Ven. Jinwoo, chief of the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, puts his hands together ahead of a New Year's ...

Venerable Kou Sopheap, a well-respected Buddhist monk, also expressed his discontent via social media, sharing his belief ...

In the late Ming dynasty, Tibetan Buddhism proliferated into a number of sects, among which Sagya, Gagya and Gadang were most popular. However, many monks failed to follow Buddhist tenets ...

Dalai Lamas are the most influential figure in the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, although the 14th has controversially consolidated control over the other sects in recent years. He is also well ...

Korea’s largest Buddhist sect is ramping up opposition to a bill that would allow the government to fund the hosting of World Youth Day, a Catholic event that Seoul is set to hold in 2027.