Podcasts about Korean Buddhism

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Episode 4 of When Life Gives You Tangerines, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Bo-gum as Gwan-sik, Kim So-hyun as Ae-sun, and featuring a deeply emotional story about family, hardship, love, and resilience. We discuss:The song featured during the recap: "Name" by Kwak Jin-eon, a tender ballad reflecting the enduring love between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik.Joanna's magical trip to Japan, including cherry blossoms, sushi, Enoshima Island, and meeting the amazing Akiko in Shinjuku Gyoen.How the lyrics of "Name" perfectly capture the decades-long bond between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik.The brutal reality of Ae-sun's early married life, especially her abuse by her in-laws due to not producing a son.The significance of 108 prostrations in Korean Buddhism and the intense societal pressure on wives to bear sons.South Korea's declining fertility rate, from 6 children per woman in the 1960s to close to the lowest in the world today.The heartbreaking and symbolic moment when Ae-sun flips the table to prevent her daughter from becoming a haenyeo.The shocking revelation that Gwan-sik is being physically abused by his boss — the man Ae-sun almost married!Ae-sun's fierce loyalty and love for Gwan-sik, including confronting his abuser in front of the entire village.The evolving dynamic between Ae-sun and her daughter Geum Myeong in 1994, especially around class, shoes, and emotional validation.Gwan-sik and Ae-sun's intimate physical and emotional connection, even decades into their marriage.The symbolism of sugar, kimjang, and daily packed lunches in expressing affection, social rules, and hardship.The beautiful theme of quiet sacrifice — how both Ae-sun and Gwan-sik shield each other from their respective pains.The significance of the episode's title, “The Blazing Summer Sunshine,” as a metaphor for both oppressive hardship and the radiant love that sustained them.A spotlight on Park Bo-gum: his acting and musical background, clean-cut reputation, and his return to dramas after military service.Next week, we'll recap and analyze Episode 5 of When Life Gives You Tangerines, and talk about the real-life couple that inspired this drama — or so the internet says!ReferencesKorean Beliefs: 5 Foods Believed to Repel Evil Spirits – Seoulbox.Prostrating as a Part of Buddhist Practice - Buddhistdoor Global.Did South Korea's Population Policy Work Too Well? | PRBPark Bo-gum - WikipediaKwak Jin Eon on Spotify

