Templestay offers a unique cultural program for individuals to experience the life of Buddhist practitioners at traditional temples in Korea. Participants can choose from 16 selective temples, engage in various activities like meditation and formal monastic meals, and learn about Korean Buddhist culture. Applications can be made through the Templestay website or by directly contacting the temples to arrange visits.

1. How to join Templestay
Check out the Templestay website at www.templestay.com.
Read through the comments and other materials, and choose a temple you like.
Consult the Templestay website or the temple’s website and find out their schedule.
You can either apply directly to the temple’s website, or else send them an email.
It’s also possible to apply by phone. Let them know concretely what dates
you want to come, how many people will be joining, and so on.
After sending the participation fee, ask if there are any special considerations or requirements for that particular temple.
16 Selective Temples for Foreigners
16 Selective Temples for Foreigners
Woljeongsa Temple
Geumsunsa Temple
Jeondeungsa Temple
Myogaksa Temple
International Seon Center
Bongeunsa Temple
Yongjoosa Temple
Jikjisa Temple
Donghwasa Temple
Geumsansa Temple
Haeinsa Temple
Golgulsa Temple
Seonunsa Temple
Beomeosa Temple
Mihwangsa Temple
Exit No.6 of Anguk
(Subway No.3 Line)
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Yakchunsa Temple
Templestay Information Center
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71 Gyeonji-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
02 2031 2000
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Jogyesa
Temple
Templestay
Information Center
Insa-dong
Exit No.2 of Jonggak
1 (Subway No.1 Line)

2. What is Templestay?
Templestay is a unique cultural program which lets you experience the life of
Buddhist practitioners at traditional temples which preserve the 1700 year old
history of Korean Buddhism.
During Templestay, you will get a taste for the incredible cultural heritage which has
blossomed during the five thousand years of Korean history, as well as experience
the cultural consciousness transmitted throughout Korean Buddhist history.

3. Hearing the cries of the cicadas echoing through the forest, your mind awakens.
Everything is already complete, just as it is.
As you pass through the temple compound, the wind blows,
sounds of rustling leaves fill your ears.

4. Templestay Programs
The Templestay presents a wide range of activities featuring Yebul (the Buddhist service), Seon (Zen)
meditation, Barugongyang (Formal monastic meal), Tea ceremony, 108 prostrations, the making of
lotus lanterns and much, much more. Shorter programs run 1 night and 2 days, while longer retreats
last one week or longer.
Dado (Tea ceremony)
In Seon Buddhism, the art of brewing and
drinking tea is considered just as important
spiritual undertaking as Seon meditation; so
much so that monks often say daseonilme
(茶禪一味: tea and Seon are one and the same).
A properly brewed tea in accordance with the
traditional Korean tea art purifies both mind
and body.
Yebul (the Buddhist service)
Making lotus lanterns
The ceremony begins with the playing of four
Dharma instruments: Dharma drum, Dharma bell,
wooden fish, and cloud-shaped gong in this order.
It is a time of prayer offered for the well being of
all living creatures; a time reminding oneself of
the mystery of the universe wholly present in all
sentient beings.
Snowy lotus flowers blooming from the puddle
of mud signifies the everlasting wisdom.
A popular form of Buddhist art, lotus lanterns
made by hands constitute one of the most
important offerings dedicated to the Buddha
for his birthday. [The Lotus Lantern Festival is
held every May in celebration of the birth of
Sakyamuni Buddha.]
Seon (Zen) Meditation
Ulyeok (Communal work)
One of the Buddhist practices of mind. Meditation
means to find one’s own Buddha nature by
sitting still and quietly controlling breaths and to
search for the inner Buddha. It is the practice or
cultivation beginning from the acceptance that
one is pure and clear originally.
Ulyeok means working together and also means
a work session to which all residents of the
monastery must attend. When people work
together, they can achieve greatness. Korean
Buddhism mandates ‘one who does not work,
shall not eat either.’ There is no difference in
working and practicing, and every action, no
matter how mundane it is, is an occasion to
practice one’s mind.
Barugongyang (Formal monastic meals)
Pohaeng (Walking meditation)
Barugongyang is a formal monastic meal
traditionally served in a ritualistic manner and
considered as an important part of the Buddhist
practice. It is conducted in such a way that
prevents any waste, not even a drop of water.
Radically eco-friendly, barugongyang is a Buddhist
contribution to the preservation of the mother
earth.
Walking around slowly to comfort and ease tired
and stiff body after remaining in a same position
while meditating. This process is the extension
of practicing Seon. Especially the walking
meditation in the forest offers chances to be in
harmony with Mother Nature.

