http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/Korean Buddhism, Jogye Order, Zen, Zen Meditation, Seon, Seon Meditationkohttp://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9734 For more information please go to our officialwebsite of 26th WFBGeneral Conference at www.wfb26korea.org Invitation for the 26th General Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists Dear Regional Centers of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB/WFBY & WBU); WFB Korea Conference organized by Jogye Ord2012-04-16 14:55JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-04-16 14:55http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9663Names of Buddhist Women AncestorsAcharya Mahapajapati Acharya Mitta Acharya Yasodhara Acharya TissaAcharya Sujata Acharya Sundari-nanda Acharya Vaddhesi AcharyaPatachara Acharya Visakha Acharya Singalaka-mata Acharya KhemaAcharya Uppalavanna Acharya Samavati Acharya Uttara Acharya ChandaAcharya Uttama Acharya Bhadda Kundalakesa Acharya Nanduttara AcharyaDantika Acharya Sakula Acharya Siha Acharya...2012-04-03 13:20News ClippingKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)News ClippingKorean Buddhism2012-04-03 13:20http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9662 Seon Master Jinje Seon Master Jinje was born in 1934. He took monastic ordination at 21 in 1954 under Seon master Seoku as the vocation master (eunsa Sunim) at Hainsa Temple. He resolved the gongan at 33 and wrote a song of enlightenment. He received official recognition of his enlightenment from master Woonbong, and inherited the dharma lineage of masters Kyeongheo, Hyewol, and...2012-04-03 10:15JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-04-03 10:15http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9646 Pic 1. Master Jinjeon the Dharma Seat Master Jinje’s instatement ceremony, as the new supreme patriarch of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, was held on March 28, 2012 at 2 P.M. in Jogye-sa Temple. The Supreme Patriarch is the head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the highest spiritual position that represents sanctity of Jogye Order. A&nbsp2012-03-28 17:34JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-03-28 17:34http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9533 Dear Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Website Readers; We would first like to thank all the readers for your support and interest in our Jogye Order Website and sincerely apologize for the delay in the upkeep of this website. We are currently working hard to create a new and improved version of the website. We hope to meet you again soon in the near future. Thank you very much for your pa...2012-02-22 18:08JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-02-22 18:08http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9417We Must Get Through the Haze of Today with the Heart of Wisdom The New Year of Dragon has dawned and we will welcome this auspicious new year that will begin to brighten our lives. When we welcome the New Year with the great truth taught by the Buddha, we are also welcoming his wisdom and compassion and the opportunities to share his teachings with all sentient beings. This year, our s2012-01-20 18:02JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-01-20 18:02http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9416 Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism dispatched its third team of volunteers to share its pain and to heal and demonstrate compassion for the flood victims who are suffering greatly in Thailand, one of the well known Buddhist countries in the world, Thailand Disaster Relief Volunteers from the Jogye Order (lead by Ven. Jongseon) attended t2012-01-20 15:07JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2012-01-20 15:07http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9271President of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the Most Ven. Jaseung’s message for the coming Christmas on December 25. To Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Let all of us loveLet us love the Buddha within and our close neighbor the Jesus Christ Merry ChristmasAll the bright lights in this worldCongratulate the birth of Jesus. Let us find the light within And brighten t2011-12-16 15:07JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-12-16 15:07http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9258Supreme Patriarch Jinje: the new appointed spiritual leader of Jogye Order The 13th Supreme Patriarch was appointed unanimously by the Council of Elders On December 14th, The Council of Elders had an election at the Center for Korean Buddhist History and Culture for the selection of the new spiritual leader. The Great Patriarch Jinje2011-12-15 16:32JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-12-15 16:32http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9234“Religious Hate Crime” Suspect Arrested The suspect states, “Buddha chases me in my dream” The suspect that vandalized four temples near Haeundae (Busan city) was arrested near Haeundae Bansong region. Haeundae Police Department made a statement on November 26 that Mr. Lee (44 yrs) has been caught as a suspect of vandalism/religious hate crime in Haeunda...2011-12-09 18:13JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-12-09 18:13http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9233 Joseon Dynasty Royal Family Documents Returned to Korea “When the day returns, if that day returns/ Triangle Mountain will rise up to dance/ Han River will spin/ It must be returned before my life is over/ I must fly like a crow in a dark night sky/ I will strike my head on the bell to commemorate that occasion.” (From the poem “When that day comes&rd...2011-12-09 16:25JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-12-09 16:25http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9182 THE JOGYE ORDER OF KOREAN BUDDHISM'SSTATEMENT ON THE RECENT ACTS OF SELF-IMMOLATION BY TIBETAN MONKS AND NUNS To Central Tibetan Administration;Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism is genuinely saddened by the recent cases of tragic self-immolation in Tibet and would like to express our heartfelt condolences and sympathies. We would like to confirm that we stand in solidarity with all t2011-11-30 15:31JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-30 15:31http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9180 (Unoffical ) Aspiration Prayer for the 2012 WFB Inauguration Ceremony To the Great Buddha, present in countless worlds in the ten quarters and with all-knowing boundless wisdom, we make this aspiration prayer. On this meaningful occasion to prepare for the 26th WFB, 17th WFBY, 2011-11-30 14:49JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-30 14:49http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9179(Unofficial Annoucement) Announcement of the Ceremony to the Buddha We take homage the great Shakyamuni Buddha, the fully enlightened and omnipresent one with boundless wisdom who guides all sentient beings of the triple realm. We all gathered here today for the Inauguration Ceremony of 26th WFB, 17th WFBY, and 9th WBU Conference. This General Conference will take place during the 20122011-11-30 14:46JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-30 14:46http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9177 (Unofficial Address)2012 WFB Korea Conference Inauguration Ceremony Address Dr. Kim, Eui-Jeong President of Lay Buddhist Association for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Regional Center On the occasion of the 26th WFB Korea Inauguration Ceremony hosted by 2012 Yeosu Expo, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who came to participate, including the President of 2011-11-30 14:44JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-30 14:44http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9141 2012 WFB Conference: Inauguration Ceremony <WFB Conference Flag Deliverance: The Most Ven. Jaseung pass on the flag to Ven. Yeongjo> Inauguration Ceremony (Organizing Committee Selection) for the 2012 World Fellowship of Buddhist (WFB) Conference was officially launched in Yeosu City on Novemb2011-11-25 14:46JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-25 14:46http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9136Continued Vandalism in Buddhist Temples <Pic. Bodhisattva statue sprayed with red paint at Gaeun-sa Temple in Busan City Korea > Four temples near Haeundae (Busan city) have been vandalized in the early morning of November 21st, enraging many Buddhist communities throughout Korea. Vandalism was r2011-11-25 11:31JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-25 11:31http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=912914th Korea, China, Japan Buddhist Goodwill Conference “Mahayana Bodhisattvas Working for World Peace” <Pic. Entering the Naksan-sa Temple for the 14th KCJ Conference> The 14th Korea, China, Japan (KCJ) Buddhist Goodwill Exchange Conference took place, joined by representatives from three main Buddhist countries in North Eastern Asia that form the 2011-11-24 16:10JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-24 16:10http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=91012011-11-17 13:44JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-17 13:44http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9055Magnificent and Impressive Buddhism, But Little Too “Passive” General Public Survey Released from Buddhist Society Institute of Jogye Order <Pic. According to the survey conducted by Buddhist Society Institute, Buddhism made the greatest contribution to Korea’s social development. However, Buddhists are currently seen to make the least amount o...2011-11-03 17:09JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-03 17:09http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9054“Serious Damage in Northern Bangkok” “Temples” Take Central Role in Relief Work <Picture 1. The Jogye Order volunteer team in northern Bangkok, area with most serious flood damage > “It is impossible to stay at home because it is flooded with water coming up to our thighs. So, I came out to volunteering. I know it is not v...2011-11-03 13:15JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-11-03 13:15http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9003 Jogye-sa Temple “Chrysanthemum Festival” Takes theAutumn Mood Jogye-sa Temple’s Chrysanthemum Festival opened its door on October 21, 2011. The festival was designed for citizens, living busy lives, to feel the mood of the Autumn. Together with Children’s Art competition and Chrysanthemum Exhibition Sales, Jogy2011-10-27 14:48JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-10-27 14:48http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=9002Most Ven. Jaseung’s Pilgrimage to Italy “Proposal for Peaceful Coexistence in the World” <Photo: The Most Venerable Jaseung met with Pope Benedict last December, 2010. Ven. Jaseung departed from Korea on October 26th to attend “World Peace Prayer Day” in Assisi, Italy. Photo courtesy by Vatican Press Office> In order to2011-10-27 13:34JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-10-27 13:34http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=89722011-10-21 16:43News ClippingKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)News ClippingKorean Buddhism2011-10-21 16:43http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8969South Korean Buddha visits Riverside Church In his first trip to the United States, Zen Master Jinje delivered a Dharma talk on the philosophy of Ganhwa Seon to a packed congregation in the church’s nave. By Finn Vigeland and Quinton Robbins Columbia Daily Spectator Published September 16, 2011 ABuddhist monk from the mountains of South Korea as2011-10-21 13:44JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-10-21 13:44http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8941Festivals in Full Swing at Yeongnam District Head Temple: “International Meditation Music Festival” in Bulguk-sa Temple <Pic. Buddhist Sangha members from Unmun-sa Temple recite Heart Sutra