2. I am Ilcho Sunim
I am here because I love Lotus Lantern Intāl Meditation Center
and I want to tell you why. Iāve been with the center since 1998.
4. ā
Lotus Lantern is a quieter temple
than most, with lots of time given
to independent cultivation.
5. Monks and laypeople from different countries
gather in harmony to practice Seon
meditation together.
6. We offer the best circumstances for
participants to experience Korean
Buddhist culture.
7. Our History
Our founder, Weon Myeong Sunim,
had a vision to promote Korean
Buddhism worldwide.
Master Seong Cheol Sunim
Disciple Weon Myeong Sunim
8. We are the first of 7 sister temples.
Dalmasa
Moscow, RussiaBulshimsa
Ukraine
Yunhwawon
Singapore
Haeinsa Pogyuwon
Jakarta, Indonesia
Weon Myeongsa
Bangladesh
Buddha Bhumi
Kathmandu, Nepal
Lotus Lantern Intāl
Meditation Center
Incheon, S. Korea
9. We are located in
one of South Koreaās
biggest metropolisā,
Incheon. We held a
special trip with Inha
Universityās
International Center.
10. Our Templestay Program
For the past ten years, our foreign
monks have made Korean monastic
life accessible to global visitors.
Walking Meditation Team work Calligraphy
12. Meditation Retreat
Silence is observed
throughout the retreat,
allowing a devotion to
formal practice.
Templestay Excursion
A regular temple stay that
includes a visit to the ancient
sites of Ganghwa.
Sitting Meditation Juksuksa
13. ā
We have six buildings at Lotus
Lantern. You can also enjoy the
beautiful courtyard and gardens in
fresh mountain air.
Buddha Hall
Courtyard
Garden
Buddha Hall Garden
Take a Tour
15. āOur Guest House can accommodate up to
33 guests. We have 11 rooms.
Visitorās Lounge
Guest Rooms
16. āDining Hall, Monk Dormitory and
Gogyeong Meditation Hall
Dalmasa
Moscow, Russia
Guest House and Dining Hall
Gogyeong Meditation Hall
Monk Dormitory
19. How can we be
reached?
We are 2 hours away, via public
transportation, from the Incheon
International Airport and South
Koreaās capital, Seoul. We also
offer pick up from the Ganghwa
Bus Terminal, located 30
minutes away.
21. āāYou will see your original
face, your true nature, the
nature of the entire
universe, and realize that
you had always and
originally been a Buddha.
This is nirvana."
- Venerable Seong Cheol
Sunim