5. 16 Selective Temples for Foreigners
The journey itself to a mountain temple can be a meditation. Away from the busy streets, the road to
the temple is immersed in tranquility and the rocks stand in pristine dignity. The trees lead you to go
further and further, hiding the final destination with their thick shade. And finally the road ends and
opens up to a whole new world. That is the first moment you encounter another world and that will
be also the first moment to find the true you. This is what happens in the monastery which cherishes
time-honored tradition and spiritual cultivation
Here are 16 temples offering English programs for foreigners

6. 16 Selective Temples for Foreigners
The journey itself to a mountain temple can be a meditation. Away from the busy streets, the road to
the temple is immersed in tranquility and the rocks stand in pristine dignity. The trees lead you to go
further and further, hiding the final destination with their thick shade. And finally the road ends and
opens up to a whole new world. That is the first moment you encounter another world and that will
be also the first moment to find the true you. This is what happens in the monastery which cherishes
time-honored tradition and spiritual cultivation
Here are 16 temples offering English programs for foreigners

7. 국제 선센터 International Seon Center
묘각사 Myogaksa Temple
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conveniently located in the center of
the metropolitan city of Seoul so that
anyone, such as working professionals,
international tourists, or business travelers,
can experience Templestay program in the
very quiet ISC center as well as enjoy the
clean and comfortable modern facilities.
Various unique Templestay programs
help the participants to better understand
the Korean Buddhist culture and Seon
meditation. Furthermore, ISC Dharma talk
session assists individuals to find peace
of mind in today’s hectic environment.
Most of all, by the end of the program, the
participants will be equipped with Seon
meditation practice skills & tools which
work for almost any day-to-day activity.
Additionally, the 1st floor ISC Korean
restaurant provides a relaxed venue open
to the public to experience the eco-friendly
temple dining.
Address 319–11 Sinjeong 6–dong
Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
Tel
02 2650 2242 Fax 02 2650 2201
Website www.seoncenter.or.kr
E-mail seoncenter@templestay.com
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Public
Transit
Subway
Take No. 5 Subway line, get off at Omokgyo Station
and go out through exit No. 8. Then walk straight until
the first intersection, turn left and walk straight until
you meet Mokdong Middle School on your left. The
International Seon Center is located on the opposite
side of the school.
Bus
Blue bus: 571
Green bus: 6617, 6620, 6623, 6624, 6625, 6640,
6648
Shuttle bus: Yangcheon 03
Get off at Mokdong Pal Danji
Private
Car
From Yeouido: Seoulgyo(Bridge) → Dorimgyo(Bridge)
→ Mokdong Middle School → Yangcheon Tax Office
→ the International Seon Center
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tay in a temple where you can look
down over Seoul city. Myogaksa
Temple is located in downtown Seoul, in
the Sungin–dong area of the Jongno–gu
district. The temple is situated in the
foothills of Naksan Mountain, so you can
see the entire urban area of Seoul at once,
and feel both the busy city below and the
leisurely temple environment. Myogaksa
Temple was founded in May, 1930 by Ven.
Taeheo. It has been said that, according
to the rules of geomancy, constructing a
temple in this spot would put the city of
Seoul at ease. The temple area is not very
large, but the Daebulbojeon(Main Buddha
Hall) and other smaller Dharma Halls are
all situated very harmoniously together. The
figure of Gwanseeumbosal(Bodhisattva of
Compassion), carved into the natural stone
of Naksan Mountain, looks ready to reach
out and grasp the hands of those who pass
by the stone ledge.
Address 178-3 Sungin-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Tel
02 763 3109 Fax 02 763 3305
Website www.myogaksa.net
E-mail yeodiamond@naver.com
Public
Transit
Subway
Dongmyo Station (Subway Line No. 1), Exit No. 2 →
Walk 10m in direction of Sinseol-dong → Turn down
the alley between SK Telecom and a cosmetic store →
At the first intersection, turn right to the laundry → Walk
about 20m → on the left, Myogaksa
Bus
Blue bus: 101, 103, 105, 142, 144, 152, 201, 201, 260,
261, 262, 270, 271, 370, 420, 720, 721
Green bus: 1014, 2112, 2233
Red bus: 9403
Airport limousine-6002
Shuttle bus: Jong-no 03
Get off at Dongmyo-Ap bus stop → Turn down the alley
between SK Telecom and a cosmetic store → At the
first intersection, turn right to the laundry → Walk about
20m → on the left, Myogaksa
Private
Car
From Cheongnyangni, Sinseol-dong, go straight in the
direction of Dongmyo. Turn right to the alley between
Dongdaemun Ohaengsaengsikwon and Pizza Etang
→ Turn right at the first intersection to the alley with
Yeonnam Building at the corner. Go straight to Jongno
63ga-gil → to the left is Myogaksa

