Living Mindfully and Lightly
Jungto Society
21 January 2025
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the price of peace and how to let go of the stress in our lives
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Volunteers Bring 6 Million Bars of Soap to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Craig Lewis
9 December 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, founder of the Buddhist relief organization Join Together Society, led a team to Bangladesh to deliver aid for Rohingya refugees.
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Welcomes Korean Monk Haemin Sunim During Book Tour
Buddhistdoor Global
20 November 2024
The Korean monk and best-selling author Haemin Sunim, recently on a book tour of Indonesia, met the public in Surabaya, Java, on 16 November.
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Jungto Society Hosts INEB Study Tour in South Korea for Female Monastics and Social Activists
Craig Lewis
18 November 2024
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted a study tour for female monastics and activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists.
Raising Healthy Children
Jungto Society
15 October 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that focuses on the realities of raising and educating children in a healthy environment
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Explores Sustainable Development at Three-Day Workshop in Bhutan
Craig Lewis
2 October 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim returned to Bhutan to hold a three-day workshop on sustainable development for rural communities.
If You Know the Truth as It Is, There Is No Reason to Suffer
Jungto Society
4 September 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that explores the potential of sustainable communities and Buddhist practice as a path to self-liberation.
Efforts in Korea to Boost Youth Interest in Buddhism Find Success
Justin Whitaker
20 August 2024
The Busan International Buddhist Expo, which ran until 11 August, drew significant interest from younger generations, marking a shift in how Buddhism is perceived in
Buddhist Monastics in South Korea Turn to Pop Music to Spread Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
15 August 2024
Buddhist monastics in South Korea are challenging historic roles in order to reach more young people in Korea and abroad
Jogye Order Prepares to Show the “True Face of Buddhism” at International Seon Meditation Convention in Seoul
Craig Lewis
14 August 2024
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism has announced that it will host the 2024 International Seon Meditation Convention in September.
Why Buddhism Is Essential for Modern People
Jungto Society
12 July 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim explains the foundation of the Buddhist path and its relevance to everyday life
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Female Dormitory for Buddhist University in Cambodia
Craig Lewis
10 July 2024
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim on 4 July inaugurated a new female dormitory at Preah Sihaknouk Raja Buddhist University, Battambang Branch (SBUBB) in Cambodia.