Shimcheong
The heroine of this much loved Korean story of filial piety, Shimcheong, is willing to give her life in order to save her blind and decrepit father. Her exemplary behavior results in him being cured and her becoming a royal
Glossary
This is a brief explanation of the terms used in the Unification Church.
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Chuseok
Chuseok is one of Korea's two most significant holidays, observed on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
Hyeongsang
Hyeongsang (形狀 [hyeongsang]) refers to one of the dual characteristics and can be translated as "external form."
Seongsang
Seongsang (性相 [seongsang]) refers to one of the dual characteristics and can be translated as "internal nature.
Shimjeong
It can be described as the natural, unrestricted impulse to experience joy through love.
Seunghwa Ceremony
In contrast to traditional funeral services, which are often times of grieving and sorrow, the seunghwa (ascension and liberation) service is a joyful time of farewell, where the friends and family of the deceased bid the newly ascended spirit a
Legacy of Peace
A series of memorial festivals held around the world from March this year honoring the lives of men and women who made significant contributions to peace.
Heavenly Calendar
On February 14th this year, (the first day of the lunar new year) Reverend Moon proposed marking the coming age of peace with a new calendar-based on the lunar system widely used in Asia and the Middle East, in which
Choonhyang
A Korean historical romance, the story of Choonhyang tells of her unbreakable commitment to her fiancé
Blessing Ceremony
Throughout their lives, Reverend and Mrs. Moon have advocated the marriage blessing as an instrument of peace, bringing together people from different racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds, breaking down barriers between entire nations to create One Family Under God.
Jeongseong
Jeongseong - sincerity and full dedication reflect a person’s commitment to their work.