HACD (Hallyu Archetypal Culture Delegation)

 IN THE SHADOWS OF HISTORY In the annals of history, certain chapters emerge as poignant reminders of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. We all are aware of Korea-Japan Colonization. A period in the history that asked for countless sacrifices. A time, that made the Korean nation endure a great amount of agony. But despite all the hardships, Korea rose to great heights, becoming one of the greatest economies in the world. Some phases are hard to go through, but it’s rightly said that, hardships teach us to be more resilient. The intertwined narratives of Korean and Japanese colonization stand as a testament to the complex interplay between power, culture, and the indomitable will of nations. Spanning a tumultuous era that reverberated across generations, this period serves as a sombre yet vital reminder of the far-reaching consequences of imperialism. It also reveals the enduring strength of societies determined to reclaim their identity and heritage, forging an

Chuseok is Korea's equivalent of Thanksgiving Day in the Western countries. It’s a national holiday, full of giving, sharing and gathering, to celebrate the coming of autumn and to pay respect to their ancestors.  Chuseok(추석) means “autumn eve” in Korean language. It is the biggest holiday of South Korea that is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This holiday is a time when the majority of Korean people travel to their ancestral hometowns to see family and loved ones. Origins of Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving The exact origin of this holiday is unclear, it is assumed to have started before the Three Kingdoms Era of Korea. Many scholars believe it may have originated from ancient shamanistic celebrations of the harvest moon, perhaps as a worship ritual.  However, some scholars said that Chuseok actually began as a result of a weaving competition held between two princesses in the Silla dynasty. The goal was to see which team could weave the most. The fi

TAEEULJU MANTRA: THE DEEP MEDITATION (part 1) Sayali sonpatki In this blog, we will explore the ancient practice of the Taeeulju Mantra, delving into its profound meaning and the immense benefits it offers. Originating from Eastern philosophy and spirituality, the Taeeulju Mantra is a powerful tool for self-discovery, inner peace, and personal transformation. What is the Taeeulju Mantra? The Taeeulju Mantra is a sacred mantra used throughout the world by practitioners of Jeung San Do . Based on Jeung-san Sangjenim ’s teaching and spiritual power, Jeung San Do emphasizes meditative and spiritual practice to transform oneself and society. © https://www.jeungsandousa.org/taeeulju-mantra What is the meaning of the Taeeulju Mantra? 훔치 훔치 태을천 상원군 Hoom-chi Hoom-chi Tae-eul-cheon Sang-won-gun 훔리치야도래 훔리함리 사파하 Hoom-ri-chi-ya-do-rae Hoom-ri-ham-ri-sa-pa-ha HOOM (‘훔’) According to Buddhist teachings, "hoom" (pronounced hoom) refers to the mind of the Buddha and all enlightened beings.

Fighting for the Independence: The Righteous Army Hi HACD friends 😊 Welcome back to this new article. Let’s go right to today’s topic: The Righteous Army! As we already know, 15th August marks the Korean National Independence Day. On this day Koreans celebrate the end of the Japanese domination and the Restoration of the Korea’s freedom. The government institution hold ceremonies and parade where the Gwangbokjeol song (광복절 노래) is played. Population display the South Korea’s flag, the Taegeukgi (태극기). The Taegeukgi ( 태극기 . Photo by  Lauren Seo on Unsplash) The Japanese Domination lasted from 1910 to 1945. During this period Korea was violated in so many ways. Most of the ancient historical records were adapted to Japanese history, the use of Korean language was banned and Koreans were also forced Japanese names. “Living everyday in the presence of those who refuse to acknowledge your humanity takes great courage.” Pachinko, written by Lee Minjin (이민진) Many Koreans fought for their i

YIN AND YANG (PART-2) Yin and ya ng becomes the law of the five elements Cycle of elements 1. Wood: Energy that brings life to humanity and all life -> Birth (Yang) 2. Fire : Energy of dispersion and growth in all life -> Growth (Yang) 3. Earth: Energy that governs and harmonizes the elements (Meditator) 4. Metal: Energy that brings maturity and unity to all life-> Harvest (Yin) 5. Water: Energy that halts all cosmic activity and puts all life to rest (Yin) Five Element in each category The life bettering cycle and the restraining cycle of the Five Elements Hado, Nakseo, and the life cycle of the five elements Yin and yang and the five elements came from the Ha do  diagram found by Bokhee of Ancient Korea(more specifically during the Baedal Dynasty), illustrating the cycle of the mutual life betterment. Hado was found 5500 years ago and Nak seo  was found during the great flood of East Asia, about 4300 years ago. The term   do-seo -gwan(library, bibliotheca) is a term used to