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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), Dahdoh (tea ceremony) and Balwoo 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 understand Korean Buddhism and the life of monks better.

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 ont 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 (Balwoo gongyang)
Balwoo gongyang 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 (Dahdoh)
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 such as lotus lantern making, impression making with ink and paper, and folk games available at Korean temples.

Related Temples

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

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

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

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

How to Make Temple Stay Reservations

Reservations are not made independently by temples, but you can reserve the temple of your choice at eng.templestay.com.
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→ Reflections in a Calm Sea : Haeinsa Temple
→ An Overnight Temple Stay at Mihwangsa Temple in Haenam
→ Yongmunsa Temple Stay – In Search of A Peace of Mind

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