Royal Oak man makes history as bishop of Taego Order of Korean Buddhism
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130203/METRO02/302030351#ixzz2Lf3VSWnO
Royal Oak — A Royal Oak man has been ordained bishop of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming the first American to serve in that position.
Venerable Hae Doh Gary Schwocho was consecrated as the bishop of America-Europe Parish of the Zen order.
Schwocho, 65, founded the Muddy Water Zen Buddhist temple in Royal Oak. He is also a local veterinarian. Bishop Hae Doh Schwocho will oversee 45 clergy and monks and will preside over 26 Buddhist temples in the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism in the United States
, Canada and Europe.
, Canada and Europe.
"This is a very important day for the development of the Taego Order and Buddhism in America, Europe and Canada. Buddhism will need to be brought to these countries through the efforts of those born and raised here, those with an intimate understanding of our cultures and the needs of our Sangha members," Schwocho said Sunday. With the continued support of our Order in South Korea, we will have essentially built a bridge between 1,600 years of Korean Buddhism and Buddhism in the West."
, we will have essentially built a bridge between 1,600 years of Korean Buddhism and Buddhism in the West."
About 70 people attended the elaborate two-hour ceremony to install the bishop who will serve four years.
Venerable Bup Chon Eastman, who was ordained as a monk in South Korea, who serves at Muddy Water Zen and is the director of education for the Taego Order in the U.S., Europe and Canada, said Schwocho was a great selection for bishop.
, who serves at Muddy Water Zen and is the director of education for the Taego Order in the U.S., Europe and Canada, said Schwocho was a great selection for bishop.
"The choice of Bishop Hae Doh to take over this position is an important one for all of our Sangha members and for the development of Buddhism in America, Europe and Canada," said
"He brings not just the wisdom and experience of his Buddhist background, but due to his past in Christian ministry before moving into Buddhism, he is able to provide a depth of understanding with people of other religions and faiths," said Eastman.
Two reverends also were ordained Saturday.
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From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130203/METRO02/302030351#ixzz2Lf3OZJca
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