Magoksa Buddhist Temple, South Korea

Magoksa is the sixth major temple of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Located at the valley of Taehwasan (Taehwa Mountain), in Chungchengnamdo Province.
The name Magoksa means the Temple of Hemp Valley: 'Ma" meaning Hemp, "Gok" meaning Valley and "Sa" meaning Temple.

Magoksa has a unique nickname Choon-Magok, meaning Spring Magok. It attained the nickname because of the breathtaking scenary during the Spring. The valley of Taehwasan is filled with blooming Spring flowers and new growth of trees.
According to "Taengniji", a geography book written by Yi Chung-Hwan in 1751; there àre ten particularly attractive areas in the country; Magoksa is listed as one of them.

According to Magoksa's history, the temple was founded by High Monk Jajang of Silla Dynasty in 640 A.D. Throughout the years the temple has been kept by High monks of Goryeo and Chosun Dynasty.
Magoksa is also well known in recent Korean history. It is well known that Kim Gu, the president of the Provisional Government of Republic of Korea, was ordained and practiced Bhuddism at Magoksa before moving on to work for the Provisional Government of Republic of Korea.
Magoksa was granted protection by UNESCO, World Heritage Centre, in July 4, 2018 along with 7 other Bhuddist temples in South Korea.

 








Not too long ago, Korean temples decided to open up to all. Of course temples have always been open to lay Buddhists, but now there is a big change. With a compassionate heart and mind, realizing the problems in the world today, monastics wish to share their practice space with us all: this is Templestay.

We are stressed out living in such a rapidly changing world, hardly able to find the right place to have some rest and to recharge ourselves. Now we can benefit from the Templestay programs. Not only do the monastics share their spiritual way of practice, but they show and remind us what Korean traditional culture is. Korean temples are one of the few places upholding traditions such as food, architecture and behavior in the modern world.

Are you the one who is tired of a busy life?
Are you looking for a space to listen to your inner voice, to boost your energy?
Then Magoksa Temple is the right place for you.
While you are staying with us even for just a short time, you acquire insight into your life. Then you slowly realize you already have the light – the wisdom, the love, the compassion within you. So that eventually you become a more liberated being. And with your light you can help others to be happier and more peaceful.
To get a start on Calmlife Tranquilstay, come to Magoksa Temple!

Magoksa Temple Stay for more detail information and inquiries, please send an e-mail to the following address.
7sevensmart@gmail.com