 거기에 대해서 너무 애착 가질 필요가 없다. 이 가가 쓰겠지.

어, 무관으로 보고 아, 관. 이거는 아집이 그래서 아집은 뭐예요? 뭘 만들어요? 세 가지, 뭐를 만들어요? 삼독. 삼독. 삼독이 [음악] 뭐예요? 응? 응, 맞아, 안 맞아? 독이라 건 우리 마음속에 있는 탐하는 마음과 성내는 마음과 어리석은 마음이야.

그 세 가지가 있잖아. 그러면 이 관이 독소 만드는 공장이야. 그래서 이게 이게 이 삼독이 다른 말로 아집이라고 그래. 그래, 안 그래? 나, 나가 집결되어 있는 거지.

아이, 라이. 아집이. 그러면 이 아라는 것은 삼독을 만들고, 삼은 탐진치야. 탐진치.

그러면 이 치가 뭘 가지고 와? 치가 가져오는 비. 뭐예요? 응? 암을 가지고 온다. 이 말이 하고 비슷하게 생겼잖아. 그러면 이것이 암을 가져오는데, 이 삼독 세 가지 독이 정신과 육체와 영혼을 썩게 해버려.

거기에 암을 가져오는 거야. 그것이 아야. 아집. 아집.

예. 그니까 지금 우리나라의 정치인들이 이 예언자의 말에 길을 기울이냐, 안 기울이냐? 안 기울여. 저는 미친놈이 저 허경영 예언자를 미친놈이야. 왜 결혼하는 사람들 돈을 줘? 왜 애 낳는 사람들 돈을 줘? 미쳤나? 근데 요새 다 따라해요.

다 따라해. 그까 이렇게 되지. 과관. 사물을 바라보면 뭐가 돼요? 과관.

사물을 바라보면 뭐가 돼? 그 김고문 어디 갔나? 결과가 오는 거. 응. 반. 결과가 온다는 인과 법이지.

그지? 응. 내가 하지 않은 거는 나한테 오는 게 없어요. 응. 근데 내가 태어나서 이렇게 보니까 내가 좀 못생겼어.

그래서 어머니한테 “엄마, 내 왜 이렇게 못생겼어?” 이렇게 물었다. 그러면 엄마가 뭐라 그럴까? 뭐라고 대답해? “나는 네가 제일 예쁘다. 어, 너 아빠. 너는 너의 지난 날의 모든 생활에 그 모습에서 빠짐없이 가지고 온 거란다.

하나도.” 빠뜨리 없어 다 가져온 거야. 근데 너는 그것을 이 세상에서 네 원하는 대로 바꿀 수가 있다는 거야, 그래 안 그래? 미래에는 네가 살아 있는 동안에도 얼굴을 바꿀 수 있지만, 미래에 다시 또 왔을 때 지구에 왔을 때는 넌 다른 사람을 바꿀 수 있다. 그래, 그래. 그래서 우리가 이 과에 의해서, 과에 의해서 말하는 거예요.

예, 응. 과에 의해 오는 네 가지 태란 화섭이야. 내가 남한테 복을 지으면, 내가 알로 갈 것을 인간의 태로 태어난다 말이야. 태로 태어난다 해서 짐승이 또 얼마나 많아.

그래 안 그래? 여자의 자궁만 있나, 동물의 자궁도 있잖아. 그러면 태로 태어나는 겁니다. 여기에 천청 만청 있어. 그래 안 그래요? 응.

알로 태어나도 봉황새 알이 있고, 뭐 칠면조 알이 있는데, 뭐 원항 새 알도 있는데 거지 같은 새 알로 나올 수도 있잖아. 닭 알로 나가지고 맨날 그냥 사람들이 한번 먹어 볼 수도 있잖아. 그러니까 이게 여기도 천청 만청, 천청 만 청이란 말이야. 그러면 여기서 과, 내가 지은 죄가 내 미래의 모든 걸 개정한다.

음, 현재의 것도 결정한다. 화라는 게 뭐지? 화, 화는 뭐예요? 거 아니, 화의 화생. 이게 이제 생자 약하 줄어드는 거야. 태생, 해생, 난생, 화생, 습생.

인간은 죽으면 이 네 가지로 태어나거나 천상으로 가지 않는 함. 그러면 태생은 그렇고, 난생 화생의 뭐예요? 꽃 나비야, 나비. 그러면 나비가 있고 나방이 나방이 있어요, 없어요? 응. 그 나방은 지용성이 수용성이, 지용성, 수용성, 지용성이야.

응. 나비가 나비는 수용성이야. 그래 안 그래요? 근데 나누는다면 자, 나방은 나비는 꽃을 보면 뛰어들어가. 나비는 꽃의 빛을 좋아해.

밤이 되면 나비는 숨어버려. 근데 나방은 태양 빛만 보면 도망가야 돼. 태양 빛만 보면 나방은 눈이 안 보여. 근데 반마 되면은 나방은 불빛을 좋아해.

그래. 그 불 옆에 가면 다서 주고 그래야 그래요. 나방은 어둠을 좋아하고, 이것은 밝음을 좋아해. 그래, 그래, 그렇잖아.

그러니까 이런 식으로 화생이라도 화생 오더라도 꼬라지가 될 수가 있어요. 둘러 놓아지는 거지. 그 엄청 복잡하게 나가지만 대표적으로 여러분이 알아놔야 할 게 화생, 이것도 이 생보다 좋은 거야. 섭생.

생은 뭐예요? 곰팡이, 미생물이야. 이게 좋은 거지. 곰팡이, 미생물. 곰팡이 안에는 미생물이.

그러면 인간이 미생물로 가고, 곤충으로 가고, 계란으로 알로도 가고, 해로도 가는데 내가 진 죄에 따라서 이게 바뀌는데, “엄마, 내 얼굴이 왜 이렇습니까?” 그러면 “네가 지난 생애지. 너의 모든 과거가 현재 내 얼굴이란다. 그러니 너의 얼굴에는 너는 불만이 요만큼도 있으면 안 돼. 네가 한 거야.

