Jogye Order appoints Seoksan as new head of Bongeunsa Temple

Jinwoo, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, appointed Seoksan as the new head of Bongeunsa Temple, a directly administered temple of the order, on Tuesday. The appointment carries a two-year term.

Seoksan was ordained in 1996 under his master Subul and completed 10 meditation retreats at major Seon centers, including Bongamsa Taego Seon Center, Taeansa Wongak Seon Center, Seongjeonam Hyeongeung Seon Center and Sinheungsa Taego Seon Center. He previously served as head of Geumgangsa Temple, Anguk Seon Center, Yulha Seon Center and Ugoksa Temple, and was a member of the 18th Central Council of the order.

Jinwoo called on Seoksan to help the temple fulfill its role as a landmark of Korean Buddhism. "Bongeunsa holds an important place as a key directly administered temple of the order, drawing wide public attention and serving as a place of prayer for Buddhist followers," he said. "I hope you will work to ensure Bongeunsa lives up to its role as a landmark of Korean Buddhism."

Seoksan said he would do his utmost to lead the temple.