8. 봉은사 Bongeunsa Temple
금선사 Geumsunsa Temple
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traditional Korean Buddhist Temple
and the Great King Jeongjo’ s place to pray
for the birth of a prince, Geumsunsa Temple
is famous for its beautiful natural scenery in
the Bukhansan National Park, and it belongs
to Beomeosa Temple, Head Temple for the
14th District of the Jogye Order of Korean
Buddhism. It specializes as a concentrated
Seon(Zen) meditation temple. Geumsunsa
Temple is located in Gugi-dong, Jongno–gu,
in front of Mt.Inwang, near the Blue House
and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and only
fifteen minutes away from Gwanghwamun,
downtown Seoul. A mountain stream flows
from Bibong Peak and Hyangnobong Peak
in the Bukhansan National Park, passes
under Hong-ye-gyo(Bridge of Nirvana)
at the temple, and gives you the feel of the
natural beauty of a temple, yet it is located
in the center of Seoul.
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Public
Transit
Subway+Bus
Take the No. 3 subway line, get off at Gyeongbokgung
Station and go out through Exit No. 3. Take 7212 bus
and get off at the Yi-buk-o-do-cheong. Then walk to
Geumsunsa passing Cheong-un Senior Citizens Home,
Bibong Restaurant, and Bibong Ticket Office.
Or, take the No. 4 subway line, get off at Gireum Station
and go out through Exit No. 3. Take 7211 bus and get
off at Gugi Tunnel, Institute for the Translation of Korean
Classics. Then walk to Geumsunsa passing Yi-buk-odo-cheong, Cheong-un Senior Citizens Home, Bibong
Restaurant, and Bibong Ticket Office.
Private
Car
From Jamsil or Songpa: Hangang Daegyo (Bridge)
→ Gangbyeon Expressway → Naebu Expressway →
B
ongeunsa Temple is a 1,200 year old
temple located in Samseong–dong,
Gangnam–gu, Seoul. Built in 794 C.E.
during the reign of King Wonseong by
National Teacher, Ven. Yeonhoe, Bongeunsa
Temple became the head temple of the Seon
sect during the Joseon Dynasty, when the
government supported Confucianism, while
oppressing Buddhism. Due to the efforts of
Master Taego Bou, who devoted himself to
the revival of Korean Buddhism, by official
recognition Bongeunsa Temple became
a stepping stone for this development. In
addition, through the national examinations
for recruiting monks, it produced great
masters such as Master Seosan and
Samyeong, who revived the lineage of Seon
practice in Korea. In the latter part of the
Joseon Dynasty, Ven. Younggi built the
Pan–jeon to store and preserve Buddhist
scriptures, as well as eighty-one engraved
volumes of the Avatamsaka Sutra.
Kookmin Univ. IC → Bugak Tunnel → Sinyeong-dong
Gugi Tunnel → Yi-buk-o-do-cheong
Address 73 Samseong-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
Tel
02 3218 4895 Fax 02 544 2141
Website www.bongeunsa.org
E-mail bongeunsa@templestay.com
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Public
Transit
Subway
Take the No. 2 subway line, get off at Samseong Station
and go out through Exit No. 6. Then walk about 100m in
the direction of the ASEM Tower.
Or, take the No. 7 subway line, get off at Cheongdam
Station and go out through Exit. No.2. Then walk about
150m in the direction of Gyeonggi High School.
Bus
ASEM Tower stop - blue bus: 342, 640, green bus:
2225, 2411, 2413, 3411
KEPCO stop - blue bus: 143, 301,
green bus: 2225, 3217, 3414, red bus: 9407
Private
Car
From Olympic Expressway: Yeongdong Daegyo(Bridge)
→ Yeongdong Daero → Bongeunsa sageori (Crossroads), left turn → Bongeunsa
Samgeori (three-way intersection) → Samgeori before
Address 196–2 Gugi-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Tel
02 395 9955 Fax 02 395 9921
Website www.geumsunsa.org
E-mail geumsunsa@templestay.com
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9. 전등사 Jeondeungsa Temple
월정사 Woljeongsa Temple
Odaesan
Mountation Park
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eondeungsa keeps a long tradition that
can be traced back to 381 C.E., when
Ven. Ado built this temple. Once the royal
temple during the Goryeo and Joseon
Dynasty, it is the oldest among all extant
Korean temples.
According to legend, the Samnangseong
Fortress winding along Mt. Jeongjoksan,
was built by the three sons of Dangun who
is thought to be the founder of the first
Korean ancient kingdom Gojoseon.
The most famous cultural property of
Jeondeungsa is the Main Buddha Hall
