2026 International Seon Meditation Conference
April 3, 2026 - November 12, 2026Overview
The International Seon Meditation Conference and Seon Meditation Festival, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, are held to promote public mental health. Launched in 2024, the event celebrates its third edition this year. Under the theme “Seon Meditation in the Age of AI,” this year’s event explores ways Seon meditation can support public mental health. Through the accompanying Seon Meditation Festival, it also offers the public opportunities to experience various forms of Seon meditation firsthand.
Venue
Bongeunsa Temple, Bongeunsa Culture Center
Program
- Main Programs: Opening Ceremony / Seon Meditation Forum / International Conference / Closing Ceremony / 2026 Seon Meditation Festival 1. Opening Ceremony: Announces the launch of the 2026 Seon Meditation Project 2. Seon Meditation Forum: Theme (Why Seon Meditation in the Age of AI?) 3. International Conference: 2026/11/12, Theme (Seon Meditation in the Age of AI) 4. Closing Ceremony: 2026/11/12 5. 2026 Seon Meditation Festival: - Korea's largest meditation festival, offering hands-on experiences in various forms of meditation, including walking meditation, eating meditation, sound meditation, and death meditation - A nationwide meditation festival held with citizens at meditation centers in nine regions across the country and at major temple hubs, featuring a variety of programs ranging from traditional to contemporary meditation to support the mental health of people nationwide; approximately 130,000 people participated last year
Organizer
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (010-8441-2371) Future Headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
Admission fee
Free
Duration
10:00–18:00