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 88 - What is Korean Zen or Seon Buddhism? How does it syncretize with indigenous Korean religion? How is it different from Chinese Chan or Japanese Zen? Shoutout to our listener John for sending us these questions! Resources: Baker, Don (2001). "Looking for God in the Streets of Seoul: The Resurgence of Religion in 20th-Century Korea". Harvard Asia Quarterly 5 (4) 34–39.; Hong-bae Yi; Taehan Pulgyo Chogyejong (1996). Korean Buddhism. Kum Sok Publishing Co., Ltd. ISBN 89-86821-00-1.; Scoville-Pope, Bryan (2008). "Go Tell it Off the Mountain: Missionary Activity in Modern Korean Buddhism", Thesis (M.A.)--University of the West; Vermeersch, Sem. (2008). The Power of the Buddhas: the Politics of Buddhism during the Koryǒ Dynasty (918–1392). Cambridge: Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674031883; OCLC 213407432; Yoon Seung Yong (2012), The Movement to Reform Korean Buddhism, Korea Journal 52. No.3, pp. 35~63; Gupta, Santosh Kumar (2011),“Socially Engaged Jogye Order in Contemporary Korea,” ISKS Conference, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 23–26 August 2011.; Buswell Jr, Robert E (1992), The Zen Monastic Experience: Buddhist Practice in Contemporary Korea, Princeton, New JErsey: PUP.; Buswell, Robert E., ed. (2004). Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Macmillan Reference USA. pp. 430–435. ISBN 0-02-865718-7.; Cho Sungtaek (2002), Buddhism and Society, Korea Journal 42 (2), 119–136.; Buswell, Robert E. (1991a), Tracing Back the Radiance: Chinul's Korean Way of Zen, University of Hawaii Press, ISBN 0824814274; Buswell, Robert E. (1991b), The "Short-cut" Approach of K'an-hua Meditation: The Evolution of a Practical Subitism in Chinese Ch'an Buddhism. In: Peter N. Gregory (editor)(1991), Sudden and Gradual. Approaches to Enlightenment in Chinese Thought, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited; Buswell, Robert E. (1993), The Zen Monastic Experience: Buddhist Practice in Contemporary Korea, Princeton University Press; Buswell, Robert E (1993), Ch'an Hermeneutics: A Korean View. In: Donald S. Lopez, Jr. (ed.)(1993), Buddhist Hermeneutics, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass; Keown, Damien; Prebish, Charles S. (2007), Encyclopedia of Buddhism: Sŏn Buddhism (Korean Zen), Routledge; Kim, Jinwung (2012), A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict, Indiana University Press; Lachs, Stuart (2012), Hua-t'ou : A Method of Zen Meditation (PDF); Marshall, R. Pihl (1995), "Koryŏ Sŏn Buddhism and Korean Literature. In: Korean Studies, Volume 19, 1995, pp. 62-82" (PDF), Korean Studies, 19 (1): 62–82, doi:10.1353/ks.1995.0007, S2CID 144954293; Park, Jin Y. (2010), Makers of Modern Korean Buddhism, SUNY Press; Sorensen, Henrik Hjort (1983), The Life and Thought of the Korean Sŏn Master Kyŏnghŏ. In: Korean Studies, Volume 7, 1983, pp. 9-33; Vong, Myo (2008), Cookies of Zen, Seoul, South Korea: EunHaeng NaMu, ISBN 978-89-5660-257-8 Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha ⁠https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu⁠! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brightonbuddhism/message

진행자: 간형우, Ali Abbot ‘Monk' DJ spreading Buddhism goes global 기사 요약: ‘아시아 대세'된 뉴진스님 윤성호, 아시아로 불교 문화 전파 가속화 [1] A South Korean DJ-comedian in a Buddhist monk's robe is making strides in Korea and abroad with the backing of Korea's largest Buddhist sect that has employed him as part of its outreach to wider audiences. *monk: 수도승 *make strides: 큰 발걸음을 내딛다 or 장족의 발전을 하다 *outreach: 봉사활동, 사회공헌활동   [2] Yoon Seong-ho, the DJ known as the Ven. New Jean, will close the three-day Lotus Lantern Festival on Sunday, with an electronic dance music performance echoing Buddhist verses. The show is set in front of Jogyesa, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. *echo: 울림, 메아리, ~소리로 가득하다, 반복하다   [3] Sunday's event will mark the second time the DJ brings the annual lantern festival to an end. Interest in the deejaying “monk” has spread beyond Korea. *bring ~ to an end: ~를 끝내다   [4] Yoon will perform in Hong Kong on May 17, followed by another performance on July 13 in Taiwan -- where Yoon's first overseas performance was staged on April 27. *overseas: 해외의, 외국의   기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240512050107   [코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트 구독] 아이튠즈(아이폰):https://itunes.apple.com/kr/podcast/koliaheleoldeu-paskaeseuteu/id686406253?mt=2 네이버 오디오 클립(아이폰, 안드로이드 겸용): https://audioclip.naver.com/channels/5404 팟빵 (안드로이드): http://www.podbbang.com/ch/6638

