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Korean Buddhist Manuscripts Exhibited for Hangul Day
Texts dating back over 600 years help unlock the history of Buddhism in Korea
Uploaded 12 Oct 2021
Ven. Wolju, Social Activist and Former Leader of Korea’s Jogye Buddhist Order, Dies at 87
Funeral ceremony and cremation held today at Geumsan-sa
Uploaded 26 Jul 2021
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Delivers Compassion to the Vulnerable in Korea
Sharing food offerings with vulnerable communities
Uploaded 23 Jul 2021
Korean Buddhist Monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Schedules Live-Streamed Dharma Talk Series
Online live Dharma events are open to all
Uploaded 14 Jul 2021
Giant Kannon Statue in Japan Gets a Facemask as a Prayer to Overcome COVID-19
Workers placed a symbolic four-meter wide mask on the statue this week
Uploaded 18 Jun 2021
Buddhist Temple to Open <i>Tripitaka Koreana</i> to the Public for the First Time
Collection of 80,000 woodblock Buddhist scriptures dated to the 13th century
Uploaded 7 Jun 2021
Taiwanese Buddhist Master Ven. Shih Chao-hwei Awarded the 38th Niwano Peace Prize
Ven. Chao-hwei is renowned as an engaged Buddhist, scholar, and activist
Uploaded 2 Jun 2021
UPDATE: South Korean Buddhist Temple Enshrines Buddha Statue Gift from India
Gift highlights the potential of Buddhism as a force to connect nations
Uploaded 18 May 2021
Korean Buddhist Monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Plans a Series of Live-Streamed Global Dharma Talks
Conversations about life, love, wisdom, and compassion
Uploaded 12 May 2021
India and South Korea Strengthen Bonds with Buddha Statue Gift
India and Korea continue Buddhism’s role in international diplomacy
Uploaded 7 May 2021
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