Play, Think, Feel: The Seoul International Buddhism Expo Opens in April
The Seoul International Buddhist Expo is returning this April, bringing ancient philosophy into the language of modern play. After attracting around 200,000 visitors last year and causing long lines throughout the event, the expo will open again from April 2 to 5 at COEX Hall B in Seoul.
This year’s theme, “Your Favorite Play with Emptiness: Form Is Emptiness, Emptiness Is Form,” turns one of Buddhism’s most famous ideas into something young people can feel and experience. Instead of explaining philosophy through difficult texts, the expo invites visitors to explore it through play, images, and everyday hobbies.
Portrayed on the newly released poster is a large, spherical ball in a three-dimensional space, with Buddhist words appearing to rotate along the lines that make up the sphere. This “ball play” concept visually represents the idea of “emptiness,” a key Buddhist teaching that means nothing stays fixed forever. By simplifying this concept into a single word, “emptiness,” the expo connects Buddhist thought with modern leisure culture, from sports to creative activities.
Rather than asking visitors to study religion quietly, the exhibition encourages them to play, empty their minds, and refill them with new ideas. In this way, Buddhism is presented not as something distant or serious, but as a natural part of daily life.
To reduce waiting times, organizers have introduced advance registration, discounted ticket sales, and on-site registration. With its blend of philosophy, art, and play, the Seoul International Buddhist Expo offers young visitors a chance to think, feel, and discover something new ? while having fun.
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1. Who invited visitors to play with the idea of emptiness?
2. What is the theme of the Buddhism Expo this year?
3. When will the Seoul International Buddhist Expo open officially?
4. Where is the Buddhist Expo located in the city?
1. Why is it good to empty your busy mind?
2. How can ancient ideas become a part of life?
3. Which creative hobby helps you feel most relaxed now?
4. When do you find time to think and feel?
The Seoul International Buddhist Expo is returning this April, bringing ancient philosophy into the language of modern play. After attracting around 200,000 visitors last year and causing long lines throughout the event, the expo will open again from April 2 to 5 at COEX Hall B in Seoul.