Bright on Buddhism Episode 78 - What is the story of Buddhism's arrival into Korea? How did this affect Korean Shamanism? How did this influence Korean Buddhism going forward? Resources: Baker, Don (2001). "Looking for God in the Streets of Seoul: The Resurgence of Religion in 20th-Century Korea". Harvard Asia Quarterly 5 (4) 34–39.; Hong-bae Yi; Taehan Pulgyo Chogyejong (1996). Korean Buddhism. Kum Sok Publishing Co., Ltd. ISBN 89-86821-00-1.; Scoville-Pope, Bryan (2008). "Go Tell it Off the Mountain: Missionary Activity in Modern Korean Buddhism", Thesis (M.A.)--University of the West; Vermeersch, Sem. (2008). The Power of the Buddhas: the Politics of Buddhism during the Koryǒ Dynasty (918–1392). Cambridge: Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674031883; OCLC 213407432; Yoon Seung Yong (2012), The Movement to Reform Korean Buddhism, Korea Journal 52. No.3, pp. 35~63; Gupta, Santosh Kumar (2011),“Socially Engaged Jogye Order in Contemporary Korea,” ISKS Conference, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 23–26 August 2011.; Buswell Jr, Robert E (1992), The Zen Monastic Experience: Buddhist Practice in Contemporary Korea, Princeton, New JErsey: PUP.; Buswell, Robert E., ed. (2004). Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Macmillan Reference USA. pp. 430–435. ISBN 0-02-865718-7.; Cho Sungtaek (2002), Buddhism and Society, Korea Journal 42 (2), 119–136.; https://archive.ph/20130112144111/http://www.buddhapia.co.kr/eng/tedesco/cross.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20080526124245/http://www.wonbuddhism.org/; https://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/korea-txt.htm Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brightonbuddhism/message

David Mason is not only a vessel of wisdom, he is also a masterful storyteller. In just over two hours, he explains how people came to the Korean Peninsula, how Buddhism arrived from China, how it interacted with the indigenous Shamanism, the ideological conflicts and discussions the various schools of thought generated, the creation of the Jogye Order and the Taego Order, Master Songchul, how drugs affect the development of spirituality, how Sansin is Tangun, and much more... He speaks honestly and from great experience. A conversation it felt a pleasure to be a part of and a follow-up discussion on Taoism is already being planned. David Mason is an American academic who first came to Korea in 1982. He has authored about 10 prominent books on Korean culture, spirituality, travel and mountains, and serves as a scholar, author, public speaker and tour guide. Find him online, book a tour, buy a book, and much more David Mason's Website: https://san-shin.org   Discussion Outline 0:00 How did you get into spirituality? 5:24 The religious mountains of Korea 13:20 What is Korean Buddhism? 31:50 The temples of Korea 42:32 Does Buddhism still have a role to play today? 52:22 Negative perceptions of Shamanism 1:07:06 The role of drugs in Korean shamanism 1:11:44 Sansin vs Tangun 1:19:28 Shamanism and gender 1:25:00 Illegal shamanism in modern Korea 1:28:26 The supreme patriarch: Master Seongchol 1:38:25 Shaman temples you can visit today 1:44:25 Religion as psychological comfort in modern society 1:51:05 Park Chung-hee and the national parks of Korea 1:57:36 Personal enlightenment   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard  ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Music by me: Radical Gary - The Reoccurring Peace Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAkVRbH8eyg 

As a state-of-the-art “wearable technology” of the time, talismans provided protection, perquisites, and prescriptions for the devotees of premodern Korean Buddhism. Among a varied array of talismans discovered from tombs, stupas, and spell books, this talk focuses on a collage of the twenty-four Buddhist talismans to illustrate how they provided a vocabulary and structure to address believers' soteriological concerns and transform their cosmological views. By examining these talismans as a crucial part of the Korean Buddhist mortuary ritual, the talk argues for the pervasiveness of talismanic culture in Chosŏn Buddhism, which allowed its followers to manage the fears of disease, demons, and death. My findings further suggest that multiple layers of ambiguities built around talismans, such as tensions between text and image, legibility and illegibility, as well as accessibility and inaccessibility, played a key role in enacting the efficacy and potency of talismans, and that the twenty-four talismans occupied a central place in Chosŏn Buddhist devotional practice. Challenging the common view of Chosŏn Buddhism as being dormant and defeated, this talk presents a surprisingly vibrant and dynamic picture of Chosŏn Buddhism through these little-studied materials. This event took place on February 6, 2023 Learn more: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/

