Do you wanna know about Buddhism in Korea? Temple stay in Seoul, South Korea
"The true hero is who conquers his own anger and hatred." We show people how to control their mind and introspect themselves. People can make those techniques their second nature and can achieve inner peace by practicing them. It is a chance to know how to be happy.Type of programs Period Basic programs FeeExperience 2 Days 1 night Running every fourth Friday 2:00pm ~ Saturday 11:00am of the month(once a month) Temple tour, time with a monk over tea(Chadam), tea ceremony, chanting, lotus flower making, seon(zen) meditation, 108 prostrations 98,000 Won per personRecharging 2 Days 1 night(Permanent) Please call or email the temple directly. Overnight stay / 3 meals offered Diamond sutra chanting, dawn chanting, etc. ("Dharma Path Lotus Blossom" at Foreigner Information Desk at 2pm) *at your choice among options 70,000 Won per personProgram ExplanationTemple Etiquette This includes putting your palms together (habjang & chasu), Main Hall observances, courtesy toward the monks, etc as well as the purpose of living in a temple and the behavior and attitude in carrying out temple activities.Evening or Early Morning Ceremony Yebul is ceremonial service praise to Buddha and also a time where one can reflect upon his or her life. All temple members gather twice a day to partake in this service and make a resolution to follow the ways of Buddha with diligence.Chamseon (Zen, meditation explanation) Through the "innocent focus and observation" of Seon or Zen Meditation one will get rid of inner anguish and attain truth. This activity involves meditative breathing, sitting posture, and bringing up a topic (Hwadu).Rosary of 108 Beads The 108 Deep Bows has a significant meaning in the temple where you look upon your behavior and language, thoughts and emotions and confess a rebirth to a new self. Also as you deep bow 108 times, the act of inserting each beads one at a time, is a commitment to overcome the 108 passions of earthly existence and live a new life.Monastic Formal Meal During the Gongyang meal, one takes on food and eats all that he or she has taken with grateful mind for the food and the grace of the community. This meal is also a time where one can have a time of reflection, reviewing his or her past performance in life.Meeting with Buddhist Monk This will be a time where you can meet and have a conversation with a temple monk and ask him questions you have about life. You may ask about things you've never been able to answer and have a time to share your thoughts with the monk. This time will be a milestone of your new life.* We hold the event "Dharma Path Lotus Blossom", the program of the templestay without charge for the foreign visitors.(14:00~16:00/ Jogyesa foreigner information desk or Entrance Gate.)- Registration should be made one week in advance and the fee should be sent five days in advance. - All is available for groups of at least 5 people; if participants are less than 5, it can be canceled. - Every schedules above can be changed depending on the situation. - If the number of participants is more than 5, reservation is possible for any time you want after a consultation with the person in charge.For information 82-2-768-8660[in English] 82-2-768-8523{in Korean]Email jogyesa@templestay.comBank account Shinhan Bank 100-029-224446(Jogyesa)By subway Line 1: Jonggak exit 2 - walk about 70m and cross the street at a crosswalk, the temple is 100m in front of you. Line 3: Anguk exit 6 - walk about 50m - cross the street at a acrosswalk in front of the Dongduk gallery - the temple is 50m leftBy bus Bus stop at 1. Jogyesa(front: bus stop no. 01-202) station: 151, 172, 109, 162, 606, 1020 2. Angukdong station: 162, 606, 1020 3. Jogyesa(across: bus stop no. 01-201) station: 151, 172, 401, 406, 704, 162, 7022
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