2026 International Seon Meditation Conference

The International Seon Meditation Conference and Seon Meditation Festival, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, are held to promote the mental well-being of the nation. It began in 2024 and is now in its third year. This year, under the theme of "Seon Meditation in the Age of AI," the conference explores ways in which Seon meditation can contribute to the mental health of the people. The accompanying Seon Meditation Festival provides opportunities for the public to directly experience various forms of Seon meditation.

Program

Key programs: Opening ceremony, Mindfulness Forum, International Conference, Closing ceremony, and the 2026 Mindfulness Festival
1. Opening Ceremony: Announcing the start of the 2026 Seonmyeong Project
2. Seonmyeong Forum: Theme (Why Seonmyeong in the Age of AI?)
International Conference: November 12, 2026. Theme: "Mindfulness in the Age of AI"
Closing Ceremony: November 12, 2026
5. 2026 Seonmyeong Festival:
Korea's largest mindfulness festival, offering direct experiences in various fields such as walking meditation, mindful eating, sound meditation, and meditation on death
- This meditation festival, held at meditation centers and major temples across nine regions of the country, invites citizens to participate together. Last year, approximately 130,000 people participated, and the festival offers a variety of programs, ranging from traditional meditation to modern techniques, all aimed at promoting the mental well-being of the entire nation