A Tale Of A King Of China

There was a king of China in history. The king had everything. He owned 5 castles and more than 80 wives. He had already owned everything since he was born. He had nothing to be jealous about as he conquered many other areas. Even for him, time passed by and he became 80 years old. He became sick. As his health deteriorated even more, he asked a favor to his most trustworthy servant. “I have enjoyed everything in the world but humans eventually grow old and die. I no longer need my kingdom, wives and wealth. If anyone can give me eternal life, I will give everything I have in return. Send out leaflets throughout the country.”

A Tale Of A King Of China

The leaflets are sent out around the country and the king waited for 3~4 years. No one turned out for the eternal life. His health deteriorated and eventually passed away.

Even a person who has everything in the world becomes sick and dies. Humans eventually vanish, so the most important thing in our life must be everlasting life. Even the king who had everything said that he could exchange what he owned for everlasting life.

A Tale Of A King Of China

 

Excerpt from the master Woo Myung’s book <World beyond World>

Wanderer

Wanderer, do not wander about

Without knowing where to go

Find your way and find your resting place

Know that the place to rest is not outside but inside you

Even if the whole universe disappears

The eternal resting place remains as it is and is alive

If you want to know this

Cleanse yourself and be reborn in the kingdom of Truth

This kingdom is the land of the Creator

Only this land is the land of Truth

Where there is eternal life.

Stop your wandering

Repent and be reborn as Truth

Then you will know the ways of the world

But man seeks such wisdom

Outside himself and thus cannot achieve it

Look within yourself