On Saturday, April 26th, to commemorate the 2569th Buddha’s Birthday, the Lantern Parade took place which was held in advance of the May 5th holiday. The Lantern Parade, which is registered as both a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and a national intangible cultural asset, started at Dongguk Uni
Dongguk University’s student union building has long been a subject of controversy due to issues with facility discomfort and safety. Despite ongoing discussions, these problems remain unresolved. So, what is the current state of the student union’s facility safety? How are students enduring these i
Dongguk University has made the most significant investment in educational, research, and student welfare facilities in its history to welcome the 2025 academic year. During the winter break, the university invested approximately 4 billion KRW to complete improvement projects at over 20 locations on
On December 4th, after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared emergency martial law and then lifted it at the request of the National Assembly on December 3rd, students from Dongguk University announced a student declaration calling for Yoon to step down, saying, “We can no longer watch a world without fa
Dongguk University, founded in 1906 by Buddhist pioneers, will celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2026. In November, a contest was held to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Dongguk University. It was held to develop slogans, commemorative projects, and event ideas to reflect on the past 120 years
For the 2024 November General Student Election, a shift toward adopting a remote voting system was made. According to the past election guidelines, voting has traditionally been conducted in person, requiring voters to present identification for verification against the electoral roll, followed by a
On October 8th, Dongguk University held a student ID card design contest. The student competency development team of Dongguk University’s Student Affairs Ministry and The Emergency Committee of Dongguk University’s Student Council, Cheongmyeong, were organized together, and affiliated organizations
On November 20, 2024, the second day of the public hearing for the election of Dongguk University was held. The public hearing was held from 6 p.m. at the seminar room of Dongguk University Hyehwa Hall, and concluded at around 9:10 p.m., followed by the College of Police Justice Student Council By-E
On the 23rd, the 85th Regional Future Buddhist Fostering Scholarship Award Ceremony was held in the main auditorium of the main building. The event was attended by important people such as Chairman Don Kwan, President Yoon Jae-woong, Director Je Jong of Jeonggakwon, and Director Son Jae-hyeon of DUI
“2024 Young Camp: The Main Character” was held on September 25th at the Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul. Recently, the Korean Buddhist has been actively engaging with the younger generation through content like “NewJeansNim.” “NewJeansNim.” is the dharma name of comedian Yoon Sung-ho, who DJs at variou
On September 24th, at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul, the 2024 Young Camp: The Main Character Event was held. The Young Camp is a youth Buddhist festival at Dongguk University, which is a venue for students to truly enjoy while delivering Buddha’s teachings to college students and making them
One World One Flower Buddhist film festival has announced its opening on September 9th at Dongguk University’s Manhae Square. The film festival, now in its fourth year, showcases not only films focused on Buddhism but also those that raise fundamental questions about life, humanity, and universal tr
Students have been complaining that there are not enough courses for their majors. When the fall semester course was released, students began to make their timetables. However, students who want to take courses as data science majors are confused. There have been complaints every semester that there
The 16th Nalanda Festival, organized by the Eunjung Institute for the Promotion of Buddhist Culture and the Propagation Office of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, will be held from August 30 to 31, 2024. We invite everyone to participate and show your interest. The Nalanda Festival is a gathering
On July 16th at 2 p.m., the Association of Home Buddhists awarded a scholarship to foster future Buddhists. The ceremony, which took place in the building committee room of the main building, was attended by Chairman Don Kwan, President Yoon Jae-woong, and academic monks. In a welcoming speech, Don
On July 8 at 2 p.m., a scholarship ceremony was held for the 'Together with Nature' Buddhist Club of the College of Natural Science. The ceremony, which took place in the main building's Foundation Committee conference room, was attended by Chairman Don Kwan, President Yun Jae-woong, Shingyeong suni
On July 8 at 11 a.m., the award ceremony for the 1st Dongguk-Fantagio Drama Scenario Contest was held. The award ceremony, held in the Lotus Hall of the main building, was attended by President Yun Jae-woong, Fantagio CEO Shin Young-jin, Professor Cha Seung-jae of the Graduate School of Digital Imag
The Lotus Lantern Festival was held on May 11th to commemorate the Buddha’s birthday (May 15th). Lotus Lantern Festival is a traditional festival that has been around for about 1,200 years since the Unified Silla Dynasty and is a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage Site in 2020. Starting with
"The musical Siddhartha" 5th-anniversary performance will be held at the Seoul Arts Center from Thursday, June 6th to Friday, June 28th. Siddhartha is the name of mankind's first self-enlightened Buddha. He was born as a prince but renounced all power and wealth to embark on a journey to overcome th
On Wednesday, May 1st, at Dongguk University's Jeonggakwon, a ceremony was held to celebrate Buddha's birthday (B.E.2568, 2024). The ceremony lasted from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and many school officials attended the ceremony, including Monk Don Kwan, the chairman of Dongguk University, Monk Jeongje, the