Former President Moon Jae-in expressed his condolences following the sudden passing of Monk Myeonggin, honoring the late monk's commitment to democracy, peace, unification, and Buddhist reform.
On August 23, Moon shared on Facebook, "I extend my deepest condolences on the sudden news of Monk Myeonggin's passing."
Moon reflected on Monk Myeonggin's leadership in the democratization and peace movements, noting that he never turned a blind eye to the suffering of others. He praised the monk's life, which was marked by a refusal to shy away from adversity in the face of unjust power.
In particular, Moon emphasized, "For the monk, practice was action and engagement," highlighting that Monk Myeonggin's spiritual journey involved standing alongside those in pain.
Moon vowed to remember the monk's teachings and aspirations for reforming Buddhism and awakening the world, while wishing for his peaceful rebirth.
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