The Backdrop of Sangjenim’s Incarnation

The Backdrop of Sangjenim’s Incarnation

 

Dialogue 1
A: I heard about the monk that met the Maitreya Buddha himself.
B: Which one? The venerable monk Jin-pyo?

A: That one! Tell me more about him.
B: Well. Jin-pyo was a famed Buddhist master during the Silla Dynasty.

A: Yeah. I remember you telling me that he was connected to Sangjenim’s arrival.
B: This is true. After receiving enlightenment through 3 years of prayer, he had a direct encounter with the Maitreya Buddha. Jin-pyo fervently prayed that this Lord Maitreya Buddha would incarnate into Korea during the coming times of calamities.

 

Dialogue 2
A: So, Matteo Ricci was a Jesuit priest who came to China, huh?
B: Yeah. He was basically a pioneer in bridging the gap between the East and the West in all areas including culture, academics, and spiritual practice.

A: How does he connect with the incarnation of Sangjenim?
B: He tried to build a heaven on earth even after he passed away. Then when things weren’t going as planned, he was the one who lead the group of enlightened spirits, buddhas, and bodhisatvas to entreat Sangjenim to incarnate into this world.