법왕청신문 이존영 기자 | 연꽃은 오염속에서도 항상 맑은 것이 연화의 실상 이다. 마음이 항상 청정하니 곳곳에 연꽃이 피어난다. 하여 연꽃은 꽃중의 군자로서 연꽃을 사랑하는자 누구일까? 오늘은 토요일 이기자의 출근길 비가 보슬 보슬 내리고 있다. 조계사에 연꽃이 만발했다. 법왕청방송 법왕청방송 불교연합방송
By Jon lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, who is visiting Ethiopia from August 8 to 10, held a meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen on August 8 and had a broad exchange of views on bilateral relations, strengthening practical cooperation, and ways to cooperate in the regional and international arenas. While celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the two ministers shared the view that the bilateral cooperation is strengthening in all fields, including development cooperation, economic cooperation and people-to-people
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol invited key UNC (United Nations Command) officials to the President's office on August 10. This meeting was designed to sympathize with the UNC's commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and to broaden its mutual understanding of its functions and roles. In particular, it was planned based on the judgment that the role of the UNC become more important than now and the President is responsible for national security at a time when North Korea's nuclear threat is escalating. "We appreciate the efforts UNC has made for peace and stability o
법왕청신문 이존영 기자 | 진리란 自他을 일관하며, 우주에 편만한 것으로 결코 절대성을 가질 수 없다. 이러한 연유로 석가모니께서는 두려워해야 할 신앙의 대상을 내세우지 않으셨고, 스스로 스승의 권위를 버렸으며, 오직 自燈明 法燈明을 부촉하셨다. 이것은 불교, 즉 진리가 지니는 특성이다. 석가모니께서는 유신론, 유물론, 운명론, 회의론, 숙명론 등 육사외도에게는 파사현정의 자비로서 진리를 보이셨고, 극단으로 치닫는 제자들에게는 中道를 설하셨으며, 뭇 중생들은 대기설법으로 끌어안으셨다. 전도선언을 실천하는 제자들 역시 세계 방방곡곡 가는 곳 마다 그곳의 문화와 상생발전함으로서 일체가 화엄이요 방편임을 유감없이 보여주며 오늘에 이르고 있다. 부처님의 제자들은 진리의 구현자로서 정토건설의 책임이 있다. 수행자는 중도, 무아, 중도, 공을 체득하고, 삼법인 사성제로서 세상을 파악하며, 팔정도 육바라밀의 실천으로 중생들의 이익과 안락을 위해 살아감으로 보살의 지위를 갖는다. 이러한 과정이 문자로 기록되어 팔만장경을 이루고 중생들에게는 수천의 방편으로 펼쳐지며 외도를 조복하는 무한자비의 힘이다. 부처님의 법은 언제 어디서나 중생의 근기에 따라 설해진다. 대기설법의 방편
By Lee Jon-young President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee invited 158 independence fighters and bereaved families to the President’s Guest House for a luncheon on Aug. 9. On the 78th anniversary of Liberation Day, which falls on Aug. 15, the luncheon was prepared to put into practice the President's usual idea that "the state is responsible for sacrifices for the country to the end." The South Korean military honor guard and military band welcomed independence fighters and their bereaved families who attended the luncheon with the best protocol. Patriot Kim Young-kwan; Kim Mi, Kim K
By Jon Lee Polish President Andrzej Duda, who was scheduled to visit Korea on Aug. 9, canceled his visit to Korea, a diplomatic source said on Aug. 8. The diplomatic source said, "I know there is a change in the situation at home and abroad. President Duda's attendance at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree and meetings with major domestic figures and defense entrepreneurs were all canceled." President Duda's cancellation of his visit to Korea also seems to have affected by South Korea's disruption to Jamboree and Typhoon Kanun's penetration into the Korean Peninsu
By Jon Lee LG Electronics invites consumers from around the globe to experience its latest innovations at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany (September 1-5). Under the theme of Sustainable Life, Joy for All, the company will introduce the LG Sustainable Village and an evolved ecosystem of efficient, convenient and sustainable products and solutions designed to help create a better life for people and the planet. During IFA 2023, visitors to LG’s booth in Hall 18 at Messe Berlin can discover the advanced, eco-minded features and functions of the company’s newest offerings and learn about its comprehen
By Jon Lee The 2023 Hangang River Festival Summer runs from Aug. 4-20 by the river and at eight surrounding parks, the Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government said on Aug. 1 The festival, held four times a year every season, features programs featuring appeal and enjoyment that can only be experienced by the river, the headquarters said. The theme of the summer edition is "Wise summer vacation at the Hangang River" with 24 events including those of culture and performing arts, sports and interactive programs, and leisure and relaxation. The city government aims to off
법왕청신문 이존영 기자 | 이기자의 출근길 산책 서울 조계사 연꽃 축제, 속세의 티끌에 물들지 않으면, 이것이야 말로 물속의 연꽃이요, 초심을 저버리지 않으면 속세를 떠난 신선이 되리라!
