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.
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.
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
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.
Yale Appoints Scholar of Korean Buddhism Hwansoo Kim as Head of Morse College
Justin Whitaker
2 April 2026
Kim’s appointment at Yale underscores global perspectives in Buddhist studies at US universities.
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.
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.
Buddhist Monk’s Two-Decade Support Credited in South Korea’s Olympic Snowboarding Success
Justin Whitaker
20 February 2026
Ven. Hosan of Bongseonsa Temple founded the Dharma Snowboard Competition to help young athletes cover training costs