Gochang County Hosts "Gochang Forum for Citizen Happiness" with Venerable Beopryun

On the afternoon of March 3, 2026, Gochang County successfully held a participatory civic forum at the Gochang Culture Center, inviting Venerable Beopryun for a "Jikmun Jikseol" session to share concerns and seek wise solutions together.

Gochang County held a participatory citizen forum on the 3rd, inviting Ven. Beopryun to share concerns and seek wise solutions through the 'Just Ask, Just Answer' session. Provided by Gochang County

During the event, participants openly shared questions and concerns they had kept in their hearts, creating a moment of genuine empathy.

A wide range of life issues were discussed, including relationships with family, anxiety about career paths and the future, as well as stress and emotional wounds felt in daily life. Venerable Beopryun offered warm yet clear answers, providing comfort to the hearts of the attendees.

Throughout the session, many in the audience nodded in agreement or were moved to tears by the monk’s words, while at other times, laughter filled the room, creating a harmonious and friendly atmosphere.

On site, all 650 seats at the Gochang Culture Center were filled, with citizens from all generations and professions empathetically relating to the concerns being discussed. The lecture was met with quiet attentiveness and warm applause throughout its duration. Even after the session ended, many attendees lingered, sharing the lingering sense of resonance and encouraging one another.

Shim Deokseop, Governor of Gochang County, stated, "Venerable Beopryun’s 'Jikmun Jikseol' delivered a deep resonance to the hearts of our citizens, making it a meaningful time to reflect on the direction of our lives. Moving forward, we will continue to expand participatory lectures and programs that offer real support to our citizens, further enhancing their happiness."

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