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(87) First President Rhees Glory and Disgrace as Seen Through Saju

By Janet Shin April 19 is a historic day for Koreans, who achieved democracy by standing on their own against dictatorship. South Korea was one of the world's poorest when the government of Syngman Rhee, the first president, was established after the Korean War. People suffered from the government's incapacities and corruption, which was compounded with the devastation of the troubling war. After the Rhee government's election fraud on March 15 was discovered, a short 35 days later the country took to the streets in protest and ousted Rhee. Recently, there have been several incidents around the world that remind us of the people's power to rule a land. In Kyrgyzstan, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was deposed after violent clashes between protesters and police led to an eventual coup d'etat. In Bangkok, Thailand, anti-government protesters _ the Red Shirts _ continue to incite political unrest in their struggle for justice. Though each country is distinct, Korea has achieved economic and political leaps and bounds in a short period of time, surprising the world. Nobody antici

Apr 29, 2010

Ven. Jibeom to Hold Exhibit on Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Ven. Jibeom, better known as ``the singing monk,'' is holding a photo exhibition to share the Buddhist faith and also to make the religion more accessible to the public. ``I wanted to offer the fascination of Buddha's great work through photos, instead of paintings and portraits,'' Ven. Jibeom said through a press release. The exhibition also plans to celebrate Buddha's Birthday, which falls on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which is May 21 this year. More than 40 works will be on display. All of the works were taken by Ven. Jibeom himself during his trip from Dec. 25 last year to Jan. 9. He paid visits to Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha; the Kushinara monastery, where Buddha died; and other important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. ``Any Buddhist would hope to travel these sacred sites, and after my journeys I wanted to share them with fellow Buddhists. The exhibition will be more documentary-style than an art event,'' he said. ``I am grateful to have had the chance to learn more about Buddha, and be able to ca

Apr 26, 2010

Advice for Ailments in Spring Time

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Spring has arrived. However, due to the unusually cold weather, the number of people suffering from seasonal influenza hit its highest mark in a decade, according to the National Health Insurance Corporation. Many people suffer from constant sneezing, sniffling and other symptoms at this time of the year, but consider it as a mild cold and do not take it seriously. Prof. Jang Jung-hyun of Ilsan Hospital said, "Many of them are actually suffering from various rhinitis, which need intensive care. Rhinitis often disturbs sleep and the sense of concentration, causing great damage to ordinary life." Jang gave some advice on the ``commonly found but often ignored'' ailments. 1. Allergic reactions: If you sneeze or sniffle outdoors, chances are high that you have allergic rhinitis. The mucous membrane of the nose being overly sensitive to particular material triggers such symptoms. Those who suffer from the syndrome sneeze or sniffle consecutively. Such rhinitis can cause headaches and affect one's sense of smell. Frequent complica

Apr 25, 2010

(86) Admiral Yi Sun-shin: Most Respected Hero in Korean Naval History

By Janet Shin Since Korea is a peninsula, Koreans had to deal with issues related to the ocean from ancient times. Especially confronted with North Korea, the coast defense is one of the most important missions in South Korea. There were countless external invasions not only by land but also from the coast. It was indeed a history of challenges and fights against all those aggressions by foreign countries that has fueled the East Asian political situation. On the night of March 26, the Korean navy ship Cheonan was sunk in the Yellow Sea. While the exact cause of the sinking has yet to be reported, 38 sailors were found dead and eight others remain unaccounted for. In the course of rescuing missing sailors from the sunken part of the ship, Han Joo-ho, a warrant officer sacrificed his life. To make matters worse, there was news that a fishing boat sunk after searching for missing sailors. These incidents have led all Korean people into deep grief. Although there is no direct connection, a Korean supertanker was hijacked by Somali pirates, on its way to the United States

Apr 22, 2010

Pay More Attention to Family Background of Prospective Mate

This is the fifth in a series of columns by James Lee, CEO of matchmaking firm Sunoo (www.couple.net), about various aspects of marriage on the basis of their 20 years in business― ED. Koreans have many different and very specific preferences regarding their ideal mate. 20 - 30 years ago, parents typically arranged the marriage and few questions were asked. Today, individuals are allowed to freely select their future spouses and a lot of thought is given to marriage, and many more questions are asked. Relationships and the steps taken to marriage are conducted completely differently. This is also directly reflected in what individuals look for in their ideal spouse. Many people have ideals when considering a lifelong partner. The main traits that people focus on can be divided into four categories: social and financial status (educational background, occupation, and annual salary) physical appearance (height, attractiveness, and other physical attributes), family background (family environment and the quality of the relationships between family members), and personalit

