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Robot monks to Gen-Z merch: Korean Buddhism reinvents itself to survive
Facing a steep decline in new monks and nuns, Korea’s largest Buddhist order is using pop culture, merchandise and technology ...
SEOUL — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of ...
Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity. A Buddhist DJ hopes to spin followers toward the faith in South Korea SEOUL, South Korea — The deep roots Buddhism has sunk ...
In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, ...
The first time I visited the apartment of musician and comedian David Nixon—several years ago, when I became a minor collaborator on a barroom theater project called Delaware with his band ...
SEOUL, South Korea — The deep roots Buddhism has sunk into Korean culture over the past 16 centuries were on display at the annual Lotus Lantern Festival for the Buddha's birthday. It was May, and ...
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