- The Virtue of Pioneering a Dojang
- 1 Sahng-jeh-nim said to His disciples, “My work is like that of a wandering vagabond who lived long ago.
- 2 He spent most of his life without purpose, but one day thought to himself, ‘I have not accomplished anything in my life. Now I am old. How could I not be full of regret?
- 3 I will reform myself and seek an immortal who will teach me the ways of immortality.’
- 4 “As he sat quietly in thought, his body and soul ascended to heaven, where he met an immortal being.
- 5 The immortal said, ‘I commend you. You have expressed regret for your unruly life and wish to learn the ways of immortality.
- 6 I will be your teacher. Build a dojang, gather many friends, and wait for me there.’ After giving thanks, the man awoke from his trance feeling renewed.
- 7 “He acquired a small piece of land and, from that day on, began looking for fellow seekers. Many were suspicious of his past lifestyle, and very few listened at all. In spite of this, a small group who had been close to him gathered and opened a dojang.
- 8 Suddenly, brilliantly colored clouds appeared, and celestial music was heard. The immortal being descended and taught them the ways of immortality.”
- The Sook-gu-jee Program, Catalyst for Sahng-jeh-nim’s Work
- 9 One day, Sahng-jeh-nim slaughtered and gutted a dog, then He wore it on His head while rushing toward people, frightening them.
- 10 On another occasion, Sahng-jeh-nim said to Moon Gohng-shin, “There is a saying, ‘When a sleeping dog awakes, it can catch a tiger.’
- 11 The Sook-gu-jee Program will be the catalyst for My work.”
- (JSD Dojeon 8,62)
