Why psychiatrist in Korea puts Buddhism at the heart of his treatment for life’s struggles
Doctor calls Buddhism ‘a perfect system for eliminating suffering’ – the goal of psychiatry. So he prescribes patients ...
Historic 1,000-year-old temple destroyed in South Korea wildfire
A massive wildfire in Uiseong, South Korea, reduced the ancient Unramsa Temple to ashes on March 23. The temple, which dates ...
Templestay matchmaking program to open to foreigners
Jogye Order-run program to gradually increase foreign national participation Foreign nationals will be able to take part in ...
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How South Korea is emerging as an alternative destination for cherry blossoms
Plenty of South Korea’s Buddhist temples have cherry trees on their grounds, but one of the most popular during spring is Gakwonsa Temple. It’s located at the foot of forested Mount Taejo ...
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South Korea commemorates March 1 Movement amid rising political tensions
SEOUL, March 5 (UPI) --Every year on March 1, South ... Buddhist backgrounds in Seoul, demonstrators took to the streets waving Taegeukgi flags, now the national flag of the Republic of Korea ...