2024 Korea-U.S. Traditional Buddhist Cultural Exchange: Peace of Mind, Peace of the World “A Thousand Year of Buddhism in NY”
Co-Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York and The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
October 7th (Mon)~October 13th (Sun), 2024, @ 10 am~6 pm
Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: Free
If you have any questions, please let us know: rsvp@koreanculture.org
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is pleased to present a special exhibition titled "2024 Korea-U.S. Traditional Buddhist Cultural Exchange: Peace of Mind, Peace of the World—A Thousand Years of Buddhism in New York," in collaboration with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
The exhibition features two captivating components: a photography collection and a lantern display. The photography exhibit highlights the hidden beauty of traditional Korean temples, captured through patient observation. With 70 stunning images, it offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of Korean Buddhism, showcasing everything from monastic life to modern temple-stay experiences, telling a thousand-year story of spiritual tradition.
The lantern exhibit revolves around the theme of light, symbolizing the journey from darkness to illumination. This part of the exhibition features iconic pieces such as the Ban-ga-sa-yu-sang (the pensive Bodhisattva), lotus lanterns, the Geum-dong-dae hyang-ro (a great gilt-bronze incense burner), and more.
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
In 1955, the Jogye Order was firmly reestablished as a celibate order. On April 11, 1962, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism was officially established with three main goals: to train and educate, to translate sutras from traditional Chinese into modern Korean, and to propagate the dharma. And between 1947 and 1949, a group of monks organized a reform movement at Bongamsa Temple advocating “Living According to the Teachings of the Buddha.” This provided an opportunity for establishing the fundamental principles and traditions of the Jogye Order, as well as officially sanctioned ceremonies.
