'Upon the Nirvana News of Monk Jaseung' Kim Dong-yeon: "Received Great Teachings While Serving as Deputy Prime Minister"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon’s post on his SNS on the 30th regarding the passing of Monk Jaseung

After returning to Korea 30 days after a business trip to Australia, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed his sorrow over the news of the passing of Monk Jaseung, saying, "There is no way to hold back my overwhelming grief."

Upon returning through Incheon International Airport, Governor Kim posted on his social media, "While on an overseas business trip, I heard the sudden news of the Great Monk's passing and was overwhelmed with grief," recalling, "I still vividly remember meeting the Great Monk, who was the Chief Abbot at the time when I was Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, and receiving great teachings from him."

He continued, "Great Monk Jaseung, who conveyed the meaning of 'coexistence' and 'mutual prosperity,' has now entered nirvana," and added, "I hope he will continue to widely spread the Buddha's teachings on this land through his spiritual presence."

Furthermore, he added, "Regardless of laypeople or monastics, I deeply mourn with all Buddhists who followed the Great Monk."

Monk Jaseung passed away the previous day at Chiljangsa Temple located in Chiljang-ri, Juksan-myeon, Anseong City, Gyeonggi Province. Around 6:50 p.m. the day before, during the fire suppression process at the temple's monks' quarters (residence for monks), Monk Jaseung's Buddhist robe was found.

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