"Give Us a Chance Too"... Recruiting Men and Women in Their 40s for 'I Am Jeollo'

'나는 절로, 회계사' Program for Men and Women in Their 40s

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation plans to expand the target age group to people in their 40s for the temple stay program "Naneun Jeollo," which provides meeting opportunities for unmarried men and women.

The scene of 'I am at the temple' held last August at Naksansa Temple in Yangyang [Photo by Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation]

On the 11th, the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation announced that it is recruiting unmarried men and women in their 40s to participate in the upcoming "Naneun Jeollo, Hwagyesa." Applicants born between January 1, 1975, and December 31, 1984, will be accepted, and 10 men and 10 women will be selected. The 1-night, 2-day temple stay will be held on November 5-6 at Hwagyesa Temple in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. Until now, "Naneun Jeollo" has targeted unmarried men and women in their 20s and 30s. This is the first time the temple stay opportunity has been extended to those in their 40s.

Regarding the decision to expand the age group, the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation explained, "There were many requests to provide participation opportunities for people in their 40s, so we prepared a special program." They added, "Considering the available space within the temple and the intentions of prospective participants, this event will be held without media access to the site."

Those wishing to participate can submit an application by filling out the Google form posted on the official website notice board of the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation from 10 a.m. on the 12th until 1 p.m. on the 20th.

Meanwhile, the foundation plans to hold a temple stay for people in their 30s at Baekyangsa Temple in November, and in December, they will host a "Naneun Jeollo" event like a general alumni meeting for those who have previously participated in the program.