It may even be possible to combine the ideas of Buddhism with modern technological advances , such as those in physics or quantum mechanic , but for these possibilities to be realized , efforts are needed to modernize Buddhism . Presently , Korean Buddhism , having become too secularized , is not much more than a religion of the pursuit of good fortune , resulting in the weakening of its function of purifying society . Korean Buddhism has continued the Buddhist tradition of East Asia , and now It Is time for religious associations , monks , and followers to change so that this religion that seeks truth can continue to prosper