Templestay, a Journey to Self-Discovery The sound of temple bells resonates through the mountains, rendering peace in the hearts of temple visitors. A templestay provides sanctuary from the hussle of city life, as well as time and space for meditation and healing. Read on to learn more about this popular traditional culture experience program. What is Templestay? Templestay is a unique opportunity to experience Korean Buddhism, its daily lifestyle, rituals and spirituality. It generally entails staying at a Buddhist temple and engaging in daily monastic activities. Today, templestays remain one of the most popular programs among locals and foreigners for experiencing Korean Buddhism. Templestay Program TemplestayTemplestay 【 Photo: Templestay programs (Credit: Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism) 】 Generally, a templestay program includes a Buddhist service, seon meditation, the 108 prostrations, and communal work. Some programs also educate participants on monastic m...
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