Recently the Seoul Valley of the Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction) had a pancake breakfast and an open installation ceremony in Pyeongtaek. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite, is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. A Rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by … More Scottish Rite
Recently, the Widow’s Sons celebrated their 2nd Anniversary by having a ride and BBQ. The Widows Sons R.A (Riding Association) is a Masonic Riding Association comprised of Freemasons. The purpose of the Widows Sons is to provide a social and fraternal outlet for Freemasons who ride and desire to socialize and travel the open roads … More The Widow’s Sons
The lewis is a tool used by operative masons to raise heavy blocks of stone: It consists of three metal parts: two wedge-shaped side pieces, and a straight centre piece, that fit together (tenon). A dovetailed recess is cut into the top of the stone block (mortise). The two outer pieces are inserted first and … More The Lewis
Last night we had a first degree. We meet in the Seoul Club, but since we use a shared room, we always have to setup the lodge furnishings and pack up when we’re finished. We keep all our furniture in a display case that’s in a corner of the room. Everything is organized in such … More And I Shall Stablish
For the past few months I have done extensive research on the topic that is Prince Hall Freemasonry. Is it legitimate? Why doesn’t everyone recognize it? What barriers exist for visitation? These are all questions that, up until coming to Korea, had never crossed my mind. I was informed about Prince Hall on the night … More Regarding Brother Hall
A postman, on his route, picked up a letter from a mailbox that was addressed to God. The postman seeing that the letter was not sealed, and there being no postage on it, opened and read it. It was from a man who was down on his luck and was asking God for help. The … More Masonic Humor
On Mother’s Day weekend we celebrated with a Mark Degree in the morning and a Mother’s Day Barbeque in the afternoon. The day began at the USO where Han Yang was to put on it’s first Mark Degree in over 10 years. We were all very keen to put the Mark on, as several brothers … More Mark Master Degree and Mother’s Day BBQ
Not long ago, we visited Yanghwajin Foreign Cemetery to honor past brethren of Lodge Han Yang. Yanghwajin Cemetery overlooks the Han River and was designated in 1890 as a site for foreign missionaries by King Gojong. The cemetery was also a victim of close quarters combat during the Korean War and war damage to many … More Visitation for Absent Brethren
About a week or two ago, we decided to revive an old Han Yang tradition – “Keith Innes Sundays.” I wish I could join for this great Sunday tradition. It started when Keith and I would meet on Sunday afternoons as we both lived in Hannam Dong. After a few Sundays we started inviting other … More Keith Innes Sunday
Whenever I think of Isaac Newton, I’m always reminded of the winding stair. Here’s a man who dedicated his whole life to learning: An English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian, who has been “considered by many to be the greatest and most influential scientist who ever lived.” (Burt, 2001) Not only did … More Brother Isaac and the Winding Stair
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