Raising Healthy Children
Jungto Society
15 October 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that focuses on the realities of raising and educating children in a healthy environment
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Explores Sustainable Development at Three-Day Workshop in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
2 October 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim returned to Bhutan to hold a three-day workshop on sustainable development for rural communities.
If You Know the Truth as It Is, There Is No Reason to Suffer
Jungto Society
4 September 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim that explores the potential of sustainable communities and Buddhist practice as a path to self-liberation.
Efforts in Korea to Boost Youth Interest in Buddhism Find Success
Justin Whitaker
20 August 2024
The Busan International Buddhist Expo, which ran until 11 August, drew significant interest from younger generations, marking a shift in how Buddhism is perceived in
Buddhist Monastics in South Korea Turn to Pop Music to Spread Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
15 August 2024
Buddhist monastics in South Korea are challenging historic roles in order to reach more young people in Korea and abroad
Jogye Order Prepares to Show the “True Face of Buddhism” at International Seon Meditation Convention in Seoul
Craig C Lewis
14 August 2024
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism has announced that it will host the 2024 International Seon Meditation Convention in September.
Why Buddhism Is Essential for Modern People
Jungto Society
12 July 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim explains the foundation of the Buddhist path and its relevance to everyday life
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Female Dormitory for Buddhist University in Cambodia
Craig C Lewis
10 July 2024
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim on 4 July inaugurated a new female dormitory at Preah Sihaknouk Raja Buddhist University, Battambang Branch (SBUBB) in Cambodia.
World’s Largest Buddhist Encyclopedia Completed in Korea
Justin Whitaker
2 July 2024
Guided by the vision of Ven. Jikwan, the 20 volume masterpiece took over four decades of intense work to complete
Latest Data on Religion and Spirituality in East Asia Shows Ongoing Decline of Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
18 June 2024
The Pew Research Center ’ s latest data shows declines in organized religious affiliation but thriving spiritual practices and beliefs
Practicing Equanimity in the Face of Injustice: Social Activism and the Middle Path
Kassidy Evans
18 June 2024
How Buddhist values reinforces activism and can help make both Asian and Western approaches to bringing positive change more effective
Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 10,000 People in Great Dharma Assembly for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Craig C Lewis
17 June 2024
The Korean monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim led more than 10,000 people on 13 June in a Great Dharma Assembly for All Beings for peace on the Korean Peninsula.