UPDATE: South Korean Buddhist Temple Enshrines Buddha Statue Gift from India
Justin Whitaker
18 May 2021
Gift highlights the potential of Buddhism as a force to…
India and South Korea Strengthen Bonds with Buddha Statue Gift
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2021
India and Korea continue Buddhism’s role in…
Korea Cancels Annual Buddhist Lantern Festival for a Second Year amid Pandemic Caution
Craig Lewis
12 April 2021
Small scale events and online ceremonies to go ahead after…
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Condemns Myanmar Military in Solidarity with Pro-Democracy Movement
Justin Whitaker
18 March 2021
Korean monks prostrated to the UN and issued a…
Engaged Buddhism: JTS Korea Donates COVID-19 Relief Supplies to Myanmar in Cooperation with INEB and KMF
Craig Lewis
22 January 2021
Test kits and protective equipment sent to frontline…
Engaged Buddhism: JTS Korea Brings Warmth to Vulnerable Communities amid Winter Freeze
Craig Lewis
24 December 2020
Compassionate relief amid pandemic restrictions
“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…
Late Samsung Group Chairman and Won Buddhist Lee Kun-hee Dead at 78
Justin Whitaker
28 October 2020
Former business tycoon turned Samsung into a global name
Korean Zen Monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim to Hold Global Online Dharma Talks
Craig Lewis
19 October 2020
Revered teacher to talk about “Life, Love, Success, and…
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…
Rare 19th Century Buddhist Painting Returns to Korea from the UK
Craig Lewis
29 July 2020
Painting to be restored to original home at Songgwang…
LACMA Returns Four Looted Buddhist Paintings to Korea
Craig Lewis
13 July 2020
Returned artworks dated to the 18th century