Solemn Joint Memorial Service for the Sacrificed Souls of War Veterans.
On May 30th at Pyeonghwa Temple.
Today at Pyeonghwa Temple, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
a general memorial service lasting a full 4 hours and
a special joint memorial service for the Korean War veterans were held.
On this day, four monks, including Chief Abbot Sangmyeong and Monk
Deokjae who came from Korea,
performed bal-ah dance, drum dance, and flute, giving many people deep
emotion. I offered a cup, lit incense, and
called out the names of all 516 spirits one by one.
From the start of the ceremony, tears welled up and I tried hard to hold them
back. Even though it lasted a long 4 hours,
it was such a rewarding and happy moment for me.
It will be remembered for a long, long time in my life.
To everyone who participated in today’s event,
thank you. so much