Korean Buddhist monks delegation in Pakistan to promote religious tourism

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Korean Buddhist monks led by President of Jogye Order, Won Haeng, the biggest denomination of Buddhism in the Republic of Korea, is currently on a visit to Pakistan to promote religious tourism and to give fresh impetus to the existing cultural ties between Korea and Pakistan.

During the visit, the delegation will evaluate the safety of the Korean Buddhist pilgrims and security measures at major Buddhist sites in Pakistan. They will also discuss the means to preserve and restore Buddhist cultural heritage in the country.

The delegation is also expected to meet with prominent Islamic scholars to promote interfaith harmony.

During the visit, which is organised by Pakistan Embassy in Seoul in coordination with Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Korean Embassy in Islamabad, the delegation will discuss the possibility with the KP government to establish a school in the name of Monk Maranantha at his birth place in Chota Lahore, Swabi.

The visit will also open stage for Buddhist pilgrims from Korea and other parts of the world to Pakistan.

Originally published in The News