LET GO by Zen Master Daehaeng A man journeys home through the misty mountains of old Korea. But as previous karma follows him, he meets with unexpected fortune, & terror. Letting Go, written by Zen Master Daehaeng, presents us with a story we can all relate to. Zen Master Daehaeng (1927 - 2012) was a Buddhist nun began her spiritual life at the age of 8 in Korea, before its split into North & South. As an enlightened master, she taught for more than 40 years at the Han Ma Um Center (founded 1972), and broke many of the traditional roles in Korean Buddhism, by having both male & female disciples, and teaching that people from all walks of life could practice & awaken to their true nature. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/support

Welcome to the 3rd season. Please enjoy this story, narrated by Myungju, and its follow up conversation with Myungju & Hwalson Sunim. A man journeys home through the misty mountains & beauty of old Korea. As previous karma follows his path, he meets with unexpected fortune & terror. Letting Go, written by Zen Master Daehaeng, presents us with a story to which we might all relate. Zen Master Daehaeng (1927 - 2012) was a Buddhist nun began her spiritual life at the age of 8 in Korea, before its split into North & South. As an enlightened master, she taught for more than 40 years at the Han Ma Um Center (founded 1972), and broke many of the traditional roles in Korean Buddhism, by having both male & female disciples, and teaching that people from all walks of life could practice & awaken to their true nature. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/support

Bright on Buddhism - Guest Appearance - Ji Hye Robinson This week, Bright on Buddhism welcomes our second special guest, Ji Hye Robinson! Ji Hye is an MA student in the UIUC Religion department, and she specializes in Korean Buddhism and shamanism! In today's conversation, we talk in detail about Korean Buddhism, modern understandings of Buddhism, and everyday spirituality! We hope you enjoy. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

Korea24 – 2021.11.30. (Tuesday) News Briefing: South Korea’s health system is continuing to come under strain, with more than 90% of ICU beds for critically ill COVID-19 patients in Seoul now occupied. Meanwhile, the government says the rising number of elderly COVID-19 patients at high risk of developing severe symptoms is the biggest concern at this point. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Last Wednesday, the education ministry announced an ambitious package of reform measures for schools at all levels from elementary to high schools. The measures include the introduction of a selective curriculum at the elementary level, as well as strengthening career education in middle school. This comes as high schools in the country are set to adopt a credit system, currently on a trial basis, starting in 2025. To take a closer look at the proposed changes and their potential impact, Professor Hong Won-pyo, from the Department of Education at Yonsei University joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won: 1. A student from a prestigious university who had been working as a private tutor to a 7 year-old girl was caught on CCTV physically assaulting her tutee. ("목이 뒤로 꺾이도록 때렸다"…서울대 과외선생이 7살 아이 학대) 2. A taxi driver has been hailed a hero for saving a child by performing CPR after he saw the child collapse on the street. (심정지 아이 살린 택시기사, 택시비 계산도 마다했다) 3. The Korean Netflix series Squid Game has won a Gotham Award for ‘Breakthrough Series – Long Format’, becoming the first Korean-made content to win one. ('오징어 게임' 美 고담어워즈 첫 트로피…황동혁 "기적, 정말 감사") Touch Base in Seoul: Seven years ago, our guest today, Koo Nadan (구나단) was an English language tutor at a famous academy in Korea. Today he is the interim head coach of the Incheon Shinhan Bank S-Birds in the Women’s Korean Basketball League, and since he was appointed in the Summer he has already impressed. Coach Koo joins us via video call to tell us about his story. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Park Han-sol has a piece on the late modern sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu (1922-1973) and a photo exhibition celebrating the artist. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Yuna writes about how the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism will expand its international projects in 2022, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Templestay program.

