Cheontae Order Chief Administrator Deoksu Sunim: "Let Us Advance to Enlightenment Through Harmony and Practice"

"Let us faithfully believe in and practice the Buddha's teachings, and move forward toward our goal of enlightenment through harmony and practice."

On the 23rd, Deoksu Sunim, the Chief Executive of the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism, made this request during the inauguration Dharma assembly held at Guinsa Temple in Danyang-gun, Chungbuk.

Chief Executive Monk Deoksu of Cheontae Order Attending Inauguration Dharma Assembly [Provided by the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism]

Deoksu Sunim emphasized, "We must strive to believe in and practice the teachings, move from 'you and I' to 'we,' and above all, resolve this period well with harmony and order. Everyone must take full responsibility for the tasks given, and since our goal is enlightenment, let us cultivate our minds and attain enlightenment."

Jongjeong (Supreme Patriarch) Doyong Sunim said, "If we nurture the Buddha Dharma well, we will be able to widely spread the faith in Avalokitesvara," and gave a Dharma talk, "I hope that the newly appointed Chief Executive Sunim will lead the administrative affairs of the order well."

The Cheontae Order announced that President Yoon Suk-yeol sent a congratulatory flower arrangement to Guinsa Temple, where the Chief Executive's office is located, to celebrate Deoksu Sunim's inauguration.

Deoksu Sunim was appointed as Chief Executive on the 18th after the General Assembly's plenary session decision, following the sudden resignation of former Chief Executive Muwon Sunim on the 16th due to health reasons.