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The wooden vertical palace of Buddha
The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...
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Korea's 14-meter hanging Buddhist painting on track to become national treasure
Korea’s heritage system classifies state-designated cultural ... The 14-meter-tall painting, enshrined at Muryang Temple in ...
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The Korean shamans who worshipped General Douglas MacArthur like a god
In the 1970s it became a popular trend to summon MacArthur, going so far as to don his trademark corncob pipe and sunglasses ...
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Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers
The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting festival over the weekend to celebrate the Buddha’s birthday. Religious belief in South Korea has been on ...
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Brick and mortar Buddha: Why a giant statue became an interfaith hub and spiritual home for many
Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...
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More than 100 locations to host Temple Stay program in March across Korea
More than 100 Buddhist temples across Korea, including Bongeunsa in southern Seoul, will host Temple Stay programs this March, starting Saturday, the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced on ...