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35,000 people mourn unification church founder at funeral

An estimated 35,000 mourners attended an emotion-filled funeral for Unification Church leader and founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon in the church's main compound in Gapyeong, east of Seoul, on Saturday, according to the church.

Religions | 2012-09-15 14:15

Two sons to lead Unification empire

The death of the 92-year-old Rev. Moon Sun-myung, the founder of the Unification Church, Monday, is leaving two sons in charge of his religious and business empire.

Religions | 2012-09-03 16:55

Buddhist sect spreads temple cuisine

Korea’s Buddhist temple cuisine is becoming more popular among healthy eaters within and outside Korea.

Religions | 2012-07-10 17:18

Buddhists regret China's boycott of world conference

Korea's leading Buddhist sect on Thursday expressed regret at a Chinese Buddhist delegation's abrupt withdrawal from an international Buddhist conference held in southern South Korea earlier this week to protest the presence of Tibetan delegates.

Religions | 2012-06-14 19:22

Professional managers to run Buddhist temples

The Jogye Order will hand over the business of running temples to independent companies instead of entrusting it to monks, and be more transparent about how revenue from Buddhist donations is spent.

Religions | 2012-06-07 18:25

Monk scandal needs wider view

Today marks the 2,556th birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha. Just before the festivities began, a scandal erupted among the managerial monks of the mainstream order of Korean Buddhism, the Jogye Order.

Religions | 2012-05-27 16:31

English classes on Buddhism to open

The International Dharma Instructors’ Association (IDIA) will open English classes on Buddhism for anyone seeking to learn more about the religion.

Religions | 2012-01-02 10:01

Korea’s isolated Buddhism opening doors

In the last decade or so, a rise in the popularity of Buddhism-related practices has brought the formerly isolated Korean Buddhism much closer to

Religions | 2011-12-27 16:57

Buddhist monks to fast for 100 days

The monks of the Jogye Order, the largest sect of Buddhism in Korea, embarked on a 100-day afternoon fast, a traditional practice, Monday.

Religions | 2011-11-07 16:54

Bridging Korean Buddhism and the West

GYERYONG, South Chungcheong Province — There is no better time than fall to visit a Buddhist temple in Korea. Many are nestled in the mountains, providing a refreshing retreat for the body and soul in the midst of ...

Religions | 2011-10-04 17:04

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