Yangju Mayor Kang Su-hyun Prays for Harmony and Peace at the 'Subongsangjin Beobeojip' Enshrinement Ceremony

“I hope this book, which provides life guidance not only to Buddhist believers but to everyone, offers wisdom to many people and contributes to harmony and peace within society and among people.”

Yang Soo-hyun, Mayor of Yangju City, attended the 'Subongsangjin Dharma Words Collection' enshrinement ceremony held at Cheongryeonsa Temple located in Jangheung-myeon on the 19th and delivered a congratulatory message. Photo by Yangju City

On the 19th, Kang Su-hyun, mayor of Yangju City, attended the dedication ceremony of the ‘Subong Sangjin Dharma Talk Collection’ held at Cheongryeonsa Temple located in Jangheung-myeon, and delivered a congratulatory message.

The event was attended by about 700 people, including Mayor Kang Su-hyun, Yoon Chang-cheol, chairman of the city council, city council members, National Assembly member Jung Sung-ho, Jongjeong Beopsa Jeungmyeong, senior chairman Monk Un-gyeong, other key monks of the Taego Order, Jogye Order Central Council chairman Monk Ju-gyeong, head of the 25th district main temple Bongseonsa Monk Ho-san, Central Buddhist College president Monk Wol-woo, and believers.

The ceremony proceeded with the dedication of the Dharma talk collection, published to celebrate the 70th birthday (Gohi) of Taego Order General Secretary Sangjin Monk, to the Buddha altar, followed by congratulatory speeches and the presentation of appreciation and merit plaques.

Notably, on this day, Sangjin Monk was recognized for his exemplary dedication to the welfare of the elderly in the local community and received a merit plaque from the Korean Senior Citizens Association Yangju Branch (President Lee Chae-yong), drawing attention.

Meanwhile, the ‘Subong Sangjin Dharma Talk Collection’ was compiled by the Sangjin Hwasang Mondohoe, a group of about 100 disciples and Dharma propagators who inherited the Dharma from Sangjin Monk. It is known to include Sangjin Monk’s biography, handwritten manuscripts, event photos, Dharma talks and articles delivered during Buddha’s Birthday, Baekjung Festival, life memorial rituals, and retreat periods, as well as media interviews.

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