2024 Korea-U.S. Traditional Buddhist Cultural Exchange: Peace of Mind, Peace of the World “Korean Temple Food Meditation Lecture”
Co-Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York and The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Saturday, October 12th, 2024 @ 2 pm (Doors open at 1:30 pm)
Korean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration is required)
* RSVP is required and seatings are first come, first served.
* Reservations will close when at full capacity.
If you have any questions, please let us know: rsvp@koreanculture.org
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is delighted to announce a special Korean Temple Food Meditation Lecture entitled "2024 Korea-U.S. Traditional Buddhist Cultural Exchange: Peace of Mind, Peace of the World," featuring Venerable Jeong Kwan Sunim, a Buddhist nun and Netflix's Chef Jeong Kwan Sunim and known as “The Philosopher Chef” by the New York Times.
In a world where food is frequently used to chase temporary satisfaction, this practice encourages us to slow down and reconnect with our inner selves, transforming eating into a mindful and intentional experience. Food meditation is about mindfully engaging with what we eat, helping us cultivate discipline and self-awareness.
Also, in a consumer-driven age, this form of meditation helps us break free from overindulgence and develop a healthier, more conscious relationship with food. By practicing food meditation, we move beyond eating for mere pleasure or comfort. It encourages us to be fully present with our food, allowing us to gain insight into our habits, desires, and emotional triggers.
During this exclusive event, venerable Jeong Kwan will lead temple food meditation and cooking demonstration lectures with the goal of promoting spiritual peace and a healthy lifestyle for people around the world.
Please join us for a special lecture with Ven. Jeong Kwan Sunim, who will guide you to find peace of mind and a stress-free lifestyle through the practice of Korean temple food meditation.
About the Ven. Jeong Kwan Sunim
Venerable Jeong Kwan Sunim, a Buddhist nun, designated temple food master of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and selected as one of the “Plant-Forward Global 50” by Eat Foundation and the Culinary Institute of America, and known as “The Philosopher Chef” by the New York Times, has made influential insights into the field of Buddhist temple cooking methods focused on the future of sustainable eating practices. Her Buddhist cultural approach to eco-friendly eating practices has been shaped over centuries and handed down based on the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.
Ven. Jeong Kwan Sunim, appearing in Chef’s Table Season 3 by Netflix, was featured in the screening of the 2017 Berlin Film Festival in the category of documentary film series. Since then, her philosophical wisdom in temple food cooking and eating practices have been shared globally.
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.
