Guidelines on Spiritual and Religious Development

4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium Report

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“The presence in our Movement of many religions is definitely a characteristic of extraordinary importance, which must be fully exploited also for peace promotion and construction.” (World Scout Conference Resolution 24/05)

“The World Scout Movement is a privileged context to meet and reflect on educational aspects related to faiths and beliefs and to the development of the spiritual dimension.” (World Scout Conference Resolution 30/08)

4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium 3 Table of Contents

Introductory Summary 5

Acknowledgements 7

Highlights from the Symposium 8

Ceremonies 8 Presentations and Seminars 9 V i s i t s 11

Evaluation 12

Symposium Agenda 15

Symposium Agenda 17

List of Participants 18

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Some topics addressed by the participants were: • What we mean by family and community Introductory • The significance of family and community in different religious traditions Summary • Supporting the growth of Scouting by working with families and communities • The significance of family and The 4th World Scout Inter-religious community for Youth Programme Symposium was organised from in Scouting the 1st to 5th August 2012 at WonKwang University, Iksan, South Korea. There were over 70 Participants were engaged in the participants from 16 countries coming symposium programme which included from 8 different faiths and beliefs seminars, small group work, visits to namely, Anglican, Buddhist, Catholic, religious centres (Buddhist Temple, Islam, Lutheran, Methodist, Protestant, Catholic church, Islamic Mosque and and Won-Buddhist. With generous Won-Buddhist Temple) and projects Korean hospitality the symposium was undertaken by religious communities very successful. in Korea. © WSB Inc. / World Scouting / World Inc. © WSB The Korea Scout Association (KSA) The opening and closing ceremonies and the Korea Won-Buddhism Scouts were very well covered by the Korean Council jointly hosted the Symposium. media in Iksan, helping the cause It was organised with members of uplifting the image and profile of the World Scout Interreligious of Scouting in the country. The Forum (WSIF), an informal network ceremonies were well prepared and of religious groups/organizations in full of Korean cultural and spiritual Scouting, and was supported by the highlights. A professional event World Scout Bureau (WSB). The theme management team organized both of the Symposium was “Growing ceremonies. The ceremonies and Scouting through Families and all formal sessions during the event Communities” and the flow of began with the renewal of the Scout programme was planned according to promise, in keeping with the tradition the themes. of the Korea Scout Association.

4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium 5 A Korean Youth Event was organised There were some challenges in the in parallel with the symposium. The organising of the event but the hosts aim of this Youth Event was to show backed the organisers (WSIF and the Korean young people different faiths WSB) to ensure that the event was and beliefs and them how they are successful. The event was organized living and working together in peace. during the holy month of Ramadan, The two events shared the ceremonies which limited the participation from and the resources of the venue. the Muslim world. However, they were still well represented, even if it was difficult for them. There was a strong The organisers recruited a large recommendation to check all religious service team from the University to occasions before identifying the date support the event, some of whom were of the next symposium. The weather Rovers and others, who as a result of was hot and humid which presented their experience, are now considering some difficulties for some participants, joining Scouting. particularly in the walk across the campus.

All participants were hosted in the university dormitory, took their meals The joint hosts, the Korea Scout in the university cafeteria and were Association and the Korea Won- able to enjoy all university facilities. Buddhism Scouts Council, showed An external caterer was used and courage in persevering with the event provided both traditional Korean when it was threatened by cancellation because of a lack of participants. It is

© Korea Scout Association Korea © dishes and those of an international style. The sessions were held in the believed that through building positive University main hall. The ceremonies encounters between young people took place in the university’s roman and adults belonging to various faiths amphitheatre. These campus facilities and religions, Scouting will certainly supplied all the needs of the event. contribute to the creation of a better Wonkwang University is in walking world. As we are always saying, we distance from Won-Buddhism HQ. are Messengers of Peace and these kinds of events are showing our strong message of our Peace education and The event had a special emphasis on environment. the involvement of communities and families in inter-religious dialogue and encouraged NSOs to send participants This report is an attempt to summarise below the age of 30. This helped some of the experiences and learning ensure a good balance of experience resulting from the 4th World Scout and youth amongst the participants. Inter-religious Symposium so that it is available for NSOs to use in their programme delivery, especially in the area of spiritual and religious development. Another longer report was compiled by the co-hosts and is available in Korean. © Korea Scout Association © Korea

