FYI Performance - A Korean Buddhist Ritual: Peace & Liberation of Departed Souls
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Dear Dharma Drink Friends,
This is an FYI, not a Meetup
# Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje: A Korean Buddhist Ritual for the Peace and Liberation of Departed Souls
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Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York and Kyungtz'e Eosan Preservation Society
November 13 & 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Venue: Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)
* RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.
* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
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Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje
경제어산수륙재
Experience a profound expression of Korea’s Buddhist cultural heritage through Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje, a ritual tradition designated as Seoul Metropolitan Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 43.
Through the resonant sounds of beompae Buddhist chants, ritual music, ceremonial movement, and dance, the performance introduces the spirit of Sooryukje—a Korean Buddhist rite dedicated to comforting departed souls and guiding them toward peace and liberation.
Presented in the week of Veterans Day, Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje invites audiences to remember those who have lost their lives through war, conflict, and terrorism, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others, while reflecting on our own lives and contemplating compassion, peace, and repose.
Rooted in centuries of Korean Buddhist tradition yet resonant with today’s growing interest in mindfulness and contemplation, the performance offers not only a rare encounter with Korea’s living spiritual heritage, but also a quiet space for remembrance, reflection, and inner peace.
◆ PROGRAM
Opening
Doryang Ongho (도량옹호) | Protecting the Ritual Space
Unsu Sangdan (운수상단) | Opening the Ceremony
Bokcheong Changhwa (복청창화) | Communal Chanting and Purification
Eomjeong Chantan (엄정찬탄) | Praise and Offerings
Hyanghwa Gongyang (향화공양) | Offering Incense and Flowers
Hoehyang (회향) | Sharing the Merit and Offering Prayers
Sundang (순당) | Closing Procession and Reflection
Closing Greetings
◆ Kyungtz’e Eosan Preservation Society 경제어산보존회
The Kyungtz'e Eosan Preservation Society preserves and transmits the Buddhist chanting and ritual music tradition designated as Seoul Metropolitan Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 43. Its work centers on the practice of Venerable Dongju Wonmyung and his disciples, who carry the tradition forward through teaching and ceremonial performance.
As co-presenter of this New York program, the society shares selected elements of Sooryukje with audiences who may be encountering Korean Buddhist ritual for the first time. The presentation brings together the sound, movement, and compassionate purpose of this living tradition.
Instagram @k_beompae_buddhist_ritual