# Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje: A Korean Buddhist Ritual for the Peace and Liberation of Departed Souls

Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje: A Korean Buddhist Ritual for the Peace and Liberation of Departed Souls at Korean Cultural Center NY, Friday 13 November 2026, 19:30.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Korean Cultural Center NY, East 32nd Street 122, 10016
- With: Venerable Dongju Wonmyung
- Go to page: https://www.koreanculture.org/performing-arts/2026/11/13/kyungtze-eosan-sooryukje-a-korean-buddhist-ritual-for-the-peace-and-liberation-of-departed-souls

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Kyungtz'e Eosan Sooryukje is a Korean Buddhist ritual performance for the peace and liberation of departed souls, featuring beompae Buddhist chants, ritual music, ceremonial movement, and dance. It is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York and the Kyungtz'e Eosan Preservation Society, whose tradition is designated as Seoul Metropolitan Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 43 and carried by Venerable Dongju Wonmyung and his disciples. Held in the week of Veterans Day, the performance invites audiences to remember those lost to war, conflict, and terrorism, and to reflect on compassion, peace, and repose. Admission is free with required pre-registration, and it is recommended for audiences ages 8 and above.

## Dates

- Friday 13 November 19:30 — Korean Cultural Center NY
- Saturday 14 November 19:30 — Korean Cultural Center NY

Written by a model, sources: [koreanculture.org](https://www.koreanculture.org/performing-arts/2026/11/13/kyungtze-eosan-sooryukje-a-korean-buddhist-ritual-for-the-peace-and-liberation-of-departed-souls)

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