Daegu's First Religious 'Honor Society' Member Born... Abbot Beopgwang of Ungoksa Temple
Registered as the 164th member in the Daegu area
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Beopgwang, the head monk of Ungoksa Temple in Daegu (Korean Buddhism Taego Order), has joined the 'Honor Society,' a club for individual high donors who contribute over 100 million KRW to the Community Chest of Korea, as the 164th member in the Daegu area and the first religious figure to join.
The membership ceremony was held on the 16th at Daegu City Hall, attended by Mayor Kwon Young-jin and Kim Su-hak, chairman of the Daegu Community Chest of Korea.
Born in 1960 in Jecheon, Chungbuk, Beopgwang was ordained under Monk Gwanjeong at Seonamsa Temple in Suncheon. He graduated from Dongbang Buddhist University and the Sangyo Department of the Central Buddhist Seminary, a specialized educational institution for senior monks of the Taego Order. He is currently serving as a lecturer in the advanced course at the Central Buddhist Seminary. Notably, before ordination, Beopgwang was an inventor and won bronze medals at the German International Invention Exhibition and the LA World Invention Exhibition in the United States, showcasing his unique background.
With Beopgwang's membership, the 'Honor Society,' which mainly consists of businesspeople and professionals, is expected by Daegu City to expand its practice of 'noblesse oblige' to a more diverse range of social classes.
Beopgwang said, "I hope my small donation will serve as a catalyst, spreading the warm hearts of sacrifice and charity throughout Daegu," and added, "I wish the donated funds to be delivered well to neighbors in our region who truly need help."
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Meanwhile, the Honor Society is a group of individual high donors established by the Community Chest of Korea to encourage social leaders to take an interest in social issues and participate in sharing movements, practicing 'noblesse oblige.' Membership is available to those who donate over 100 million KRW or pledge to donate 20 million KRW annually for five years. There are about 2,390 members nationwide, with 164 members in Daegu.
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