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Expression star (2): how to express yourself seen by saju

By Janet Shin Several television shows have recently presented great singers or those with other talents captivating our eyes and minds. They mesmerized the audience, some of whom were moved to tears. The way people displayed their talents was limited in the olden days compared to now, especially in the Orient. It was mostly either by writing or by reading. Talents such as dancing and singing as well as other artistic forms were held in low regard. Expression is a key activity in modern times. Although songs, soap operas and movies are still being censored for political and other reasons, certain songs touch people’s heart regardless of the difference in culture or language and some films have been watched by hundreds of millions of people globally. Popular culture appeals to international fans so people exuberate and relate their lives to those of characters in the stories and songs. I grew up listening to the beautiful songs of Michael Jackson and was inspired by guitar tunes of Eric Clapton. How can anyone not appreciate the beauty of those talents when they earn more

Jun 9, 2011

Jogye Order to normalize relations with government

By Chung Ah-young The Most Venerable Ja Seung, the head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, announced Tuesday that it will normalize relations with the government, which soured over budget cutbacks to the temple stay programs. “We will normalize the relation with the government and seek a solution for traditional culture through communication and dialogue. We will return to the basic principles of harmony to find a solution from a broader perspective,” he said. The statement came six months after the government cut the budget for the temple stay programs in December. Angered by the move, the order refused talks with the ruling Grand National Party and the government by restricting their access to the temples. Ven. Ja Seung explained that its early action was intended to raise the awareness for the government and the order for the preservation of the traditional culture. He also said the order will accept other governmental support and carry out the campaigns to preserve the traditional culture while pushing ahead with the revisions of the laws related to the trad

Jun 7, 2011

Tips for traveling overseas

By Lim Ju-won Before traveling overseas, you may need to get the following vaccinations and anti-malarial medication. To get the most benefit, see a doctor at least two weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it. Even if you have less than two weeks before you leave, you should still visit a clinic. Your doctor will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, the countries you will be visiting, the disease risk at your destination and your planned itinerary. Routine vaccinations such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT); and polio are recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots. You should consider optional vaccinations if you are traveling to countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic transmission diseases such as hepatitis A and B, typhoid or Japanese encephalitis. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through contaminated food and water. For permanent immunity, H

Jun 5, 2011

Is it just a coincidence?

How can we find a probability from coincidence The world where we live in is not free from accidents. Whether it is a personal or national hardship, or a natural disaster, we keep facing chain of accidents in our lives. For ordinary people, these are just considered sort of accidents. And I was also one of them. From ancient days, some has tried to find correlations via thorough analysis of causes and effects. Saju is a study of the heaven and the earth in order to understand the destiny of humans. By decoding the heavenly and earthly signs, derived from one’s birth, and by analyzing the probabilities from specific accidents in one’s life, some scholars reached certain logical truth of saju study. I was able to come at truth by continuous doubting and questioning why. By reading people’s saju on and on, especially those of who are on the winding life path, I couldn’t help agreeing the repeated truth of what’s happening in our lives. There indeed are certain clues once you pay just a bit more attention than usual. It may be sensuous or intuitive, but many times I fo

Jun 2, 2011

Strauss-Kahn — success and ultimate crash

By Janet Shin Dominique Strauss-Kahn was engulfed by a deluge of allegations of sexual misbehavior, which finally led him to resign as chief of the International Monetary Fund. This kind of news makes us think that our life is but an empty dream. The seeming success of one’s career can easily vanish overnight. While some willingly sacrifice fame and wealth for true love, others are just deprived of their lifetime achieved fame by one day’s misconduct. As a saju master, I habitually open the saju of those who are at their turning point, or on the winding life path for unprepared trouble. Reading the saju of Kahn just proved what happened to him this year was actually embedded in his saju and it wasn’t a sudden blunder. If you paid a little more attention, you would notice a similar case in 1977 with international director, Roman Polanski. Polanski is a Polish-French film director and producer. His movie The Pianist (2002), a world war II true story about a Jewish-Polish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman, brought him three Academy Awards and his most recent film The Ghost Write

