Temple Stay

What is a Temple Stay?

A Temple Stay is a cultural-experience program designed to help people understand Korean Buddhism better. Temple stays offer various kinds of practicing methods such as Yebul (ceremonial service involving chanting), Chamseon (Zen meditation), Dado (tea ceremony) and Baru Gongyang (communal Buddhist meal service). Participants can find their 'true self' amongst the harmony of nature while staying at a temple. Temple Life, the experience of temples, is another program designed to help people better understand Korean Buddhism and the life of monks.

Main program

Devotional Chanting at Yebul, Ceremonial Service (Yebul) Yebul is a Ceremonial Service to praise Buddha. This solemn ceremonial service is held 3 times a day; in the morning, midday and evening, helping to clear one’s mind.

Zen Meditation (Chamseon) Zen is known as “Seon” in Korean. Chamseon is a form of meditation that allows a person to reflect about oneself. There are two forms of this meditation:  - Jwaseon(坐禪) : a sitting -style meditation  - Haengseon(行禪) : a walking-style meditation.

Communal Buddhist Meal Service (Barugongyang) Barugongyang is a unique and special way of eating in Korean Temples. At this communal meal practice the meal is eaten in total silence, and not a single grain of rice is wasted.

Tea Ceremony (Dado) Making and enjoying good tea is one of the practices of the Buddhist religion. Koreans say that there are several ways to enjoy good tea. One should start off by enjoying the sounds of water boiling, and then relax with the soothing aroma of tea and seeing its soft and subtle colors. Lastly, one can feel the warmth of the tea radiating through the cup as they slowly savor the taste. ※ There are many other activities to participate in at Korean temples, such as lotus lantern making, impression making with ink and paper, and folk games.

Related Temples - Only the 4 temples listed below are available for single person reservations.

Mihwangsa Temple 274, Seojung-ri, Songri-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do +82-61-533-3521 mihwangsa.com Golgulsa Temple San 304, Andong-ri, Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do +82-54-744-1689 +82-54-745-0246 golgulsa.com Musangsa Temple San 51-9, Hyanghan-ri, Gyerong-si, Chungcheongnam-do +82-42-841-6084 musangsa.org Jakwangsa Temple 649, Hakha-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon +82-42-822-9220 jakwangsa.org

- The temples listed below are available for a minimum of 15 persons with reservations of a week's notice.

Gapsa Temple 52, Jungjang-ri, Gyerong- myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do +82-41-857-8981 gapsa.org Geumsansa Temple 39, Geumsan-ri, Geum-san myeon, Gimjae-si, Jeollabuk-do +82-54-744-1689 +82-63-548-4441 geumsansa.org Naesosa Temple 268, Seokpo-ri, Jinseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do +82-63-583-7281 +82-63-579-890 naesosa.org Daeheungsa Temple 799, Gurim-ri, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam +82-61-535-5775 daeheungsa.co.kr Magoksa Temple 567, Unam-ri, Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do +82-41-841-6221 magoksa.or.kr Beomeosa Temple 546, Cheongryong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan +82-51-508-3122 beomeosa.co.kr Jikjisa Temple 216, Unsu-ri Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do +82-54-436-6174 jikjisa.or.kr Tongdosa Temple 583 Jisan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do +82-55-382-7182 tongdosa.or.kr

How to Make Temple Stay Reservations You can make a reservation for a temple stay by visiting the "Reservations" section of the website, or through the website of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism.

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