Korean Buddhist Temples Offer Summer Vacation Activities
Justin Whitaker
2 July 2026
Activities include surfing, rafting, scuba diving, temple food, hanji paper-making, and Seon meditation.
Special Report: Jungto Society Hosts Engaged Buddhism Study Tour in South Korea for Leaders and Activists from INEB
Craig Lewis
26 June 2026
Jungto Society this month hosted an intensive nine-day study tour in South Korea for community leaders and social activists affiliated with INEB.
Why a Single Flower Can Move a Star
Ven. Tanmyeong
23 June 2026
Venerable Tanmyeong reflects on the invisible web of relationships that binds all existence.
Online Dharma: Student Intake for Jungto Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Now Open
Craig Lewis
22 June 2026
Jungto Society, founded by the revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, has announced that registration for Jungto Dharma School, has opened.
The Path of a Practitioner
Jungto Society
18 June 2026
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim responds to questions about grief and long-term illness
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
The Paradox of Enlightenment: Compassion Born from the Depths of Emptiness
Ven. Tanmyeong
30 May 2026
Korean Seon monk Ven. Tanmyeong shares a reflection on the emptiness and compassion that lie at the heart of awakening
Are We Living the Right Way?
Jungto Society
19 May 2026
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim responds to questions about workplace harmony and language skills
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.
Echoes of the Dharmakaya: Breaking 13.8 Billion Years of Silence
Ven. Tanmyeong
28 April 2026
Ven. Tanmyeong shares a reading of the universe’s arising and dissolution through the lens of emptiness
Won Buddhism Links Founding Day Message to Mental Health, AI Ethics, and Suicide Prevention in South Korea
Justin Whitaker
23 April 2026
Won Buddhism used its 2026 Founding Day message to highlight mental health and suicide prevention in South Korea