Daewonjeongsa Donates 5 Million Won to Yangju City

Ven. Hyeryeon, the head monk of Daewonjeongsa Temple of the Korean Buddhist Gwaneum Order, visited Yangju City Hall and donated 5 million won to Mayor Kang Suhyun (left) to be used for neighbors in need within the district.

Gyeonggi Yangju City (Mayor Kang Su-hyun) announced on the 25th that on the 24th, Daewonjeongsa Temple of the Korean Buddhist Gwaneum Sect, located in Jangheung-myeon (Head Monk Hye-ryeon), visited the city hall and donated 5 million won to be used for neighbors in need within the city.

The donation ceremony was attended by Mayor Kang Su-hyun of Yangju City, Head Monk Hye-ryeon, and related officials, and the donation will be delivered to vulnerable groups in the area.

Head Monk Hye-ryeon said, "As the weather suddenly gets colder and the end of the year approaches, I made this donation to look after neighbors in need around us," adding, "I want to continue to pay attention to and practice sharing with marginalized groups in the community."

Mayor Kang Su-hyun of Yangju City said, "I thank Daewonjeongsa Temple and Head Monk Hye-ryeon for showing warm kindness to neighbors around us during these difficult times," and added, "We will ensure that the precious donation is properly delivered to low-income and marginalized groups in Yangju City."