Jeung San Do

Jeung San Do

Jeungsando or Jeungsangyo (Jeungsanism or Jeungism; Korean hangul 증산도 or 증산교, "teaching of the mountain maturity", "teaching of maturity"), is a new religious movement founded in South Korea in 1974. This movement is characterised by a universal message, millenarianism and a method of healing meditation. It is primarily based on the teachings of Gang Il-Sun (Chungsan Kang), an early 20th century religious leader described by his followers as the incarnation and personification of Sangjenim, the governing spirit of the universe. Jeungism has roots in the ancient beliefs of Korean shamanism. The other main religion following Chungsan is Daesun Jinrihoe; the two are bitter rivals.

The central text of Jeungism, the Dojeon, was first published in Korean in 1992. It contains detail description of Cheonjigongsa, the Renewal of Heaven and Earth, or the millenarian theory of Jeungic teaching. The Jeungic religion (as a Taoic system) stresses the concept of Tao, the way of nature.

According to Jeungism teachings, humanity lives in a pivotal age. Throughout history, humankind has existed in conflict. For the most part, people achieved their goals at the expense of others. Strife has been a natural mode of growth, but this is all about to change.