그러니까 네가 바꾸는 길밖에도 있니? 엄마가 바꿔 줄 수도 없어. 그러나 네가 열심히 돈 벌어서 네가 훌륭한 일을 하면 네 얼굴이 달라진다는. 세상 사람이 네 얼굴을 기부 천사의 표본으로 볼 수도 있어. 그래, 안 그래? 네가 돈을 많이 벌어 가지고 남한테 이런 부자가 되면은 남을 많이 도와주는 부자, 이런 부자가 된다면은 많은 사람이 너를 존경할 거야.

그때는 네 얼굴이 나쁘다 이런 말은 싹 들어가고 네 얼굴이 그냥 구세주의 얼굴이 돼. 그래, 안 그래요? 기부 천사의 얼굴이 된다. 그러니 너는 내 얼굴에 대한 책임을 져라. 과관이었다.

실관. 실관이 뭐죠? 있는 그대로. 있는 그대로지. 그러니까 실과는 법인이라 그래.

법인이 뭐지? 법인. 재무상 그지? 제법. 실상. 음.

제법 무아. 그러면 실과는 사무를 이렇게 바라볼 때 재행 무상이나 제법 실상이라. 제법 무아를 바라본다면 이은이가 빌 게이츠처럼 해야 되겠어, 안 해야 되겠어? 해야 되는 거지. 음.

아예 우리. 아들한테 갈 돈은 요만큼 뿐이야. 너는 삼성 그룹의 주식만 유지하는 쪽으로 하고, 내 사전을 몽땅 털어서 봉사 재단을 삼성 그룹과 별개로 만들어. 이건 빌 게이츠는 빌 앤 멜린다, 그래 안 그래? 빌 앤 멜린이, 빌 게이츠 이름이 현찰이, 현찰 빌, 그래 안 그래요? 원래 이 사람 이름이 뭐였다고? 윌리엄이 있었어.

원래 윌리엄이. 응? 그러면 이 윌리엄을 빌 게이, 게이가 뭐예요? 문이지. 돈 도는 문. 그러니까지 이름을 돈 도는 문으로 바꿔가지고 세계 돈을 다 먹어 왔어.

그런데 지금은 빌 게이츠가 아니라 돈 나가는 문으로 만들어 놨어. 그래 안 그래요? 돈 도는 문을 만들었는데 나가는 문으로 나가야지. 이게 진정한 부자거나 하는 거지. 돈은 역시 또 내보내 준다.

그러니까 빌 게이츠는 영리한 사람이야. 그 저 사람은 다음 생에 좋은 데로 갈 수가 있어. 맞아 안 맞아요? 근데 이 사람이 빌 게이츠만 끝까지 고집하면 안 되지. 그러니까 빌 앤 린다, 자기 와이프 두 사람의 이름으로 복지 재단을 만들어 가지고 수많은 사람을 구해요, 구제 안에.

그니까 개인 돈을 많이 써보는 사람이야. 아니, 그러니까 왜 빌 게이츠가 무상하다는 걸 아니까. 내가 지금 미국의 재벌이 얼마 안 가면 나도 스틸 잡을처럼 죽는다. 그러니까 내가 저번에 있는 돈 나는 구경도 할 수도 없고 통장도 내가 관리하지 않는다.

그런데 들어보니까 내 재산이 이렇게 많다는 구만. 그래 안 그래? 그 빌 게이츠가 그걸 행사에서 남을 주지만 주는 것도 볼 수가 없어요. 행사 자애는 가긴 가지. 자기가 돈이 많다는 소문은 들었는데 장부상으로는 확인되는데 통장 같은 건 들다 보지 않아.

그래요, 안 그래요? 그리고 소문에 듣기로 자기가 세계 제일 부자고 돈이 있다는 거야. 근데 자기는 밥 새끼 먹는 거 왜 없어? 그러니까 어떻게 써야 돼? 그 없는 사람한테 돈을 막 쌓이 내서 지출해 줘 버리라. 그러면 그건 좋은 일을 하는 거잖아. 응.

그러니까 빌 게이츠가 재행이 무상하다. 아, 제법이 실상이다. 제법이 무하다. 나라는 것은 없다.

이걸 깨달은 사람이야. 깨달으니까 법인을 깨달으니까 법인에서 석가모니가 법인에서 파생된 게 뭐 김영서 고님. 예. 법인에서 나오는 게 뭐 사제 성제가 나와.

나오는데 사성제를 뭔가? 사제가 뭐요? 사제 님. 목소리가 좀 적거. 고집멸도. 자 봐요.

고제, 집제, 멸제, 도제. 그러면 이렇게 이 네 가지가 나와요. 삼법인에서. 근데 고제가 뭐야? 인간의 고통은 고통을 만들어 놓으면 고통이 직결된다.

이 말이야. 집결. 고통이 집결돼 가지고 이 고통을 멸해야 되고. 그 멸하고 나면 도로를 깨닫는 거지.

고통을 다 멸하면 도가 오는 거야. 근데 고통이 있는 한 도가 오지 않는단 말이야. 그러니까 여기서 제법 무화를 깨달으면 사제를 깨달아야 돼. 고집멸도.

인간은 고통을 만들어 가지고 그걸 주어 모아 가지고 그걸 나중에 멸하고 거기서 도를 깨닫는 이 사네 단계를 거쳐가야 돼요. 그래야 우리가 고집 해서 새로운 인간으로 태어나는데. 그렇지 않으면 열로 갈 각오 해야 돼. 계란 땅 속에 미생물 된장 속에 들어가야 된다니까.

어. 된장 속에 들어가야 되고 간장 속에 들어가야 되고. 그건 착한 균들이 착한 미생물이야. 더 정화자 속으로 들어나는 미생물도 있어.

그러니까 거기는 지옥이라고 하는 거예요. 하늘도 안 보이고 땅도 안 보이고 그냥 냄새만 하고 막 정화조 속에서 헤매는 거야. 그 미생물을 얼마를 반복해야 요거 요거 나비를 태어나는 거야. 근데 여러분들은 나비는 처음에 알.

그다음에 뭐죠? 이거. 뭐예요, 이거? 기, 애벌레, 레. 처음에는 알에서 애벌레, 그 애벌레에서 그다음 뭐가 돼요? 번기, 이렇게 생긴 번데기가 돼요. 이렇게, 이렇게 생긴 거야, 번데기.