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This symposium also was a success because of the great contribution from the World Scout Interreligious Forum members: Fr. Jonathan How, WOSM Advisor; Mr. Bray Barnes, International Conference of Catholic Scouts Acknowledgements (ICCS) World Chairman; Mr. Roberto Cociancich, ICCS World President; Dr. Zuhair H. Ghunaim, Secretary General of the International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS); Ms. Ms. Inka Hopsu, Chairman of the Council of Protestant Guides and Scouts (CPGS); Prof. Dr. Yongyudh Vajaradul, Chairman of the World Scout Buddhist Brotherhood A sincere thanks to all who made the (WBSB); Mr. YOO, GwangSuk, Vice- Symposium possible: Chairman of WBSB.

The Government of South Korea Mr. HAHM, JongHan, President of and and Public Authorities of Iksan. Korea Scout Association and Rev. Special thanks to Mr. Kim WanJu, KIM, DukYeong, Chairperson of Won- Procincial Govener of Jeollabukdo; Buddhist Council, KSA in coordination Mr. CHOI, JinHo, Chairperson of the with Mr. LEE, SeungHyun, Chairman of Provincial Assembly in Iksan; Mr. Catholic Council, KSA, worked hard to Lee, Jong Sik, Vice-Mayor of Iksan coordinate the efforts of the joint hosts © Korea Scout Association © Korea City; Dr. JEONG, SeHyun, President of Wonkwang University; Venerable HWANG, YeongGyu, Permanent Thanks also go to the rest of our hosts Member of Supreme Dharma Council; in the university and at the places we Venerable AHN, MinSoon, Chief visited and those who shared their Director of Edification Department of lives with us, and in particular to the Won-Buddhism. wonderful service team, for whom nothing was too much trouble

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Highlights From Simon Hang-Bock Rhee, Chairman of the World Scout Committee, expressed his great happiness that The Symposium the symposium is generating great educational input for World Scouting in the area of spiritual development. Hahm JongHan, President of the Korea Scout Association, welcomed everybody to Korea and he expressed The ceremonies are an important his happiness in organizing this Ceremonies part of the symposium and provide important event in Korea. The an opportunity to express publicly speeches were followed by some Scouting values and the support of entertaining shows representing the civic society for Scouting. Korean tradition, religious harmony and Scouting values. At the end of At the Welcome Reception and dinner, the ceremony, Han Soo Lee, Mayor Kim WanJu, Governor of Jeollabukdo of Iksan, presented a plaque of welcomed the Symposium to the appreciation to the organizers. province and noted its significance for many different religions in Korea. He went on the suggest that just as During the symposium, the the Jeonju Bibimbab dish is famous participants had the opportunity to for deliciously mixing things together, visit the Won-Buddhism headquarters so religions should be in harmony and to meet with the Venerable together. Kyongsan, current Head Dharma Master of Won-Buddhism. This visit was followed by a tour in the Won- At the Opening Ceremony Kim WanJu Buddhism headquarters and museum, added the Korean saying that “Religion and an invitation to a generous dinner. is like supplying fresh water to a dirty world.” Dr Jeong SeHyun, President of WonKwang University expressed At the end of the symposium, all his welcome to the campus and his

© Korea Scout Association © Korea the participants were invited to a hope that its discussions would make a farewell dinner followed by a fabulous contribution to peace. closing ceremony where some gifts and speeches was exchanged. A video showing in brief the symposium actions was also presented and appreciated by those present.

8 4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium Fr. Leo LeBlanc spoke about the family in the Catholic tradition. Since man is created in the image of God, he is both creative and created for living with others, and through the humanity of Jesus we become part of the family of God. Fr. Leo spoke about the family as the way in which the future of humanity is passed on and the significance of parents as the first educators of their children in the ways of faith and religious life. He went on to reflect on how Scouting strengthens the family by strengthening the individual, offering adult role models to young people, and by bringing people together into an extended family and shared life, and he recalled the presence of families in the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. © Korea Scout Association Korea © Rev Masango Roderick Warakula spoke about family and community from an African perspective. At the heart In the opening session Rev Wongong of his treatment was the concept of Presentations So, Bray Barnes and Roberto “Ubuntu” – “I am who I am because of Cociancich began the symposium’s who we all are.” Masango reflected on and Seminars reflections on Scouting, families and Scouting as the biggest family of boys communities. In her presentation and girls in the world, a family that Wongong spoke about how families integrates different religions. In Africa necessarily expand into communities, families were large: aunts, uncles and since “it takes a whole village to beyond, so that no one was without educate a child.” Consequently the family. There was always something education of children requires the going on whether celebration, sadness, building of a better community. Young prosperity or struggle. The family of people have to face the challenges Scouting in Africa works to bring hope of materialism and low self-esteem. to isolated rural communities and to Wongong pointed to how Scouting and raise money to provide food for others. spirituality can give them the spiritual It shows that by working as a team we strength and public spiritedness can create a better world. needed to respond.

