World’s Largest Buddhist Encyclopedia Completed in Korea
Justin Whitaker
2 July 2024
Guided by the vision of Ven. Jikwan, the 20 volume masterpiece took over four decades of intense work to complete
Buddhist Monk Celebrates 50 Years of Indo-Korean Diplomatic Ties with New Book on Korean Buddhist History
Craig Lewis
27 September 2023
Buddhist monk Ven. Domyeong Sunim launched his book “Gaya Buddhism: Unlatching the Gate,” presenting an account of Buddhism’s migration from India to Korea.
A Future Task for Won Buddhism in America
Grace Song
2 February 2023
Tracing the unique history of Won Buddhism as it has moved to and grown in America
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
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
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
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
Korean Buddhist Manuscripts Exhibited for Hangeul Day
Justin Whitaker
12 October 2021
Texts dating back over 600 years help unlock the history of Buddhism in Korea
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…
Defending the Dharma: Korean Buddhist Guardian Paintings
Meher McArthur
30 May 2020
Expressions of spiritual protection during a period of…
Korea Opens Up UNESCO World Heritage Mountain Monasteries for Temple Stays
Craig Lewis
15 May 2019
Visitors offered firsthand experience of monastic life
Goryeo Kingdom Exhibition in Seoul Celebrates Korea’s Buddhist History
Craig Lewis
11 January 2019
Exhibition gathers Goryeo Buddhist artifacts from…