Choice and Self-Contradiction
Jungto Society
13 June 2022
On taking personal responsibility and accepting the consequences of our choices
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: Buddhism in a Divided World
Craig C Lewis
27 May 2022
A conversation on Buddhism in contemporary society and the role of engaged Buddhism in the face of human-made global crises.
Why Enlightenment?
Jungto Society
20 May 2022
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on enlightenment
New Korean Buddhist Temple to Open in Bodh Gaya, India
Justin Whitaker
19 May 2022
New temple will be part of a broad initiative by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism to revive Buddhism in Korea
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Shares the Fruits of Compassion to Mark the Birth of the Buddha
Craig C Lewis
18 May 2022
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Seon (Zen) master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님),* has continued its practice
Permanent Endowed Chair in Korean Buddhist Studies to Be Established at UCLA—A First Outside of Korea
Justin Whitaker
17 May 2022
A generous gift from the Buswells will establish a chaired position in Korean Buddhism as well as funding for graduate students at UCLA
Korea Resumes Annual Lantern Festival to Celebrate the Birth of the Buddha
Craig C Lewis
10 May 2022
Korea’s annual Yeondeunghoe (연등회), popularly known as the Lotus Lantern Festival, marking the birth of the Buddha, has once again illuminated Seoul.
Buddhist Nun Teaches Sustainability at Stanford with Korean Temple Cuisine
Justin Whitaker
6 May 2022
Through patience and process, the Ven. Jeong Kwan reduces foods to their most basic nature in hope of creating a truly meditative experience for diners
Life and Death Are Nothing More than a Change in Form
Jungto Society
19 April 2022
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on life, death, and change
What Is a Successful Life?
Jungto Society
14 March 2022
Thoughts on a life well-lived from Venerable Pomnyun Sunim
Association of Korean Buddhist Orders Publishes Buddhist National Treasures of Korea
Craig C Lewis
11 March 2022
The Association of Korean Buddhist Orders has announced the publication of Buddhist National Treasures of Korea. This new 480-page volume of cultural heritage catalogues the
Between the Ideal and Reality
Jungto Society
14 February 2022
A Buddhist perspective on managing our dreams and aspirations while accepting the reality of our circumstances