From Jogyesa to Gilsanga, these are the must-visit temples every traveller should see, according to an acclaimed local Buddhist priest. "Before we begin", said Jang Jeok, a Buddhist priest whose ...

A boy whose Buddhist name is Myung Bub touches his newly shaved head during a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming 2,563th birthday on May 12, at the Jogye Temple in Seoul, South Korea, April 22 ...

A fire broke out in the international conference room of the Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall at Jogyesa Temple, in Jongno district, Seoul, on Tuesday morning, June 10. No casualties ...

A Buddhist landmark in the Jongno-gu district of South Korea’s capital, the colourful Jogyesa temple offers a chance to relax in bustling Seoul, as well as traditional activities.

Every spring, thousands of monks gather at the ancient Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia, on the most important day on the Buddhist calendar: Buddha Day. Also known as Waisak Day or Vesak Day ...

The Lotus Lantern Festival consisted of a 3.5-kilometer parade from Dongguk University, a Buddhist-affiliated university in Seoul, to the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple. Participants carried pink paper ...

Expressing a wish for harmony and peace among different religions, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will light up lanterns in front of the main Buddhist temple of Jogyesa in Jongno, central ...

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism office announced on Thursday that it will be operating a "Lunar New Year Templestay" at over 20 temples nationwide next week. The ...

A woman prays at Seoul's Jogyesa Buddhist temple, ... bowing before a Buddhist altar 108 times: South Korean parents are turning to God as students sit a crucial exam Thursday.

From Jogyesa to Gilsanga, these are the must-visit temples every traveller should see, according to an acclaimed local Buddhist priest. "Before we begin", said Jang Jeok, a Buddhist priest whose ...

Show more Show less A woman prays at Seoul's Jogyesa Buddhist temple, where prayers are being held for students taking the university entrance exam The "Suneung" exam is a major event in education ...