The first smart phone application developed by the Jogye Order

The Bureau of Dharma Propagation of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism unveiled its first smart phone applications, which were developed as part of the Jogye Order’s efforts to adapt to and utilize the ever changing digital space for the propagation of Buddhism.
Ven. Jeongho, Head of the Department of Propagation Research, the Bureau of Dharma Propagation held a press conference at the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Korean Buddhist Culture and History Memorial Hall and introduced new smart phone applications entitled ‘Hello Dharma School’ and ‘Heart
Sutra (chanting).’ Developed by the Department of Propagation Research, these apps will be distributed and made available for free at Apple’s App Store, Android Market, T Store and KT Olleh Market.
The ‘Hello Dharma School’ app is based on the English program for Buddhist children televised on BTN (Buddhist Television Network) and English materials for Buddhist youth education published on Buddhist newspapers. The application is expected to generate much attention due to its unique contents and layout specially designed to appeal to children. The ‘Heart Sutra (chanting) ’ app is deliberately uncomplicated and straightforward for ease of use. The pure and clear chanting voice and the beautiful image will serve
as ‘a refuge of the heart’ for many people fatigued by the exigencies of modern life.
The ‘Hello Dharma School’ and ‘Heart Sutra Apps (chanting)’apps can be downloaded free of charge on all smart phones. Lee Hyeon-su, the President of the Jogyesa Temple Laity Association recited the aspiration prayer called
“Aspiration for World Peace.” Thereafter, Cheongryangsa Temple abbot led the ceremony for the repose the spirits and to send the diseased to a better rebirth. After the ceremony, participants went around the Jogyesa Temple grounds in a farewell ceremony. Then, a fire ceremony, burning the names of the diseased, ended the services.

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