Why Do We Practice Meditation?
Grace Song
31 March 2025
Ven. Juksanim, Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA, offers guidance for the universal purpose of meditation
Buddhist Leaders Join Memorial for Victims of Deadly Halloween Tragedy in Seoul
Craig C Lewis
4 November 2022
Buddhist leaders and sangha members gathered in central Seoul on Tuesday, among representatives of South Korea’s seven major religious orders, to memorialize the people who
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
Buddhist Nun Teaches Sustainability at Stanford with Korean Temple Cuisine
Justin Whitaker
6 May 2022
Through patience and process, the Ven. Jeong Kwan reduces foods to their most basic nature in hope of creating a truly meditative experience for diners
“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…
Buddhist Temple Stays Suspended in Korea as Coronavirus Spreads; Religious Gatherings Under Scrutiny
Craig C Lewis
2 March 2020
Buddhist organizations cancel all public gatherings
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Elects New Head Monk
Craig C Lewis
2 October 2018
Protestors call for leadership to be chosen…
Korean Buddhist Humanitarian Organization JTS Offers Relief for Typhoon Mangkhut Victims in the Philippines
Craig C Lewis
27 September 2018
Engaged Buddhism responding to natural…
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…
Head of Korea’s Jogye Order to Step Down over Corruption Allegations
Craig C Lewis
2 August 2018
Ven. Seoljeong to resign before emergency…
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…
Jogye Order Of Korean Buddhism To Build Global Meditation Village
Anne Wisman
10 July 2018
Project intended to facilitate and promote…