Korea Joongang Daily
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Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism to run overnight meditation sessions in September

The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is operating overnight meditation sessions across some 40 Buddhist temples starting in September, it said through a press release Friday.

2024-08-30

Celebrity chef Eric Ripert hails Korean temple cuisine as solution to reduce global warming

Buddhism's teachings on food may be critical for reducing the carbon footprint associated with food, according to Eric Ripert, chef and owner of New York's three Michelin star establishment Le Bernadin.

2024-05-23

Buddha's Birthday lantern festival — in pictures

A lantern parade celebrating upcoming Buddha’s Birthday took place in front of Heunginjimun Gate, also known as Dongdaemun, in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Saturday evening, four days ahead of the religious holiday that falls on Wednesday.

2024-05-12

Temple dating, dance parties, and MBTI: Buddhism gets a Gen Z makeover

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.

2024-05-10

DJ NewJeansNim, who dresses as Buddhist monk, loses shows in Malaysia

DJ NewJeansNim, a Korean comedian who DJs in a monk outfit, has come under fire in Malaysia for denigrating the religion.

2024-05-10

'Unsullied, Like a Lotus in Mud' exhibition highlights role of women in Buddhist history

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.

2024-05-01

The Vajrapani-Hercules connection (KOR)

But it goes too far if you think that one aspect of Chinese folk culture originates from Western classical culture.

2024-04-15

The Vajrapani-Hercules connection

But it goes too far if you think that one aspect of Chinese folk culture originates from Western classical culture.

2024-04-14

Buddhist art and history exhibit opens at National Museum of Korea

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.

2024-01-11

President pays tribute to late Buddhist monk as thousands mourn passing

Thousands of people attended a funeral ceremony Sunday for Ven. Jaseung, the former head of Korea's largest Buddhist sect, who died last week.

2023-12-03