at the International Meditation Festival in Bulguk-sa Temple> At the Head Temple for the 11th district of the Jogye Order (Abbot, Ven. Seongta), “Bulguk...2011-10-20 16:51JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-10-20 16:51http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8896Two Send Off Ceremonies of the Dead for the Most Venerbles of the Jogye Order <Traditional Buddhist Cremation Ceremony> “Most Venerable, we are setting fire, please come out!” Leaving behind the pleads from the Buddhists attending the send off ceremony of the deceased in Seoknam-sa Temple, The Most Venerable Jengmu finally left his body. One of2011-10-13 09:48JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-10-13 09:48http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8825 The year 2011 marks the 1000th anniversary of the Tripitaka Koreana. Haeinsa Temple is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage 2011-09-29 14:53JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-29 14:53http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8824 Ven. Jaseung From the Jogye Order Visits France Templestay and Traditional Temple Food Introduced &n2011-09-29 14:37JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-29 14:37http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8798 On September 19, 2555 B.E. (2011), the Most Ven. Jaseung (President, Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism) welcomed Amb. Elizabeth Laurin at the 4th floor of the Center for Korean Buddhist History and Culture. Ven. Jaseung warmly welcomed Ambassador. Laurin and stated in his first welcoming words, “Thank you for taking the ti2011-09-22 15:34JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-22 15:34http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8770 <Groundbreaking Ceremony forBuilding aKindergarten> The Korean Buddhist Foundation for Social Welfare (President, Ven. Jaseung) visited Laos, a Buddhist country in Southeast Asia, from September 2~7, 2011 to initi2011-09-16 13:32JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-16 13:32http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8769 <Pic. Joint Prayer between North and South Korea> The joint prayer meeting in support of reunification between the North & South Korea was held in celebration for “Thousand Years Anniversary of Koreana Tripitaka”. On September 3, the North Korea visiting group from the Jogye Order, including the Most Ven. Jaseung (President, Jogye Order of Korean B...2011-09-16 09:46JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-16 09:46http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8733 < Pic1. Commemorative Photo at the Center fo Korean Buddhist Culture and Tradition> Foreign monks and nuns from 19 nations gathered at the Center for Korean Buddhist Culture and Tradition near Magok-sa Temple in Chungcheong Province to learn more about Korean Buddhism and to build stronger network between other foreign monks. From August2011-09-09 10:11JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-09 10:11http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8708 MCSM “We Came To Help, But We Learned a Lot More” For the first time, the Maha Council for Supporting Migrants (MCSM) went on the International Volunteer Program rather than supporting immigrants in Korea. From August 15~21, MCSI (President, Ven. Jikwan) visited Hans Welfare Foundation in Western Sri Lanka along with Center for Visually Impaired in Mat2011-09-02 17:50JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-09-02 17:50http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8625 ‘Watch your mind as it arises and subsides’ Visit to the Korean American Buddhist Youth Program ‘I can’t understand my mind because my mind is running so wild.’ ‘Do not force it. If you simply watch your mind you will eventually see the gap in between thoughts’ ‘Is it possible to attain Enlightenment jus...2011-08-12 16:52JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-08-12 16:52http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8597 <Pic. The most Ven. Jaseung and employees from the Headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism personally delivered rice and water melon to 200 villagers at Baeksa village, Seoul> A meaningful day for the volunteers at Baeksa village, Junggye City in Seoul Last July 22nd, the most Ven. Jaseung together wi2011-08-01 13:19JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-08-01 13:19http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8596 The Jogye Order’s Buddhist Training Institute for Foreign Trainees is designed for foreign postulants (Buddhist Monastic Trainees) who wish to become a monk in Korea. These trainees learn Korean language, Buddhist doctrine, and Buddhist ceremonies at the institute. The foreign trainees (without Korean nationality) must enter this i2011-08-01 13:15JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-08-01 13:15http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8563 The first Buddhist English Institution founded by the Jogye Order of Korea celebrated its 100th day on July 3rd. This school was built to nurture future global leaders, who will take on the responsibility of propagating Korean Buddhism to the world. The Institution opened its door on March 25th and is managed by 2011-07-15 14:26JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-07-15 14:26http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8562 The representatives from Korean and Japanese Buddhism shook hands in hopes of opening a new chapter in a Buddhist Friendship Exchange. The representatives from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and the Jodong Order of Japan met on July 7th in Cheongjisa Temple, Yokohama for a Buddhist Exchange meeting. 