진행자: 김혜연, Naomi Garyan1. Culture Ministry amends translation guidelines for kimchi기사 요약: 문체부는 공공 용어의 외국어 번역 및 표기 지침 훈령 개정안을 발표하고 김치의 중국어 번역 및 표기 용례로 제시했던 파오차이를 삭제했다. [1] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday announced that it had made some changes to the translation guidelines for kimchi, which were published in July 2020.*translation guideline: 번역지침*make changes to - : -을 변경하다 [2] The new guidelines state that kimchi's proper Chinese translation is “xin qi.” The ministry deleted a part that said “pao cai” -- a pickled vegetable dish eaten in China -- is an acceptable translation for kimchi, as it is the name that is already widely used in China.*acceptable: 받아들일 수 있는*widely used: 널리 사용되는 [3] In June, Naver's V Live came under fire for translating kimchi as pao cai in an episode of BTS' variety program “Run BTS!” At the time, Naver explained that the translation was in accordance with the Culture Ministry's translation guidelines.*under fire: 비난을 받고 있다*in accordance with: - 에 따라 [4] Another change that was made to the guidelines was sundae and seonji. The original guidelines said that the acceptable translation is “blood sausage” or “blood cake,” but the Culture Ministry cited feedback that the translations could be uncomfortable for foreigners unfamiliar with the food, so they changed the names to “sundae” or “seonji.”*cite: 인용하다*unfamiliar: 낯선, 친숙하지 않은 2. [Newsmaker] Buddhist monks fined for breaching social distancing guidelines기사요약: 방역 수칙 어기고 ‘음주파티' 벌인 해남 승려들이 행정 처분을 받게 되었고, 조계사에서는 이에 대해 공식 사과문을 올렸다. Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism apologizes for seven Haenam monks' ‘drinking party'　[1] Buddhist monks are facing criticism after seven of them were caught having a private gathering in violation of local social distancing guidelines.*face criticism: 비난에 직면하다 [2] According to the local government of Haenam in South Jeolla Province, there was a report of several Buddhist monks having a meal together with alcoholic drinks on Monday evening, when the region's social distancing guidelines prohibiting private gatherings of more than four people had come into effect.*come into effect: 실시되다 [3] A photograph showed eight people sitting at the same table with food and opened bottles at an accommodation facility owned by a temple in the southwestern coastal county of Haenam.*accommodation facility: 숙박 시설 [4] After conducting an on-site inspection, the local government of Haenam said Wednesday that it had confirmed the violation of social distancing guidelines by a total of eight people -- seven Buddhist monks and the owner of the accommodation facility.*on-site: 현장에서의*confirm: 확인하다 [5] The county plans to impose a fine of 100,000 won ($86) on the seven monks and owner of the accommodation facility, who will also face a separate fine of 1.5 million won as a business owner and a 10-day suspension of operation.*impose: 강요하다*suspension 정직, 연기, 보류

I went up for a two day temple stay at Beopjusa, a 1500 year old temple in the mountains of South Korea and had the pleasure to sit down with one of the monks and record an interview. He explains why he decided to become a Zen Buddhist Monk, the practices and lifestyle of a monk, a practice he recommends for all people, the unique traits of Korean  Buddhism, and much more! A video version of the podcast with footage of chanting, the full length interview, and video of the temple landscape will be available on the Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhcbM59XZf1ZbRiVLHD2hQ

Guest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsThe mysterious founding of what became Seoul and how Wangsimni got its nameMaster Muhak's prediction about the length of the Joseon DynastyBuddhism's fallWhat the suppression of Buddhism meant for Joseon and the future of KoreaA folktale about Master Muhak The elimination of Buddhist nunsHow Buddhism recovered, the opening of Jogyesa in downtown SeoulSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22510065)

Guest: Prof. David Mason http://www.san-shin.org/David.htmlTake a tour with David through The Royal Asiatic Society, SIWA, or Tours By LocalsBuddhism's arrival on the Korean peninsula to establish its role in the culture over centuriesThe legend of ChadonThe internal rotting of the Buddhist Goryeo DynastyYi Sang-gye's coup and the rise of Neo-ConfucianismSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22510065)

