Korean Buddhist Art

Teacher: Kathy Park JDPSN

Description: It is often understood that Zen focuses on the essence of meditation practice, often sparse in words and 'not depending on sutras.' However, the forms of Buddhist art over centuries in Korea have influenced how various teachings can be transmitted. We will explore iconic examples from the two thousand years of Korean Buddhist art which have moved people's hearts over centuries and continue to inspire us in our Zen practicing life.

Session One:
Monday, October 2 / 7PM Eastern
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The first session will focus on early examples from the Three Kingdoms, Unified Shilla and the T'ang dynasty equivalent period in China. Examples of sculptures, paintings, architecture and ritual objects of these periods will be shared to familiarize us with the function of forms and the aesthetic essence of Korean Buddhist style and its influences.

Session Two:
Monday, October 23 / 7PM Eastern
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The second session focuses on examples from the Koryo and Josun dynasties, and the evolution of forms to meet the changing societies and needs of modern times. We will also explore how altars can be created in our personal spaces or in Zen centers with guidelines and suggestions for best practices in our modern day environment.

All classes are recorded and posted within 48 hours.

About the Teacher: Kathy Park JDPSN began practicing Zen in 1999 in Paris and has trained in a number of capacities at Kwan Um Zen centers including Cambridge Zen Center and Providence Zen Center in the U.S., Su Bong Zen Monastery in Hong Kong and at Musangsa in Korea, where she participated in several 90-day kyol che retreats. She received inka (permission to teach) from Zen master Dae Bong at Musangsa in Korea in 2016, and is the co-guiding teacher for Zenseoul and Daejeon Zen groups in Korea. She is also a co-guiding teacher and coordinator of Kwan Um Zen Online, bringing online Zen teaching and support to practitioners worldwide.

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