According to “HanDanGoGi” one of the oldest surviving history texts of Ancient Asia, the Heavenly Code, or “ChunBuKyung”, dates back more than 9,000 years. It was first put into writing approximately 6,000 years ago using a form of writing that resembles a pattern of deer hoof prints. Transcription into ancient Asian calligraphy took place around 4,400 years ago, during the Ancient Chosen era. This was to be the first country recognized as precursor to modern Korea and Manchuria. This version was translated and recorded into modern Chinese calligraphy by Chiwon Choi, foremost scholar of the Shilla Kingdom of Korea’s Three Kingdom Era around 1,200 years ago.

Although it known as the “Heavenly Code,” it is not a religious text as it does not mention god(s) or outline a particular dogma. It is possible to interpret the Heavenly Code in countless ways, yet all interpretations contain the following three basic truths about the cosmos. First, everything begins with the One, and returns to the One, which has no beginning or end. Second, the One expresses itself as Heaven, Earth, and Human, all existing within the Human Being. Third, the Oneness of all must naturally express itself in actions that benefit all. In 2,334 BC, the kingdom of the Ancient Chosen called their kings Dangun. The Danguns interpreted the Heavenly Code as instruction to “Widely Benefit All Humanity” and “Rightfully Harmonize All the World,” designating it as the philosophical and political foundation of the kingdom.

Ilchi Lee articles on human brain.

Posted: November 22nd, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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We can use a computer analogy to explain the significance of spiritual growth. A computer process consists of hardware, software, and the user. Your soul is analogous to the user, your body to the hardware, and your mind, with all of your knowledge and information, to the software. Your soul provides the impetus, or desire, for spiritual growth, as the user decides what task to do on the computer. Just as we replace computer hardware when it wears out, our body regenerates on a regular basis. However, this does not mean that the user is changing. No, the user is the same and only the computer is new. As we upgrade software to a newer version, we receive newer and better information. One important distinction to keep in mind here is that as we upgrade the hardware and software, the user is growing and maturing throughout the process. The user, or soul, grows spiritually in the direction of eventual completion of Oneness with God, Cosmic Energy and Cosmic Mind. The computer hardware and software are merely tools for the user, for a certain task, which is completion of the soul through a spiritual growth process.

In order for the user to process higher quality and quantity of information necessary for growth of the self, he or she must upgrade the computer system. After all, you cannot expect to surf the web with an original IBM PC and two 5.25″ disk drives with 16 RAM. This, in our lingo, means that you have to upgrade your brain to a Power Brain. As Ilchi Lee previously stated, Brain Respiration is a way of upgrading the brain that I have found to be equally effective and applicable to almost everyone.

Posted: November 20th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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According to Ilchi Lee research third, the basis of our transactions will change from competition to cooperation. If we forsake our conscience for personal gain, it is sad evidence that we have not yet recognized enlightenment. To be enlightened is to remain true to our conscience, faithful to our divinity, and thus to our eternal soul. On this basis, we will maintain mutual respect and the right of each of us to a reasonable living.

Fourth, concept of ownership will change from possession to stewardship. With enlightenment, we will realize that possession is an illusion that arises from attachment to a false sense of security and permanence. Everything that is ours, including our minds and bodies is on loan to us to facilitate the growth of our soul. We are not actually owners, but stewards, of what we think is ours. When we die, all we can take is profound satisfaction for the work we have done to improve the world during our lifetime. We cannot take material things with us, despite efforts of various rulers in the history of the human society!

Fifth, our concept of profit will change from that of personal gain to that public benefit. With enlightened awareness, we will not seek personal profit at the expense of the greater public good. We will realize personal benefit within the context of the public good. It will essentially be a “both…and” relationship instead of an “either…or” relationship, as it often is today.

Posted: November 16th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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What are the results of enlightenment? Enlightenment refers to the discovery of the inner divinity that is peace and the recovery of the accompanying sense of harmony and creation. It is to throw off the yoke of the information and habits that have been controlling your life and recreate yourself anew with a new purpose in life. Your new identity and goals cannot be handed t your by someone else. You can only choose what you wish to do and become after you recover your sense of conscience. For me, my conscience told me to heal the society and the earth. The reason I chose healing is that it was the only choice available to me to live a truthful life.