그다음 뭐가 돼요? 나비. 이게 화생이야. 4단계를 거친다. 하나, 둘, 셋, 넷.

근데 거치는데 재밌는 걸 잘 봐요. 이 애벌레는 애벌레의 몸을 아무리 봐도 애벌레의 날개가 나올 곳이 없어. 애벌레 보면 전부 다 똑같아. 또 애벌레를 아무리 봐도 나비의 다리가 여섯 개가 나와야 돼요.

한쪽에 세 개지. 나비가, 나비가 이렇게, 이렇게 있으면은 나비 다리가 여섯 개가 이렇게 있어요. 그래, 안 그래? 이 여섯 개 다리가 상당히 길어요. 이 다리가 여기서 나올 데가 없어.

또 이 날개가 두 개야. 두 개 안에 속날개 하고 이렇게 돼 있는데, 이 날개의 이 디자인이 몇만 종의 나비가 다 디자인이 틀려. 지구상에 아무리 디자인 잘하는 사람도 이 날, 나비 날개 몇만 종을 디자인할 수가 없어. 그런데 이 벌레가 번데기로 바뀌어.

이 애벌레가 다섯 번, 뭐 한다고요? 다섯 번, 뭐 해? 우리 몸이 세포가 여섯 번 분열하면 인간이 죽어. 일곱 번째 모든 인간은 죽는다 말이야. 근데 그 분열하는 속도가 빠르면 일찍 죽고, 분열하는 속도가 느리면 장수를 해. 그래서 노동을 많이 한 사람은 분열하는 속도가 빨라져.

근데 장수한 할머니, 할아버지 보면 별로 노동을 많이 하거나 운동, 그래서 운동선수가 제일 빨리 죽는 거야. 운동을 많이 하니까 세포 분열이 빨라져. 왜? 활성 산소가 많아져, 안 많아져요? 많아져. 그럼 활성 산소는 인간의 수명을 단축시키거나 있지만 그 산소가 몸에 남아 있는 게 있어요.

그게 혈관을 망가뜨려 가지고 뇌절정으로 죽는 거야. 그러면은 이 애벌레가 우리 인간이 활성 산소가 많으면 죽는데, 그 활성 산소를 그렇다고 안 먹을 수 없잖아. 그런데 인간이 운동을 많이 하면 그 활성산소가 더 많아져 몸에. 그래서 몸이 어떻게 되냐면 젖산이 돼 버려.

몸이 전산화 돼 버려. 그러면 몸이 어떻게 돼? 병이 오는 거야. 그래서 운동을 많이 하고 나면 몸살 해요, 안 해요? 해요. 적당히 하면 기분 좋죠.

그래서 운동을 이 금이 뭐 백가죽, 근육 뭐 이런 걸 하겠다고 운동하는 사람은 다 맹해. 어, 그 트레이너들은 전부 일찍 죽는 거야. 어, 자기 목숨을 걸고 돈을 벌어 먹는 거지. 어, 그러나 운동을 안 한 사람은 전부 백사를 넘겨요.

어, 그걸 알아야 돼. 그러면은 세포 분열을 인간의 세포는 여섯 번 딱 하면 마지막이야. 근데 한 번 분열해서 두 번째 분열할 동안이 길수록 수명이 긴 거야. 그런데 허경영을 부르는 사람은 최고로 길어져.

근데 안 부르는 사람 사이클은 어떻게 빨리 가? 빨리 가는 그건 여러분들이 체크해보면 말라. 어, 내가 보여주잖아. 오링 테스트로. 그러면은 이 애벌레는 다섯 번 분열을 해.

애벌레 상태에서 다섯 번 허물을 벗어. 애벌레가 가만히 있는 거 같아도 일정한 시기가 지나면 몸에서 허물이 벗어. 머리에서부터 뼈가 갈라져 가지고. 예.

응. 그래. 벌레가 자기 옷을 싹 벗어요. 오물오물하면서 옷을 싹 벗어.

다섯 번 딱 분열하면 애벌레가 번데기가 돼. 번데기가 돼 가지고 대롱대롱 매달 안에 들어가. 그리고 분명히 그 안에 들어가는 건 번데기. 일정한 시간이 딱 지나면 나비가 나.

그거는 현대 과학자들이 아무리 그 안을 힘으로 들여다봐도 이해를 할 수가 없는 거야. 님이 들어갈 때는 징그러운 애벌레가 들어갔는데 이게 호랑나비가 돼 가지고 그렇게 아름다운 날개를 가지고 나오는 거야. 그 쳐다보니까 입에서 촉수도 만들어져 있고. 꿀 꿀을 발라 먹어야 되니까.

아니 그 기어 다니는 게 말이야, 입이 이빨도 있던 게 그렇잖아. 그게 없어지고 촉수가 나와 가지고 빨, 꿀을 빨아먹기 돼 있고, 다리는 네, 여섯 개 다리가 탁 길게 늘어져 있고, 완전히 비행기처럼 난단 말이야. 여기서 요만큼 기어 다니려면 30분 걸리던 게 날아가요. 그거, 그 여기서 이 과정, 이것을 우리 인간에게 비교하면 환생, 우리가 죽어서 인간이 천국에 가는 거와 같다 이 말이야.

그래, 그거예요. 그래서 인간도 열래 있는 거 같지만, 여기만 들어가면은 날개가 나서 날아갈 수가 있는 때가 온다 이 말이야. 무슨 말인지 알겠어요? 홀, 날라 수가 있다 이 말이야. 알겠어요? 진화하지만 인간은 이 육체에서 이 애벌레처럼 날개가 안 나오고 있는 거지만, 여러분들은 그 희망을 가져야 돼, 안 가져야 돼? 가져야 돼.

내 강의를 듣다 보면 언젠가 이렇게 바뀌는 거야. 그래 가지고 번데기에서 나비가 돼 가지고 홀홀 하늘나라를 날아다니면서 세상을 바라볼 수가 있다 이 말이에요. 응? 그래서 내 강의 들을 때 졸지 말고 잘 들어 놔야지, 나중에 어깨 뒤에서 날개가 나온다 하면 생각해. 그러잖아.

