Muan-gun Buddhist Temple Association Donates 5 Million Won for COVID-19 Relief Fund

The Buddhist Temple Association of Muan County donated 5 million won, asking for it to be used to help neighbors struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] On the 27th, the Buddhist Temple Association of Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (President Beopsan) visited the Muan County Office and donated 5 million won to be used for neighbors suffering from the COVID-19 crisis, the association announced on the 28th.

The Buddhist Temple Association of Muan-gun was launched on November 14 last year with the participation of members from 24 temples in the area. The members raised the donation funds collectively to contribute to spreading a culture of love and sharing among neighbors in the region.

Venerable Beopsan said, “We gathered a small amount of sincerity hoping that the COVID-19 crisis will end as soon as possible and that neighbors experiencing difficulties can feel warm affection.”

Kim San, the governor of Muan-gun, said, “I thank the monks who are members of the Muan Buddhist Temple Association for actively participating in social distancing due to COVID-19, and I believe the warm donation given with a compassionate heart will provide hope during difficult times. We will do our best to overcome COVID-19 well and help the residents regain their daily lives as soon as possible.”

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