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Seoul International Buddhism Expo kicks off with sustainable living theme
By Park Ji-won
Poster for the Seoul International Buddhism Expo / Courtesy of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
By Park Ji-won
The Seoul International Buddhism Expo will be held both online and in person, from today until Nov. 14, on the theme of sustainable living.
Korea's largest cultural expo on Buddhism, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism under the title “Green life! Wisdom for a Sustainable Life,” will highlight how eco-friendliness is reflected in Buddhism and its culture. In the expo, to be held online and at SETEC in southern Seoul, up to 300 booths from 200 companies will present eco-friendly architecture, vegan fashion and cosmetics, as well as plants for use in interior design.
Among its various attractions, the expo will feature one exhibition in which art can be viewed while visitors meditatively listen to sounds recorded from nature, as well as an exhibition of paintings on Buddhism, ranging from traditional to contemporary pieces. A seminar on meditation will also take place.
An exhibition on Bhutan will be held showcasing the country's culture, food and products related to Buddhism. Lastly, in an event called the Buddha Art Festival, the “300,000 won” exhibition will display Buddhist paintings for sale at comparably reasonable prices to support the arts.
The expo will be livestreamed from Nov. 11 to 14.