The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism has honored the popular singer and actor Lee Seung-gi in recognition of his contributions to Korean Buddhism.
Recognizing the vulnerability of children in the aftermath of the Jeju Airlines crash, NGO ThePromise organized a child-friendly space to provide support.
The Busan International Buddhist Expo, which ran until 11 August, drew significant interest from younger generations, marking a shift in how Buddhism is perceived in
Buddhist monastics in South Korea are challenging historic roles in order to reach more young people in Korea and abroad
The popular DJ, who is not an ordained monastic, has seen widespread praise in many Asian Buddhist communities while drawing censure in others.
Buddhist monks presided over an event where single Koreans hoped to find romance; warning couples not to seek burning love but instead to cultivate affection for lasting relationships.
VR headsets, a chocolate bodhisattva, and remixed Buddhist sutras were on display as organizers sought to attract young people to the religion
Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim joined a special team of volunteers in Seoul to distribute charcoal briquettes to vulnerable households.
The former head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order, died in a temple fire on Wednesday.
The statue was likely made in South Korea in 1330 but has spent most of its life enshrined in a temple in Japan
The tragic circumstances of the crowd crush in Seoul have traumatized and bewildered survivors
This year’s expo seeks to draw on ritual to bridge the gap between the lives of ordinary Koreans and the Buddhism offered by temples and monasteries
