집에 부처님 모시면 터가 세진다? 유독 한국에서만 가정 내 부처님 모시는 걸 금기시하는 이유 | 기존 신앙 틀 벗어나야 | '산골 노승의 푸른 목소리' 향봉스님 5

At Sajaam, a bird's nest-like rock on a steep cliff 380 meters above sea level on Mireuk Mountain in Geumma-myeon, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, lives the monk Hyangbong. He lives alone here, with the clouds as his companions, without any food offerings, cooking and doing his own laundry. Hyangbong's latest book is titled "The Blue Voice of a Mountain Monk" (published by Bulkwang Publishing). This is the second installment of "The Splendid Lunch of a Mountain Monk." At most temples, Buddhists bow three times when they see a monk, and during meals, tables for monks and laypeople are strictly separated, like separate tables for tables. However, Hyangbong doesn't even bow, sitting around the same table. Moreover, since his followers don't even know his birthday, he doesn't receive a birthday meal, nor does he ever pray for his success in college entrance exams. "Having him is happiness, not having him is freedom." Venerable Hyangbong, a powerful figure who served as the editor-in-chief of the Buddhist newspaper and then, in his 30s, became the "number two" general affairs manager of the Jogye Order's General Affairs Office, was also a prominent figure. He also served as the head priest of a thousand-year-old temple like Naejangsa Temple. In the 1970s, he achieved popularity as a best-selling author with his book "Loving and Forgiving," which sold 600,000 copies. "In his late 30s, suddenly coming to his senses," he abandoned everything and traveled to India, where he spent 15 years wandering through India, Nepal, Tibet, and China. He said his pilgrimage brought clarity to his mind and the resolution of long-standing questions. Returning to Sajasa Temple, he now enjoys the freedom from the entanglements of money and status he had already achieved in his 30s. His unhindered Zen dialogue became a topic of conversation in Zen circles nationwide. He displayed the martial prowess of a swordsman, yet he also burst into tears upon seeing a note left by a polio-stricken girl, along with a few 500-won coins, in a Buddhist prayer box, which her father had left behind. I had a dharma talk with Venerable Hyangbong amidst the clouds of Sajaam Hermitage. #VenueHyangbong #BlueVoiceOfTheMountainVenue #SajaamHermitage --------------------------- Jo Hyun TV Hyusimjeong Jo Hyun, Religion Reporter, The Hankyoreh [email protected] What do you desire? A lot of money, a high position, solid power, a good family and friends, joy and happiness. When you become wise with an open attitude, many things are granted as a bonus. Hyusimjeong is a place where you can let go of religion, ideology, stereotypes, and prejudice, open your heart, learn, become wise and mature, and find happiness for yourself and others. The wisdom to accept what cannot be changed, the courage to change what can! *Jo Hyun TV Hyusimjeong does not apply for YouTube advertising, so it does not generate revenue. Therefore, it is made possible through the talent donations of the interviewers, interviewees, photographers, and editors. (Jo Hyun mostly interviews with her phone mounted on a tripod, so please excuse any imperfections in the audio and other aspects.) **The interview article is available at Hyusimjeong (well.hani.co.kr). Subscribe to Jo Hyun on Naver News (naver.me/F5uVPaKk) to receive Jo Hyun's articles. **Please support the Hankyoreh (support.hani.co.kr) or subscribe to the newspaper, as it will be a great help. (If you have donated, please contact us by email. If you would like to subscribe to the Hankyoreh, please contact us by email. Jo Hyun's email is [email protected]) May you be healthy and happy! May you be loved and respected! May you be a creator of a beautiful world!