2011-07-15 14:08JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-07-15 14:08http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8554 Local students from Japan sent backwarm thank you letters in response to Jogye Order’s compassionate support work for the earthquake victims, makingit a subtle headline of this month. A warm letter of thank you was received on 20th of last month from the principal and students of North Eastern Korean School, located in Sendai City, 2011-07-11 11:00JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-07-11 11:00http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8549 The Most Ven. Jaseung (President, Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism) visited the Sinheung-sa Temple (Head Temple for the 3rd District of the Jogye Order) again to encourage the members and its users. Sinheung-sa is known for its exemplary community we2011-07-08 17:42JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-07-08 17:42http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8515 [Picture] Cambodia and South Korea Finals Festival without Borders The first volleyball tournament for the foreign workers, sponsored by the Buddhist Community took place this month. On the May 19th, the Maha Council for Supporting Migrants (Ven. Jigwan, President) and Buddhist Cultural Centre (Mr. Kim Gyubeom, Vice President) opened the first2011-06-24 17:17JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-24 17:17http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8514 The Buddhist English Library of Seoul (Ms. Jiwon Chung, Director) is a place for the Buddhists of all traditions to come and study Buddhist texts and publications, and to listen to Buddhist lectures and meditation in English. The library shares the same foundation purpose from Songkwang-sa and Hwagye-sa International Seon Centre; to further the proliferation of Kor2011-06-24 16:38JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-24 16:38http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8511 An internationally renowned actor and photographer, Richard Gere, visited the Jogye Order’s Headquarters and Jogye-sa Temple last May 21, around 11:00 A.M. Mr. Gere, wife Mrs. Carey Lowell, and his son received a warm welcome by many dedicated Buddhists at the temple, and with the help from the Ven. Jihyeon (President, Cultural C2011-06-24 15:34JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-24 15:34http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8494June 21st, Gere will pay homage at Jogyesa Temple and experience Korean Buddhist History and Culture Arrival on 20th for his Charity Photo Exhibition ‘Pilgrim’ World's leading Hollywood actor and Buddhist, Richard Gere will visit President of Jogyesa Temple, Ven. Ja-Seung this month. Gear will arrive in Korea June 20th for his photo exhibition, which will take place2011-06-13 16:07JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-13 16:07http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8492 President of Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal Jean-Louis Pierre Tauran, made a visit to Association of Korean Buddhist Orders for an interfaith meeting last month. This is the first time in history for a Vatican cardinal to visit the Headquarter of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. P2011-06-10 16:12JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-10 16:12http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8491 Buddhist Era 2555: Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Ceremony Conducted To celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, the Jogysa temple in Seoul and other temples of the Jogye Order conducted Buddhist ceremonies and made a vow to become Buddhists that can demonstrate sharing with neighbors. On May 10th, the Celebration Committee for Buddha's Birthday (led by Ven. Jaseung, the Presid2011-06-10 15:48JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-10 15:48http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8490 100,000 Lanterns Color the Street of Jongno On May 7th, Lantern Parade in Dongguk University and Jongno Area 100,000 lanterns created magnificent scenery on Jongno street. On May 7th and 8th, about 30,000 Buddhists, citizens of Seoul, and foreign visitors gathered and enjoyed the lantern festival in Dongguk University and the street in front of the Wujeong2011-06-10 13:28JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-06-10 13:28http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8354 Each year a huge lantern lights up the Seoul Plaza at City Hall around the time of Buddha’s Birthday. This year’s giant lantern is a replica of the Shakyamuni Stupa (National Treasure 21) at Bulguksa Temple. The three-tiered stupa lantern is 18 meters tall and is made with Korean traditional paper (hanji). The reason for selecting this stupa is to pressu2011-04-22 17:36JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-04-22 17:36http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8314 Ven. Rishioka Ryoko, the Chair of the Japan Korea Buddhist Exchange Solidarity with other Japanese representatives visited Ven. Jaseung at the Jogye Order on April 4. Ven. Rishioka Ryoko said, “The Japanese Buddhist community is engaged in relief work. We have opened up the temples as places of shelter and refuge for the earthquake victims who are suffering great distress.&rdq...2011-04-07 13:59JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-04-07 13:59http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8299 Jogye Order Buddhist School of International Studies Opens First English-Speaking School for Nuns at Hwaunsa Temple The Jogye Order Buddhist School of International Studies officially opened on March 25 as the first English-speaking school for Bikkhunis (Buddhist nuns). This school, located at Hwaunsa Temple in Yongin City, aims to train nuns to be able to propagate dharma in Engl2011-04-01 18:06JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-04-01 18:06http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8279A great tsunami has devastated Japan after the 8.8 earthquake of March 11. We pray for the diseased victims to be reborn in a good place. Likewise, we offer our heart-felt empathy and love for the welfare of the victims’ family members as well as all those injured in this catastrophe. This natural disaster is getting worse and