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Templestay Korea: Hwagyesa Temple
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- Experience (Sat), Relaxation (Tue-Fri)
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- 1 Person
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Templestay Korea: Hwagyesa Temple Options
Relaxation Program (2D1N)
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Overview
If you want to experience a templestay somewhere not far from Seoul, join Hwagyesa templestay program. It is located in Mt. Bukhansan nearby Suyu subway station (Line 4).
What is unique about Hwagyesa is that it owns a Buddhist College (불교대학) and an International Zen Center (국제선원). The Buddhist College offers various classes from beginner to advanced levels in Korean. International Zen Center is for international visitors and has regular Sunday Programs in English where you can learn about meditation and have Dharma Talk with other practitioners.
What is unique about Hwagyesa is that it owns a Buddhist College (불교대학) and an International Zen Center (국제선원). The Buddhist College offers various classes from beginner to advanced levels in Korean. International Zen Center is for international visitors and has regular Sunday Programs in English where you can learn about meditation and have Dharma Talk with other practitioners.
Itinerary
Option 1) Experience Templestay Program (Sat, 2D1N)
This program includes a guided tour of the temple, ceremonies in the evening and in the morning, Chamseon (Zen meditation), 108 prostrations and tea meditation.
Itinerary:
What to bring:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Comfortable shoes
- Socks for entering the Buddha Hall
*Remarks:
1. Children 6 years old or younger are free of charge.
2. A uniform (a vest and pants) will be provided but you may need some extra clothes.
Option 2) Relaxation Templestay Program (Tue-Fri, 2D1N)
For this program, all you need to do is to participate in the ceremonies in the evening and morning and have meals at designated times. For the rest of the time, you will have free time to think about yourself or do some activities upon request.
Itinerary:
What to bring:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Socks for entering the Buddha Hall
*Remarks:
1. Children 6 years old or younger are free of charge.
2. A uniform (a vest and pants) will be provided but you may need some extra clothes.
3. Some activities may be available upon request during the free time such as lotus making, copying sutra, or meditation depending on the temple's situations.
This program includes a guided tour of the temple, ceremonies in the evening and in the morning, Chamseon (Zen meditation), 108 prostrations and tea meditation.
Itinerary:
| 1:00pm~1:30pm | Arrival & registration |
| 1:30pm~2:00pm | Orientation |
| 2:00pm~3:00pm | Temple Tour |
| 3:00pm~4:30pm | Hiking |
| 4:30pm~5:20pm | Dinner (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 5:20pm~5:40pm | Evening chanting |
| 5:40pm~6:20pm | Bell-tolling ceremony |
| 6:20pm~8:00pm | 108 bows & Buddhist rosary making |
| 8:00pm~9:00pm | Meditation |
| 9:00pm | Lights out |
| 4:00am~4:30am | Wake up |
| 4:30am~5:00am | Morning chanting |
| 5:00am~7:00am | Chamseon (Zen meditation) |
| 7:00am~8:00am | Breakfast (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 8:00am~8:30am | Morning labor |
| 8:30am~9:30am | Optional activites |
| 9:30am~11:00am | Tea Meditation & Clean-up |
| 11:00am~12:00pm | Preparation for departure |
What to bring:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Comfortable shoes
- Socks for entering the Buddha Hall
*Remarks:
1. Children 6 years old or younger are free of charge.
2. A uniform (a vest and pants) will be provided but you may need some extra clothes.
Option 2) Relaxation Templestay Program (Tue-Fri, 2D1N)
For this program, all you need to do is to participate in the ceremonies in the evening and morning and have meals at designated times. For the rest of the time, you will have free time to think about yourself or do some activities upon request.
Itinerary:
| 1:00pm~1:30pm | Arrival & registration |
| 1:30pm~2:00pm | Orientation |
| 2:00pm~3:00pm | Temple Tour |
| 3:00pm~4:30pm | Hiking |
| 4:30pm~5:20pm | Dinner (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 5:20pm~5:40pm | Evening chanting |
| 5:40pm~6:20pm | Bell-tolling ceremony |
| 6:20pm~8:00pm | 108 bows & Buddhist rosary making |
| 8:00pm~9:00pm | Meditation |
| 9:00pm | Lights out |
| 4:00am~4:30am | Wake up |
| 4:30am~5:00am | Morning chanting |
| 5:00am~7:00am | Chamseon (Zen meditation) |
| 7:00am~8:00am | Breakfast (All-vegetarian meal) |
| 8:00am~8:30am | Morning labor |
| 8:30am~9:30am | Optional activites |
| 9:30am~11:00am | Tea Meditation & Clean-up |
| 11:00am~12:00pm | Preparation for departure |
What to bring:
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Socks for entering the Buddha Hall
*Remarks:
1. Children 6 years old or younger are free of charge.
2. A uniform (a vest and pants) will be provided but you may need some extra clothes.
3. Some activities may be available upon request during the free time such as lotus making, copying sutra, or meditation depending on the temple's situations.
How to book
- 1. Complete your booking.
- 2. Check your email.
- 3. Enjoy it.
Please
keep in mind
1. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
2. If you want to stay more than 2 days, please contact us at inquiry@trazy.com.
3. Please respect the rules of the temple and follow the schedule.
4. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather/temple conditions.
5. There are Korean/International Buddhist monks practicing Buddhism in Hwagyesa Temple. Please refrain from talking too loud.
6. Up to 3 people will be assigned in one room, separated by male and female. Tea sets and an electronic fan are prepared in the room. Toilets and shower rooms are downstairs.
2. If you want to stay more than 2 days, please contact us at inquiry@trazy.com.
3. Please respect the rules of the temple and follow the schedule.
4. The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather/temple conditions.
5. There are Korean/International Buddhist monks practicing Buddhism in Hwagyesa Temple. Please refrain from talking too loud.
6. Up to 3 people will be assigned in one room, separated by male and female. Tea sets and an electronic fan are prepared in the room. Toilets and shower rooms are downstairs.
Cancellation
policy
All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
1 day before the reserved date: 100% refund.
1 day before the reserved date: 100% refund.