On April 3, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism held the 2025 Korean Traditional Buddhist Cultural Exchange for Foreign Ambassadors at Bowdang Hall of Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul, Korea, inviting foreign ambassadors from 15 countries, including Italy, India, and Nepal, to share temple food and experience Seon meditation.

In attendance were Ambassador Dai Bing of China, Ambassador Amit Kumar of India, Ambassador Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe of Nepal, Ambassador Nurghali Arystanov of Kazakhstan, Ambassador Andrei Chernetsky of Belarus, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko of Ukraine, Ambassador Ricardas Slepavicius of Lithuania, Ambassador Carlos Peñafiel Soto of Mexico, Ambassador Emilia Gatto of Italy, Ambassador Rafael Harpaz of Israel, and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thai Binh, Deputy Chief of the Vietnamese Mission in Korea.

"Meditation is a wonderful practice that teaches us how to seek peace of mind, world peace, and freedom from fear and suffering. I hope that many people can experience it. It is an honor to share this special lunch with Most Ven. Jinwoo, President of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, prominent members of the monastic sangha, and fellow diplomats. We experienced the unique spirit of Korean Buddhism at the beautiful Bongeunsa Temple," said one of the Ambassadors. Another ambassador also said, "I am happy and honored to experience Seon meditation and share temple food. I hope that we can actively work together with Buddhists from all over the world to promote world peace.”