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Templestay Korea: Geumsunsa (Mountain Temple in Seoul)
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- Tue~Sun
- Minimum Pax
- 1 Person
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- Geumsunsa Temple
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Tina S
United States
2017-10-13 18:30
The Teple Stay was WONDERFUL!!!!! The accommodations were extremely generous and comfortable! Food was delicious. The monks were so welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Tina S
United States
2017-10-13 18:30
The Teple Stay was WONDERFUL!!!!! The accommodations were extremely generous and comfortable! Food was delicious. The monks were so welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Tina S
United States
2017-10-13 18:30
The Teple Stay was WONDERFUL!!!!! The accommodations were extremely generous and comfortable! Food was delicious. The monks were so welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Tina S
United States
2017-10-13 18:30
The Teple Stay was WONDERFUL!!!!! The accommodations were extremely generous and comfortable! Food was delicious. The monks were so welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful time!
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Templestay Korea: Geumsunsa (Mountain Temple in Seoul) Options
Daily Templestay
2D1N Templestay on weekday
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Overview
Get away from the busy city life and visit a spiritual oasis in the heart of Seoul.
Are you sick and tired of the busy modern life with all the hassle? Try this templestay package where you can relax and experience the simple ways of a Buddhist monk at a beautiful Korean temple in the mountains. With this templestay experience, you can rest your body and soul at the peaceful Geumsunsa Temple where over 600 years of history thrives.
Various programs are available for you to try such as Seon (zen) meditation, 108 prostrations, dado (tea ceremony), making lotus lanterns or prayer beads, cooking and trying traditional snacks and meals, and more. All meals provided are vegetarian and are made from ingredients gathered from nature.
[Geumsunsa]
Geumsunsa is a mountain temple located in Bukhansan National Park in the middle of Seoul City away from the cosmopolitan downtown area. With over 600 years of history, Geumsunsa is a beautiful temple with a story to tell. According to a legend, Ven. Nongsan of Geumsunsa Temple prayed in the Mokjeonggul cave near the temple for 300 days to ask for a prince for King Jeongjo. When Ven. Nongsan died, he was reincarnated as the king's son who became Sunjo, the 23rd king of Joseon Dynasty. Mokjeonggul cave is still visited by many to this day for this reason.
Are you sick and tired of the busy modern life with all the hassle? Try this templestay package where you can relax and experience the simple ways of a Buddhist monk at a beautiful Korean temple in the mountains. With this templestay experience, you can rest your body and soul at the peaceful Geumsunsa Temple where over 600 years of history thrives.
Various programs are available for you to try such as Seon (zen) meditation, 108 prostrations, dado (tea ceremony), making lotus lanterns or prayer beads, cooking and trying traditional snacks and meals, and more. All meals provided are vegetarian and are made from ingredients gathered from nature.
[Geumsunsa]
Geumsunsa is a mountain temple located in Bukhansan National Park in the middle of Seoul City away from the cosmopolitan downtown area. With over 600 years of history, Geumsunsa is a beautiful temple with a story to tell. According to a legend, Ven. Nongsan of Geumsunsa Temple prayed in the Mokjeonggul cave near the temple for 300 days to ask for a prince for King Jeongjo. When Ven. Nongsan died, he was reincarnated as the king's son who became Sunjo, the 23rd king of Joseon Dynasty. Mokjeonggul cave is still visited by many to this day for this reason.
Itinerary
| Option 1) Daily Templestay | |
| 3:00pm | Orientation & register |
| 3:30pm | Temple Tour |
| 5:00pm | Dinner (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 6:15pm | Bell tolling & closing |
*Activities (crafts making or Buddhist ritual practicing) will be assigned to you on the day depending on the situation.
- Making a lotus lantern or Buddhist prayer beads
- Practicing Seon (zen) meditation or 108 prostrations
*During the self-organized free time, you can talk or ask about Buddhism with the monks (sunim), go trekking in the mountains or simply take a nice rest.
