"I Jeollo, Ssanggyesa" Brings Together 12 Men and 12 Women, Results in 9 New Couples

Held in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do on April 18-19
Nine Couples Formed Among 24 Participants

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation announced that nine couples were formed during the couple-matching program "I Jeollo, Ssanggyesa," which was held from April 18 to 19.

Participants of 'I Jeollo, Ssanggyesa' are conducting a rotation tea conversation. Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation

The "I Jeollo, Ssanggyesa" event, held in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, brought together a total of 24 participants?12 men and 12 women. With over 1,300 applicants, the program saw a high level of competition.

The selected participants spent two days and one night wearing Hanbok. Male participants used pseudonyms beginning with "Cha," while female participants used pseudonyms starting with "Da." The program included self-introductions, a Dharma talk by Venerable Jinwoo, one-on-one rotation tea conversations, and a date at the Tea Culture Grand Festival. Recreation activities and educational sessions to raise awareness about addressing low birth rates were also held.

Venerable Jinwoo, the Chief Executive Director, advised, "This Saha world we live in is thoroughly relative. For me to exist, the other must exist, and for the other to exist, I must acknowledge and empathize with them. The same applies to romantic relationships. Regardless of gender or relationship, what matters most is empathizing with each other's hearts. In order to fully understand and accept the other, one must go through the process of overcoming oneself."

The foundation plans to hold the next "I Jeollo, Bongseonsa" event at Bongseonsa Temple in Namyangju this July.

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