Religious circles such as the Jogye sect of Korean Buddhism and Catholicism are continuing to announce their support for the democratization of Myanmar.
Jogye-jong announced’Jogye-jong’s position for democratization of Myanmar’ in front of Daeungjeon of Jogyesa Temple in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul at 11 am on the 16th.
At Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 16th, monks Geumgok and other monks are holding a press conference to announce the position of the Korean Buddhist Jogye sect for the democratization of Myanmar. yunhap news
Jogye-jong said, “The military coup occurred on February 1st in Myanmar, and even at this moment, many Myanmar people are bleeding on the streets,” and said, “The Korean Buddhist Jogye-jong is deeply concerned about the damage to the Myanmar people by the military. We express our deep consolation and solidarity to the resistance and anger of the people of Myanmar for democratization.”
Jo Gye-jong continued, “The modern history of Myanmar is the history of oppressive military rule and the popular struggle that has resisted it.” In this history, the Myanmar military has crushed the people’s desire for democratization several times. It is known that more than 100 unfortunate people have been killed and thousands have been injured.”
Myanmar is known as a representative Buddhist country in Southeast Asia. Buddhists in Korea often visit Myanmar for pilgrimages. Among believers who have been to Myanmar, “Myanmar people are too pure. The main evaluation is that it is a country that has not yet been stained with computational capitalism, and that human affection is alive. As such, the favorability of Myanmar among domestic Buddhists is very high.
On the morning of the 16th, Mr. Hayman, the representative of the Myanmar Youth Alliance, speaks at a press conference to announce the position of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order for the democratization of Myanmar held at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Jogye-jong urged the Myanmar military to stop violence and appealed for the efforts and participation of the international community and Buddhists for a peaceful resolution of the Myanmar crisis. yunhap news
Jogye-jong said, “Myanmar is a precious country of Thousand Buddhas and Heavenly Pagoda. It is a country of meditation that people from all over the world visit for peace of mind. The Jogye sect of Korean Buddhism calls for an immediate cessation of the violence of the Myanmar military forces, and expressed active support for the Myanmar democratization movement, saying, “I hope that the small but loud sound of the Myanmar monk who kneeled in front of the police’s gun knife and appealed to it will spread all over the world.” did. In addition, they appealed for the efforts of the international community for a peaceful solution to the Myanmar situation and for prayers and participation from Buddhists.
Prior to this, Cardinal Soo-jeong Yeom, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul, also expressed deep concern about the violence of the Myanmar military forces on the 12th. In addition, Cardinal Yeom delivered a letter consoling the people of Myanmar and a $50,000 grant to Cardinal Charles Maung-Bo (Diocese of Yangon, Myanmar).
Catholic Cardinal Soo-jeong Yeom in a letter to Cardinal Bo, Myanmar, pointed out that “it is never acceptable under any circumstances for the Myanmar military to suppress the citizens by force.” [중앙포토]
In his letter to Cardinal Bo, Cardinal Yeom said, “I wish the great grace of Jesus Christ with you and Myanmar believers, especially the people who are struggling to defend the democratization of Myanmar.” He said, “I felt deep sadness when I heard the news of ruthless suppression and violence against the people,” he said. “It is never acceptable for the military to suppress the citizens by force,” he said.
Cardinal Yeom said, “I express my deep solidarity to the people of Myanmar who long for democracy, and I sincerely hope that democracy will be restored as soon as possible.” Please remember that you are praying.”
During a protest for democracy in Myanmar, a nun kneels at the police who crush the protest and appeals for peace. yunhap news
Cardinal Yeom and Myanmar have a special relationship. Cardinal Yeom invited Cardinal Bo to Korea in 2018. At that time, Cardinal Bo attended the’Peace Sharing Forum on the Korean Peninsula’ held at the Catholic Theological University and emphasized that “peace cannot be achieved where human dignity is not respected.” In November of the same year, Cardinal Yeom visited Myanmar to see the difficult situation and delivered a message about the’Church Together’.
Since then, Cardinal Yeom has been sending subsidies to Myanmar every year. Last year, it sent emergency aid to the Myanmar Catholic Church, which is suffering from Corona 19.
Religious reporter Baek Sung-ho [email protected]