*Remarks:
1. Uniforms are not provided for Daily Templestay participants.
2. The maximum number of participants for this program is 20.
3. No specific age restrictions exist.
4. Children under 5 years old are free of charge.
| Option 2) 2D1N Templestay on Weekday Day 1 | |
| 2:30pm | Arrival & registration |
| 3:30pm | Orientation about temple manners |
| 4:00pm | Free time |
| 5:30pm | Dinner (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 6:30pm | Evening Yebul (Buddhist chanting ceremony) |
| 7:00pm | Free time & sleep |
| Day 2 | |
| 4:30am | Wake up & wash |
| 5:00am | Morning Yebul (Buddhist chanting ceremony) |
| 7:00am | Breakfast (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 7:30am | Free time |
| 11:00am~12:00pm | Closing |
*Remarks:
1. Room arrangements: You will have to share a studio type room with up to 3 people (separate rooms for men and women).
2. This program does not have a fixed schedule except for the meal times and the chanting ceremonies. During the self-organized free time, you can talk or ask about Buddhism with the monk (sunim), go trekking in the mountains or simply take a nice rest.
3. Please keep noble silence during your stay and refrain from making loud noises and using cell phones.
4. The maximum number of participants for this program is 4.
5. No specific age restrictions exist.
6. Children under 5 years old are free of charge.
| Option 3) 2D1N Templestay on Weekend Day 1 | |
| 2:30pm | Arrival & registration |
| 3:30pm | Orientation about temple manners |
| 4:00pm | Temple tour |
| 5:30pm | Dinner (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 6:10pm | Evening Yebul (Buddhist chanting ceremony) |
| 6:50pm | Practice 108 prostrations |
| 7:30pm | Seon (Zen) Meditation |
| 8:00pm | Making crafts (Lotus lantern or Buddhist prayer beads) |
| 9:00pm | Sleep |
| Day 2 | |
| 4:30am | Wake up & wash |
| 5:00am | Morning Yebul (Buddhist chanting ceremony) |
| 6:40am | Baru Gongyang (Monastic meal offering) |
| 7:20am | Ullyeok (Communal work) |
| 8:50am | Meditation in the forest |
| 7:00am | Breakfast (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 10:00am | Conversation with the monk |
| 11:00am~12:00pm | Closing |
*Remarks:
1. Room arrangements: You will share a big room together with other participants of the same gender (separate rooms for men and women).
2. The maximum number of participants for this program is 30.
3. You need to be 16 years old or older in order to participate in this program.
4. Please keep noble silence during your stay and refrain from making loud noises and using cell phones.
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather/temple conditions.
How to book
- 1. Complete your booking.
- 2. Check your email.
- 3. Enjoy it.
Please
keep in mind
1. No smoking, alcohol or public display of affections are allowed.
2. No music, dancing or singing are allowed. Please refrain from making loud noises during your stay.
3. Please wear respectful and appropriate clothing (no shorts/short skirts, sleeveless/halter tops, etc.).
4. Please respect the temple regulations for the programs.
5. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather/temple conditions on the reserved date.
6. If you wish to stay more than 2 days and 1 night, please inquire us at inquiry@trazy.com.
7. Please understand that the location and the facilities of Geumsunsa are not disability-friendly.
2. No music, dancing or singing are allowed. Please refrain from making loud noises during your stay.
3. Please wear respectful and appropriate clothing (no shorts/short skirts, sleeveless/halter tops, etc.).
4. Please respect the temple regulations for the programs.
5. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather/temple conditions on the reserved date.
6. If you wish to stay more than 2 days and 1 night, please inquire us at inquiry@trazy.com.
7. Please understand that the location and the facilities of Geumsunsa are not disability-friendly.
Cancellation
policy
All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
4 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
3 days before the reserved date: 80% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).
4 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
3 days before the reserved date: 80% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).