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Buddhist Community Debates Allowing Older Retirees into Priesthood

Buddhist Community Debates Allowing Older Retirees into Priesthood

SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – An increasing number of South Koreans are seeking Buddhist priesthood after their retirement, but an ordinance set by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism – the largest Buddhist sect here – prohibits those over the age of 50 from commencing priesthood.  An upcoming meeting scheduled for March will once [...]