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Templestay Korea: Jeondeungsa Temple in Ganghwa Island, Incheon (2D1N)

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Templestay Korea: Jeondeungsa Temple in Ganghwa Island, Incheon (2D1N) Options

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Gang Seol Dang Room

Weol Song Yo Room

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Overview

Embark on a spiritual journey and find your inner peace at Jeondeungsa Temple.

Are you feeling drained from the constant hustle and bustle of modern life? Let go of your burdens and rejuvenate your body and mind at Jeondeungsa Temple, a serene temple tucked away on the beautiful Island of Ganghwa. On this temple stay program, you will experience the daily monastic life of Korean Buddhist monks and take part in traditional Buddhist ceremonies such as Seon meditation and bell striking at dawn. Clear your mind and achieve a Zen state of mind through this one-of-a-kind experience!

Why this activity?
▷Jeondeungsa: a Buddhist temple on Ganghwa Island that was constructed over 1500 years ago
▷Experience and take away valuable lessons from the ascetic lifestyle of Buddhist monks
▷Escape from the busy city to the stunning and historically rich Ganghwa Island

Price

Option/PriceIncludedIncluded
Regular Room
Person
Gang Seol Dang Room
Person
Weol Song Yo Room
Person
- 2D1N temple stay program
- Uniform (vest & pants)
- Meals

*What to bring to a 2D1N stay
- Personal toiletries
- Extra clothes
- Sleepwear
- Water bottle

Room types
1) Regular room (10m²/ 36m²)

- Basic capacity: 2~3 people (10m²) / 14~20 people (36m²)
- Bed type: traditional Korean style foldable mattress
- Heating & air conditioning
- Shared bathroom
*A 10m² room or 36m² room will be assigned to you on the day on first-come, first-served basis.

2) Gang Seol Dang room (10m²)

- Basic capacity: 2~3 people
- Bed type: traditional Korean style foldable mattress
- Heating & air conditioning
- Private bathroom

3) Weol Song Yo room (10m²)

- Basic capacity: 2~3 people
- Bed type: traditional Korean style foldable mattress
- Heating & air conditioning
- Private bathroom

About the programs
1) Balwoo gongyang (monastic meal):
Balwoo are bowls containing a moderate amount of rice and vegetables. Balwoo gongyang is a traditional way of eating a meal for Buddhist monks. It involves the spirit of Equality, Cleanliness, and Thrift because everybody shares the same food equally, the food is cooked in a clean environment, and there is no waste.

2) Cham-Seon (Seon meditation):
Seon meditation is to cut off all thoughts. Through Cham-Seon, you can learn mindfulness and concentration.

3) Ulyeok (communal work):
Ulyeok means working together. Everyone in the temple stops what they are doing to lend a hand. One rule of the temple is 'a day without work is a day without food'. In the self-sufficient life in a remote Buddhist temple, this is an axiom of practicality.

4) Yebool:
Yebool is a ceremony of paying respect to the Sakyamuni Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and all his disciples. It affords a chance for self-reflection of practice.

5) 108 Prostrations:
The practice of lowering oneself by bowing. Bowing shows respect for others and humbles the mind while purifying one of defilement and worldly sufferings.

6) Doryangseok (dawn bell chant):
Doryangseok is a chanting ceremony held in the early morning to purify and awaken the temple compound. It is performed to the sounding of the bell.

Itinerary

2D1N Temple Stay - Day 1
1:00pm
Registration & room assignment
2:00pm
Free time
3:00pm
Learn the basic temple etiquette
3:30pm
Ice-breaking & temple tour
5:00pm
Balwoo gongyang (monastic meal)
5:50pm
Bell striking
6:00pm
Yebool (Buddhist ceremony)
6:30pm~7:00pm
108 Prostrations
7:10pm~7:40pm
Cham-Seon (Seon meditation)
7:50pm~8:30pm
Make prayer beads
9:30pm
Go to bed
4:00am
Doryangseok (Dawn bell chant)
4:30am
Yebool (Buddhist ceremony)
5:00am~5:30am
Cham-Seon (Seon meditation)
6:00am~7:00am
Breakfast
7:30am
Ulyeok (communal work)
8:00am
Walking meditation
9:00am~9:20am
Cleaning room
9:30am~10:30am
Tea time with a monk
11:30am~12:00pm
Lunch & closing
*In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID 19, only morning and evening Yebool ceremony programs are available to join at the moment.

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Please keep in mind

Sleeveless shirts, shorts, and flip-flops are not allowed in the temple.

Cancellation policy

3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 70% refund
1 day before the reserved date: 50% refund
On the reserved date: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 3 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Jeondeungsa Temple

Address: 37-41 Jeondeungsa-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Kanghwa, Incheon, South Korea

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