Korean Buddhism – Chinese Buddhism

by | Nov 10, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Events

Buddhism came to Korea from China. Over the centuries, Korea made it its own. 🪷

Chinese Chan became Korean Seon (Korean Zen). Practice came to center on the hwadu, a single phrase that reasoning can’t solve. But both traditions teach that all things are connected.

Want to learn more? Venerable HyeJu Sunim of Jinkwansa Temple (마음의정원 진관사) explores the Korean path in The Korean Buddhist Path:

📅 Suffering and Compassion: The Meaning of Life: Nov 13 (US) / Nov 14 (Asia)
📅 Ganhwa Seon (Korean Zen) Meditation and Practice: Jan 22 (US) / Jan 23 (Asia)
📅 Uisang’s Ocean Seal and Interconnectedness: Jan 29 (US) / Jan 30 (Asia)

Register here: https://buddhism-net.zoom.us/…/y5zR_52ZQkqUvneEiZh01A

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