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| On June 15, 2020, Myeong-jin monk’s press conference for damages lawsuit against the state and Jogye sect following the illegal inspection of civilians by the National Intelligence Service. (Provided by Myeongjin monk) © News1 |
Myeong-jin, the former governor of Bongeunsa, a representative reformer in the Buddhist world, demanded the truth of the NIS illegal inspections, saying that the NIS in the Lee Myung-bak (MB) regime spread rumors and broke ties with young students.
Myeong-jin, who was called the’leftist’ within the Jogye Order due to sharp criticism of the conservative regime, was pushed out of the position of governor of Bongeunsa in November 2010, and was deprived of victory in 2017.
◇ The most painful moment… An isolated letter from a 20-year-old student from childhood
In an interview published in the Hankook Ilbo on the 13th, Monk Myung-jin introduced the most heartbreaking story in relation to the recent controversy over the illegal inspection of MB NIS.
Myeong-jin said, “There was a student among the Shinto who followed me well when I was the governor of Bongeunsa Temple.” I said.
“One day in 2011, I received an e-mail from this Shinto who was just over 20 years old in the United States,” he said. “In the e-mail,’I heard a scandal about the monk. I don’t want to see the monk anymore.’” did.
Monk Myung-jin said, “I was a friend who often called hello in the United States, but I still can’t forget how he turned away,” he said. “I was in tears after receiving a call from the student asking me to quit.”
◇ MB Kukjeongwon “A woman to Myeongjin~” rumors… Makes a shocked student turn around
The monk said, “I didn’t know why the student did that at the time. I heard ridiculous rumors go around later after some time. Only then I knew why the friend turned his back on me.”
In the days of MB, the NIS spread rumors to the members of Bongeunsa, saying,’The woman and two children hidden by Myeongjin, and the luxury of riding the luxury car Bentley’.
“I am sorry that I hurt a young student, and the collapse and bitterness that I have built up for a long time can be cut off for nonsense at an instant,” said the monk. “This is why I cannot forgive the people of the MB government.” did.
◇ Park Hyung-jun must have known… Even the Democratic Party is difficult if it handles it for election
Monk Myung-jin said, “Park Hyeong-joon, the power of the people, who did not know whether the MB National Intelligence Service was illegally inspected.” The director and former chief Park were close together, so there is no way we can know.”
The monk demanded, “If there is a problem with my words, sue me for spreading false information and defamation.”
In addition, the monk urged, “It is unfortunate that the state should look at this issue as violence against the general public, and it seems that it is trying to use it for elections.”
◇ Like the Pope, a religious person in an important position must resonate with the world… Criticism of the injustice of power
On the other hand, monk Myung-jin said, “Because there was a lot of worries about the role of religion, he pledged to face violence against the country through the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.” did.
The monk ordered, “Why do you do this, do this, but look at the pope?” He ordered, “As the pope makes a lot of political remarks and always resonates with the world, if monks are in an important position, they must criticize unjust power.” .