worse with no end in sight. Thousands have lost their l2011-03-28 19:29JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-28 19:29http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8226 The world is becoming a kinder place. This is evident in the great support and kindness the world is showing Japan in the midst of the tsunami disaster. In Korea, there are numerous organizations, schools, and religious groups rallying to help the Japanese victims of the Tsunami. There are fundraising boxes on the streets, churches, temples, schools, and offices. Al2011-03-17 15:57JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-17 15:57http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8211 President Lee Myeong Bak stirred up a wave of criticism by kneeling in prayer at the 43 Korea National Breakfast Prayer Service (prayer service for the nation’s welfare held by the Korean Christian community). He is the first President to kneel at the prayer service, which has been held since 1968. There were critical public opinions calling this act, “an unforg2011-03-14 10:31JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-14 10:31http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8210 Ven. Jaseung became the new chairperson of the Korean Religious Leaders Association by unanimous decision announced at the board of directors meeting on March 9. In the midst of the current situation of religious conflict (which occurred after the inauguration on the current government administration), Ven. Jaseung said that he will take charge in the movement f2011-03-14 10:26JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-14 10:26http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8209 At the 40th Novice Ordination Ceremony, 114 postulants finished the haengja training course to become novice monks and nuns. This ceremony, held on March 7 at Jikjisa Temple (eighth head district temple), is the culmination of a 14-day training of basic Buddhist doctrine and vows of a Sramanera (novice monk) and Sramanerika (novice nun). Then, on March 6, there was a monastic examination2011-03-14 10:24JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-14 10:24http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8189 In order to earn the trust of not only Buddhists but entire Korean population, Jogye Order Foundation and non-profit organization “Friends on the Path” has formed two new committees for distribution and fundraising. Friends on the Path Chairperson, Ven. Jaseung (Jogye Order President) made this announcement at a press conference on February 28 at the Jogye Order administ...2011-03-07 15:53JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-07 15:53http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8188 The anniversary ceremony of Ven. Beopjeong, who passed away a year ago, was held at Gilsangsa Temple on February 28. Ven. Beopjeong who wrote about and lived an upright and frugal life with few possessions, was well loved by the Korean people for his writing and life. The ceremony, which took place after a spring rain, was attended by over 1000 faithful who admired the monk a2011-03-07 15:52JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-07 15:52http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8165 Ven. Jaseung held a New Year press conference where he announced the new “resolution for introspection and reform.” For this, he said that he will gather the will and feedback from all the temples and Buddhists of the Jogye Order. He outlined five major areas of reform: practice, culture, life, sharing, and peace. The following is an excerpt from Ven. Ja2011-03-03 11:44JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-03-03 11:44http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8147 Jogye Order Administration’s monastics and employees as well as other Buddhists offered another 1080 Bows at Nakdan Dam of the Nakdong River for the preservation of Korean culture and the welfare of the people on February 18. Over 300 began bowing around noon and finished around 4 p.m. with the Four Great Vows. This is the second time 1080 bows have been offered for the welfare of...2011-02-23 16:45JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-02-23 16:45http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8097 Ms. Benova, a government official from Kalmykia, a small Russian Buddhist Republic visits Jogye Order President Ven. Jaseung on February 7 at the Jogye Order Administration Building. 2011-02-10 14:54JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-02-10 14:54http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8084 <Picture:Ven. Jaseung viewsWang ocheonchukguk jeon, an ancient Buddhist record> Ven. Jaseung and Jogye Order monastics viewed a special exhibition called ¡°Silk Road and Dunhuang¡± at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on January 24. Attending the exhibition were Ven. Jaseung, Ven. Yeongdam Director of Department of Administrati...2011-01-27 10:33JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-01-27 10:33http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8075 The Jogye Order held a ceremony for the diseased spirits of the slaughter cows and pigs in the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic. This service included prayers for the swift ending to this epidemic, which led to the slaughtering of over two million cows and pigs. At the beginning of the service, there was a report by the Animal Protection Society on the current status. Ven. Hyechong 2011-01-25 09:18JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-01-25 09:18http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8066Jogye Order Monastics and Laity Offer 1080 Bows for the Welfare of Korea Jogye Order monastics and laity offered 1080 bows for the welfare of the Korean society and the preservation of Korean culture at the Cheonggyecheon Plaza on January 10 starting at 10 a.m. This event was sponsored by the Jogye Order Committee for the Preservation of Korean Culture. Jogye Order administration’s 2011-01-23 11:35JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-01-23 