Buddhist leaders use technology to reach masses

Yonhap News, April 29, 2013

Seoul, South Korea -- Yes, South Korea is the most wired country in the world, but the preconceived stereotypes of Buddhist monks living in ascetic, rustic conditions nevertheless do not blend well with smartphones.

Buddhist books top best sellers in Korea

by Emi Hailey Hayakawa, BTN, Feb 25, 2013

Seoul, South Korea -- Ven. Haemin’s book has been the top-seller in Korea for over one year selling over 2 million copies.

South Korea ‘temple cuisine’ feeds body and soul

AFP, Feb 3, 2013

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea -- A centuries-old tradition of Buddhist cuisine, with strict bars on foods linked to lust or anger, is enjoying a revival in South Korea, one of Asia's most high-stress societies.

14th century Goryeo Buddhist painting found in Rome

by Emi Hailey Hayakawa, BTN, Jan 24, 2013

Rome, Italy -- The National Museum of Korea recently found “Buddha Amitabha,” a 14th century Goryeo Buddhist painting in Rome, Italy during a research on the collection of the National Museum of Oriental Art.

Seven Korean monasteries seek UNESCO World Heritage

by Emi Hailey Hayakawa, BTN, Aug 29, 2012

Seoul, South Korea -- The Presidential Council on Nation Branding began its research and investigation for the application of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at 7 monasteries in Korea.

Korean Buddhist cultural offerings designed to go global

By Cho Chung-un, Korea Herald, Aug 14, 2012

Seoul, South Korea -- Buddhism is not just a religion in Korea. It is an integral cultural asset that has substantially contributed to the development of the country’s tradition and arts for the last 1,700 years.

Lotus lantern festival designated as Korea's "important intangible cultural

by Emi Hayakawa, BTN, April 27, 2012

Seoul, South Korea -- The Lotus lantern festival, “Yeondeunghoe” in Korean, was designated the intangible cultural heritage No. 122 by the Cultural heritage administration.

2012 Indian Film Festival in Korea

by Emi Hayakawa, BTN, Feb 26, 2012

Seoul, South Korea -- The Hannarae Culture Foundation opened the “2012 Indian Film Festival” to promote Korean traditional culture to foreigners in Korea.

Korean Buddhist temple food to go global

By Cho Chung-un, Horea Herald, Feb 8, 2012

Buddhist group to open temple food restaurant in Paris next year

Seoul, South Korea -- A Korean Buddhist group will soon bring temple food to the world as a part of its effort to introduce the 1,700 years of Korean Buddhist culture abroad.

Korea's Buddhist architectural gems

The Bangkok Post, July 19, 2011

Famous temple offers a peaceful sanctuary

Gyeongju, South Korea -- With its unique architectural style dating back more than a thousand years, Bulguksa temple in Gyeongju, South Korea, is an important example of Silla architecture well worth visiting.