Sangsaeng

Sangsaeng

相生(Mutual life-giving)

Sangsaeng means mutual life-giving, and is one of the key philosophical principles of Jeungism, a spiritual movement from Korea dedicated to the well-being of all people. In English terms, "win-win" maybe the correct translation. Sang(相) means "mutual" or "together" and Saeng(生) means "live" or "survive". Because of its literal meaning, mutual life-giving or win-win, this term is used by Korean politicians very often.

Why Sangsaeng is important?

However, just simple literal translation of mutual life-giving or win-win is not all of its meaning. Before understanding Sangsaeng further, it is recommended to understand Cosmic year because a meaning of Sangsaeng can be explained more detail in the context of Cosmic year.

Sangsaeng is necessary because governing principles in Early Heaven(cosmic spring, summer) and Later Heaven(cosmic autumn, winter) are different. In Early Heaven, the principle of Sanggeuk(相克 : mutual conflict) governs all lives. Therefore, all lives in the world are suffering even though they do not want. However, in Later Heaven, the principle of Sangsaeng(相生 : mutual life-giving) governs all lives in the world.

How to apply Sangsaeng?

In daily life, mutual life-giving is to work for the well-being of others, and at the time of gaebyeok, the focus of mutual life-giving will be to save life. Sharing teachings with others is also an act of mutual life-giving. Throughout history people have prospered at the expense of others, but in Jeungic philosophy, from now on people can only prosper by benefiting others.

Quote from Dojeon

:Our work is the practice of helping others do well. After others prosper, we need only to take what remains and our work will be accomplished.:Dojeon 2:15:8

:Now that the whole world is being united into one home, all people become one family in which harmony abounds 8 and saving life becomes a virtue.:Dojeon 2:16:7

ee also

* Jeung San Do
* Sangjenim 上帝
* Taemonim 太母
* Gaebyeok (or Gae-byuk) 開闢
* Tae Eul Ju mantra 太乙呪
* Wunshibanbon (Returning to the Origin) 原始反本
* Haewun (Resolution of Bitterness and Grief) 解怨
* Sangsaeng (Mutual life-giving) 相生
* Boeun (Offering Gratitude and Repayment) 報恩
* Dojeon - Sacred text of Jeung San Do 道典
* Dojang - Dao center 道場
* Cosmic Year - Shao Yung (AD 1011-1077) 宇宙一年
* Euitong - To heal and to unite
* Cheonjigongsa - Renewal of Heaven and Earth 天地公事
* Nam Sa Go prophecy


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