Korean DJ 'monk' to exclude Buddhist elements for Singaporean show

A popular Korean DJ "monk" was told to exclude religious elements from his performance in Singapore, following backlash from local government figures and the Buddhist community.

2024-05-23

Police leaving all possibilities open in prominent Buddhist monk's death, despite suicide notes

The 69-year-old monk died on Wednesday at 6:50 p.m. at the monk’s residence at Chiljang Temple in Anseong, Gyeonggi, which burned to the ground.The police found two notes allegedly written by the monk.

2023-11-30

Working together

A young monk of Jogyesa Temple embark on a short excursion alongside guide dogs at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Guide Dog School in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on Tuesday.

2023-05-23

Monk Jeong Kwan highlights virtues of good food in modern society

What does it mean to eat well? The JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, visited Buddhist monk Jeong Kwan, 66, who resides at Baekyang Temple in South Jeolla, expecting to hear some words of wisdom about her world-famous temple...

2023-01-10

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Reflect on the new year at these peaceful temple stays

Only a few days have passed since the beginning of the new year, making it the perfect time to contemplate the 12 months that lie ahead. If you are overwhelmed and can’t decide on your plans for 2023, why not try going on a temple stay?

2023-01-07

Presidential office gets skittish about shaman reports

The presidential office distanced itself from a so-called shaman who allegedly has been flaunting his closeness with President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee.

2022-08-03

Exhibition shows Joseon's Buddhist art is nothing to scoff at

Mentioning the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) during a conversation about Buddhist art may oftentimes only result in northing more than a big shrug. In contrast to the works of the Unified Silla (668-935) and Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), when Buddhist ...

2021-12-12

[THINK ENGLISH] 술 취한 수행승, 내장사 방화 후 직접 신고 전화

A disgruntled, inebriated Buddhist monk torched the main hall of Naejang Temple in Jeongeup, North Jeolla on Friday and reported the arson five minutes later, according to the police.

2021-03-16

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