Buddhist priests are launching initiatives to support students who are struggling to land jobs and to cope with the competitive stresses being generated by the worst economic slump since the war.
The priests are holding sessions to provide advice and teach traditional Buddhist practices, such as Zen meditation and cold-water ablutions, to help young people maintain their self-respect and achieve their goals.
Behind the initiatives is a growing wave of depression that is driving more young people to commit suicide. This has prompted Buddhist priests to step in and address the problem with their timeless advice.