Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Re-elects Ven. Jinwoo as 38th President
Craig Lewis
9 September 2026
Ven. Jinwoo has been re-elected to a second term as the head of South Korea’s largest Buddhist order.
Three Senior Monks Compete for Leadership of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
13 August 2026
A 321-member electoral college will choose the next Jogye Order president on 3 September
Third Bhutan Culture Day Held at Chungjeong Temple in Seoul
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2026
Seoul temple hosts cultural programs highlighting Bhutanese tourism, wellness, and Gross National Happiness
Tradition Meets Tech as Robot Monks Join Seoul’s Lotus Lantern Festival for the Buddha’s Birthday
Craig Lewis
18 May 2026
Seoul’s Yeondeunghoe Lotus Lantern Festival illuminated downtown streets on Saturday as tens of thousands gathered to celebrate the birth of the Buddha.
AI: Humanoid Robot “Gabi” Takes Precept Vows at Buddhist Temple in South Korea
Craig Lewis
6 May 2026
A humanoid robot was the focal point of a special refuge ceremony at Jogyesa, a Buddhist temple in downtown Seoul on Wednesday.
Gen Z Predominates as a Record 250,000 Visitors Flock to 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo
Craig Lewis
8 April 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO2026) recently concluded in the South Korean capital, with organizers reporting record attendance.
South Korea’s Jogye Order to Host 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo in April
Craig Lewis
27 March 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and accompanying International Seon Meditation Conference will be held in April.
Korean-American Bhikshuni Establishes Weiyang Seon Centers in Seoul Following US Training
Justin Whitaker
19 March 2026
Venerable Hyeon-an reflects a growing transnational exchange in Buddhism as traditions shaped abroad return to Asia in new forms
AI: South Korea Debuts Robot Monk to Explore Role of Technology in Buddhism
Craig Lewis
13 March 2026
South Korea’s Dongguk University has unveiled the country’s first AI robot monk, marking a new step in the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting in Seoul
Justin Whitaker
23 December 2025
Representatives from multiple faiths attended, including Christian and new religious movements
Buddhist Heritage: New York’s Met Museum Repatriates 18th-Century Painting to Korea after 71-Year Absence
Craig Lewis
19 November 2025
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on 14 November that a 227-year-old Buddhist painting is being repatriated to South Korea after a 71-year absence.
Buddhist Heritage: South Korea to Designate Two Goryeo-Era Pagodas as National Treasures
Craig Lewis
31 October 2025
The Korea Heritage Service said on Thursday that two Buddhist stone pagodas dated to the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) are to be designated National Treasures.