- The Necessity of Cosmic View and Gaebyeok Importance of Cosmic View:
Education on the cosmic view is essential to understanding the core of Sangjenim’s truth. Through the laws of cosmic change, one can realize the inevitability of Gaebyeok. Meaning of Gaebyeok:
Gaebyeok is the transformation of cosmic order and the transition to a new era. The tilt of the Earth’s axis and celestial changes are causes of Gaebyeok. 2. Yin-Yang Movement and Five Elements Change Principle of Yin-Yang:
Yin and Yang are the fundamental forces of cosmic change. Il-eum-il-yang-ji-wi-do (一陰一陽之謂道): The cycle of Yin and Yang is the Way (道). Function of the Five Elements:
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water are the five energies that make up the universe. Change occurs through the interaction of the Five Elements. 3. Five Movements and Six Energies, Heaven and Earth, Sun and Moon Five Movements and Six Energies:
Changes in the Five Elements of Heaven (Five Movements) and Earth (Six Energies). Core principles of the Yin-Yang movement of Heaven and Earth. Heaven and Earth, Sun and Moon:
The fundamental axis of cosmic change. The cyclical movement of Heaven and Earth, Sun and Moon is the basis of the Five Elements change. 4. Dongmu Lee Jema’s Theory of the Five Elements Movement of the Five Elements’ Exterior and Interior:
The duality of intangible energy and tangible form. Gan-mok (肝木) acts as Gan-geum (肝金), and Sim-hwa (心火) acts as Sim-to (心土). Method of Truth Recognition:
An integrated approach of empiricism and rationalism. Considering both essence and phenomenon. 5. Relationship of Mutual Generation and Mutual Overcoming Meaning of Mutual Generation:
Cyclical development and harmony. Discovery of the importance of mutual generation in Fuxi’s directions. Meaning of Mutual Overcoming:
The driving force of creative change. New creation and development through mutual overcoming. 6. Cultivation and Enlightenment of the Spirit Purpose of Cultivation:
Enlightenment of the spirit and unity with the cosmic spirit. Purification and harmony of essence (精) and spirit (神). Completion of the Spirit:
Transcending time and space in perception. Transformation into cosmic great enlightenment. Through the principles of cosmic change, one can realize the meaning of Gaebyeok and the purpose of cultivation. This must be completed through practical cultivation beyond mere theoretical understanding.