THE MOOK RIM SOCIETY

THE MOOK RIM SOCIETY

* Requirements

1.VENERABLE (or VEN)

A Priest who has received 250 precepts from the traditional monastery and holds a bachelors degree in Buddhist studies or an equivalent combination of education and field experiences ( min. 5 years) in the Sangha.

He/She allows to wear the Gray Robe (Korea Chogye order style) and get a title of Sunim.

2. REVEREND ( or REV)

A Priest who has received the Sramanera ( or Sramaneri ) precepts from the monastery. (min. 5 years) or has completed Buddhist studies under the Mook Rim Society's academic system or equivalent combination of education and field experiences.

He/She allows to wear the Black Robe and large shoulder Kasa and get a title of Bopsanim.

3. BC REVEREND

A Reverend ( not a priest ) who is a lay teacher. He/She must has received the Bodhisattva precepts from the Monastery and must has completed a minimum of two years Buddhist studies under the Mook Rim society academic system or equivalent combination of education and Dharma studies.

He/She allows to wear the Neck Kasa (Chogye style)over the gray uniform.

4. BODHI-CARI

Bodhi-Cari is an assistant lay teacher who has received the Bodhisattva precepts from Mook Rim Society (any branch) and He/She allows to wear the gray Chogye uniform.

5. DHARMA-CARI ( or DC )

An Upasaka ( Male ) or Upasika ( Female ) must have received the 5 precepts from a Temple or Center under The Mook Rim Society International. A minimum of one year Buddhist studies is required.

* Requirements to become a new member of Mook Rim Society

1. A person who received BC Reverend ordination or higher ordination under the Mook Rim Society Ordination Council

2. All new members must pay one time membership fee of $100.00

* Disciplinary action

1. Mook Rim senior sanghas will determine the disciplinary actions toward who needs disciplinary correction or excommunication from the Mook Rim Society.

2. Who received a disciplinary correction or a letter of excommunication, he or she must requests a contest within the 30 days to Chairman of Mook Rim Society by the letter or E-mail.

3. The patriarch of its organization has a final determination of disciplinary correction.

Aug-20-2005

Dec-10-1997

Ven. Jong Mae Park

Chairman of the Mook Rim Society International

Ven.Jin Jo Yang

Vinaya master in Hwaom sah Monastery in Korea

Ven. Hae Moon Ensley

Vice Chairman ( U.S )