Ven Haengseon of Manyeonsa Donates 3 Million Won in Scholarships to Hwasun Scholarship Foundation

Lee Jaeyoung Also Joins in Sharing
with a 500,000 Won Scholarship Donation

Ven Seung Joo is posing for a commemorative photo after donating 3 million won in scholarship funds to Bokgyu Koo, chairman of the Hwasun Scholarship Foundation. Provided by Hwasun County

Hwasun County announced on August 12 that Ven Haengseon, the head monk of the traditional temple Manyeonsa, donated 3 million won in scholarship funds to the Hwasun Scholarship Foundation on August 11 to support the development of local talent.

Ven Haengseon stated, "I made this donation out of a desire for local students to devote themselves to their studies and grow into outstanding individuals," adding, "I will continue to support the development of the local community and the dreams of our youth."

At the donation ceremony on the same day, Lee Jaeyoung, a devotee of Manyeonsa, also participated in the act of sharing by donating 500,000 won in scholarship funds.

Founded in the fourth year of King Heejong of Goryeo, Manyeonsa is a historic temple with a long tradition, consistently hosting various Buddhist cultural events and engaging in community service activities. In particular, the temple values exchanges with local residents and actively participates in educational and charitable initiatives.

Bokgyu Koo, chairman of the foundation, expressed his gratitude, saying, "The warm-heartedness of Ven Haengseon of Manyeonsa and devotee Lee Jaeyoung will be a great source of strength for local students," and added, "The donated scholarship funds will be used with care to brighten the future of our students."

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