Dr Zuhair Guhnaim spoke about family In their presentation, Bray and in Islam. The father and mother are Roberto contrasted traditional families founders of the family, and its life is with the complex modern extended regulated by religion: children should family. They reflected on how Scouts respect parents and grandparents. belong also to religious families and They should be patient and merciful to the family of Scouting. All of these to them and bless them as they have a responsibility to help parents brought them up. Your mother holds to educate and nurture children, a special place as she bore, delivered © Korea Scout Association © Korea and Scouting does this through its and raise you. Islam also regulates particular programme. inheritance so that no one is offended. The extended family is supported by visits on certain feasts. When there In the first and second seminar are disagreements between families sessions the Symposium reflected the Qur’an instructs that we should on family and community in different seek peace and justice. Scouting can religious traditions. strengthen relations between families through seminars, peace camps, service on Hajj and inviting parents to visit camps and share in scout brotherhood.

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Mr. Yoo spoke about family in Korea, ago a Muslim Scout Fellowship was as those who “share one pot.” Prof set up that had now opened 38 Scout Varajdul noted how the scout scarf groups and was actively seeking for expresses our belonging to a family in new opportunities. The national team Scouting. Their inputs were followed had also been present at a number by a presentation from Buddhist Monk of Asian cultural events looking for who explained the importance of the opportunities to present Scouting. families in Buddhism.

Fr. Jonathan How spoke about the We also heard that in Won-Buddhism, “Big Adventure” in the UK. This was parents hold a special place, for their a project in which parents were support and teach us. We should invited to take on specific roles at therefore support them and when they family camps. Having enjoyed a small die we should support the helpless leadership role they were more willing, parents of others. when approached, to take on a more regular commitment as an adult leader in Scouting. In the third seminar session the Symposium examined some case studies on growing Scouting through Sophie Ducrotois from Belgium also families and communities. expressed in French the trust and confidence between family and the Scout leaders, the balance between MyungIn Gong, A Rover Scout with the autonomy and the support and interest Won-Buddhism Scout Council, spoke of the families, as well as the meeting place where the family’s values, and © Korea Scout Association © Korea about family Scouting in Korea. A group of parents had founded a Scout what is learned at school and in society group based at the temple. For her it come together. was important to have both religious faith and the support of her family. Parents would participate in camps and In the fourth seminar session, the activities, including religious activities, participants discussed in small would be included in the Scout groups work the theme of: Family/ programme. Her experience of this Community and enhancement of Youth environment was that Scouting helped Programme. It was a great opportunity build family bonds and sustainability in for participants to share their Scouting Scouting. experience in this area.

Rev. David Goodall spoke about the work of the national diversity team in the UK where there had been Jewish and Christian religious councils since the early years of Scouting. 10 years

10 4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium Jeondong Cathedral in Jeonju Designated an Historic Site, the Jeondong Cathedral was built in 1914 in a western-style cathedral design. It is the largest western-style structure in the Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do provinces. The outer red brick walls are quite remarkable, as are the entrance way and bell tower in the winter. The arched entranceway gives a Byzantine- like feel, while a small bell tower located in the center adds a unique beauty. Sadly, part of the cathedral was destroyed in the 1988 fire. Gyeonggi-Jeon The royal portrait housed in Gyeonggi Palace, Jeongjeon is of the founder of the Chosun Dynasty, Taejo Lee Seong- gye. The architecture itself boasts a high quality plan and Eobang structures. © Korea Scout Association Korea © Recognized for its aesthetic merits imbued stoicism and nobility, this shrine was designated as a National The Symposium gave an opportunity Treasure in December of 2008. It Visits for the participants to have some represents a complex cultural heritage Educational Tours. This included a visit of fashion, music, food culture, ancestral to Hanok Village, the Islamic Mosque, ritual formalities, customs, and other KyoDong Temple, Catholic Church and traditional culture. Gyeonggi Palace Kyongijeon, Holiness Church, Buddhist was first built in 1414 (14th year of Temple and the disability rehabilitation the reign of Taejong) to strengthen centre. The following paragraphs give royal authority. It was destroyed by fire some brief information about these during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in places: 1597, but rebuilt in 1614 and has been preserved to this day.