Enlightenment is a choice, and healing is the actualization of that enlightenment. If we cannot communicate enlightenment to others or use it to bring about a better world, then what good is that enlightenment? In business terms, if enlightenment were a product, I decided to test market it to target groups to see if they liked it. If they did like it and it became a success, then the product was a valid idea. I guess they liked it, since I am still here!

As Ilchi Lee tells in his book that I am not smarter or better educated than others. However, I do know that what my soul wants is peace, and I know how to use the tools at hand, matter, energy, and information, to do its bidding. To not know something, is nothing to be afraid of, you merely lack information. However, you might well be afraid of knowing, and not acting on what you know for then you are consciously forsaking your cosmic responsibility.

Posted: November 14th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Physical movement of any type is a good place to start. As Ilchi Lee says that any time we move our body, a host of neural connections is activated, and various parts of the brain are stimulated. A sedentary person is doing his brain little good since relatively few neurons are activated when we remain sitting. A sedentary lifestyle essentially allows the brain connections to atrophy, becoming sluggish or even inaccessible, especially as one gets older. An active person, on the other hand, is continually reinforcing the complex interaction of brain impulses needed to facilitate movement.

Our brain has about one hundred billion neurons. A neuron is the main character in the composition of the brain and reads the information transmitted from sensory organs such as the eves, nose, or skin, transmitting it back to other neurons. Not only that, it has the ability to receive, send out, and process information—the most important tasks of the brain.

Not like the cells of other organs, the neuron of the brain has a distinctive feature in that the number of neurons, once set, is fixed. The number of cells in other parts of our body can be increased through cell division. The reason our wounds get healed is because the number of the cells of the wounded part increases. However, once a neuron gets damaged in an accident, the corresponding function suffers. And this is the reason why we have to pay careful attention and especially take care of the brain.

However, although the number of cells decreases, we can fortunately still expand the network that brings cells together even when we get old. This network is called synapse, and it connects between the neurons. Regardless of our age, the synapse keeps growing as long as stimulation is given. Whenever it grows, the brain regains its youth.

Posted: November 13th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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All exercise is good for the brain. After all, a healthy body is the starting place for a healthy brain. If our body is healthy, then our circulation of blood to the brain is also good, and it is through the blood that the brain receives all its nutrients and oxygen. The same things that affect the body’s health, like cardiovascular fitness and blood sugar levels, all have an effect on the brain. If you develop habits that help you avoid ailments and diseases like heart disease, cancer, and stroke, you will also be doing the body a lot of good.

THE FLEXIBLE BRAIN

But the story of the brain does not end there. Unlike other organs, the brain is unique in its ability to change itself through time. At one time, we used to think that the brain was genetically hardwired by the time we reach adulthood, but that is not the case. Rather, the brain has an ability called neuro-plasticity that allows it to continuously revise its connection to adapt to new situations. Ultimately, while your brain does succumb to some effects of aging, it never loses the ability to learn and improve itself.

For that reason, we should not only look at the brain’s metabolic functioning when exercising, but we should also consider that which will develop and maintain our neural connections through life. You have the power to design a fitness regimen for yourself that will maximize and maintain flexibility and quickness of the brain.

Brain News By Ilchi Lee

Posted: November 10th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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LOVING-KINDNESS—This principle means possessing a sense of deep caring and acceptance of all others, no matter how different from you they appear to be. Because in reality, we are all one. You may have felt this directly in your meditation. In any case, such powerful unconditional love of all your brothers and sisters will elevate your being.

COURAGE—Never make decisions out of fear. Remember, the word Jear means “False Evidence Appearing Real.” When you act out of fear, it is almost always because something is telling you that you are less capable than you are. Remember this and act with courage when you are confronted by a decision. Take an intelligent risk. Do something new. Break your pattern. Speak out.

OPENNESS—One of the strongest human impulses is the desire to feel that we know, that we have the answers. This is the drive that leads people to fundamentalism and intolerance. When your wav becomes the only way, you will distrust those who do not share your beliefs. Instead, remember that it is the mysteries of life that give it meaning. Exploring and learning, not static knowledge, make living exciting. Embrace the mysteries of faith, science, and spirituality and enjoy the fact that there is so much that you do not know.