엄청난 변화가. 그러니까 실제 이 작은 알에서 이 나비까지 가는데, 이 애벌레의 시선에서 바라보면은 이 여덟 가지를 애벌레도 다 써요. 이 알을 낳는 애벌레가 이 나비가, 나비가 다시 이걸 놓잖아. 그래, 그래.

또 반복하자. 지 후손이. 근데 이 나비가 이 알을 할 때 나무 이파리를 먹어봐. 맛이 좋고 양분이 딱 있으면 거기다가 알을 놔.

아, 그 알이 애벌레가 딱 까 나면 요것이 제일 먼저 그 이파리를 먹어야 돼. 자기 엄마가 붙여놨던 그 이파리가 자기 먹이야. 그래, 안 그래? 멀리 못 가니까 그 나무에서 살아야 되잖아. 그러니까 고 이파리를 야금야금 다 긁어 먹어야지 성충이 되는 거야.

맞아, 안 맞아? 나무에서 떨어져서 다른 나무 올라가면 죽는 거야, 못 올라가. 그러니까 그 이파리 속에 살아야 되니까 이 엄마 나비가 아들 낳을 때는 그 나무 이파리가 악한 나인지, 선한 나무지, 독이 있는 건지 다 먹어보고 테스트하는 기간이 오래 걸려. 그도 좀 먹어보고, 저 나무 잎도 먹어보고, “배터리 나 좀” 이러면 그 나무에 새끼를 안 놔요, 알을 안 놔. 그래, 안 그래? 심지어 나비도 이런다 이 말이야, 나비도.

근데 인간들은 그렇게 안 하고 무조건 일을 지려, 잘못 지어. 왜 그래요? 자기 후손들에게 나쁜 환경을 제공하는 거야. 그 애네들이 전부 버려버려. 그래, 그래.

그래서 이 나무 애벌레가 나비가 알을 낳을 때도 이 나무 이파리가 자기 애벌레를 키워 줄 수 있는지, 좋은 환경이 있는지, 옆에 차가 다니는지, 독이 있는지, 바람이 많이 부는지 모든 걸 판단해 가지고 거기다 알을 딱 가면은 고것이 다시 나비가 되는 거예요. 그래, 안 그래요? 그러니까 우리가 무슨 일을 할 때 시선을 이런 여덟 단계 시선을 고정해야 환난이 없는 거야, 환란이. 이해가시죠? 네. 그다음에 공간, 공은 천부경에서 이렇게 할 때 반야 신경에서 반야 신경.

[음악] 마하마야 바라밀다 신경이라서 더욱이 공, 공격 시세, 이 공 대장경의 마하반야 바림, 석가모니가 말한 경쟁 중에 이게 차원이 좀 높은 거야, 이게. 배, 이 대성. 이거는 석가모니의 소성 경전이라 따져보면 정말 하면은 색은 공이고 공은 색이다 이 말이잖아. 근데 색과 공은 또 다르다 이 말이야.

그게 이중적인 걸 가지고 있는데 이것은 석가모니가 말하는 소성 경전이야. 음. 이건 이 자체는 소성 경전이라고. 그러면은 이 소성 경전은 실제 석가모니 후손들이 후배, 저 제자들이 만들어 난 대성 경전이야.

대성 경전은 이게 아니야. 대성. 경제는 뭐지? 대성 경제는 왜 이렇게 안 했을까? 색은 공이다, 공은 색이다. 그러니까 마음을 비워라, 이렇게 이야기하는데 나중에 후기에 와서 불교는 어떻게 바뀌어 버리느냐? 색이 공이든 공이 색이든 그건 중요하지가 않다 이거야.

무슨 말인지 알겠니? 공이라는 걸 깨달았으면 상구보리, 하화중생을 하라 이 말이야. 중생들을 위해서 우리가 행동을 옮겨서 복을 지어라 이 말이지. 응? 위에는 상, 아, 위에는 위에 하늘에는 말이야, 우리가 이 보리를 구하지만 응? 하늘에는 보리를 구하지만, 보리를 구하지만 음. 상구보리, 위에는 하늘에는 이 이걸 구하지만 하화중생, 땅에서는 중생을 구하라 이 말이야.

중생을. 그러니까 이 색이 공이, 공이 색이니 이거는 그렇게 중요한 것이 아니다. 이걸 깨달았으면 너희가 상구보리, 하화중생, 중생을 구해라. 중생들에게 법문을 해 가지고 사람들이 그걸 바꾸도록 해라.

이건데, 이 공이, 이 공을 가지고 사람들은 공에 머물러 버리면 안 되는 거야. 공이라는 것은 즉 이와 같이, 이 일은 이 일과 같을까 다를까? 내가 지난번에 강의해 줬죠? 이 시무시일, 일은 이 일과 이 일이 같은가, 틀려? 이 일은 이 일이 같을까? 같아요? 틀려? 틀리는 거예요. 틀려요. 박수.

박수. 자신 있게 이야기해. 하나가 하나가 시작됐잖아. 아무것도 없는 곳에서 하나가 시작됐는데 또 하나로 돌아와.

여기는 뭐가 들어 있어요? 완성. 완성. 막 찾다. 어, 같은 거라도 여기는 공도 들어가고, 색도 들어가고, 또 상구보리, 하화중생도 들어가서 네 완성된 하나야.

네. 이거는 하나가 뭐예요? 이게 하나가 시작됐다 해서 네. 이 하나가 같냐고. 같아, 안 같아? 틀려요.

틀리지. 이건 하나가 우리의 마음이, 마음이라는 거, 하나님의 씨가 딱 시작됐는데, 아이고, 내가 저 여자고 좀 자. 재혼해서 애를 한번 낳아 봐야 되겠다. 하나가 나왔어.

그래, 그래, 그래, 그래. 하나의 시간 또 뭘 만들어서 하나의 자식을 만들잖아. 그래, 그래. 이것은 같은 것이 아니야.

맞아요. 언제나 다른 것이 생산돼. 어머니가 어머니 마음은 똑같아. 박장 마음은.

근데 오늘 나와서 지 일과 내일 나가서 지인 일이 달라. 달라. 하루하루지 일이네. 이 사람 만나서 한 대화가 다르고, 저 사람 만나서 한 대화가 달라.