For many centuries after Wonhyo, Korean Buddhism experienced total oppression. Monks could not enter through the gates of Seoul, and Buddhist teachings entered a period of contraction. Monks & masters retreated to the mountains. Remote Zen communities formed, poor yet self-sustaining & rich in spirit. It is here, during the 19th century, we find our next two sister stories. The first, a story of Kyunghuh & his young disciple Mangong. The second story finds Mangong, years later with his own young disciple, Wondam. Many years later, Wondam became the teacher of our Detroit Zen Center Abbot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarzendetroit/support

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich'ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey's his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich'ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich'ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch'ŏnt'ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talked to Richard McBride II about Doctrine and Practice in Medieval Korean Buddhism: The Collected Works of Ŭich’ŏn (University of Hawaii Press, 2016). The book is a comprehensive study of the Koryŏ (918-1392) Buddhist exegete, Ŭichŏn, that convey’s his life and work through letters, speeches, memorials, addresses, and poetry, from three epigraphical accounts. During a time of contention between the the doctrinal (敎) and meditation (禪) schools, Ŭich’ŏn traveled to Song (宋), China (960-1270) to study with the Huayan (華嚴) master, Jinshui Jingyuan (晉水淨源) (1011-1088). During his fourteen-month stay in China, he became well-acquainted with monks of the Huayan, Tiantai, Vinaya, Chan, and Consciousness-only schools. Upon his return to Koryŏ, he compiled the "New Catalog of the Teachings of All the Schools," the first comprehensive catalog of essays and commentaries that reflects a pan-East Asian tradition. Ŭich’ŏn has been historically associated with abandoning his affiliation with the Huayan school, and founding the Ch’ŏnt’ae (Tiantai, 天 台) order of Korean Buddhism. Despite this, letters to Master Jinshui Jingyuan, in combination with addresses to novice disciples reveal that Uicheon did not abandon Huayan thought,but advocated that all forms of doctrinal knowledge be thoroughly understood in an age of declining dharma. Trevor McManis is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, who specializes in cultural geography with an interest in applying geographic thought to the study of East Asian Religions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biography of Twelfth Century Korean Master Chinul. One of the most important figures in Korean Buddhism, Chinul sought to unify the teachings of the sutras with those of Son (Zen in Japanese), the so-called "special transmission outside the scriptures, not dependent on words and letters". Main Text: The Collected Works of Chinul, translated and with an introduction by Robert E. Buswell Jr., University of Hawaii Press, 1983.

Ven. Pomnyun's Answer to "What’s Your Relationship with Tibetan Buddhism?” Selection from a Dharma Q&A session at Busan City Hall, Busan (June 15, 2019)  Questioner : if you know this, it’s a Tibetan style. So I’ve been studying a little bit of Tibetan, Mogolian and [Britain - unclear] style way of Buddhism.  So I was watching your videos like one year maybe. So you are the best, in Korea, I think you’re the best. Best videos.  So my question is do you and your organization have contacts with official Buddhist community and organization in Russia, Mongolia and India? So I’m talking about Tibetan Buddhist communities. And what kind of relations and cooperations that could be with your organization, maybe Korean Buddhism and Tibetan style Buddhism? And what kind of relation do you see? How can [you] cooperate? And do you need volunteers to link with Russian, Mongolian and Tibetan Buddhists? So you can have me. Thank you. 

Ven. Pomnyun's Answer to "What's the difference between Chinese Buddhism and Korean Buddhism?" Selection from a Dharma Q&A session at Union Theological Seminary (Oct. 2, 2014)

This episode of the Korea Now podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with David Mason. They speak about David's work on the distinctive nature of Korean Buddhism, its origins in Korea with the Three Kingdoms, the impact it had over the peninsula, its downfall under the early Choson dynasty, and the place it has found for itself in post-independent and contemporary Korean society. David Mason has been a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Gyeonghui University in Seoul, a Professor in the Public Service Department at Chung-Ang University, and is currently serving as a Professor in Cultural Tourism at Sejong University. He has also worked as an English language translator for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, has served on the managing boards of the Royal Asiatic Society and Korean Society for Shamanic Spirit Studies, and he regularly guides tours into important Buddhist sites. (David Mason's biographical webpage: http://san-shin.org/David.html; and links to some of David's work: http://baekdu-daegan.comand http://www.san-shin.org)   Donate at Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Website – http://www.jedleahenry.org Libsyn – http://korea-now-podcast.libsyn.com Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qg6g1KyHaRXi193XqF6GA Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry Academia.edu – http://university.academia.edu/JedLeaHenry Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jed_Lea-Henry  

