TEMPLESTAY

TEMPLESTAY

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【 Participants in a templestay program (Credit: Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism) 】

Templestay is a wonderful way to recharge oneself. The sound of wind chimes resonates within the tranquil temple grounds, rendering peace in the hearts of temple visitors. A templestay program provides sanctuary from city life, as well as time and space for meditation and relaxation.

Templestay introduction

Templestay 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, templestay is considered one of the most popular programs among locals and foreigners for experiencing Korean Buddhism.

Templestay programs

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  【 Templestay programs 】

 Generally, a templestay program includes a Buddhist service, seon meditation, the 108 prostrations, and communal work. Some programs also educate participants on monastic meal offerings and tea ceremony rituals.

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  【 Lanterns hung around temples 】

 Another common program is making a lotus lantern, a form of Buddhist art; the lotus-shaped lantern symbolizes a light that brightens the dark world. Lanterns are hung before Buddha's Birthday, the eighth day of the fourth month on the lunar calendar, at all the temples and nearby areas throughout Korea. During the month of Buddha's birthday, a variety of events are held across the nation, attracting many tourists from near and far.

 Temples offering regular templestay programs for international visitorsPlease visit the Templestay website for information and reservations.