The following is an account of the blessings of dynamic meditation during a Grand Chiseong in Taejeon. As Told By Kwon-hwan Lee(34/M)
(Translated by Taeyeon Kim)

After the ‘Gaebyeok Culture Concert’ held in Daegu, I reflected on myself as a follower and attended the Grand Chiseong with a resolution to be born again. I happened to be sitting on the first floor of the Taeeulgung Palace.

When the dynamic meditation started, I tried going to the front of the altar because my chair was uncomfortable. However, since many seats were already occupied by followers, I simply started my dynamic meditation with the resolve to ‘vent out everything in this position’. As my seat was uncomfortable, I moved to the next seat, practiced dynamic meditation, and chanted mantras.

After some time, my whole body became comfortable, and the entire Taeeulgung Palace met my eye like a panorama. Taesabunim, wearing an exceptionally glowing Yongpo (the King’s robe), Taesamonim, and Sabunim were on the altar. The scene could not be described by any expression. In front of Sabunim, ten spirits in white clothes (dopo, a traditional men’s overcoat) and commander spirits on white horses aligned like guards. In front of the altar, in the followers’ seats, numerous ancestor spirits were practicing dynamic meditation, dancing with very pleased faces. I was able to see ancestor spirits practicing dynamic meditation not only on the altar, but in the aisles as well without leaving any empty spaces. I came to the realization that ‘the Grand Cheonjae is a large event and grand festival for both ancestors and descendants to enjoy together’ and my heart was too full for words. I was able to imagine what the Cheonjae ritual to heaven looked like in old times.

Meanwhile, Taesang Jongdosanim, with a big smile, called ten spirits and gave them a command, and they simultaneously bowed, as if having received the order, turned towards our followers, and opened their arms in a certain posture. At that moment, a shining white powder dropped like rain on the followers from the ceiling of Taeeulgung Palace like sand falling from a sandglass. Jongdosanim’s holy voice gave me an indescribable joy.

My ancestors, equally pleased, told me, “You have gone through many hardships! From now on you have to brace yourself and be more diligent in observing Sangjenim’s teachings. Do your utmost!” Through this experience, as a follower, I constantly remind myself of how I should revere Jongdosanim and what my mission as a follower is. I will become a subservient follower, always appreciating the great blessings of Jongdosanim’s strong qi of dynamic meditation.