11:35http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8015Korean religious leaders met Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday to exchange views on promoting inter-faith harmony with the Vatican, according to Yonhap News Agency.The Korean Council of Religious Leaders, comprising representatives of Buddhism, Catholicism, Confucianism and Protestantism, visited the Vatican as part of their Christian pilgrimage from Dec. 6-16 to Jerusalem and Bethlehem.It is the fi...2011-01-11 11:32News ClippingKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)News ClippingKorean Buddhism2011-01-11 11:32http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=8011 Professor Paul Knitter, Christian theologian at Union Theological Seminary in New York, US and his companions paid a visit to Jogye Order President Ven. Jaseung at 11:30am, on January 5, 2011. Profess Paul Knitter explained the discussion he had at Donghwasa Temple in late December last year with Ven. Jinje and zen monks practicing at Geumdang Zen Center. He described his visit to K2011-01-11 10:51JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-01-11 10:51http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7979Jogye Order President Ven. Jaseung visits welfare facilities operated by the Protestant church Ven. Jaseung makes a donation to the Salvation Army <Picture 1> Despite freezing weather that fell below -15°C, Ven. Jaseung stopped at a red kettle set up by the Salvation Army at the entrance ofMyeong-dong street, Seoul on December 24 and made a donation. J2011-01-03 11:28JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2011-01-03 11:28http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7962 Ven. Jaseung Visits Memorial Alter of Yeonpyeong Island’s Decease Soldiers Ven. Jaseung and monks from the Jogye Order administration visited the funeral site of the soldiers who died in the artillery shelling of Yeonpyeong Island by North Korea. Over 40 monks and nuns visited on November 26 offer condolences and pray for the deceased to be reborn in a good place. A funeral s2010-12-22 15:44JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-12-22 15:44http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7931Dharma Talk to Begin the Winter Retreat 2010 By Most Venerable Beopjeon, Supreme Patriarch of Jogye Order Once again the winter retreat is upon us. After three months, the retreat will be over. However, we should understand the merit earned during the retreat has no beginning and no end. If we can unerringly consider the entire world like a chunk of metal, we could defy death and only lo2010-12-17 15:03JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-12-17 15:03http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7918 Jogye Order to Host 2012 WFB Conference The 2012 World Fellowship of Buddhist Conference will be held in Korea hosted by the Jogye Order. The decision came during the 25th WFB Conference on November 13 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 26th WFB Conference will be organized by the Jogye Order and the Jogye Order’s Central Council of the Laity. The plan is to have the confe2010-12-14 10:50JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-12-14 10:50http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7844 Ven. Jaseung, other monastics, and over 150 Jogye Order employees delivered coal briquettes and rice to people in need at Gaemi Maeul, a poor area of Seoul. These briquettes are used in the winter to heat the floors for warmth. On the morning of November 5, Jogye Order employees met at the entrance of Gaemi Maeul to be briefed about how to proceed giving out the bri2010-12-06 14:21JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-12-06 14:21http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7742Jogye Order International Seon Center Opens The Jogye Order International Seon Center is now open to be a center to promulgate Korean traditional culture and Korean Buddhist meditation (Ganhwa-seon) to the world. The opening ceremony for the newly built center in Seoul was held on November 15. Jogye Order President Ven. Jaseung, members of the Council of Elders Ven. Jeongm2010-11-25 15:32JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-11-25 15:32http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=762330 Year Anniversary of October 27 Incident October 27 marks the 30-year anniversary of the government’s illegal actions against the Buddhist community. Now, the Buddhist community demands the truth to be revealed, the restoration of honor for the victims, and compensation for victims. To commemorate the 30-year anniversary, there was a dharma service and a meeting of the victims at 2010-11-12 16:09JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-11-12 16:09http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=747613th Korea, China, Japan Buddhist Goodwill Conference in Wuxi, China on October 19 Buddhist leaders from Korea, China, and Japan met in Wuxi, China for the 13th Korea, China, Japan Buddhist Goodwill Conference on October 19. Over 300 Buddhist leaders attended this conference to discuss ways to bring about world peace. Ven. Jaseung, head of the Jogye Order attended the conferenc2010-10-28 16:11JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-28 16:11http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7427World Archival Experts Visits Jogye Order Archives World archival experts visited the Jogye Order Archives at the administration building on October 15. Professor Anne Jillian from UCLA’s Archival Studies Department, Helen Sweneton, researcher from Englands’ HSCB Bank Archives, Peter Blum, director of the Heidelberg Archives, and other specialists visited to tour the Jogy...2010-10-18 11:50JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-18 11:50http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7400Jogye Order Offers Rice to North Korea at 3rd Year Anniversary of Shingyesa Temple The Jogye Order held the three-year anniversary of the restoration of Shingyesa Temple on Geumgang