Hanok Village Jeonju Islamic Mosque Jeonju Jeonju Hanok Village has 700 traditional Masjid Abu Bakr al Siddiq Korean houses – ‘Hanok’ – that are still home to residents today. Hanok Village Islam flowed into Korea with foreign is the best-preserved living traditional soldiers after the Korean War. There village and is one of the most popular are almost 100,000 foreign Muslims tourist attractions in Korea. and 30,000 Korean Muslims in 2011. There are eight official Islamic mosques including Seoul, and Busan, and 60 The village also provides a home for a temporary mosques in Korea. Jeonju number of traditional culture learning Islamic Mosque is the only mosque centers such as art crafts exhibition in south-west area of Korea, and it halls, master products exhibition is easily recognizable because of the centres, Hanok Living Experience soaring minaret and dome-type roof. An centres, traditional alcohol museum, Egyptian businessman built it in 1985. Hanji centres, and herbal medicine Dr. Abdul Wahab Zahid Haq is in charge experience centres. People can also of Jeonju Masjid as imam since 1986. participate in learning about and making He has become a Korean and lives in traditional art crafts such as Hapjukseon Jeonju with his family. or Taegukseon (fans) along with trying out the traditional teashops and restaurants. Geumsansa Temple Geumsansa Temple is quietly nestled at the foot of Mt. Moaksan, where a number of native religions originated. It was built in 599 in honour of the king. In 766, it was rebuilt by monk Ven. Jinpyo (718-752) as a maitreya meditation centre. The temple’s cultural assets include the Mireukjeon Hall (the only three-story hall in Korea), where the Mireuk Samjonbul statues are kept. © Korea Scout Association © Korea

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Evaluation experience of other religions. • Important things about Scouting and about spirituality for me and my emotion. • Role of Scouting in family and community • Learned about what challenges we face now The evaluation focused on 4 questions. • I have learned about our These are a brief review of the differences and what we have responses. in common. It has reminded me about the Scout mind, understanding and being together. What have I learned? • I have known and learned Scouting as practised in other countries and the world. How • People are all the same they implement Scouting and • The necessity of Scouting family how they interact with family and and its merits community. • Truth is one, humanity is one • I’ve learned to respect the family masters and how to join adult Scouts. • I got to know that leaders of world Scouting and of religions • The concept of “Ubuntu” are trying their best to make us • That families in Asia also face realize that all humans are one changing situations family and to create a better world. • I’ve learned the importance of gathering and communication • I learned the importance between religions => All religions © Korea Scout Association © Korea of conversation. We should want everyone to be happy. harmonize the family, the region and the world into one through • How Scouting helps the youth to Scouting. become better people, helps in moral development, strengthens • I have learnt a lot of the family relationships

12 4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium • The different educational ways and study how to become a real attitudes that different religions Scout leader and take part in the teach their children (Scouts). leaders’ training. • I’ve learned about different • I will love every one without any cultures, ideas and beliefs discrimination. • I confirm that we are all just one family. What did you like most?

