Korean Buddhist Monks Hold Conference Denouncing Perceived Discrimination
Justin Whitaker
25 January 2022
Thousands of Jogye Order monastics continue pressure on the government to address perceived biases
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
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…
Buddhist Temple to Open Tripitaka Koreana to the Public for the First Time
Craig C Lewis
7 June 2021
Collection of 80,000 woodblock Buddhist scriptures dated to…
Korea Cancels Annual Buddhist Lantern Festival for a Second Year amid Pandemic Caution
Craig C Lewis
12 April 2021
Small scale events and online ceremonies to go ahead after…
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…
Rare 19th Century Buddhist Painting Returns to Korea from the UK
Craig C Lewis
29 July 2020
Painting to be restored to original home at Songgwang…
National Museum of Korea Reopens with Extensive Exhibitions, Including Buddhist Treasures
Justin Whitaker
21 July 2020
Nine temples linked to the Jogye Order offer items for…
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..