2016-01-13 KBS World
Radio
South
Korea's largest Buddhist sect will allow retirees to join the
Buddhist priesthood.
Head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Venerable
Jaseung on Wednesday revealed the plan to revamp its law
and enable people over the age of 50 to become monks.
During the New Year’s news conference, Venerable Jaseung
explained that the revision will allow people who wish to devote
their lives to Buddhism after retirement to become monks.
Under the current law on Buddhism’s religious order, people aged 50
or under can become monks.
Venerable Jaseung also said the Jogye Order will actively seek to
resolve labor-related problems faced by the youth.