SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unusual blend of spiritual retreat and modern matchmaking, more than half of the participants in a recent temple stay program at Baekyang Temple found romantic connections, according to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation. The two-day program, which concluded on November 3 at Baekyang Temple [...]
GANGNEUNG, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of Buddhism and environmental consciousness, Hyeondeok Temple in Gangneung is preparing for its annual memorial service dedicated to animals and plants on October 12. The event, now in its 23rd year, stands as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Under the theme [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Buddhism is experiencing an unexpected resurgence among young South Koreans, driven by a mix of pop culture references and a search for meaning in a fast-paced society. This renewed interest is now making its mark in an unlikely place: bookstores. The trend was kickstarted by unconventional events like an electronic [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – As New Jeans Nim (comedian Yoon Sung-ho) gains popularity among young people with his electronic dance music (EDM) and Buddhist chant fusion, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism is introducing its own Buddhist idol group, BTENS, as a new strategy to spread its teachings. The Jogye Order announced on August [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A major Buddhist exhibition that opened in Seoul on April 4 has unexpectedly captured the enthusiasm of young South Koreans, with an influx of social media reviews causing the event’s official website to crash from overwhelming traffic. The 2024 Seoul International Buddhist Expo, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean [...]
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Buddhist temple stay program by expanding the scope of the program and launching other projects. According to the corps, South Korea’s temple stay program began at 33 temples across the country following the 2002 FIFA [...]
SUNCHEON, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A Buddhist pilgrimage dedicated to hope and consolation in the pandemic era has begun with participants embarking on a cross-country journey. Monks from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and 94 Buddhist believers began a 19-day pilgrimage from Songgwang Temple in Suncheon, 415 kilometers south of Seoul, on Friday. The [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Buddhist community said Tuesday that it will cancel the Lotus Lantern Festival slated for next week due to growing concerns over the recent resurgence of the novel coronavirus infections in the country. “No one can predict whether new cluster infections will happen again, regarding the recent [...]
SEOUL, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Buddhist community and an umbrella group of Protestant churches said Wednesday they will postpone upcoming Buddha’s birthday and Easter celebrations to join the nationwide fight against the novel coronavirus. “The ritual to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, scheduled to be held on April 30, will be put off [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that temple stay programs that include traditional meditation and contemplation are in fact good for mental health. Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism conducted four-day temple stays for 50 participants between 2013 and 2015. After each of [...]