Culture·France Info·4d agoSouth Korea
South Korea's 'Hip Buddha' Trend Targets Youth as Atheism Rises
Buddhist groups sell cool images of Buddha surfing and chewing gum
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South Korean Buddhist congregations promote 'hip Buddha' imagery to attract youth as atheism rises.
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