The sound of temple bells resonates through the mountains, rendering peace in the hearts of temple visitors. A temple stay provides sanctuary from the city life, as well as time and space for meditation and healing. Read on to learn more about this popular traditional culture experience program.
What is a Temple Stay?
Temple Stay is a unique opportunity to experience Korean Buddhism, its daily lifestyle, rituals and spirituality. It generally entails staying at a Buddhist temple and engaging in daily monastic activities. Today, temple stays remain one of the most popular programs among locals and foreigners for experiencing Korean Buddhism.Types of Temple Stay
Temple stay programs are divided largely into three different categories: relaxation, experience, and practice-focused. The availability of programs varies by temple.- Relaxation temple stay : Replenish your tired body and mind through chamseon (seon meditation) and a Buddhist ceremony.
- Experience temple stay : Learn the traditions and customs of Korean Buddhism through monastic meals, the 108 prostrations, lotus lantern making, and relic visits.
- Practice temple stay : Engage in daily monastic activities and Buddhist rituals, and practice introspection through seon meditation.
Temple Stay Program
Generally, a temple stay program includes a Buddhist
service, seon meditation, formal monastic meal, tea ceremonies, lotus
lantern making, Buddhist instrument experience, the 108 prostrations,
and communal work. Some programs also educate participants on monastic
meals offering and tea ceremony.
One of the programs of Lotus Lantern Festival is lotus lanterns making, a form of Buddhism art; the lotus is the symbol of a light shining brightly in the dark world. Lanterns are held on Buddhist birthday, April 8 of the lunar calendar at all the temples and the cities across Korea. During the month of Buddha's birthday, a variety of events are held throughout the nation, attracting many tourists from abroad and local.
Temples Offering Regular Temple Stay Programs for Foreign Nationals
* Please visit the following website for more information : eng.templestay.com (Korean, English)
Reservation Website (Korean, English)
Reservation Website (Korean, English)
| Region | Website |
|---|---|
| Seoul | Myogaksa Temple Location : Jongno-gu, Seoul Website : myogaksa.net (Korean, English) |
| Geumseonsa Temple Location : Jongno-gu, Seoul Website : eng.templestay.com (Korean, English) |
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| Bongeunsa Temple Location : Gangnam-gu, Seoul Website : bongeunsa.org (Korean only) |
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| International Seon Center Location : Yangcheon-gu, Seoul Website : seoncenter.com/bbs (Korean, English) |
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| Central Region | Jeondeungsa Temple Location : Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Website : jeondeungsa.org (Korean only) |
| Yongjusa Temple Location : Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do Website : yongjoosa.or.kr (Korean only) |
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| Woljeongsa Temple Location : Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Website : templestay.com/reservation (Korean, English) |
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| Southern region | Donghwasa Temple Location : Daegu Website : donghwasa.templestay.com (Korean only) |
| Geumsansa Temple Location : Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do Website : geumsansa.com/eng (Korean, English) |
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| Seonunsa Temple Location : Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do Website : mihwangsa.com (Korean, English) |
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| Mihwangsa Temple Location : Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do Website : mihwangsa.com (Korean, English) |
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| Golgulsa Temple Location : Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Website : golgulsa.com (Korean, English) |
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| Haeinsa Temple Location : Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do Website : haeinsa.or.kr/home (Korean only) |
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| Jikjisa Temple Location : Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Website : jikjisa.or.kr (Korean, English) |
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| Beomeosa Temple Location : Busan Website : beomeo.kr (Korean, English) |
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| Yakchunsa Temple Location : Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Website : yakchunsa.org (Korean, English, Chinese) |
How to participate
The Temple Stay Information Center is located across from Jogyesa Temple
in Seoul. The center provides comprehensive information on temple stay
and temples that offer temple stay programs. The center also provides
language assistance in English and reservation services.
<Temple Stay Information Center>
- ☞ Location: 56, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- ☞ Operating Hours: 08:00-19:00 / PR Center 09:00-19:00 (Closed on public holidays)
- ☞ Website & Reservation:
www.templestay.com (Korean, English) - ☞ Directions :
- Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2.
- Walk in the direction of Jogyesa Temple (5min). - Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
- Walk in the direction of Jogyesa Temple (5min).
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* This column was last updated in August 2015, and
therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise
you to check details from the official websites before visiting.
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