Last year, the Asia Institute invited the public to attend a free lecture by the author of the first English language book written about one of Korea's greatest historical figures. Author David Mason grew up in Michigan & has now lived in South Korea for more than three decades. He received his M.A. in Korean Studies (focusing on the History of Korean Religions) at the Graduate School of International Studies of Yonsei University in Seoul. He's worked as an editor for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, served as an enthusiastic tour-guide for groups of foreigners to Korea's most beautiful and interesting areas, gives speeches on Korean history, culture & current development to various audiences, and also as a professor at the International Tourism for the Hanyang University Graduate School, a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Kyung Hee University & currently at Chung-Ang University's department of Public Service.More information on Professor Mason's book, "Solitary Sage: The Profound Life, Wisdom and Legacy of Korea's "Go-un" Choi Chi-won", can be found at http://san-shin.org/Goun-Solitary-Sage-Choi-Chiwon.htmlStream the episode online at https://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/solitary-sage-koreas-go-un-choi-chi-won-Download the full episode at https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11071333/asia_institute_choi_chi_won_book_event_korea_fm.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist's $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic & they'll create & host the podcast). Visit https://www.facebook.com/PodcastAssist/ for more information. Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcheraudioBoom - http://bit.ly/KFMaudioBoomPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Last year, the Asia Institute invited the public to attend a free lecture by the author of the first English language book written about one of Korea's greatest historical figures. Author David Mason grew up in Michigan & has now lived in South Korea for more than three decades. He received his M.A. in Korean Studies (focusing on the History of Korean Religions) at the Graduate School of International Studies of Yonsei University in Seoul. He's worked as an editor for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, served as an enthusiastic tour-guide for groups of foreigners to Korea's most beautiful and interesting areas, gives speeches on Korean history, culture & current development to various audiences, and also as a professor at the International Tourism for the Hanyang University Graduate School, a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Kyung Hee University & currently at Chung-Ang University's department of Public Service.More information on Professor Mason's book, "Solitary Sage: The Profound Life, Wisdom and Legacy of Korea's "Go-un" Choi Chi-won", can be found at http://san-shin.org/Goun-Solitary-Sage-Choi-Chiwon.htmlStream the episode online at https://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/solitary-sage-koreas-go-un-choi-chi-won-Download the full episode at https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11071333/asia_institute_choi_chi_won_book_event_korea_fm.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist's $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic & they'll create & host the podcast). Visit https://www.facebook.com/PodcastAssist/ for more information. Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcheraudioBoom - http://bit.ly/KFMaudioBoomPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

After five centuries of marginalization under the Chosŏn dynasty, Korean Buddhism appeared ready for a return to the mainstream of Korea’s religious culture at the beginning of the twentieth century. Donald Baker, Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, explores how modernization, particularly the modern concept of religion introduced by Christians, impacts the transition. This year's Ahnkook Lecture on Korean Buddhism is part of the series "Religious Identities in Asia," co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of World Religions, the Korea Institute, and the Asia Center. Learn more about Harvard Divinity School and its mission to illuminate, engage, and serve at http://hds.harvard.edu/.

This presentation will provide an overview of important themes and figures of Korean Buddhism as it has evolved since the Three Kingdoms to the contermporary period. After a brief introduction to Buddhism I will focus on Wonhyo and Chinul, two of the most important of Korean Buddhists and their major ideas. It is at this point where I will zero in on what is unique to Korean Buddhism. I will close by referring to two poets and a film to show Korean Buddhism's lasting influence.