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0D8ad68c-A34a-36D0-3 Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao - 120 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system The Origin of I Ching University In development of the Chinese history, the Emperor Wen of Han invented the doctor of “book” and doctor of “poem.” Emperor Jing of Han had the doctor of “Chun-qiu”; Emperor Wu of Han particularly respected Confucianism, so he set up the doctors of the “I” and “Li.” Combing the previous two intelligentsias of Chinese books, he set up intelligentsias of five classics. I Ching then which scholars and royals had to learn. Emperor Han Wu, in Yuan Shuo fifth year (124 B.C.), established in the highest educational I Ching thus became an important classic, deeply affecting those who were at school. Therefore, I Ching has ancient roots. Taiwan I Ching University was founded in 1994. The first I Ching class has lasted for 22 years. It is a pioneer of lifelong learning in Taiwan. The founder of the University, Grand Master Hun Yuan considered I Ching as a lighthouse for world peace. In 1985, Grand Master Hun Yuan mentioned in his article “the Dharma of I Ching” that Zou, Han, Tang and Qing dynasties, the most prosperous dynasties in Chinese five thousand year history ruled the country with the I Ching.” - 121 - The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao He said, “Things are changing, and the Earth and other planets are in the line of changing laws. All are changing, so nature has the name of “variation.” At the end of change is the constant “I” (I Ching), which is moderation and balance. From changing to unchanging is a process of reconciliation. The truth of “I” (I Ching) is to reconcile or to treat each other equally and successfully. Thus, Grand Master Hun Yuan taught: Everyone study the I Ching, behave and feel at ease; Everyone study the I Ching, be healthy and carefree; Everyone study the I Ching, do your work with satisfaction; Everyone study the I Ching, every adult and child will be intelligent; Everyone study the I Ching, every company and customer will feel secure; Everyone study the I Ching, practice what you have learned and you will see the way; Everyone study the I Ching, the country’s society will see peace. Therefore, Weixin Shengjiao Charity Foundation were established in demand of board of trustee and public people. In 1994, Grand Master Hun Yuan vowed to found the I Ching University and advocated a lifelong learning of I Ching. The purpose of establishing the I Ching University is to promote the wisdom of Chinese sages and teach young generation the importance of Chinese culture. It combined I Ching Feng Shui Studies with the essence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism and delivered those thoughts to the world. - 122 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system Grand Master Hun Yuan taught, “I Ching University is “god’s University”, not just a University in the world. The University of the world is limited in knowledge but the “god’s University” is no boundary for external world and no delimiting for the inner world.” He said, “The supreme wisdom is what I Ching University pursues. Everyone has that wisdom, but it is not developed. Therefore, this university is to inspire it. The wisdom this university endows is no religions distinction. It is to complete the wisdom that all religions Dharmas need.” The cosmic view of I Ching is to explain the masculine and feminine characters of nature and the interaction of moving and unmoving. I Ching is applied to the interaction of interpersonal communication and things. I Ching University practices Chinese Guigu culture. It is a pioneer of lifelong learning. Its concept shares with the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, - 123 - The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao Learning to do Learning to know Learning to be Learning to live together Learning to change The Education system of I Ching University The Education System of I Ching University - Five Dimensions of Lifelong Education: The lifelong education programs in Taiwan I Ching University are divided in and social education (above 22 years). According to the aim of its establishment Social education, Enterprise education, Faculty education and Religious practice. Raise and cultivate talented people Create universal harmony - 124 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system Everyone study the I Ching, behave and feel at ease; Everyone study the I Ching, be healthy and carefree; Everyone study the I Ching, do your work with satisfaction; Everyone study the I Ching, every adult and child will be intelligent; Everyone study the I Ching, every company and customer will feel secure; Everyone study the I Ching, practice what you have learned and you will see the way; Everyone study the I Ching, the country’s society will see peace. “Students Education” aims to cultivate students’ virtues by learning I Ching. To make them have positive minds, international capacity and basic understanding of I Ching Feng Shui in their environment. The goal of “Social Education” is mainly to establish a lifelong learning of I Ching. Due to complication of living problems that employees or the public encounter including work, marriage, children’s education, interpersonal harmony, living environment, physical decline and other issues, So I Ching Feng Shui can endow an education that helps establish good health and soul. It helps people adapt to environmental change, and life management, the promotion of family, marriages and “Enterprise Education” is offered to business leaders and executives to teach them to understand the connotation of the I Ching, and know how to use the I Ching to achieve the objective of sustainable development of enterprises. “Faculty Education” is to cultivate the lecturer of I Ching Feng Shui to applied in research and teaching. Its purpose is to improve the educational and research qualities of Chinese culture I Ching Feng Shui Studies and it can create an outstanding lifelong learning environment of I Ching Feng Shui Studies. - 125 - The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao “Religious Practice” is not only individual meditation but also group retreats. It is to cultivate the member of I Ching University with the humanistic spirit of appreciation. - 126 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system Social Education – Primary Class and Standard Class Grand Master Hun Yuan taught that the one who understands the laws of nature is a sage and the one who knows truth and practices it is the Buddha. Therefore, the goal of this religion is to foster talents and cultivate people with virtues, to promote people’s well-being and educate them, to dignify people’s mind and elevate their aspirations, and to bring peace and stability to the world. The Dharma of this religion is to achieve the mentioned idea through the mind. Those who can practice and achieve it are sages as well as the Buddha. In response to various sectors of society to have self-cultivation, the I Ching University set up the Buddhist status or sages according to Chinese Taoist orthodoxy. Five thousand years ago, Yellow Emperor set up 72 Tien-Shi (master), two thousand five hundred years ago, Confucius had 72 sages. To establish Republic of China, the Founder of Country, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen had 72 martyrs. Seventy-two sages were “knowers” while seventy-two martyrs were “practitioner”. Those who know and practice well are sages. Therefore, Sages are the degree offering to the public in I Ching University. Education and rules of self-cultivation in I Ching University are divided into eight Harmony and Peace. The successful study takes 24 years. Each stage involves 3 years. Different stages grant different Buddhist status. The Sage with eight virtues is permitted by Emperor Jade. When life is complete, he will be able to return to heaven, the Pure Land. In the world, people who have Sage Buddhist status will have a status in the heavenly pure land. The current school programs are the same as Buddhist status, named as “Yi-Xin Tathagata.” - 127 - The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao - 128 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system Social Education – Teacher Counseling Program Teachers are the sages who inspire people’s wisdom. Only to understand the student’s character and guide them according to their abilities, can the teacher motivate their potential wisdom and help them to create their own life. This program is based on the discussion of Feng Shui studies, the I Ching heart method and life Bagua. The seminars include lectures, case studies and outdoor It is to hope that by the course of I Ching and Feng Shui Studies, the program can lead teachers to understand that the rules of Feng Shui are related to teaching environment, campus and housing and living. In addition to a deeper understanding of themselves, the teacher can also understand the student’s individual character and guide them towards the right way with the application of I Ching and Feng Shui. - 129 - The New Religion of the World Taiwan Weixin Shengjiao - 130 - Chapter 9 Weixin Shengjiao’s educational system Social Education – I Ching Feng Shui Studies Courses for the World Chinese In order to allow the torch of I Ching’s wisdom to transmit to the world, to merge profound Chinese culture into modern life, and to solve a variety of problems in life, I Ching Feng Shui Studies Courses for the World Chinese were set up in September in 2004. The class lasts for three to four months in Hsien-Fo Temple on Chan-Chi Mountain. It recruits global Chinese, providing free food and accommodation.
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