"Humans should respect the spirits, living in line with
their ways."
Dojeon 4:70:6
Jeung San Do practitioners gather at dojangs "dao centers"
for ceremonial rituals called chiseongs, in which they meditate
and honor the spirit world. An offering of water, light, and incense is
made to Sangjenim and Taemonim as well as the ancestral spirits
and other celestial and terrestrial spirits. In special chiseongs
there may be offerings of food and clothing. Every chiseong
includes bowing, prayer, chanting meditation, and readings from a sacred
text called the Dojeon. Carried out with utmost sincerity, attentiveness,
and faithfulness, a chiseong fosters oneness with heaven and
earth.
Daily Chiseong
At each dojang, simple chiseongs are held twice a
day accompanying morning and evening mediation. Anyone seeking to learn
the dao of Sangjenim and Taemonim can attend. At these daily chiseongs
newcomers can receive instruction on the art of chanting meditation and
other aspects of Jeung San Do spirituality.
Wednesday and Sunday Chiseongs
As part of the regular practice of initiated members, there are chiseongs
held on Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. These include discussion
of Jeung San Do's spiritual teachings.
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