An Encounter Between Quaker Mysticism and Taoism in Everyday Life

Cho-Nyon Kim

iyl, 2018 · James Backhouse Lectures 18-kitob · Interactive Publications Pty Ltd

Bu e-kitob haqida

In this lecture, Cho-Nyon Kim explores his spiritual journey in the Korean religious environment, in which Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity have all influenced cultural practices and been integrated into daily life. He is inspired by the life and thoughts of Ham Sok Hon, a prominent Korean peace activist and Quaker. He asks how we can live a simple life in a complex world. He wants to focus on how we can create a peaceful society in the face of nationalism and self-centredness. Quakerism has similarities to Taoism in its mysticism and its sense of waiting in a meditative way. Cho-Nyon Kim concludes that he must lead his life 'in the manner of those who always seek truth with an open mind'.

Muallif haqida

Cho-Nyon Kim is a Quaker from the Daejeon Quaker Meeting in South Korea. He is a professor of sociology. He edits a magazine on Ham Sok Hon, the prominent Korean Friend known internationally for his peace and justice witness. Cho-Nyon Kim is deeply committed to peace and care of the environment. His special interest is the encounter between Quaker mysticism and Taoism. He attended the World Gathering of Friends in Peru in January 2016 and the Australian Yearly Meeting of Friends in July 2016. He is an AVP–Korea facilitator. He will give the public lecture at the German Quaker Yearly Meeting

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