What will I do when I go home? • The discussion with Scout leaders from various religious backgrounds was good. • Take a break to think and understand. Propose different • Captain Jung’s presentation on things to my Association to Korean Scouting family. enhance Scouting, including actions. • The meetings with participants from various countries were so • When I go home I will begin good. with a reflection for my Scout Association. A reflection for our • Participating in this Symposium © Korea Scout Association Korea © multi-confessional situation. and meeting leaders from various countries was so good for me. • To activate the Scout Movement. • I observed and now understand • Use the recorded information; that Scouting is trying to act as make some presentations to one family beyond the religion and different groups. Show them the race. different educational elements as taught by different religions. • The most impressive moment was meeting the Head Dharma master • I will share a summary of the and taking in his teaching. week with the idea of striving for greater cooperation and oneness. • The tour of other religious buildings, church or mosque, • Design interesting and meaningful impressed me a lot. During the activities for the Scout troop. symposium I liked to hear all the In the meantime, try to invite different perspectives. parents to join us. • What I liked the most was wanting • I will do and tell what I have to make everybody’s life happy learned in this Symposium. and peaceful. I want everybody to practise good morality. And learn • Be more prepared for all the Scout more how to do good work. activities. • I’m happy with the Korean • When I come back to Taiwan, I hospitality. You are very will share my experience to my nice. Learning - Knowing family, friends, and classmates. - Understanding • Set up open Scout troops in • I liked it when everyone discussed Buddhist temples. about how to appeal to more • Tell my friends about this Scouts leaders and children so experience they enrol in Scouting. • I think I will go back and tell what • I liked the group discussion I have experienced there with because I could talk and express my team to improve my NSO and my opinion. Moreover, other further enhance Buddhist Scouts. people also shared their great experience with me. • Promote Scouting and involve the families in the activities. • I did like most discussions (table discussions) between the • I am going to introduce what speeches during the seminars. I learned in the Symposium to our troop and do my best to • I liked the emphasis on the implement a better Scouting. centrality of the family. The © Korea Scout Association © Korea gracious hospitality. The ambiance • When I go home I will do my helped to set a tone for good best to conduct researches and sharing. experiences with my family. And teach them good morality and • I liked the closing session. At that make everybody happy. time everyone shared ideas with us. It was very good • I will try to promote Scouting into our neighbours. • I liked the seminar time as I could hear lots of educational • When I come back home, I will information and I also liked it

4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium 13 when we had a discussion on the • Make sure you are always subject of Scouting following the schedule. The presentations seemed that they • The group process and group did not exactly match the topic. dynamic • We need more presentations • The seminars and tours. Because focused on more actual Scout it gives us opportunities to share activities for developing the youth our common grounds in learning mental spirit. about people to develop a good character • Please focus on one topic or maybe try to make everyone • I liked the invitation of the Head discuss the same point. Not only Dharma Master just explaining or introducing their • Meeting with other Scouts to faith. speak about Scouting • Open mind and be open is not • The “spirit” of the Symposium sufficient. We must do actions to (there is spirituality here) really include all publics in our association. • What I liked the most was talking and sharing with people who • Joining of all religions to the represented different cultures and Symposium and all networking. different religions. • There should be more discussions about Scouting as a family. This Symposium seemed a bit too plain What is it most important to compared to my expectations. improve in the Symposium?

• Ensure sufficient time is allocated to share and talk about each topic of the seminar and ensure the youth can attend so they can sharing and give their input. • I would like the venue of the meeting, the accommodation and food to be in the same area. • Propose a practical plan or project rather than list those principles. What the host did yesterday was great. • The most important thing to improve would be more deep and various subjects and material to discuss and exchange Scouting ideas. • There should be vegetarian dishes available even if I’m not personally a vegetarian. © Korea Scout Association © Korea • The WSIS should try to invite more young leaders who are not necessarily important in their NSO because they should be able to learn more about interreligious Scouting too. • More focus on the central ideas/ words of the theme. More could have been done to position the family and Scouting in today’s world. • I would improve the official sharing so more would be involved. Time too short for presentations. Common tasks to be worked on in mixed religious groups to enable real exchange of ideas and real cooperation

14 4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium Symposium Agenda

Wednesday, August 1 13:30 – 16:00 Registration 16:00 – 17:30 Opening Session at Meeting Hall 18:00 – 19:00 Reception 19:30 – 20:30 Opening Ceremony 20:35 Group Photos

Thursday, August 2 08:30 – 09:00 Plenary Session 09:00 – 10:00 Seminar I 10:30 – 11:30 Seminar II 14:00 – 15:30 Seminar III 16:00 – 17:00 Meeting with the Head Dharma Master at Won-Buddhism HQ 18:00 – 19:30 Dinner at invitation of Head Minister

