venerable
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"Venerable Hosan is obviously over the moon. He's been praying for the athletes," said Lee Kyung-min, deputy manager of the Bongsunsa Temple.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
“My hope is, when this walk ends, the people we met will continue practicing mindfulness and find peace,” the Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, a Vietnamese-American monk who led the march, said while passing through North Carolina.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026
Venerable manicured homes have been replaced by weed-choked vacant lots.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
Another Buddhist who has been garnering young followers on social media is Venerable Beomjeong, who is also known as Kkotsnim, which means “flower monk” in Korean.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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