Frequently Asked Questions about the Templestay of South Korea - Recommendation
Are you looking for good meditation programs?
The International Seon Center or the Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center would be an excellent choice.
Seon is what we call Zen in Korean. At International Seon Center, you have the opportunities to experience the ‘Ganhwa’ Seon practice. Ganhwa Seon is a Korean Buddhism meditation practice that allows practitioners to focus on only one topic, ‘Hwa-du.’ Hwa-du means the ‘head of the phrase’ and the most famous ones are ‘What is this(yourself)?’, ‘Who was I before I was born?’.
The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center is a temple widely open to non-Koreans with excellent meditation courses. One of its major programs is an intensive meditation course which is offered once a month and lasts three nights and four days. Dharma talks are also provided in the form of interviews so that each participant could check their progress.
If you want to find temples with a good location?
There are seven temples located in Seoul so that you can quickly get to by bus or subway: Bongeunsa, Geumsunsa, Hwagyesa, Jinkwansa, Jogyesa, Myogaksa, and International Seon Center. These temples surrounded by mountains in the middle of the big city would give you not only traditional but also modern impressions.
For those who want to see beautiful scenery and take a rest in nature?
If you want to see trees and mountains, Woljeongsa, Jikjisa, Naesosa would be the perfect for you. For those who want to experience both mountains and sea, Naksansa is the best place. If you want to look down the panoramic view of the sea and Islands, go to see Mihwangsa, located at the end of the peninsula.
Magoksa is surrounded by thick, fragrant forests and rushing rivers. If resembles the woods and gives a tranquil atmosphere. Guinsa, embraced by rows of mountain ridges give visitors a magnificent and majestic impression. Its structures are ingeniously placed on natural terrain among steep hills, giving an exotic and mysterious feeling.
Jeondeungsa located on Ganghwa Island, surrounded by old castle has a beautiful view, and Yongjoosa is always peaceful and tranquil.
Which temples are famous for Korean temple food?
Recently, thanks to the Netflix program ‘the chef’s table,’ Baekyangsa where Jeongkwan resides now became the most famous temple for Korean temple food. At her cooking templestay program, Jeongkwan gives a lecture of both recipes and philosophies of Korean temple food.
Jinkwansa, where only nuns reside, has always been famous for its delicious Korean temple food for decades. It offers various kind of temple food like fine dining that has fascinated many Koreans.
At Bongsunsa, you can make steamed rice wrapped with lotus leaves for your lunch. Jujube, gingko nut, chestnut, walnut are added for better flavor and nutrition. Lotus leaves help to prevent the rice from going stale, this is what old Korean monks did for preservation.
If you are interested in exciting experience?
Visit Golgulsa for acting meditation! Golgulsa is the world’s only temple for practicing ‘Seon-mu-do.’ Seoun means meditation, Mu means martial arts, and do means how to train. Sunmudo is an active meditation of the ancient Buddhist monk’s, which has been secretly handed down through centuries. In Korea, It started during the Chosun Dynasty by monks to protect the country from war.
Sunmudo is a method of cultivation to attain ultimate enlightenment. It combines our body and mind through breathing and moving. It will help you relieve your stress and get renewed energy.
Are there any temples near the mountains so that one could go hiking or trekking?
Of course. There are many temples near the national park or mountains: Seonunsa, Hwaeomsa, Seoraksan Sinheungsa, Donghwasa, Yakchunsa, Beomeosa, Geumsansa. At these temples, you could experience the natural beauty of Korea.
If you want to visit UNESCO world heritage listed temples?
Nine temples are listed as UNESCO world heritage. Among them, Beopjusa, Bulguksa, Magoksa, and Haeinsa offer English templestay programs for foreigners.
For more detail information and inquiries, please send an e-mail to the following address.
7sevensmart@gmail.com
The International Seon Center or the Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center would be an excellent choice.
Seon is what we call Zen in Korean. At International Seon Center, you have the opportunities to experience the ‘Ganhwa’ Seon practice. Ganhwa Seon is a Korean Buddhism meditation practice that allows practitioners to focus on only one topic, ‘Hwa-du.’ Hwa-du means the ‘head of the phrase’ and the most famous ones are ‘What is this(yourself)?’, ‘Who was I before I was born?’.
The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center is a temple widely open to non-Koreans with excellent meditation courses. One of its major programs is an intensive meditation course which is offered once a month and lasts three nights and four days. Dharma talks are also provided in the form of interviews so that each participant could check their progress.
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If you want to find temples with a good location?
There are seven temples located in Seoul so that you can quickly get to by bus or subway: Bongeunsa, Geumsunsa, Hwagyesa, Jinkwansa, Jogyesa, Myogaksa, and International Seon Center. These temples surrounded by mountains in the middle of the big city would give you not only traditional but also modern impressions.
For those who want to see beautiful scenery and take a rest in nature?
If you want to see trees and mountains, Woljeongsa, Jikjisa, Naesosa would be the perfect for you. For those who want to experience both mountains and sea, Naksansa is the best place. If you want to look down the panoramic view of the sea and Islands, go to see Mihwangsa, located at the end of the peninsula.
Magoksa is surrounded by thick, fragrant forests and rushing rivers. If resembles the woods and gives a tranquil atmosphere. Guinsa, embraced by rows of mountain ridges give visitors a magnificent and majestic impression. Its structures are ingeniously placed on natural terrain among steep hills, giving an exotic and mysterious feeling.
Jeondeungsa located on Ganghwa Island, surrounded by old castle has a beautiful view, and Yongjoosa is always peaceful and tranquil.
Which temples are famous for Korean temple food?
Recently, thanks to the Netflix program ‘the chef’s table,’ Baekyangsa where Jeongkwan resides now became the most famous temple for Korean temple food. At her cooking templestay program, Jeongkwan gives a lecture of both recipes and philosophies of Korean temple food.
Jinkwansa, where only nuns reside, has always been famous for its delicious Korean temple food for decades. It offers various kind of temple food like fine dining that has fascinated many Koreans.
At Bongsunsa, you can make steamed rice wrapped with lotus leaves for your lunch. Jujube, gingko nut, chestnut, walnut are added for better flavor and nutrition. Lotus leaves help to prevent the rice from going stale, this is what old Korean monks did for preservation.
If you are interested in exciting experience?
Visit Golgulsa for acting meditation! Golgulsa is the world’s only temple for practicing ‘Seon-mu-do.’ Seoun means meditation, Mu means martial arts, and do means how to train. Sunmudo is an active meditation of the ancient Buddhist monk’s, which has been secretly handed down through centuries. In Korea, It started during the Chosun Dynasty by monks to protect the country from war.
Sunmudo is a method of cultivation to attain ultimate enlightenment. It combines our body and mind through breathing and moving. It will help you relieve your stress and get renewed energy.
Are there any temples near the mountains so that one could go hiking or trekking?
Of course. There are many temples near the national park or mountains: Seonunsa, Hwaeomsa, Seoraksan Sinheungsa, Donghwasa, Yakchunsa, Beomeosa, Geumsansa. At these temples, you could experience the natural beauty of Korea.
If you want to visit UNESCO world heritage listed temples?
Nine temples are listed as UNESCO world heritage. Among them, Beopjusa, Bulguksa, Magoksa, and Haeinsa offer English templestay programs for foreigners.
For more detail information and inquiries, please send an e-mail to the following address.
7sevensmart@gmail.com
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