Im Gwanghyeon Visits Venerable Jinwoo... "Will Actively Cooperate with Buddhist Community on Seon Meditation and Cultural Projects"

Venerable Jinwoo: "Policies must be developed to help heal the public's emotional difficulties"
Chief of Staff Im to expand engagement with prominent religious figures

Presidential Chief of Staff Im Gwanghyeon paid a visit to Venerable Jinwoo, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, on the 28th and expressed the government’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the Buddhist community on preserving traditional cultural heritage and popularizing Seon meditation.

Im Gwanghyeon, chief of staff to the president, paid a courtesy visit on the 28th to Venerable Jinwoo, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Presidential Office Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gwi-ryeong said in a written briefing that Im met with Venerable Jinwoo that morning at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Im greeted him, saying, “On behalf of the President and the government, I would like to congratulate you on your re-election.” Venerable Jinwoo replied, “You have taken on an important responsibility,” adding, “The people will feel more at ease if you work alongside the President to support his policy direction and agenda.”

Im thanked Venerable Jinwoo for leading the stable operation of the Buddhist order and fostering social harmony during his previous term. He especially praised his contributions to popularizing Seon meditation to promote public mental health, expanding outreach to young people and future generations, and fostering social harmony.

“The government will actively cooperate with the Buddhist community not only to preserve and pass down traditional cultural heritage, but also on Seon meditation and cultural projects,” he said. “I ask you to continue devoting your wisdom and aspirations to the great advancement of Korean Buddhism and the peace and prosperity of the nation and its people.”

Venerable Jinwoo urged the government to pay attention to the mental health challenges facing the public. “People are experiencing emotional difficulties for various reasons, so policies must be developed to help them heal,” he said, stressing, “To that end, please listen to the voices of religious leaders and people from all walks of life.”

Im plans to continue communicating with religious communities, beginning with his visit to Venerable Jinwoo and followed by meetings with other prominent religious figures.

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