Daughters of the Buddha: Buddhism and Film with Ven. Daehae Sunim
Craig C Lewis
29 July 2023
A Korean Buddhist monastic explores film as a medium for sharing spiritual wisdom
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Joins Religious Leaders in Interfaith Peace Declaration on 70th Anniversary of Armistice on the Korean Peninsula
Craig C Lewis
27 July 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on Wednesday joined an interfaith assembly of religious leaders in Seoul to announce a five-point peace declaration.
From Bhutan to Korea: Reflections of a Female Monastic on the Buddhist Path
Craig C Lewis
18 July 2023
A conversation from the sidelines of the 2023 INEB Study Trip to Jungto Society in South Korea
Daughters of the Buddha: 18th Sakyadhita Conference in Seoul Celebrates the Sacred Feminine
Craig C Lewis
11 July 2023
A shining example of the alignment between Buddhist scholarship, Buddhist activism, and Buddhist practice from around the world.
Online Dharma: Jungto Society Announces September Intake for Jungto Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig C Lewis
3 July 2023
Jungto Society has announced that its popular online study and practice course Jungto Dharma School will return in September, with registration now open.
Compassion and Connection: Jungto Society Hosts Study Trip for Young Leaders and Activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Craig C Lewis
29 June 2023
BDG joins a unique gathering of monastic and lay practitioners on a Dharmic journey of study, exchange, and experience
Living in a Precarious World: 18th Sakyadhita Conference Commences in Seoul
Craig C Lewis
23 June 2023
The 18th Sakyadhita International Conference commenced in Seoul under the theme “Living in a Precarious World: Impermanence, Resilience, Awakening.”
Engaged Buddhism: Peace Foundation Hosts International Symposium on “New Awareness of War, Peace, and Life” in Seoul
Craig C Lewis
20 June 2023
The Peace Foundation, founded by Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, hosted an international symposium on the theme “New Awareness of War, Peace, and Life.”
Rebirth and Revolution – Engaged Buddhism in Japan: A Conversation with Jonathan Watts
Craig C Lewis
2 June 2023
BDG speaks with Jonathan Watts on his new two-volume examination of the evolution of engaged Buddhism in Japan
Jungto Society Marks the Birth of the Buddha With Gatherings in Seoul
Craig C Lewis
31 May 2023
Jungto Society, founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님), marked the birth of the Buddha on Saturday.
Seoul’s Festival of Light Marks the Birth of the Buddha in a Blaze of Color
Craig C Lewis
22 May 2023
Korea’s annual Yeondeunghoe lantern festival, marking the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, lights up the streets of Seoul
Buddhistdoor View: Reclaiming the Spirit of Vesak in a Chaotic World
Buddhistdoor Global
20 May 2023
In our busy modern lives, Vesak offers a moment to reflect on the simple and timeless truths found in the life and teachings of the Buddha