1. Avatar Chapter 20

2. 1. Matsya (fish)

3. 2. Kurma (turtle)

4. 3. Varaha (boar)

5. 4. Narasimha (half-man/half-lion)

6. 5. Vamana (Vishnu as a dwarf brahmin)

7. 6. Parashurama (Warrior-with-the axe)

8. 7. Rama (king of Ayodhya)

9. 8. Krishna (a divine hero, lover)

10. 9. Gautama Buddha

11. 10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

12. fish turtle boar man-lion dwarf warrior king divine lover Buddha Avatar fish amphibian animal half-man; half animal stages of human development Avatar

13. Why do we Need the Avatar ? God’s ideal of creation is not yet fulfilled. 13

14. History of Restoration History of Goodness 14 God New Adam Eve Family Society Nation World Children History of Evil Satan Adam Eve Family Society Nation World Children FaithfulUnfaithful

15. What will the Messiah do ? 15

16. The Messiah Must Realize The Three Responsibilities 1. Universal Ethics: Solve mind/body struggle 2. Universal Morals : Create ideal families 3. Ideal Society: Harmonious; Co-prosperity 16 Mind Body Woman Man Creation Man

17. Expectations of a Messiah Figure Christianity Judaism Confucianism Buddhism Islam Hinduism Second Coming Messiah True Man Maitreya Buddha Imam Mahdi / Jesus Avatar Kalki (clearest picture)  17

18. Kalki Avatar Earliest mention of Kalki appeared in the Vishnu Purana just after the Gupta Empire around the 7th century A.D., Kalki is mentioned in 18 major Puranas with the Kalki Purana giving the most extensive descriptions and predictions. Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

19. 19 400 Years Slavery in Egypt 400 Years Period of Judges MOSES 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South 400 Years Preparation for Messiah 400 Years Persecution in Rome 400 Years Period of Patriarchs ST. AUGUSTINE 120 Years United Kingdom KING CHARLES 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom East and West 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming Malachi Luther Greece, Egypt, Middle East, India, & China MESSIAH L.S.A. LSA W. Europe, America, Middle East, India, China Greece, Roman Empire, Middle East, South Asia, China Rome, Middle East. India, - Kalki Avatar China The National Level Foundation (Israel) The World Level Foundation (Christianity)

20. Kalki Avatar Riding a white horse with wings, known as Devadatta (God-given). Symbolizing purity and swiftness. Kalki is brandishing a sword in his hand intent on eradicating the corrupt destitution and evil of Kali Yuga. Bhagavata Purana 12.2.19-20 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

21. 10. Kalki (Maha Avatar)

22. Kalki Avatar He will establish moral law… [and] people will return to the path of righteousness. Agni Purana 16.7-9 Then the Age of Purity and the Age of Truth will return as before. Agni Purana 16.10 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

23. Kalki Avatar He will reestablish righteousness upon earth, and the minds of those who live at the end of the Kali age shall be awakened, and shall be as clear as crystal. Vishnu Purana, Book Four, Chapter 24 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

24. Kalki Avatar The Avatar will not propagate any existing religion but will usher in the true path of spirituality. Has power to change the course of time (history) in the favour of the good... (and) the power to change the destiny of the world. Kalki Purana Hindu Prophecies: The Kalki Purana. Retrieved June 11, 2010, from http://ww-iii.tripod.com/hindu.htm Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

25. Kalki Avatar The beloved wife of Kalki is named Padma. The men who are thus changed by his virtue of shall be as the seeds of human beings, and shall give birth to a race who will follow the laws of the Age of Purity or Age of Truth (Satya Yuga).” Vishnu Purana Book Four, Chapter 24 Kalki. (2010, May 31). In Wikipedia, retrieved 02:36, June 6, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kalki&oldid=365186598

26. Maha Avatar 26

27. The Rider on the White Horse And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… And out of his mouth came a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations; and he shall rule them with a rod of iron Revelations 19: 11-16 27

28. When will the Messiah come again ? 28

29. 29 400 Years Slavery in Egypt The National Level Foundation (Israel) 400 Years Period of Judges MOSES 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South 400 Years Preparation for Messiah 400 Years Persecution in Rome The World Level Foundation (Christianity) 400 Years Period of Patriarchs ST. AUGUSTINE 120 Years United Kingdom CHARLEMAGNE 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom East and West 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming LSA Malachi Luther 1517

30. 400 Yr. Period of Preparation 1517  Religious Reforms 400 1917 year (earliest) + 30

31. 31 400 Years Slavery in Egypt The National Level Foundation (Israel) 400 Years Period of Judges MOSES 120 Years United Kingdom SAUL, DAVID and SOLOMON 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom North & South 400 Years Preparation for Messiah 400 Years Persecution in Rome The World Level Foundation (Christianity) 400 Years Period of Patriarchs ST. AUGUSTINE 120 Years United Kingdom CHARLEMAGNE 210 Years Captivity & Return 400 Years Divided Kingdom East and West 400 Years Preparation for Second Coming LSA Malachi Luther

32. World Level Providential Period 400  Persecution 400  Patriarchs 120  United Kingdom 400  Divided Kingdom 210  Papal Captivity 400  Preparation 1930 year (latest) + 32

33. When will the Messiah come again ? Between 1917 - 1930 33

34. Where will the Second Coming occur ? 34

35. Chosen Nation  In the Far East “As lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” Matthew 24:27 35

36. “ It is conceivable that God is getting Koreans ready to serve as missionaries to the Western church.” Rev. Billy Graham American Christian Leader “Victory through Persecution” 36

37. Korea: Lamp of the East In the golden age of Asia Korea was one of its lamp- bearers, And that lamp is waiting to be lighted once again, For the illumination in the East. Rabindranath Tagore 37

38. Birth Places of Religions Islam Christianity Judaism Buddhism Hinduism Confucianism Taoism 38

39. Second Coming in Korea 39

40. 1. History of faith through suffering Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 40

41. 4,300 Years of Korean History – Faith in God and Non-Violence Invaded over 900 times Never attacked another country Maintained faith in one “Hananim” Russia 41

42. 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 42

43. Nation of Many Religions Buddhism Christianity Confucianism Islam Shamanism Judaism 43

44. 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 44

45. Korea after 1953 45

46. 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought 4. National indemnity period Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 46

47. Korea under Japan: occupation 40 Years Number 40 Indemnity Periods Christians under Rome: persecution 400 Years Israel under Egypt: slaves 400 Years 47

48. 1. History of faith through suffering 2. All religions can flourish 3. Frontline between Cain-type and Abel-type thought 4. National indemnity period 5. Prophecies of the Messiah Qualifications of the Chosen Nation 48

49. Korean Messianic Prophecies Chung Gam Nok Korean-born king of perfect goodness and truth will lead the world. Chung Gam Nok Korean-born king of perfect goodness and truth will lead the world. 49

50. When will the Messiah come again ? Between 1917 - 1930 50 Sun Myung Moon born in Korea: 1920

51. 51 “I have worked to bring God’s love and truth from the family to the world level…I and my wife now stand as the True Parents of all humankind.” Reverend Sun Myung Moon, Korea, 1993

52. Lessons Learned God never gives up. Common characteristics of a messianic figure  different ages but same mission. Culture of unjust suffering = best preparation for the messiah. Hinduism  clearest understanding of Messiah (Avatar). True Parents are the model but we should all become Avatars, Messiahs, etc.

53. 53 Thank you !