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Introduction of presenters
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- • Chair: Misan Sunim
- Sunim was ordained as a monk at the Baekgang Temple. He studied at various places such as Sri Lanka and India and received Phd. in oriental philosophy at Oxford College. Upon return 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 Jang Hoe-ik
- Professor Jang received Phd. in physics at Louisiana State University, and had taught at Seoul National University as professor for over 30 years. Currently he is teaching as emeritus professor at that college and as invited professor at Kyunghee University. His main interest has been to approach science and philosophy in an integrated manner.
- • Professor Lee Kyungmin
- Professor Lee graduated from medical school at Kyungbuk University. She majored in neurobiology and received MA. and Phd. at that graduate school. Professor Lee is now teaching at her alma mater.