Korean Seon Teacher and American Buddhism Pioneer Ven. Samu Sunim Dies, Aged 81
Justin Whitaker
16 August 2022
A prolific teacher, organizer, and founder, Samu Sunim started temples in numerous cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada
From Courtesan to Won Buddhist Teacher: One Woman’s Response to Modernity in Korea
Grace Song
16 August 2022
On the life of an extraordinary Buddhist woman in Korea in the early years of the 20th century
Jungto Society Opens Registration for Online Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig C Lewis
22 July 2022
Following the success of the first online incarnation of the Jungto Dharma School study course, launched in spring this year, Jungto Society, the international Buddhist
Religious Leaders Call for Abolition of the Death Penalty in South Korea
Craig C Lewis
20 July 2022
As South Korea’s Constitutional Court launched an open hearing on the constitutional legality of capital punishment, the leaders of seven religious groups, including the Jogye
Living as a Russian After the Outbreak of War in Ukraine
Jungto Society
18 July 2022
Seeking peace within and without during times of turmoil and war
A Short Introduction to Won Buddhism
Grace Song
28 June 2022
A new school of Buddhism arose in Korea in the 20th century to connect with the modern world
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: Buddhism in a Divided World
Craig C Lewis
27 May 2022
A conversation on Buddhism in contemporary society and the role of engaged Buddhism in the face of human-made global crises.
Why Enlightenment?
Jungto Society
20 May 2022
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on enlightenment
New Korean Buddhist Temple to Open in Bodh Gaya, India
Justin Whitaker
19 May 2022
New temple will be part of a broad initiative by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism to revive Buddhism in Korea
Korea Resumes Annual Lantern Festival to Celebrate the Birth of the Buddha
Craig C Lewis
10 May 2022
Korea’s annual Yeondeunghoe (연등회), popularly known as the Lotus Lantern Festival, marking the birth of the Buddha, has once again illuminated Seoul.
Life and Death Are Nothing More than a Change in Form
Jungto Society
19 April 2022
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on life, death, and change
What Is a Successful Life?
Jungto Society
14 March 2022
Thoughts on a life well-lived from Venerable Pomnyun Sunim