Nearly 350,000 people took part in temple stays — an overnight cultural program held at Buddhist temples — last year, marking the highest figure since the program was first launched in 2002, according to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on Sunday.
A Buddhist painting from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) believed to have been removed by U.S. forces during the Korean War (1950-53) has been returned to Korea after more than seven decades.
Buddhist meditation bells will give way to wedding bells as a romantic connection sparked during a matchmaking temple stay at Baegyang Temple has led to a marriage — the first of the Jogye Order’s “I’m Going to the Temple" program.
An early cold snap has pushed autumn into fast-forward across Korea. As the fall foliage takes over the countryside, Buddhist temple stays are a uniquely Korean way to relish the transitory season.
Many movie theaters are being repurposed for non-film activities. On Saturday, one transformed into a temple. Organized by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, “Silent Theater” aims to make Buddhism more accessible.
Parents pray at Doseonsa, a temple in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul, on Oct. 14, 30 days ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test, also known as the suneung. The exam is set to take place on Nov. 13.
Which temple stay program in Korea sees the highest number of foreign participants? Two temples have become top destinations among foreign visitors.
The historic Gwanwoldang structure has been repatriated to Korea, revealing intricate components for restoration at the Traditional Architecture Elements Conservation Center.
In a return to cultural outreach paused by the pandemic, Hana Bank welcomed more than 30 international residents to Beopju Temple in Boeun County, North Chungcheong, over the weekend for a two-day immersion in Korean Buddhist traditions.
A royal shrine from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), known as Gwanwoldang and believed to have been removed from Korea nearly a century ago during Japan’s colonial rule, has returned home in a joint effort between the two countries.
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