韩国曹溪宗为低收入和劣势群体捐赠上亿韩元（图）

2009年7月13日，韩国曹溪宗社会福利基金会在曹溪宗行政大楼举行捐赠仪式，为111位低收入和劣势群体捐赠116000000韩元（合94000美元）用作这些人的医疗及生活费用。

曹溪宗总务长智冠法师亲手将钱和念珠一并分发给接收者。他表示，“佛陀教诲的本质之一就是与人为善的利他主义。尽管钱很少，但我希望它可以对他们有所帮助。因为它是佛教信众利他和慈悲信念的体现。佛教四众弟子和人民在一起，共同分享。”

据悉，韩国曹溪宗的“朋友之道”项目已经为社会上那些不幸的人们募集了723171440韩元。（编译：子规）

“Friends on the Path,” Offers 116,000,000 won ($94,000 US) to the Less-fortunate

Jogye Order’s social welfare foundation gave 116,000，000 won to 111 low-income and disadvantage people in a ceremony on July 23 at the Jogye Order Administration Building. Jogye Order Head Ven. Jikwan personally handed out the offering along with a mala to the recipients. The money is to be used for medical and living expenses. Ven. Jikwan said, “The essence of the Buddha’s teachings is altruism. Although it is a small amount, I hope it will be of some benefit. It has the altruistic and compassionate will of Buddhists who want to live and share together.” ‘Friends of the Path’ has raised 723,171.440 won to be used to help the less-fortunate members of society.