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
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.
Gen Z Predominates as a Record 250,000 Visitors Flock to 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo
Craig Lewis
8 April 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO2026) recently concluded in the South Korean capital, with organizers reporting record attendance.
South Korea’s Jogye Order to Host 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo in April
Craig Lewis
27 March 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and accompanying International Seon Meditation Conference will be held in April.
Korean-American Bhikshuni Establishes Weiyang Seon Centers in Seoul Following US Training
Justin Whitaker
19 March 2026
Venerable Hyeon-an reflects a growing transnational exchange in Buddhism as traditions shaped abroad return to Asia in new forms
AI: South Korea Debuts Robot Monk to Explore Role of Technology in Buddhism
Craig Lewis
13 March 2026
South Korea’s Dongguk University has unveiled the country’s first AI robot monk, marking a new step in the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
The Unified Mind: Jungto Society to Co-Host 2nd World Meditation Day Forum in Seoul
Craig Lewis
9 March 2026
Jungto Society will this year host the 2nd World Meditation Day Forum from its headquarters in Seoul, the Jungto Social and Cultural Center.
Compassion Across Oceans: A Week of Building Hope in Mindanao
Craig Lewis
8 January 2026
Korean Dharma master and Buddhist activist Ven. Pomnyun Sunim delivers the transformative gift of education.
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting in Seoul
Justin Whitaker
23 December 2025
Representatives from multiple faiths attended, including Christian and new religious movements
Buddhist Heritage: New York’s Met Museum Repatriates 18th-Century Painting to Korea after 71-Year Absence
Craig Lewis
19 November 2025
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on 14 November that a 227-year-old Buddhist painting is being repatriated to South Korea after a 71-year absence.
Lay Division of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Meditation Gathering in Seoul
Dipen Barua
26 September 2025
The Lay Buddhist Association of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhism order, celebrated its 70th anniversary on 21 September.