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Introduction of speakers
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- • Chair: Misan Sunim
- Sunim was ordained as a monk at the Baekgang Temple. He studied at various places such as Korea, Sri Lanka and India and received Phd. in oriental philosophy at Oxford College. Since returning to Korea, he has resided at Sangdo Seonwon in Seoul as its head. He is currently the director of Meditation Science Research Center at KAIST. Sunim attaches great attention to practicing Buddha's teachings in daily lives. As part of his efforts to help people reduce stress from daily lives, Sunim has introduced a loving-kindness meditation- Heart Smile Meditation -for general public to practice.
- • Professor Choi Jong-suk
- Professor Choi studied at Dongkuk University, and continued his study at Saarbrucken University in Germany for doctorate degree in religion. He taught at his alma mater and currently teaches at Gumkang University as emeritus professor.
- • Professor Kim Jae-young
- Professor Kim currently teaches at Sogang University. He was a former member of editing panel of Religion, the journal of International Society for Religion.
- • Pastor Lee Jeong-bae
- Pastor Lee graduated from Methodist Theological Seminary, and studied at Basel University in Switzerland. He taught at his alma mater for 30 years. He is the director of Hyunjang Academy and involved in various christian activities.