시간은 한 시간이야. 같아. 그래, 안 그래? 근데 엉뚱한지 어떤 날에 가서 계약을 해가 몇백억을 벌어. 어떤 날은 계약을 잘못해 100억을 날려.

그럴 수 있어요, 없어요? 있어요. 근데 그 계약서는 다 한 장이야. 하나 같은 한 장이야. 맞아, 안 맞아요? 맞아요.

그러니까 그 하나가 우주를 자주우지 하는 거야. 언제나 만드는 건 하나뿐이야. 두 개를 만들 수가 없어. 인간이.

하나에서 모든 게 결정이 나버려. 그래서 우리는 그 씨앗을 중요시 따져요. 그 가문을 중요시 하는 거지. 그 그 하나를 중요시 보는 거야.

그래서 면접 시험장에 쓰레기를 몇 장 던져 놔 봐 가지고 지나가는 사람이 그 쓰레기를 주는 애와 안 주는 애를 몰래 카메라를 보고 앉아 있는 거지. 다른 애는 막 신발 닦고 막 엄마 주름 잡아고 막 이래 이래 하고 있는데 나른 애는 그 추사가 저 갖다 버리고 이런 애도 있을 수 있잖아. 네이 같이 하나를 보는 거야. 하나.

다른 거 필요 없지. 자, 그래서 이 공은 공에서 끝나서 안 된다는 거요. 이 공을 깨달으면 뭘 해야 돼? 행동. 행동으로 남한테 베풀 줄 알아야 되는 거야.

어. 공을 실제 남한테. 아, 이게 세상이 공하 그 나 아무것도 안 하고 그냥 가만 되겠다. 아니야.

예. 아이 공을 깨달았으니 공의 이치를 알았으니 내가 가지고 있는 저 논을 팔아서 내 죽기 전에 남한테. 도와주고 죽고 되었다 이렇게 돼야지. 하나는 하나야.

이 지혜도 하나고, 돈을 벌겠다고 마음먹을 때도 하나로 시작되어. 그런데 돈을 번 다음에 또 하나의 마음으로 바뀌어. “야, 그건 무슨 마음이야? 돌려주자. 남에게 돌려주자.

그러면 내가 다음 얼굴이 달라지지 않겠냐? 딴 데로 가지 않겠냐?” 이런 희망을 가지고 있다. 이해가 가시죠? 그래서 공은 무한한 변신을 하는 거야, 변신하는 거. 그러니까 이, 이, 이 애벌레가 이렇게 아름다운 나비가 돼서 나온다는 거. 그리고 또 하나 재밌는 거, 애벌레는 눈이 잘 안 보여요.

나비는 눈이 엄청 커. 그래, 안 그래? 잠자리 눈 봐, 얼마나 커요. 그게 어디서 나오냐, 이 말이야. 그러니까 완전히 황골 탈태해서 나오는 거야.

그래서 화생이, 화생이 굉장히 무서운 거예요. 그래서 우리도 우리 옛날에 라키 화이라 그랬어, 안 그랬어요? 라키 화이. 우리가 배움을 화를 갖다 버리면, 화학이 돼요. 화학.

그러니까 무한대로 바뀌어. 환관, 불관. 불가는 다른 말로 뭐라 그랬어요? 불가는 뭐라 그래? 부정관이야. 부정관.

자, 봐요. 부정 이렇게 썼죠? 부정관. 불가는 다른 말로 바꾸면 부정관이야. 부정관.

뭐 하고 반대요? 긍정. 인정. 부정은 뭐의 반대요? 긍정. 어, 긍정의 반대야.

자, 이거는 부정관. 아이고, 이거는 긍정. 자, 이게 왜 긍정은 부정의 반대냐? 자, 봐요. 이 부정은 불은 부정관 말하는 거야.

부정관이라는 건 긍정만 한다고 좋은 게 아니야. 어. 아, 여보, 우리 저 집을 사. 저 집이 좋을 것 같아.

그러니까 마누라가, “아, 여보, 그 집이 조금 안 좋을 수도 있겠다. 왜 그래?” “아, 그 집 지대가 낮으니까 비 오면 거 물이 돌지 않을까?” 그러니까, “아니야, 풍수적으로 낮은 지역에 입소라 복이 들어온다.” 응. 그러니까 자리가 좋아. 그런데 마누라는.

여보, 그래도 앞으로 기후를 믿을 수가 없는데, 기상 이변 시대가 오니까 앞으로 기상 이변 시대를 대비하는 집을 우리가 사자. 앞으로 우리가 제일 믿을 수 없는 게 세계 3대 태풍이 앞으로 온다 그랬죠? 네. 첫 번째가 뭐예요? 기상 기후 태풍이라 그랬잖아. 네.

어, 그렇죠. 어, 그다음에 내가 이제 세 가지 했었죠. 두 번째가 뭐예요? 부동산. 어, 부동산이니 중산층 붕괴를 그랬죠.

그렇죠. 중산층 붕괴. 세 번째 김님, 글로벌 네트워크. 응.

개. 응. 글로벌 네트. 글로벌 네트워크라 그랬죠.

그러면은 앞으로 이거는 이제 융합이 융합. 그래, 그래요. 네. 그러면은 기후 태풍이 앞으로 오니까, 여보, 기후가 비가 무진장 올 수도 있어.

그럼 갑자기 그냥 침수가 일어나면 우리는 어디로 갈 거예요, 밤에? 그러니까 큰일 나. 집은 좀 높은 데 사. 그렇게 할 수 있죠. 그러면 부정관 가지고 사물을 바라볼 때도 정관하고 부정관이라고 있으니까 여기에는 정관도 들어 있는 거야.

내 말 이해 가죠? 네. 부정관. 정관을 가져야 된다. 어, 다이아몬드를 반지를 살 때는 집주소를 카드로 걸면 위험하다.

집주소를 알아 놨다. 이 그 다이아몬드 가게에 있는 놈이 바로 뭐 하는 사람이라고요? 장물아비야. 장물아비는 강도들하고 연결이 돼 있어. 쫙 돼 있어요, 네트워크가.

걔들이 다이아몬드 가지면 싸게 사. 또 그놈한테 또 야, 이런 정보가 있대. 여기 어떤 재벌 마누라가 왔는데, 야, 카드를 가데 주소가 이거야. 우리가 지금 대칠 전에 팔았어.

