• The workshop schedule for February 2008 is as below. Ancestor Liberation Ceremonies for generations 1-154 and Ancestor Blessing Ceremonies for generations 1-147 have begun from January 2008 and will be held for a 5-month period until May 2008.

 

• Members living in countries other than Korea and Japan can liberate al possible groups of ancestors at any of the 2-day Workshops held throughout the year. Please make a 21-day condition of devotion (breakfast fast or 50 bows for every 7 generations for each lineage) before coming to participate in an Ancestor Liberation Ceremony.

 

• The Friday-Saturday Workshop scheduled on the 2nd wek of February has been moved to the 5th week, week-day, because of Korean national holiday (New Year's Day).

 

• Please note that this official note is intended for members living outside of Korea and Japan.

 

1. February Workshop Schedule

*The opening ceremony for the Saturday - Sunday workshops and that for the Friday - Saturday workshops will begin at 7:00 p.m.

 

3. Ancestor Liberation Ceremony (Generations 1-154)

 

1) Members living in all countries other than Korea and Japan can liberate all possible groups of ancestors at any of the 2-day workshops held throughout the year. However, the 25,000 won registration fee is required for each 7-generation group of ancestors. With respect to the registration fee, the F and M together form one group, and the GMF and GMM form another group.

 

2) To liberate any Second or Third Generation who has passed away, whether blessed or unblessed, please prepare the liberation donation in accordance with the collateral liberation standard.

 

3) If your grandmother, grandfather, or parent those who are included in generation 1~7 passes away after the ancestor liberation for generations 1-7, it is a “Person who passes away after liberation.” You must register and offer a donation of gratitude and participate in the ceremony, and it is not possible to liberate just by reporting the name to Cheongpyeong and sending a donation. Only a direct descendant can apply for this.

 

4) The Donation of Gratitude for the collateral liberation varies with the nationality of the spirit to be liberated. Please refer to the attachment file for group standard.

 

5) There is no need to register the collaterals for an Ancestor Blessing Ceremony. They will receive the blessing automatically when you bless your ancestors at the Ancestor Blessing Ceremony.

 

4. Ancestor Blessing Ceremony (Generations 1 -147) Schedule Information

 

 

1) Ancestor Blessing Ceremonies for generations 1 - 147 have begun from January 2008 and will be held once a month for a 5-month period until May 2008. Generations 1 - 147 are eligible to receive the blessing after 100 days have passed from the day they were liberated and the full liberation donations were offered. They can be blessed when their descendants attend an Ancestor Blessing Ceremony, held on the third weekend of every month. (Schedule is subject to change)

 

 2)  Starting from July 2002, ancestors who have become Absolute Good Spirits through the blessing come to separate spirits from their descendants during the holy song session of the Ancestor Liberation Ceremonies. (Angels work with members who have not blessed their ancestors.)

 

3) The donation amounts for Ancestors Blessings are set according to national group (as of August 2003). The blessing donation for generations 1~7 is offered once for the F and includes all four lineages (F, M, GMF, and GMM). However, if blessing the four lineages at separate times, a blessing donation of gratitude (same amount offered for generations 8 and above) is made each time you register. It is possible to offer the blessing donation in parts and to begin blessing generations 8 and above before it is completed.

 

4) The blessing donation of gratitude for generations 8 and above is offered per group of 7 generations. It includes all four lineages (F, M, GMF, and GMM) if blessing them all at once. However, if blessing the four lineages in a particular generation group at separate times, the donation is made again each time you register.

 

5. Photograph Taking of Members Who Have Offered the Full Original Palace Construction Donation

 

Members who have made the full donation for the Construction of the Original Palace can receive the grace of having a picture taken with Dae Mo Nim. Those who would like to take this photo should prepare dress clothes and attend the 2-day workshop on the 3rd week of every month, when an Ancestor Blessing Ceremony is held.

 

*Application Method     – Fill out an application form at the time of registration on Saturday. (Registration Office on the second basement level)

 

*Eligible Applicants    – Families that made the full Original Palace Construction Donation

 

*Time of Photo Taking   – Sunday, around 12:00 p.m. limited to members who have applied (time undecided)

 

*Please understand the photo taken schedule may change to the Training Center’s Schedule

 

*To Receive Commemorative Gift  – Pick up next time you come to CP, or ask a friend. Shipping service is also available if cost of sending by airmail is provided. Please fill out shipping request form and pay the shipping fee (US$30) when applying to take the photo. It takes approximately 6 months for the plate to be made.

 

6. Sending Donations to Cheongpyeong

 

Whenever you send money to Cheongpyeong, please make sure to send the following information, or we will not be able to confirm your donation.

 

• Back Payment for Ancestor Liberation: Back Payment Form B (Download) or equivalent information

Workshop Fees or Petty Expenses

a. Name of the remitter

b. Blessing group, Date of Birth

c. Purpose: (e.g. liberation back payment for Jon and N Smith)

d. E-mail address

e. Telephone number, Fax number

f. Country

g. Amount of money you sent

h. Date you made the remittance

 

 1) Sending Donations by Check or International Money Order

 

IMPORTANT  Please note that there is an US$8 processing fee for checks (money orders) under US$1000 and a US$10 fee for checks (money orders) US$1000 and over.

 

Make it to	HSA-UWC-CSC
Address for Cheongpyeong Training Center	Gyeonggi-do, Gapyeong-gun Seorak-myeon, Songsan-ri, 432-1 Postal Code: 477-855,  South Korea

* In the envelope with the check, please make sure you include the information mentioned above. DO NOT send the information beforehand by e-mail or fax.

 

2) Sending Donations by Bank Wire

IMPORTANT  The banks charge a processing fee on both sides of the transfer when sending donations by wire. Please add an extra US $25~$35 to the donation you are sending to cover the fee in Korea, or please tell your bank to charge you the fees necessary for Woori Bank to receive the amount of money you want to send. For more details, please inquire at your bank. Every bank is different.

 

A. Sending Ancestor Liberation Donation by Bank Wire  

 

Name of Bank	Woori Bank 240158
Swift Code	HVBKKRSE
Location	Kwanghwamun Branch in Seoul
Account Number	015- 029661- 41- 001
Beneficiary	HSA-UWC-CSC

* After sending the payment, please fill out and fax or e-mail Back Payment Form B or send equivalent information.

 

B. Sending Workshop Fees or Petty Expenses by Bank Wire

 

Name of Bank	Woori Bank 240158
Swift Code	HVBKKRSE
Location	Kwanghwamun Branch in Seoul (Gapyeong, Cheongshim Hospital Office)
Account Number	629-007514-02-101
Beneficiary	Kim Jin Cheol

* After sending the payment, please fax or e-mail the information mentioned above.

 

7. Group Donation

There are separate nation standards for Ancestor Liberation Ceremony and Ancestor Blessing Ceremony for each country. If you are not sure which group you belong to please check your Donation Standard.

 

8. Further inquiries:

Telephone: English: +82-31-589-7179 or 7188

                   Korean: +82-31-589-7130

                   Japanese: +82-31-589-7179    

                   Chinese: +82-31-589-7134

Fax: +82-31-585-0886

Email: treeofblessing@hotmail.com (International Office)