Friday, August 3 08:30 – 09:00 Plenary Session 09:00 – 10:15 Seminar IV 11:40 – 12:00 Educational Tour at the Islamic Mosque 12:40 – 13:20 Lunch at KyoDong Temple 13:40 – 14:40 Educational Tour at Catholic Church and Kyongijeon 16:00 – 17:45 Closing Session © Korea Scout Association © Korea Saturday, August 4 08:30 – 09:30 Reflection and Evaluation 10:50 – 11:20 Educational Tour at Holiness Church 13:30 – 14:20 Educational Tour at Buddhist Temple 15:50 – 16:40 Disability Rehabilitation Centre 18:00 – 19:00 Farewell Dinner 19:30 – 20:30 Closing Ceremony

Sunday, august 5 09:00 – 10:15 Dharma Service at Won-Buddhism HQ 10:30 – 11:15 Tour of Won-Buddhism History Museum 14:00 Move to Jungdo Retreat Centre

Exhibition Booths: Notes on During the Symposium there were open booths all the time outside the conference hall for the Religious the agenda: Groups to exhibit their materials. The booths were for the following groups Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Latter-Day Saints, Orthodox, Protestantism, Sikhism, Won-Buddhism. This is in addition to booths for Korea Scout Association, Iksan authorities and Wonkwang University

Won Scout Gallery: There was a Scout Gallery at the entrance of the conference hall full of World Scout Jamboree Patches and Scarves, Jamboree Souvenirs and Wonmani in addition to Paintings, Calligraphic Works, Korean Paper Handcrafts, Happiness Pouches and Quilts. There was also a Souvenir Shop to buy some traditional Korean

• Thursday 2nd August 10:00 – 18:00 • Friday 3rd August 10:00 – 18:00 • Saturday 4th August 10:00 – 18:00

16 4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium Iksan Seongji is the place Won- Buddhism began its activities. Sotaesan Daejongsa stayed and enlightened people in the place of the present Won-Buddhism headquarters. The place consisted of Daegakjeon Sotaesan Daejongsa where speeches were often held, Gonghuedang where Wonkwang University, Yuilhakrim, was formerly located, Suwidanhue which is the highest deciding organization, Gyojeongwon which is the central executive committee, Gamchalwon which supervises the order, and Jungang Gyeuihue which is deciding organization. Sangjuseonwon, a religious house, culture centre, and other facilities are located nearby.

Wonkwang University, located in Iksan city, Korea, was founded on the principles of Won-Buddhism. Looking proudly back on its 66 years, it is the best private institution for higher education for this region and strives to General become ever better in the 21st century.

Occupying over 400 acres of beautifully Information landscaped ground, it has 15 colleges, 29 divisions (including 3 independent divisions) and 20 departments. Including its Graduate Schools, a total of 25,000 students are enrolled at Wonkwang. There is a university library equipped with 5,000 seats, 1.2million Iksan books and an electronic information centre, and a university museum, which carries the largest collection of Korean folk art in the nation. Iksan is the great historical and cultural city of ancient Baekje and Mahan, the best place of Korea’s food industry and will become the capital of Asia’s For the welfare of students, many food industry in the future. Iksan facilities are provided to enhance their has Wanggung-ri Historical Place, to time spent on campus: dormitory which King Mu of Baekje transferred housing accommodates over 3600 the capital of his nation, and National students; a foreign language dorm © Korea Scout Association © Korea Treasure No. 289 Wanggung-ri five- serves over 500 students; the Student story pagoda. Centre with 100 club houses offers a variety of services such as banks, a In addition, it is culturally an important post office, restaurants, and book and city where, along with National stationery stores. They are continually Treasure No. 11 Mireuksa Temple Site, updating the curricula and scientific there are 505 relics and will be reborn equipment and improving research as a Korean style food valley and the facilities. world’s largest hub of food industry as it was chosen as a Korea National Food Cluster business site in 2008. A scholarship foundation was created to enhance the quality of education and to provide more than 20.5 billion won with over 70 student scholarship programs. It also has high-tech studio-like classrooms as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the educational environment for its members. Wonkwang values students more than anything else in the university and does its best to ensure their future success.