그럼 언젠가 다서 해수 돼요. 그래, 안 그래? 그럼 이 사람은 돈만 받아먹는 거서 돈 받아먹고 그런 짓을 하는 거야, 장물아비. 그러면은 그 다이아몬드를 살 때 마음에 팍 들어. 딱 사면, 야, 이거 집에 갖다 놨다가 내가요 카드로 결제하면 우리 집 주소하고 다 알아가지고.

얘들이 우리 집에 밤에 쳐들어와서 우리 신랑 죽이고 내 아들 죽이고 다이아몬드 뺏어 가려 안 하면, 이거 어디 숨겼냐 해가지고 막 다 죽이는 거 아니야? 그렇게 생각할 수도 있죠. 네, 부정을 가지면 세상에 욕심낼 게 있어요, 없어요? 없어요. 응. 이쁜 여자 보면 욕심이 날까? 부정을 한번 바라보지.

응. 저 사람이 또 이게 내가 늙어서 이쁜 여자 나타났어. 그러면 또 저게 또 내가 재산이 좀 많으니까 저기 또 밥에다가 약을 살살 타서 또 말려주고 자기 애인하고 캐나다로 이민 가려고 하는 거 아니야? 그래, 안 그래요? 응. 그렇게 할 사람들 여기는 없어.

그러면 그 여자를 만날 때 부정관 가져야 돼. 부정관. 그러니까 여자를 볼 때, 여자를 여자가 여자를 볼 때 이렇게 일곱 가지 본다 그랬죠. 그때 제일 나쁜 게 뭐예요? 제일 나쁜 안에 일곱 번째 안에.

응. 후이 비슷하지. 도둑 같은 안에. 도둑 같은에.

남자의 도둑이라니까. 남자의 물질을 노리고 남자의 목숨도 도둑질해 간다 이 말이야. 도둑 같은 안에. 도둑 같은 안에.

요거보다 좀 못한 안에가 뭐예요? 많이 해본 사람들은 자소해서 이야기하면 좋지. 도둑 같은 아내보다 좀 덜 나쁜 여자. 박 회장님 잘 아시는 아실 텐데 원수 같은 아내. 아, 원수 같은 아내가 여섯 번째야.

이 사람은 남편이 상을 받아오면 돈 주고 받아왔다 그러고, 남편이 상을 못 받아오면 병신이라서 못 받아왔다 그러고. 하여튼 뭐를 가져와도 욕먹고 안 가져와도 욕먹고. 항상 남자한테 원수를 내야지. 잘해 오면은 당신이 잘나서 그거 받은 줄 알아.

다 내가 밥해 주고 잘해 가지고 그거 받은 거야. 이런 식으로 뭐든지 그 사람이 한 거는 깎아 버려요. 내리. 그러면 그 사람이 직성이 풀리는 거야.

그 여자는. 그러니까 원수 같은 아내라 그래. 그거를. 그러니까 이런 사람은 만나면 싸움은 많이 하지, 싸움은 많이 하는데 뭐 이런 사람은 헤어지지도 못해요.

응음, 그니까 그걸 뭐라 그래요? 우리 저저, 뭐 원정 해보라 그는 거야. 원정 해보, 몰라요? 원수 같은 내는 그래, 그래요. 원수 같이 미운 내는 응, 원정이. 원수 같은 여자는 꼭 해 만나야 돼.

근데 좋아하는 여자는, 내가 원하는 여자는 꼭 다른 남자가 데리고 살아요. 내가 좋아하는 남편은 꼭 다른 사람이 데리고 살아. 그건 뭐예요? 아, 내가 가르쳐 줬잖아. 애별리고라고.

애별리, 응. 애별리 고. 이것도 고통. 아까 여기, 여기, 여기, 여기 고집 멸할 때 고에 들어가 있는 거야.

그러니까 내가 원수 같은 여자는 만나서 괴로운 거야. 내가 원하는 사랑스러운 사람은 반드시 이별해서 괴로워요. 그래서 첫사랑은 뭐, 이를 했다 사고다 그러는데 실제 자기가 진짜 좋아하는 이상하고 사는 사람도 없어. 근데 꼭 사는 사람들이 이 수처럼 싸워.

사면서 원고, 이거는 할 수가 없는 거야. 헤어지지 못하고 사는 거지. 그런데 뭐 복 있는 사람은 또 사이, 헤어지는 사람도 있지. 세 번째가 뭐지? 고통 여섯 가지 중에 세 번째가 뭐예요? 결자해지.

응, 결자해지. 아닌가? 아니지. 아, 아니 김고문. 왜 뒤에 앉아서 그거 안 보이게 그 앉아 있어.

응. 리고, 애별이고, 원정 해고 다음에 뭐예요? 중요한 거야. 듣고. 어, 불 듣고.

이게 뭐예요? 구하는 것은. 구하는 것은 어지 못하는 고통이 있어. 인간들은 자기가 꼭 구하고자 하는 것은 잘 못 얻게 돼 있어. 근데 구하지 않는 건 어때? 너무 작게 썼어.

이게 중요한 거예 요게. 인간들의 대부분의 고통이야. 사랑, 그 사람하고 진짜 사랑하는 사이는 한 집에 살 수가 없고, 그다음에 미워하는 자는 두 집에 살 수가 없어. 한 집에 살아야 돼.

죽을 때까지 싸워야 돼. 그다음에 내가 구하고자 하는. 것은 절대 내한테 오지 않는다. 구해 하면 또 가버려.

그래서 이거를 깨달으면 좋아지는 거지. 그래서 이게 부정. 그래서 다이아몬드 반지를. 그다음에 이제 네 번째, 다섯 번째, 여섯 번째는 알겠죠? 네 번째는 뭐예요? 오온 선고, 오온 선보라.

뭐냐? 안이비신이. 눈으로 보고, 입으로 듣고, 귀로. 이거 니비신이도 하나의 고통이야. 아, 내가 마누라라고 지나가는데 진짜 이쁜 미스코리아가 앞에 탁 나타나네? 그러면 그 순간부터 뭐가 돼? 고통이 생기는 거야.

