On October 19, at Guangji Temple in Beijing, the Association of Korean Buddhist Orders, chaired by Venerable Jinwoo, President of the Jogye Order, together with the Buddhist Association of China, chaired by Venerable Yange, and the Japan–China–Korea International Buddhist Exchange Association, chaired by Venerable Ito Yuishin, held a prayer ceremony for world peace. Marking the 30th anniversary of the Trilateral Buddhist Friendship Exchange, more than 300 Buddhists from the three countries gathered with a shared wish that the compassion of Buddhism spread throughout the world to heal conflict and division and help realize a harmonious society.

Venerable Jinwoo emphasized that the 30 years of trilateral exchange have not ended but are about to begin, calling on participants to keep our original intent, recognize differences, and cultivate shared values, thereby building stronger trust and opening a path of peace and prosperity together.

Venerable Yange noted that humanity today faces rapid change, geopolitical instability, and the climate and environmental crises that threaten sustainable development. He stressed that no nation can solve these global problems alone, urging all to raise high the banner of a community of shared destiny, transcend confrontation, promote common development through friendly exchange, and open a better future together.

Speaking on behalf of Venerable Ito Yuishin, Venerable Nagoshi Hohaku of the Jodo sect said, “The wisdom and compassion taught in the Dharma, together with the spirit of self-realization and healing, will guide our friendly exchanges, contributing to coexistence among the three countries and, further, to world peace.” He expressed the hope that mutual respect and trust among the three nations would be further strengthened, leading to the flourishing of the Dharma, social stability, and lasting global peace.

At the subsequent academic forum, Venerable Wongul, a member of the Jogye Order’s International Exchange Committee, presented on “Toward a New Phase of Trilateral Buddhist Friendship”, proposing engagement with the Buddhist community in North Korea and the revitalization of youth exchanges among Buddhists of Korea, China, and Japan.

The participants adopted a Joint Declaration, pledging to actively bring Buddhist teachings to society for world peace and the liberation of all beings, including commitments to strengthen the foundations of the Dharma, attend to the inner well-being of the public, promote harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, build a community of shared future for humankind.