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…
Korea’s Jogye Order to Establish Buddhist Temple in Pakistan
Craig C Lewis
9 December 2019
Temple to strengthen friendship between Pakistan…
Rotating Buddhist Sutra Case Promoted as National Treasure in South Korea
Dipen Barua
4 October 2019
A unique spinning library in South Korea gains historic…
Buddhist Monks in Seoul Perform Ritual Prostration to Seek Justice for Dead Myanmar Worker
Craig C Lewis
26 November 2018
Than Zaw Htay reportedly died while fleeing…
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Elects New Head Monk
Craig C Lewis
2 October 2018
Protestors call for leadership to be chosen…
Head Monk of South Korea’s Jogye Order Steps Down
Anne Wisman
22 August 2018
Decision follows vote of no confidence by the order’s…
The Head of Korea’s Largest Buddhist Order Apologizes for Corruption Furor
Craig C Lewis
31 July 2018
Senior monk admitted to hospital after 41-day…