“아이, 우리 마누라 이거 하고 저 여자 필기하면 너무 차이가 나네.” 이러면서 괜히 머릿속에 산란해지는 거지. 고통이 생기는 거예요. 그래 안 그래요? 내가 꼴통 품을 하나 사 놨는데 가 보니까 더 좋은 게 있네? 그러면 고통이 오는 거야. 안 그렇겠어요? 모든 인간의 심리가 오해 해서 아이비 설 신이 색상학 미소에 의해서 고통이 오는 거야.

눈에 보이는 거지 뭐. 고통이. 그러니까 10번가 어떻게 만들어진다고? 아비 신이 아니에요. 하나, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯, 여섯.

아니에요. 그지? 여기 눈은 색깔을 봐. 귀는 소리를 들어. 코는 냄새 맡아.

혀는 맛을 봐. 몸은 촉감. 몸은 뭐. 그래 요게 6 곱하기 6이잖아.

36. 요 36 곱하기 현재 미래 과거. 그래 안 그래요? 곱하면 108개 번뇌가 생겨. 그래서 108번뇌가 순식간에 생기는 거야.

맞아 안 맞아요? 왜 현재 미래 과거. 오늘 남한테 은행 이자. 내일 날짜가 내일 돌아오면 내일 미래가 걱정이잖아요. 또 오늘은 또 다른 사람 또 만나 약속이 있는데 그것도 못 가니까 또 고통이.

아, 그러니까 이게 현재 미래 과거 고통을 한꺼번에 다 알고 안고 있는 게 인간이기 때문에 3을 곱해 줘야 돼. 그래 인간의 평균 고생이 고가 고야. 그 108번뇌가 이제. 그러지, 자, 원수 같은 안, 다섯 번째가 무슨 안에요? 자, 요 석가모니는 요까지 언제든지 헤어져라 그래.

석가머니 부처는 원수 같은 아내와 도둑 같은 아내는 즉시 아는 즉시 헤어져라. 음, 아무리 자식이 있든 하든 헤어져라. 음, 사가니 부처가 그렇게 이야기를 해. 원수 같은 아내와 살면은 살인을 저지를 수 있고 더 큰 죄를 짓는다.

다음, 그래 안 그래? 그럴 때는 그냥 서로 그냥 헤어지는 것이 서로 죄를 안 짓는 거다. 그래 안 그래요? 그, 그 다섯 번째는 뭐예요? 요거는 다 좋은 안내야. 다섯 번째는 종 같은 내야. 그래, 그래.

들 맞고 비 해주고 빨고 집안에서 응, 그러니까 이 종과 더하네. 그러니까 우리가 이 자가 무슨 자요? 안에 부자잖아. 그러면 이 자는 무슨 자요? 응, 이건 무슨 자야? 응, 음, 박청장네. 예, 요거 차, 차 좀 빼달라.

이걸 무슨 자, 청, 청소할 때 소 자잖아이 청소. 이거는 부자야. 부부 할 때 부자. 그 보면 요게 뭐야? 비자로 출자.

이게 자, 출자. 아니, 그죠? 이거는 여자가 자를 들고 있고, 이거는 뭐, 뭐가 들고 있어요? 이, 이 변은 무슨 변이? 이 변이 원래 보에서는 요렇게 써요. 그니까 이게 손 숫자 변이. 그래 안 그래요? 손에다가 비자로 들고 있는 사람은 청소부.

그래요, 안 그래요? 그, 그니까 청소하는 사람이지. 어, 손에다가 비자를 들고 있으면 청소 부야. 그래, 하는 그래요? 이 부자는 여자가 비자를 들고 있으니까 뭐 하는 사람이야? 가정 주보다 이 말이야. 가정주부.

응, 한문을 만들 때 그렇게 만들었어요. 그래서 요게 손이야, 손. 옛날에 이게 이렇게 돌아오는니까 이걸 한 해으로 본 거야. 그래 안 그래요? 이거를 쓸 때는 원래 이렇게 써.

솜소 해으로 청소부. 음, 저와 같이에 여자가 빗 자라마 들고 일을 열심히 하는 종 같은 아내, 청소는 하는 아내다 이 말이지. 그래서 이 종 같은. 아내를 이이 자를 쓰는 거야.

이거는 종 같은 아내니까 괜찮아. 결혼해서 살아도 돼. 그런데 네 번째 안에는 무슨 안내야? 네 번째 안에 이거 하고는 헤어지면 안 되는 거야. 예.

네 번째. 첫 번째 안에는 뭐예요? 어머니 같은. 어머니 같은. 두 번째는 누나 같은.

세 번째는 친구 같은. 생은 내 아. 친구보다 동생이 더 잘해요. 그다음에 네 번째는 무슨 안내? 친.

친구 같은 아내라 그러면은 여동생 같은 아내는 오빠, 오빠하고 따라요. 그래, 그래. 오빠하고 남동생은 사이 그렇게 나쁘지 않아. 여동생하고.

응. 그냥 오빠하고 따르면 그런 대로 그냥 귀엽게 봐주고 한 평생을 살아. 이런 찮아요. 누나, 누나 같은 내.

항상 위에 뭘 라면은 내 말 꼭 고. 저 누나가 저 부인이 하는 말은 맞아. 그러면 항상 그게 누나 같은 거야. 그냥 어.

꼭 자기 남동생한테. 남동생한테. 신랑을 뭐라 꾸지도 안 해요. 남동생한테 누나가 뭐 크게 부지는 안 하잖아.

아, 무슨 일을 저질러도 누나가 덮어줘. 엄마한테 비밀를 해주고. 그이 참 든든한 아내야. 근데 어머니 같은 아내는 모든 잘못을 자기에게 돌려.

자기에게. 내가 당신을 내가 너를 낳아서 네가 저 고생했지. 네가 잘못한 게 아니. 그래, 그래.

어머니는 그래요. 어머니들은 내가 너를 잘못. 내가 어머니가 돈이 없어서 너를 공부를 못 시켜. 네가 공부만.

엄마가 돈만 많해서 공부를 시켜. 네 큰 애가 될 애야. 그러니까 모든 건 내 잘못이야. 엄마가 네가 엄마를 잘못 만나서 고생하는 거야.