Mountain in North Korea on October 13. The Jogye Order Offices for the Promotion of National Unity offered relief aid materials at a spring water plant on Geumgang Mountain. Thereafter, they offered 30 tones o2010-10-15 16:11JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-15 16:11http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7394Ven. Jaseung Visits Victims of Atomic Bomb Ven. Jaseung visited the House of Peace, center for victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs to offer words of encouragement. Ven. Jaseung offered a monetary donation and said, “I hope this will help a little the victims of the atomic bomb.” In addition, Ven. Jaseung has begun a fundraising to build a rehabilitation cente...2010-10-15 10:08JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-15 10:08http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=739310 Year Anniversary of Government Employee Buddhist Association The ten-year anniversary dharma service for the Government Employee Buddhist Association was held on October 10 at Naksansa Temple with Ven. Hyechong, the head of the Jogye Order Bureau of Dharma Propagation and over 1000 in attendance. The Government Employee Buddhist Association was established in 2000 with over 72010-10-15 10:07JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-15 10:07http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7336New Website for Potential Monastics The Jogye Order has created a new website for people interested in becoming a monk or nun. There is a link called “Chulga,” meaning renunciation, which is a synonym for becoming a monastic, on the Jogye Order Korean homepage: http://www.buddhism.or.kr/. The actual site’s URL is http://monk.buddhism.or.kr/.This site is only in Ko...2010-10-08 13:30JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-08 13:30http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7335Supreme Patriarch of Cambodian Buddhism, Most Ven. Tep Vong visits Ven. Jaseung Most Ven. Tep Vong, the Supreme Patriarch of Cambodian Buddhism visited Ven. Jaseung at the Jogye Order administration building on September 28. Ven. Jaseung said, “Korean weather is a little cold. Please take good care of your health, and I hope you will have a safe visit of Korea. I h2010-10-08 11:20JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-08 11:20http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7331Korean Temple Food Experience Event held at New York The Jogye Order held “Korean Temple Food Experience” event in Manhattan, New York on September 20 with over 500 in attendance. The media along with many renowned artists, chefs, and celebrities attended to taste Korean food, which has a 1700 year-old tradition. Ven. Jaseung and his visiting team attended along with Yoo Su...2010-10-07 17:12JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-10-07 17:12http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=7280Ven. Jaseung Visits Jogye Order President Ven. Jaseung visited UN Secretary General Ban Ki-mun at the UN headquarters in New York to discuss world peace. Secretary Ban said, “I’m happy that you have come to to plan good works in relation to Korean Buddhism. I’m grateful for the great contribution to world peace and unity by the Korean Buddhist community.&amp...2010-09-30 17:26JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-09-30 17:26http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6848Picture: Hwaeom Multipurpose Center opens to serve as the Cambodian people’s center for education, culture, and welfare. The completion ceremony took place at the BWC Children’s Center in Siem Reap with Ven. Seongkwan, chairperson of Lotus World and Ven. Seongjik, representative from Jogye Order’s Hwaeom Association on July 20. Hwaeom Multipurpose Center opens to...2010-08-05 15:13JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-08-05 15:13http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6808 “Friends on the Path” is a social welfare foundation of the Jogye Order. This foundation raises funds to give to volunteer groups or uses the funds to help those less fortunate in society. This foundation is comparable to Unification Church’s “Good Neighbors” or the Christian foundation, “World Vision.” Friends on the Path pr...2010-07-27 15:49JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-27 15:49http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6797 Ven. Cheonun of Jogye Order’s Council of Elders passed away on July 14 at Hyangrimsa Temple in Gwangju at 79. He had been a monk for 64 years. He was born in 1932 and became a monk in 1947 with Ven. Jiam as his vocational master (eunsa). In this year, he received his novice ordination at Woljeongsa Temple and in 1958, received full Bhikkhu ordination at Seonunsa Temple. Thereafter, h2010-07-26 23:49JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-26 23:49http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6796 “Friends on the Path” is a social welfare foundation of the Jogye Order. This foundation raises funds to give to volunteer groups or uses the funds to help those less fortunate in society. This foundation is comparable to Unification Church’s “Good Neighbors” or the Christian foundation, “World Vision.” Friends on the Path ...2010-07-26 23:31News ClippingKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)News ClippingKorean Buddhism2010-07-26 23:31http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6762 Chinese Ambassador Zhang Xinsen visited Ven. Jaseung, the head of the Jogye Order on July 5 and discussed mostly the cultural exchange between the Chinese and Korean Buddhist communities. Ambassador Zhang Xinsen said, “We were able to recover quickly from the Chinghai earthquakes, thanks in part to the help given by the Korean Buddhist community.” He continued, &...2010-07-18 23:58JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-18 23:58http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6738A new modern university educational system will be introduced to temples on top of the long-existing traditional monastic training