GENEROSITY—Making a difference in the life of another is one of the greatest purposes a human being can have. Each day, try to figure out not what you can take, but what you can give. Seek ways to give some of what you have and thank the world for all it has given you. This may mean volunteering for a local nonprofit organization, helping someone who is disabled, regularly donating to charities. But make generosity part of your routine. Teach it to younger members of your family as often as you can.

Read Dahn Hak articles written by Ilchi Lee

Posted: November 8th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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And so we reach the conclusion of our journev in this book, but the beginning of your own journev. It is a long but rewarding journev, and whether you decide to share it with us as part of our BEST coursework or proceed on your own path, vour life will be richer as a result.

The journey is not without its obstacles. One of the most daunting is your ingrained wav of thinking. By the time we have reached maturity, we tend to be set in our ways. Strong opinions color our emotions. If your mindset is skeptical, regretful, or doubtful of your ability to change your brain, you will not succeed. Therefore, as a parting gift to you, we wish to share the most important state of mind to cultivate as you begin BEST— something we call the langsaeng ideal.

There are certain key characteristics of a person who has Jangsaeng, longevity not only of lifespan, but of mind and spirit as well. Through your life, I am sure you have met older, sometimes very old people, who still have an amazing amount of vitality. These are the people who never stop inspiring, never stop connecting, and never stop loving their time on this Earth. These are the Jangsaeng people… and you can be one of them.

If you really want to be a Jangsaeng person, it is not a matter of luck or genetics. Rather, Jangsaeng is a light that continually pours forth from the inner world of these people that we so greatly admire and love. The BEST method is found on the notion that health, happiness, and peace are not traits we inherit, but choose. These things are not out there somewhere waiting to be found by random chance, nor can they be granted to us bv someone else. Rather they are all right here, right now, waiting for our brains to open up to them. The ravages of time can do a lot to reduce the mechanisms of the bodv, but it can never do anything to lessen this kind of spirit. To have this sort of power, focus on these basic human ideals:

GRATITUDE—Remind yourself each day to wallow in gratitude for all that YOU have and to be humble because YOU have received such gifts. You are alive, and with life come potential and hope. You have your health, even if it is not perfect. You have a body that, despite its flaws, is still capable of creating so much and experiencing so much in this world. You have people in your life who love and cherish YOU. And YOU have a marvelous brain that can reshape your little according to your vision. Feel gratitude for all these things daily and share your gratitude with others. It is the best antidote to cynicism that we know.

Ilchi Lee tips on healthy eating and exercises.

Posted: November 5th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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True creativity comes from an integrated brain. It requires a meeting of the rational, emotional, and spiritual that gives rise to something of meaning that satisfies all sides of the human mind. But to do this, you must step outside of the trap of your own preconceptions, to see something new in a new way. Try these exercises to help unleash your creative power.

MUSIC DRAWING

This exercise will help you to feel music deeply and to express yourself spontaneously. You will need three large pieces of paper and some crayons.

Gather 3 stylistically distinct instrumental songs. For example, try a lighthearted polka, a soft lullaby, or a booming orchestra piece.

Sit comfortably with eyes closed, quietly listening to one of the songs. Notice any colors or feelings that come to mind.

Gather crayons whose colors best seem to represent the song.

Now play the song again, this time “drawing it.” Let your hand move freely in response to the music. Do the same for the other 2 songs

Posted: November 2nd, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Let vour hands hang at your sides in total relaxation.  Begin by slightly bouncing vour knees up and down. Let this movement expand  through your whole body, until every part of your body is shaking up and down in unison.

Gradually let the natural vibration of your body take over. Let your body create its own rhythm. Feel everything in your body, including your lips, tongue, eyes, and skin. Your breath will naturally become synchronized with your movements.As you continue to vibrate, imagine your brainstem, located at the base of the skull, glowing with energy. Imagine this energy slowly spreading up into your brain, down your spine, and out through your nervous system until every cell of your body is bathed in energy.

Your conscious awareness will disappear as you become aware of only the vibration. Once your body feels relaxed and loose, slow your vibrating gradually and sit quietly. Observe your pulse, breath, and mind. Calm your breathing and focus your mind on your lower abdomen.

While sitting and resting, focus intently on your pulse, breath, and mind. Feel gravity pulling your body toward the Earth, and feel the circulation of energy throughout your body. Focus on your abdomen to pull the energy toward your body’s center.

Posted: October 31st, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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