Jogye Buddhist Order Condemns Perceived Religious Bias in South Korea
Justin Whitaker
13 January 2022
Buddhist leaders in Korea have seen a string of perceived slights against the religion in favor of Christianity recently
International Buddhism and Eco-Dharma to Feature in Korea this Week
Justin Whitaker
9 November 2021
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism helps to feature eco-Buddhism as culture, art, and religion respond to climate change
Ven. Wolju, Social Activist and Former Leader of Korea’s Jogye Buddhist Order, Dies at 87
Craig C Lewis
26 July 2021
Funeral ceremony and cremation held today at…
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Condemns Myanmar Military in Solidarity with Pro-Democracy Movement
Justin Whitaker
18 March 2021
Korean monks prostrated to the UN and issued a…
Senior Buddhist Monk Pledges COVID-19 Aid for North Korea, Vows to Fight Discrimination
Craig C Lewis
20 January 2021
Jogye Order president vows to seek closer cooperation…
“Media Star Monk” Haemin Sunim to Return to Monastic Life in Korea
Justin Whitaker
19 November 2020
Recent public backlash over perceived wealth has led the…
Oldest South Korean Statue of a Buddhist Monk to Gain National Treasure Status
Justin Whitaker
3 September 2020
Early 10th century image joins the ranks of Korea’s most…
LACMA Returns Four Looted Buddhist Paintings to Korea
Craig C Lewis
13 July 2020
Returned artworks dated to the 18th century
Head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Blames Greed, Avarice for COVID-19 Pandemic
Craig C Lewis
8 June 2020
Reckless development and ecological mismanagement..
Korean Buddhists Cancel Lotus Lantern Festival as Pandemic Caution Lingers
Craig C Lewis
22 May 2020
Recent COVID-19 cluster prompts renewed caution…
Korea Resumes Some Buddhist Temple-stay Programs as Social-distancing Rules Ease
Craig C Lewis
22 April 2020
Religious organizations in Korea restart some public…
South Korea’s Buddhist Jogye Order Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak
Justin Whitaker
21 February 2020
Confirmed cases Jump in Korea after a cluster of…