system. Now, monks and nuns can also learn English, Japanese, and Chinese in addition to the classical Chinese. There will also be courses in Buddhist Socioeconomics, Buddhist Social Welfare, Buddhist Ecology, Comparative Religious Studies, as well as study of the ori...2010-07-14 23:04JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-14 23:04http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6737 A new modern university educational system will be introduced to temples on top of the long-existing traditional monastic training system. Now, monks and nuns can also learn English, Japanese, and Chinese in addition to the classical Chinese. There will also be courses in Buddhist Socioeconomics, Buddhist Social Welfare, Buddhist Ecology, Comparative Religious Studies, as well as study o2010-07-14 22:55News ClippingKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)News ClippingKorean Buddhism2010-07-14 22:55http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6713 A Remembrance Ceremony was held in honor of the founder of the Jogye Order, Ven. Doui at Jogyesa Temple’s main dharma hall on June 13. The MC was Ven. Jongmin, the deputy director of the Department of Administrative Affairs. The ceremony began with Refuge Prayer and the chanting of the Heart Sutra. Then the chairperson of the Central Council Ven. Boseon presented the biography of Ven2010-07-12 00:31JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-12 00:31http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6712 Hwajaeng (cooperative resolution) Committee has been created to deal with conflicts within society and issues inside and outside of the Jogye Order. Ven. Jaseung commissioned 14 outstanding members for the committee with nine monastics and five lay people. They are all highly regarded members of society including Ven. Dobeop who was appointed to be the chairperson. The committee will d2010-07-12 00:12JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-07-12 00:12http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6654 There was a national memorial service for Ven. Munsu, the nun who killed herself by immolation in protest of the government’s development of the four great rivers. Over 1500 attended the service held at Jogyesa Temple on June 5. There were tears amid resolutions to carry out her last wish that the four rivers be protected from development. In attendance were representatives from...2010-06-21 18:16JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-06-21 18:16http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6590 After morning practice, we had a mala making workshop. Original Image Link Site2010-06-08 11:06JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-06-08 11:06http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=656231st Buddhist Cultural Exchange Conference The 31st Korea Japan Buddhist Cultural Exchange Conference was held with the theme of “Let’s learn from each other.” With over 300 Korean representatives, this conference was held at Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto on May 26. At 11 a.m. the peace prayer service was held in the main dharma hall and at 2 p.m. the ac...2010-06-03 10:38JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-06-03 10:38http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6476Joy, the Lotus Lantern Festival! Joy! This is the word that best embodies the Lotus Lantern Festival. The lanterns of all sizes, shapes, and colors are surely impressive, but the joy of the participants left the greatest impression. Koreans value dynamism and this can be seen in the festival. Koreans are diligen2010-05-19 14:55JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-05-19 14:55http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6448Togetherness Celebration: Prelude for the Lotus Lantern Festival This is the busiest time of the year for Buddhists as they prepare for Buddha’s birthday celebrations. On May 9, a preview for the festival, “Togetherness Celebration” was held at the Jangchung Sports Complx to raise the enthusiasm for the Lotus Lantern Festival. At this celebration, temple per...2010-05-12 16:21JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-05-12 16:21http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6425Lamp Lighting Ceremony for the Lotus Lantern Festival Twin-Lion Stone Lamp Replica is this year’s Grand Lantern of Seoul Plaza The annual Lamp Lighting Ceremony was held at Seoul Plaza on April 3. This year’s grand lantern is a replica of the twin-lion stone lamp at Beopjusa Temple . This ceremony ushers in the s2010-05-07 13:38JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-05-07 13:38http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6421Jogye Order Dharma Propagation Team Assembled To spread the dharma to areas untouched by the dharma “Oh Bhikkhus, I have shaken off the yolk of men and gods. You have also shaken off the yolk of men and gods. Now go forth and teach the dharma. Go forth with compassion for the world, for the benefit of many, and2010-05-06 15:52JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-05-06 15:52http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6420Taenghwa Master from the West, Brian Barry “I came on a whim. Now, it’s been 40 years since I landed in Korea. Ain’t that something?” “My age? I’m a haebangdung (born around the time when Korea was liberated from Japan). That makes me 66 this year.” &2010-05-06 14:23JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-05-06 14:23http://jp.koreanbuddhism.net/rss/link.asp?rss_type=article&rss_seq=6402First-Ever Buddhist Hospice to be Built A prayer service was held on April 18 for a Buddhist hospice to be built. This service was the beginning of a 1000 day intensive prayer service that is intended to raise money for the hospice, which will be called Jaje Hospital . The Pure Land Kwanjajae Association began raising funds in 2000 to build the hospic2010-04-30 10:53JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism(mailto:webmaster@koreanbuddhism.net)JOKB HighlightsKorean Buddhism2010-04-30 10:53