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Popular Monk Withdraws from Public Activities amid Property Controversy

SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A popular Buddhist monk, author and teacher has announced his withdrawal from public activities amid controversy over his property and lifestyle that appear to contradict his preaching of nonpossession. Ven. Haemin has recently faced widespread criticism since a TV program unveiled his posh private home in central Seoul early [...]

Buddhist Monk Haemin’s Essay Shortlisted for British Book Awards

SEOUL, March 19 (Korea Bizwire) — “The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down” by South Korean Buddhist monk Haemin has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards, its Korean publisher said Monday. Suoh Seojae said the book has been nominated for the nonfiction lifestyle section of the annual awards run by The [...]