A Goryeo-era Buddha Statue, looted by Japanese pirates and later stolen by thieves and brought back to Korea, is set to make ...

The decline is part of a broader trend of secularization in South Korea. A Gallup Korea survey shows that the proportion of ...

In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. This day is called “Seokga tansinil”, meaning "Buddha's birthday" or “Bucheonim osin nal” meaning "the day when the ...

SEOUL--A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a ...

Largest Buddhist sect's leader Ven. Jinwoo, chief of the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, puts his hands together ahead of a New Year's press conference at the sect's headquarters in ...

Buddhism was first introduced to Korea from China in the fourth century of the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC–668 AD). It was subsequently adopted as the official state religion in each of the three ...

With yet another year behind us, we have another to look forward to filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. 또 한 해를 뒤로 하고 ...

Sales of 'The Words of the Translated Buddha,' mentioned by Jang Won-young, a member of the popular girl group IVE, are ...

A 14th-century Buddhist statue that Korea’s Supreme Court ruled should be returned to the Japanese temple that held it before it was smuggled into Korea will be sent to Japan in May. The Gilt ...

Families decorate their homes with lanterns and gather for feasts. Buddha’s Birthday is a national holiday in South Korea. The highlight of the celebration in Seoul is the Lotus Lantern Festival ...

IVE member Jang Won-young's recommended book "Buddha's Words" (2024) shot up in sales, according to local bookstore chain Kyobo on Friday.