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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]
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.
Baekdamsa (Korean: 백담사; Hanja: 百潭寺) is a Buddhist temple in Inje County, Gangwon province, South Korea.It was originally built in the 7th century, but due to war and natural disasters, the temple has been rebuilt numerous times since then. The present version was completed in 1957.
Naesosa (Korean: 내소사), or Naeso Temple, is a Korean Buddhist temple located at the base of the mountain Naebyeongsan in Jinseo-myeon, Buan County, Jeonbuk State, South Korea. It offers the Templestay program, where visitors can experience Buddhist culture.
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]
Bulguksa (Korean: 불국사) is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and contains six National Treasures, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha.