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Master Dongsan was born in a time when the Chosun dynasty was in great trouble. He preached about the birth of the universe which started in the beginning when the Dynasty nearly collapsed. At the age of 21, Japan's annexation of Chosun was finished. After 36 years' of having a colonial period by the Japanese, independence finally came to us. At around this time he advocated the purification movement to materialize Buddhist 'Gunbaekseo', which ordered him the last word. However, later the Korean War broke out and the nation fell into chaos. In the situation as such, he attempted to applaud teachings from his former masters, and led the purification movements and accomplished goals at last. He went through the chaotic time such as the 4.19 Revolution and 5.16 Incident in Korea. Still, he profoundly kept to the principle of Buddhism. He did not look about and made his utmost efforts to materialize Buddhist philosophy. Today, I sit comfortably on Bojelu where the master of Dong-San completed and preached what he has learned from the former master's Junghwabulsa. Whenever this moment seizes me, I naturally remember the day when I served for my maestro. I pray for the cherished memory of my maestro in front of the altar. In conclusion, I would like to finish my presentation with the hope of the Bum - Oh temple, my masters' place and cradle of Junghwa purification - would prosper gloriously now and forever.