• The workshop schedule for January 2009 is as below. Ancestor Liberation Ceremonies for generations 1-168 and Ancestor Blessing Ceremonies for generations 1-161 began from November 2008 and will be held for a 5-month period until March 2009.

• 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.

• Commemorative Great Works for the 14th Anniversary of Cheongpyeong Works will be held on 1/16 (Fri) - 1/18 (Sun).

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

1. January Workshop Schedule

*The opening ceremony for the workshops will begin at 7:00 p.m.

 2. Ancestor Liberation Ceremony (Generations 1-168)

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.

3. Ancestor Blessing Ceremony (Generations 1 -161) Schedule Information

1) Ancestor Blessing Ceremonies for generations 1 - 161 began from November 2008 and will be held once a month for a 5-month period until March 2009. Generations 1 - 161 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.

4. 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

 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.

* 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  

* 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

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

5. 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. Please click the attachment file above.

6. Members coming to Korea from abroad must be sure to purchase traveler's insurance (AXA, BUPA,  CIGNA, Blue Cross and Blue Shield ). Before you make insurance, please consult with the Insurance Company if it can be used in South Korea. Please contact the Patient Affairs Department of Cheongshim International Medical Center (+82-31-589-4641) for more information.

7. 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)