An Encounter between Quaker Mysticism and Taoism in Everyday Life

<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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’.</p>