By Jon Lee Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin will visit three African countries and Dubai from August 8 to 14, Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Eun-ju of the ministry said on Aug. 3. The purposes of Foreign Minister Park’s visit to Africa are to actively seek support of Africa, where the largest number of the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is located, for Korea’s bid to host World Expo 2030 in Busan, and to discuss how to encourage the participation of African countries’ high-level officials in the Korea-Africa Summit scheduled for next year. Foreign Minister Park wi
법왕청신문 이존영 기자 | 충남도가 2023 새만금 세계잼버리 대회 참가 스카우트 대원들에게 충남의 맛과 멋, 흥을 선사한다. 폭염 등으로 영외 프로그램을 확대 운영키로 한 정부 방침에 맞춰 대원들을 위해 안전하고 깨끗한 숙소를 마련하는 동시에, 머드축제와 공주·부여 역사·문화 등 다양한 관광 프로그램을 제공한다. 도는 우선 잼버리 참가 스카우트 대원들이 충남에서 편안하게 머물 수 있도록 도내 청소년수련시설과 유스호스텔 등 6개 시군 10개소의 시설을 확보했다. 공주유스호스텔 800명, 계룡갑사유스호스텔 500명, 부여청소년수련원 300명 등 1일 총 3000명을 수용할 수 있다. 스카우트 대원들이 충남에 머물며 즐길 수 있는 특별 프로그램도 마련했다. 6일 막을 내리는 글로벌 축제인 보령머드축제를 스카우트 대원들도 느낄 수 있도록 ‘머드마사지 셀프존’을 7∼10일 4일 동안 무료로 연장 운영한다. 머드축제장 인근 대천해수욕장에서는 짚라인과 스카이바이크 등 익사이팅 체험을 할 수 있으며, 보령냉풍욕장에서는 폭염을 한번에 날릴 수 있는 시원한 바람을, 석탄박물관에서는 우리나라 석탄산업을 엿 볼 수 있다. 도는 또 공주 공산성, 무령왕릉과 왕릉원 등 유네스코 세
By Jon Lee Regarding the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree where heat waves are causing a series of heat-activated patients, President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered, "Add a tourism program to make it a memorable event." President Yoon, who is on vacation on Aug. 5, ordered Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min to "add a tourism program to see Korea's industry, culture, history and nature urgently," Kim Eun-hye, senior presidential secretary for public relations, said in a written briefing. President Yoon requested cooperation from cities and pro
By Jon Lee Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang and Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with the House Committee on Ways and Means, led by Congressman Jason Smith, on July 31 in Seoul to discuss the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), CHIPS and Science Act, energy cooperation and other Korea-U.S. industrial and trade issues. Meanwhile, Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Jang Young-jin held a briefing session on Korea-U.S. industrial technology R&D on August 1 (local time) in San Francisco and conveyed the Korean government’s stance on international cooper
By Jon Lee The Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), dispatched to Canada on July 2 to support the suppression of wildfires therein, left Canada on August 1, local time, and arrived in Korea on August 2 after a month of firefighting operations in the country. Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to the KDRT aboard a Korean transport aircraft and extended appreciation to Korea, saying that all Canadians were moved by Korea’s dispatch of the KDRT at a time when Canada was facing difficulties due to its worst-ever wildfires. Taking a tour of the aircraft cabin, the Prime Min
By Lee Jon-Young The Busan Port Authority (BPA) announced on Aug. 4 that it signed an MOU for logistics-linked cooperation with Ishikawa Prefecture, a port authority at Kanazawa Port in Japan, at the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal in Dong-gu on Aug. 3. Kanazawa Port, located on the west coast of Honshu, Japan, is geographically adjacent to Busan Port and has eight Busan routes per week, and large shippers such as Komatsu, the world's second-largest heavy equipment company, use the route. BPA President Kang Joon-seok said, “Through the signing of this MOU, we will strive to facilit