Apr 22, 2010

Master Hyujeong, Protector of the Nation

By Chun Ock-bae Master Hyujeong (1520-1604) is commonly known as Seosan Daesa (the Great Master of the Western Mountain). He is a central figure of Joseon Kingdom Buddhism because of his patriotic contribution to the defense of his motherland during his role as leader of the monks' militia during the Japanese invasion of Korea. The Land of Morning Calm, was invaded in 1592. Master Hyujeong, even at his advanced age of 72, on his own accord took command of a monk militia, and together with troops from the Ming Dynasty, he recaptured Pyongyang and fought to the bitter end, until the war concluded with the consummation of a peace treaty with Japan. Korean Buddhism is perceived to be a protector of the nation and its people. From the beginning, it has played a vital role in times of turmoil and crisis. Since Buddhism was introduced during the Three Kingdoms, it has played a distinctive role of as a defender of the people against a long and painful history of foreign invasions. Hyujeong was also an influential teacher and writer, who is said to have guided hundreds of s

Apr 22, 2010

Why Wonhyo Now?

The writer is a researcher of Buddhism at Dongguk University. ― ED. Chun Ock-bae Contributing Writer Wonhyo was a Great Master of the Silla Kingdom period (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) and one of the most creative thinkers in the history of Korean Buddhism. He chose the name Wonhyo indicating his desire to be a light in Buddhism, as the term was used locally to mean ``dawn.'' Why remember Wonhyo now? Violent conflict is everywhere around the world. In the Middle East, Palestine and Israel seem helpless to break the cycle of violence that has held sway there for so many years. In South Asia, two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, continue a tense standoff over the disputed territory. And, of course, the Korean Peninsula remains both divided and heavily armed because of conflicting ideologies. For this reason, Wonho's theory of ``harmonization and reconciliation'' is as relevant today as it was when he first formulated it 1,300 years ago. It offers an intellectual and spiritually profound explanation of how apparently irreconcilable differences can be harmonized and the under

Apr 15, 2010

(85) Steve Jobs’ Success as Seen Through Saju

By Janet Shin American businessman Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc., is undeniably famous around the world. Innovative products such as the iPhone, iPod and most recently, iPad, have made Apple and Jobs technology icons. Jobs is a role model for young people around the world. We are now looking at his saju to see the driving force of his success, his life and past frustrations. Jobs was born Feb. 24, 1955 with his saju (Chart 1). Looking at his saju, he was born with the yang fire energy (byeong) as a day master in the month of yang wood (the knowledge star). Born in the month of the knowledge star and supplemented by expression stars, Jobs can be described as both knowledgeable and talented. He is someone who can make good use of his knowledge and talent to produce innovative goods. In saju theory, it is usually said that people either with knowledge stars or expression stars are not so successful in achieving their goals. For example, people with only knowledge stars may make good scholars but not good teachers. That means they may have cer

Apr 15, 2010

Yeongsan Jae, Ritual for the Joy of Perpetual Peace

By Jeon Ock-bae Contributing Writer Yeongsan Jae is a performance art, which contains various art genres such as music, dance, drama, literature and philosophy. It is rooted in Buddhism and has merged with diverse Korean traditions. Yeongsan Jae is one of the most important, traditional Buddhist rituals in Korea. This ceremony is held in hopes of leading both the living and the dead into the joy of enlightenment and perpetual peace. Yeongsan Jae is one of several kinds of memorial services, which might be performed on the 49th day after one's death, its purpose being to guide the soul of the deceased to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Buddhist paradise). Sometimes it is performed in seven-day intervals up until the 49th day after one's death. Basically, this ceremony is a reenactment of a significant event in the life of Sakyamuni Buddha, which is called the Vulture Peak Assembly. It is here that he first preached ``The Lotus Sutra’’ and gave the teachings to Kasyapa, one of his disciples, who responded with a subtle smile. The main objective of this ceremony is

Apr 8, 2010

Salty Foods Increase Gastric Cancer Risk

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter People who enjoy eating salty foods may have a 10 percent higher risk of getting gastric cancer than those with a lower sodium intake, a local researcher reported. Professor Kim Jeong-sun of the National Cancer Center tracked the health reports of 2.2 million people, from aged 30 to 80 years old, for seven years between 1996 and 2003 and found 9,620 males and 277 females developed gastric cancer. By analyzing their lifestyle data, Kim concluded that those who eat a lot of salty foods had about a 10 percent higher chance of developing stomach cancer than those who don't. His findings were printed in the March edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Kim said that doctors have always suspected and warned about the link between salty foods and gastric cancer prevalence, but this report, based on the highest number of samples by far in the field, indicated a stronger connection. It could also be a warning sign for many Koreans who enjoy foods that seem healthy but are actually salty foods. One of the most famous examp

Apr 4, 2010
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