May 26, 2011

Seminar on Korean Buddhist history due

By Chung Ah-young The Korean Buddhist Research Institute led by professor Kim Jong-wook will hold a seminar to explore the appreciation of Buddhism in Korean history at the History and Culture Memorial Hall in Jogye Temple, Seoul on May 28. Choi Myung-hon, professor emeritus of Seoul National University, will give a keynote lecture on “Korean history and Buddhism: Social Transformation and Change in Buddhism.” Choi will look at the religion’s responses to changes in Korean history and its modern challenges. He will also delve into how Buddhism has brought social change through its reaction to Korean history and how the religion has gone through ups and downs with thought-provoking reviews and insights. Choi Yeon-shik, professor at Mokpo University, will discuss the present condition and problems of Vijnana studies in the Silla Kingdom. Vijnana studies are key to understanding ancient Korean Buddhism which has been frequently researched. He will emphasize the trend of Vijnana studies and their relevancy to other thoughts which are crucial to comprehensively shed light on anci

May 25, 2011

Tips for healthy voice for life

By Kelly Frances Losing your voice can wreak havoc on both your work and social life, and for some, a common cold is all it takes to turn their voice into a raspy whisper. For those who use their voice for a living, the loss can be brought on by lesions, polyps or other damage to the vocal cords. In addition to genetic predisposition, dietary habits and cultural factors can affect vocal longevity. Fortunately, there are ways to protect and preserve the voice for a lifetime. Voice therapist and Camerata Music Company founder Ryan Goessl shares tips on maintaining vocal health. “Depending on how the voice is used, 95 percent of people will experience voice loss at some point,” Goessl said. “While colds and infection can worsen any vocal condition, those who speak in a healthy manner aren’t likely to lose their voice due to a cold. Unfortunately, most people speak in an unhealthy manner.” In Goessl’s experience, Korean women in particular suffer from premature voice loss due to cultural reasons. “Korean women often experience significant voice decline in their 50

May 22, 2011

(137) Same birthday leads to same destiny?

In a recent television variety show, one of the cast members revealed that the birthdays of two very famous stars are the same. They were born on the same day, year and even at the same hospital. They are actor and singer Ryu Shi-won and actress Ko So-young. Ryu has gained his popularity from several TV dramas and is now pursuing a successful career as a singer in Japan. Ryu is also reputable by the fact that he is the 14th-generation descendant of the Joseon Dynasty Prime minister, Yu Seong-ryong. Ko may be one of the most enviable women in Korea, having married the heartthrob Jang Dong-gun, beside her own success as an actress and model. Jang is known as one of the most charming male Korean actors who has a huge fan base in Asia. With their life stories revealed, it seems like the same saju may unfold toward a similar destiny. However, our lives do have various layers of fate. The saju, constituted by the five elements of universe and yin and yang, tells us the diverse aspects of our lives, not just whether they are fortunate or not. As one of the most

May 19, 2011

Who is the true winner of an election?

By Janet Shin I received a call on the day right before the campaign for the national by-elections began. It was a call from a high profile figure asking whom to nominate as a candidate of the party. Personally, I am not into politics. I am not in awe of politicians in overall even though I respect some of them who showed transforming leadership in our history, and I appreciate the fact that politics is still in need as a second best or a second worst alternative. A name, which had been cited numerous times in news, was blurted out of her mouth. It was when each party hadn’t decided with whom they would run their campaigns for in the by-elections, which was considered to be a very critical battlefield before the next presidential election in 2012. They were planning a vote strategy of posting a star candidate. And there lay many delicate situations. The political interests of many concerned parties would be greatly influenced by whom to support and by whom he or she was supported. Bon gre, mal gre, one’s life is seen by saju, secret symbols from one’s birth. I made a r

May 12, 2011

Enjoy Turtle Marathon in May

May, the queen of seasons, is finally here. Come out and join a walking marathon at Mt. Nam in central Seoul. The Hankook Ilbo, The Korea Times’ sister paper, hosts this monthly event and has drawn more than 120,000 people since 1978. Unlike an ordinary marathon, the Turtle Marathon allows participants to move at their own pace, while enjoying the fresh air of Mt. Nam. Song Yeong-wook, chief director of the Korean College of Rheumatology, will lead Sunday’s walk celebrating the 30th anniversary of the society. This month’s Turtle Marathon also welcomes patients with a special 1.2-kilometer course for them. All participants will be given Welch’s drink from Nongshim during the walk. Middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards will receive certification for two hours of volunteer work. Afterwards at the plaza, singer Choo Hyun-mi will offer a special performance as will Korean traditional percussion music group Harang, fusion Korean quartet Heyya and street artist Marine Boy. This month’s raffle prizes include a Samsung LED television and

May 11, 2011
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