이렇게 애는 치켜세워 주고 엄마가 뒤집어 써요. 그래, 안 그래. 근데 누나 같은 내도 좀 그래. 누나 같은 내도 동생이 사고를 친다고 누나가 참아요.

그래서 이런 사람은 아주 좋은 마물 까이다. 근데 이서 제일 점수가 낮은 게 종 같은 아내다. 그래서요 사람을 만. 요런 아내를 만.

사람은 전생에 뭐라고 박장인 고기 너무 못생긴 병든 여자를 끝까지 간호해 주면서 도와준 사람이야. 그래, 그래. 그러니까 그 여자가 죽어서 천사같이 해 가지고 이 사람한테만 온 거지. 평생을 어머니가 보살펴주는 거야.

그래, 그래요. 근데 지나가는 여자, 뭐 곰보다 못생겼다 욕하고 이랬으면 그 사람이 이런 여자를 만날까? 원수 같은 내로, 원수 같은 아내 만나는 거지. 그러니까 정말, 정말 좀 여자한테 억울한 일이 있어도 적어도 다음에 자기가 좋, 아내를 다 죽고서 좋, 마누라하고 좀 초가집에서 오순도순 살고 싶으면 어떤 여자 하나 대상을 골라 가지고 못생겨 죽으라고 잘해 주는 거야. 막 생기기 봐도 쫓아 물고 그렇게 하면은 복을 많이 지으면은 그런 아내는 보장받은 거지.

죽을 때 “야, 나는 눈 감으면 존만 누라가 기다리겠다.” 그래, 안 그래? 그거를 우리는 생각해야 된다 이 말이야. 그래, 안 그래? 그래서 이, 이 이것이 그런 걸로 해서도 중요하다. 무슨 보자기 쌓여 있어요? 좋은 보자기. 박수, 박수, 박수.

좋은 보자기, 행복한 보자기, 부자 보자기 쌓여 있어. 고통은 거기만 들어가면 그 사람은 망하는 거야. 근데 사람들은 저 보자기 풀려고 그래, 안 그래? 풀려고, 풀려고 기도해, 안 해? 기도해. 얼마나 기가 막혀.

그러니까 여러분이 조심해야 되는 거야. 그런데 행복은 무슨 보자기 쌓여 있어요? 쳐다보기 싫은 보자기, 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있다. 행복은 반드시 고통의 보자기. 그러니까 행복은, 응, 고통은 이렇게 반대가 된다 이 말이요.

행복은 고통의 보자기 쌓여 있으니까 사람들이 자기 아버지가 너무 가난해서 자기가 공부할 돈이 없다. 그러니까 자기 환경을 피곤 안 하고 빗나갔다. 그러면 걔는 고통의 보자기 처음에 거부한 거지. 그래, 그래요.

근데 자기 아버지가 별로 환경이 좋지 않은데도 열심히 공부해서 판사가 됐다. 그러면 걔는 고통의 보따리를 해서 행복을 만나게 되는 거야. 그러니까 고통의 보따리를 달게 받은 사람은 고통의 보따리를 풀어야 나중에 행복이 들어 있어요. 근데 사람들은 행복의 보따리를 찾으러 눈이 개가 돌아다니는.

그러면 찾을 수 있어요, 없어요? 없어요. 우리 젊은이들도 자기가 고통스러운 공부를 열심히 하고, 남들 놀 때 공부하고, 뭔가 기술 배우러 다니지 않으면 나중에 뭐가 보장이 돼, 안 돼? 안 돼. 안 돼. 그 고통이라는 보따리를 벗어나야 돼.

그걸 지나야 되는데, 이 고통이라는 것을 무조건 회피하면 어떻게 돼요? 안 된다 이 말이야. 응. 어. 이런 고통이, 이런 아까에 안 좋은 고통이 이런 고통을 가까이 할 필요는 없는데, 자기한테 가까이 할 필요는 없으나 자기에게 주어진 고통을 돈으로 사야 될 고통이 있다 이 말이야.

그건 뭐냐? 젊어서 고생 사서 고생. 이거는 명심해야 돼요. 그래서 큰 깊은 일이 오려면 반드시 고통의 보따리를 열어야 돼. 그래서 난 누가 내보고 고통의 보따리를 주면은 고맙게 생각해.

그래, 안 그래요? 어. 뭐 행복의 보따리를 줄 때는 아, 내가 고통이 오는구나. 내가 조심을 해야 되겠구나. 이러지만, 고통의 보따리를 보면 아, 이건 내가, 내가 나를 시험하는.

그래, 그래. 그래서 그 시험의 보따리가 올 때 그걸 달게 받아야 돼. 그걸 이기고 나와야 돼. 그래서 고통을, 에이, 이 보따리가 언제나 위장돼 있다는 거, 위장돼 있다는 거.

그걸 여러분들이 알아야 실수를 안 해요. [음악] 해요..

허경영 강연 918회 ‘시선의 진리’의 핵심 내용은? 예언자의 시선으로 미래를 미리 내다보고 준비하는 것이 중요하며, 기도는 노동과 같아 행동으로 옮겨야만 현실이 된다는 것입니다.

1. 예언자의 시선으로 미래를 준비함
   예언자는 미래를 현재처럼 봄
   10년 전 공약들이 현재 현실이 됨
   정치인들은 미래를 예측하지 못하고 뒤늦게 대처함
   이순신 장군과 율곡 이이처럼 미래를 내다보고 준비해야 함

2. 기도는 노동이며 행동이 중요함
   기도의 원래 뜻은 노동임
   바라는 만큼 노력해야 하늘이 들어줌
   앉아서 하는 기도가 아닌, 행동으로 옮기는 기도가 필요함

3. 진정한 부자는 돈을 쓰는 사람임
   돈을 모으기만 하는 사람은 가난뱅이임
   돈을 많이 쓰고 남에게 베푸는 사람이 진정한 부자임
   빌 게이츠처럼 사회에 기부하는 것이 중요함

4. 고통은 행복으로 가는 길임
   행복은 고통의 보따리에 싸여 있음
   고통을 피하지 않고 받아들여야 행복을 찾을 수 있음
   젊어서 사서 하는 고생은 미래를 위한 투자임