Three Asian black bear siblings at Munsusa Temple on Jirisan Mountain: Vegetarian diets and daily life cared for by Monk Gobong

At Munsusa Temple, located at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Gurye, Jeollanam-do, there are three Asian black bear siblings living with Monk Gobong. According to a KBS 'Live Information' video, Daeung, an Asian black bear who has been staying at Munsusa Temple for 10 years, and his twin brothers are continuing their mountain life, living together with the monk like members of the same family.

"Our Baby" The meals of the three Asian black bear siblings cared for by Monk Gobong

Daeung, the fixture of Munsusa Temple, starts his day through the meals prepared by the monk. In the video, Monk Gobong prepares melon boxes and other items to provide food for the Asian black bears. Although bears are known to be carnivores, it was revealed that Daeung and his brothers staying at Munsusa Temple live mainly on a vegetarian diet. To raise Daeung, who has grown into a massive beast weighing up to 100kg, the monk has personally prepared food and cared for him since his childhood.

Daeung lives by eating the food prepared by the monk, and sometimes he is seen being scolded by the monk while eating watermelon prepared by him. Considering the bears' dietary habits, the monk also buys snacks directly from the market and makes restorative food for the bears during the summer season.

The chaotic mountain life of the troublemaking Asian black bears and the monk

The three Asian black bear siblings living at Munsusa Temple are like biological grandchildren to the monk. However, the video captures scenes where the bears cause trouble, such as breaking objects inside the temple or obsessing over food despite the monk's nagging. In particular, Daeung shows a push-and-pull relationship with the monk, such as coveting the food prepared by the monk or searching for food while the monk is away.

While the monk scolds the bears when they cause trouble, he expressed his affection for them, saying they share a deep connection that has continued from a past life. The monk puts his heart into it, such as visiting the market to see the bears eating well, and considers caring for the bears as the joy of his life.

Outings for tourist safety and the monk's heart

It was confirmed that the Asian black bears of Munsusa Temple go on outings during the morning hours for the safety of tourists. Watching the bears' weight increase day by day, the monk experiences both the difficulties and the joys that arise from the process of caring for them. While hoping the bears will grow up and become sensible, the monk expressed his wish for them to stay healthy and happy, cherishing the connection he shares with them.