4th World Scout Interreligious Symposium 17 Kanlaya Ngampattanakul – Thailand Chintana Parnchan – Thailand Wanyada On-nuam – Thailand List of PharPuttar Chansomboon – Thailand Ven.Chandralal Tonchangya – Bangladesh Participants Roberto Cociancich – Italy Rev. David Goodall – UK Jacques Gagey – France Mei-Ing Wu – Scouts of China From the Korean Government: the World Buddhist Committee. Fr. Mark M. Palmares – Scouts of China Mr. Kim WanJu, Procincial Govener of Ms. Inka Hopsu, Chairman of CPGS Master Chueh-Ping – Scouts of China Jeollabukdo . Rev. KIM, DukYeong, Chairperson of Lee, Yao-Chwen – Scouts of China Mr. Choi, JinHo, Chairperson of the Won-Buddhist Council, KSA. Provincial Assembly. Lin, Kang-Pai – Scouts of China Fr. Jonathan How, Advisor of the World Mr. Lee, JongSik, Vice-Mayor of Iksan Inter-religious Forum. Watanabe Yu-Mi – Scouts of China City. Hsu, Chung-Fang – Scouts of China

From Korea Scout Association and Yeh, Min-Hsuan – Scouts of China From Wonkwang University: Won-Buddhism Council: Hsu, Ya-Ting – Scouts of China Dr. Jeong, SeHyun, President of Mr. Hahm, JongHan, President of Korea Chang, Kai-Ting – Scouts of China Wonkwang University. Scout Association. Park Jong In – S. Korea Mr. LEE, SeungHyun, Chairman of Catholic Council, KSA. Hyang Ja Cho – S. Korea From the Won-Buddhism Officials: Rev. KIM, DukYeong, Chairperson of Myung In Gong – S. Korea Rev. Hwang, YeongGyu, Permanent Won-Buddhist Council, KSA. Member of Supreme Dharma Council. In Sook Moon – S. Korea Rev. WonGong So, Won-Buddhism, Rev. Ahn, MinSoon, Chief Director USA Yong Chun Lee – S.korea of Edification Department of Won-Buddhism. Rev. Shinwon Kim, Won-Buddhism, Yeon Sim Kang – S.korea France Rev. Kang, Nak Jin, Administration Jeonghyo Kim – S. Korea officer. Rev. Sang Duk Chung, Won-Buddhism Mi-Hye Lim – S. Korea Rev. Sang-Ho Kim, Won-Buddhism Si-Woo Yeo – S. Korea From the World Scout Committee Rev. Gi Sun Choi, Won-Buddahism HyeongTae Kim – S. Korea and Asia – Pacific Regional Committee: Rev. Jai Hee Choi, Won-Buddhism So-Young Lee – S. Korea Mr. Simon Hang-Bock Rhee, Pil Ki Lee – S. Korea Chairperson of the World Scout From National Scout Organizations: Keum-Suk Chun – S. Korea Committee. Agnes Kauer – Austria Oh, Yee-Jeong – S. Korea Mr. Eric Khoo, Member of the World Scout Committee. Masango R. Warakula – Zimbabwe Lee, Kyung-Hun – S. Korea Ms. Mari Nakano, Member of the World Tsuchiyama Kazumasa – Japan Hyang-Sun Lee – S. Korea Scout Committee. Ishigami Akira – Japan Gil-Sun Chang – S. Korea Mr. Prakorb Mukura, Vice-Chairperson Fr. Leo LeBlanc – USA of the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Eun-Soo Kim – S. Korea Committee. Sophie Ducrotois – Belgium Yeon Sik Kim – S. Korea Sofia Velasco – Belgium Soon Geun Lee – S. Korea From the Inter-religious Ven. Darmapriya Sraman – Sri Lanka Organizations / Groups: Ali Memesh – IUMS From the World Scout Bureau: Mr. Bray Barnes, ICCS World Chairman. Abdu Khayyat – IUMS Göran Hägerdal, Global Director, Mr. Roberto Cociancich, ICCS World Ramzi A. Mahdi – IUMS Scouting’s Development President. Abdul W. M. Alidrissy – IUMS Abdullah Rasheed, Regional Director, Dr. Zuhair H. Ghunaim, Secretary Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Office General of IUMS. Acha Liwcharoen – Thailand Hany Abdulmonem, Youth Programme Prof. Dr. Yongyudh Vajaradul, Chairman Pawalee Intarasompong – Thailand Director. of the World Buddhist Committee. Rachaneewan Sirinawin – Thailand Mr. Yoo, GwangSuk, Vice-Chairman of

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