The statue was likely made in South Korea in 1330 but has spent most of its life enshrined in a temple in Japan
South Korea’s President has reached out for help from the country’s major religious leaders
This year’s expo seeks to draw on ritual to bridge the gap between the lives of ordinary Koreans and the Buddhism offered by temples and monasteries
Thousands of Jogye Order monastics continue pressure on the government to address perceived biases
Buddhist leaders in Korea have seen a string of perceived slights against the religion in favor of Christianity recently
Pakistan’s Mumtaz Zahra Baloch becomes the first non-Korean national to receive the Plaque of Gratitude award
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism helps to feature eco-Buddhism as culture, art, and religion respond to climate change
Korean monks prostrated to the UN and issued a…
Recent public backlash over perceived wealth has led the…
Early 10th century image joins the ranks of Korea’s most…
Nine temples linked to the Jogye Order offer items for…
Death of George Floyd mentioned as part of a global…
