BUDOJI PROGRAM with Seo Choi

Budoji Program with Seo Choi
Saturday, September 16th, 2022
2 PM–4 PM PDT / 5 PM–7 PM EST
Virtual / Online

Join GYOPO for an online gathering and creative exercise workshop with author Seo Choi! Seo’s work Budoji: A Tale of the Divine City of Ancient Korea is the first English translation and publication of the text originally written by a loyal Silla official named Jesang Park (363-419 CE).
Budoji contains the culture and early beliefs of Ancient Joseon, which include stories about the creation of the world as well as the origins, the evolution, and the migratory movements of the Korean people. Since ancient times, humans have felt a sense of awe and reverence towards supernatural powers. In the era Budoji describes, this was expressed in the worship of the sky through offerings and rituals called jesa (제사). Seo will share the story of the creation of the universe and humanity by Goddess Mago. Seo will also be joined by artist Meesha Goldberg, who will share her creative process of making the paintings included in Budoji. Together, Seo and Meesha will also facilitate a creative exercise for all attendees. Come with your pens, brushes, or any other creative tools of choice!