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Templestay Korea: Geumsunsa (Mountain Temple in Seoul)

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South Korea
Seoul
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  • Geumsunsa Temple
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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.

Harga

OptionPriceIncludedIncluded
Daily Templestay
Person
- 3-hour templeystay program at Geumsunsa Temple
- Lunch
2D1N Templestay on weekday
Person
- Uniform (a vest and pants)
- Dinner (vegetarian)
- 1-night stay at Geumsunsa Temple
- Breakfast (vegetarian)

*What to bring
- Toiletries
- An individual water bottle
- Comfortable and loose clothes for sleeping, extra t-shirts, sneakers, and socks
*Please wear respectable clothes - no sleeveless shirt, shorts, short skirts, or flip-flops.

Itinerary

Option 1) Daily Templestay
3:00pm
Orientation & register
3:30pm
Temple Tour
5:00pm
Dinner
(All-vegetarian meal)
6:15pm
Bell tolling & closing
Join a 3-hour program on the weekdays and Saturdays for various participatory activities to experience Buddhist culture and traditions.

*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.
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
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
Join this program for a relaxing stay at Geumsunsa Temple for 2 days and 1 night on weekdays. No specific experiences are provided in this program but you can attend Yebul (Buddhist chanting ceremony), have conversations with the monks (sunim) about Buddhism/your concerns or go trekking in Bukhansan Mountain.

*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.
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
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
Join this program for 2 days and 1 night on weekdays to experience Buddhist culture and traditions through various activities such as making crafts and practicing meditations and 108 prostrations.

*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.

Cara pemesanan

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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.

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).

Destinasi

Geumsunsa 금선사

Address: 196-2 Gugi-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone Number: 82-2-395-9911

Review

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