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Templestay is an experiential program in Korean Buddhism initiated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism at the onset of the 2002 World Cup. [5] During its 1,700 years of history, Korean Buddhism has preserved and passed down Ganhwa Seon practice, a kind of Seon (Zen) meditation.
Buddhist temples are an important part of the Korean landscape. Most Korean temples have names ending in -sa (Korean: 사; Hanja: 寺), which means "monastery" in Sino-Korean. Many temples participate in the Templestay program, where visitors can experience Buddhist culture and even stay at the temple overnight. [1]
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It is the oldest extant Buddhist temple in the entire Korean peninsula, [1] [2] having been founded in the year 381, during the Goguryeo period. [3] The entirety of the temple is located within the Samnang Fortress . [2] Jeondeungsa participates in the Templestay program, in which visitors can stay at the temple and experience Buddhist culture. [4]
Myogaksa (Korean: 묘각사) is a Korean Buddhist temple in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is on the east side of the mountain Naksan. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located close to the Dongmangbong Peak, Naksan Park, Donggwanmyo Shrine and Dongdaemun Market.
It opened in November 2010 under direct management of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The Center is in a new "planned city" in Mok-dong, with 10,500 square metres (113,000 sq ft) of floor space, standing seven stories above ground and three stories below. It is located near Yangcheon Park, the Anyangcheon river and the Seonyudo Island.
Magoksa (Korean: 마곡사; Hanja: 麻谷寺; lit. Hemp Valley Temple) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Gongju, South Korea. It is located on the eastern slope of Taehwasan, on taegeuk-shaped bend in the Taegeukcheon Stream. [1] It also offers temple stay programs where visitors can experience Buddhist culture. [2]
Gakhwangjeon Hall (Korean: 각황전) is a hall of worship at Hwaeomsa, a Buddhist temple in Gurye County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.It is one of the monastery's two principal halls and overlooks the northwest end of the courtyard.