Buddhism is undergoing a modern makeover to appear more approachable to the younger generation, with events such as temple-based dating competitions and viral dance parties.
DJ NewJeansNim, a Korean comedian who DJs in a monk outfit, has come under fire in Malaysia for denigrating the religion.
The Hoam Museum of Art, operated by the Samsung Foundation of Culture, is highlighting historical female figures and their roles and contribution to Buddhism in its latest exhibition.
But it goes too far if you think that one aspect of Chinese folk culture originates from Western classical culture.
For the first time, the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, is introducing early Buddhist Art originating from the southeastern Deccan Plateau of India.
Thousands of people attended a funeral ceremony Sunday for Ven. Jaseung, the former head of Korea's largest Buddhist sect, who died last week.
Korea and India’s ties through Buddhism were celebrated with the specialized publication of studies on Gaya Buddhism by a Korean monk in Seoul on Friday...
Delegations continued leaving the troubled 25th World Scout Jamboree on Sunday despite the Korean government’s additional promises to ensure safety, with the North Jeolla scouting group blaming their exit on an alleged incident of sexual harrassment.
The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) unveiled on Thursday a Goryeo-era transcribed manuscript of a Buddhist scripture known as Saddharmapundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra), which recently returned to Korea from Japan. The manuscript is Vol. 6 ...
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