Daewungbojeon. What makes this
Treasure No. 178 cultural asset more
popular is the figure of a naked woman
right under the eave of the roof. The four
wooden works on each corner of the
building tells the legendary story of love,
betrayal and ultimately the sad ending
between the master carpenter and a village
woman.
Public
Transit
Bus
From Incheon Bus Terminal: Take an express city bus
No. 700 and get off at Jeondeungsa
From Songjeong Station (No. 5 subway line): Go out
through exit No. 1, take a No. 60-2 blue bus and get off
at Onsu-ri.
Private
Car
From Seoul: Take National Highway No. 48 and enter
the Gimpo Bypass. Pass through Janggi-dong and drive
until you meet the road sign for Yangchon, Daegot Choji
Daegyo(Bridge), then exit to the right. At the Yangchon
Sageori(Interection) go forward about 8km in the
direction of Ganghwa (Choji Daegyo) and after crossing
the Choji Daegyo, turn right, go forward 2km further. At
Choji Samgeori (three-way intersection) turn left and go
3km until you meet Jeondeungsa Sageori (Onsu-ri). Turn
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oljeongsa Templestay is enticing.
First of all, the one thousand year
old fir tree forest makes you contemplative
in this pristine tranquility. When you stroll
along the Odae Stream, the whispering
sound of the flowing water invites you
to be a part of the scene. The spiritual
ambience of the remote and isolated
hermitages gives you a feeling of the
presence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
tenderly smiling at you.
In Woljeongsa you can meet the present
moment to build a new relationship with
your inner self; it may be when you hit the
temple bell, when you walk in meditation
or when you visit the Woljeongsa Buddhist
Museum. Be one with your true self and
with the nature in the Temple of the Clear
Moonlight; of the title ‘wol (月)’ meaning
‘moon’, ‘jeong(精)’ meaning ‘clear’.
High above the temple is the legendary
Jeongmyeolbogung, the “Jeweled Palace of
Stillness and Extinction”, which holds some
Sarira, the relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.
left to the Jeondeungsa parking lot.
Address 35 Onsu-ri Gilsang-myeon
6
Ganghwa-gun Incheon
Tel
032 937 0152 Fax 032 232 5450
Website www.jeondeungsa.org
E-mail jds5450@templestay.com
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Woljeongsa
Address 3 Dongsan-ri Jinbu-myeon
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Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do Province
Tel
033 339 6606 Fax 033 334 6606
Website www.woljeongsa.org
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Public
Transit
Train
Cheongnyangni Station → Wonju Station → Wonju
Intercity Bus Terminal → Jinbu Intercity Bus Terminal →
Woljeongsa
Bus
From Seoul: Dong-Seoul Terminal → Jinbu Intercity Bus
Terminal → Woljeongsa Stop → Woljeongsa
Private
Car
From Seoul: Jungbu (Central) Expressway → Hobeop
Junction → Yeongdong Expressway → Jinbu IC →
after 1.5km, turn left → at Gau Samgeori go straight →
after 2km, turn left at Woljeong Samgeori → go straight
at Byeong-an Samgeori → Odaesan National Park →
Odaesan Tourist Hotel → Ticket Office → Ticket Check
Point → Parking Lot → Geumganggyo (Bridge) →
Woljeongsa

10. 용주사 Yongjoosa Temple
동화사 Donghwasa Temple
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Subway
Take the subway line No.1 and get off at Byeongjeom
Station. After coming out through the rear exit of the
station, take a bus No. 34 or 34-1 for about 15 minutes.
Bus
Suwon Nammun (Suwon South Gate, Paldalmun),
Suwon Station; No. 24, 46
Yeongtong (Suwon), Byeongjeom (Hwaseong); No. 34,
34-1
Dongtan, Byeongjeom (Hwaseong);No. 50, 35-1
Private
Car
From Suwon: In the direction of Osan → 8km
Byeongjeom→ In the direction of Suwon Univ. →3km
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ongjoosa Temple was built in 1790 by
the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty,
King Jeongjo(1752-1800), in honor of his
late father, Prince Sadoseja(1735-1762). This
place was the former site of the Galyangsa
Temple, built in 854 C.E. by the Silla King
Munseong. King Jeongjo had moved his
murdered father’s tomb from its previous
location in Yangjoo, Gyeonggi Province
to Hwasan. He then built a temple to
protect the royal tomb, and to pray for
the repose of his father’s soul. The night
before the opening ceremony, the King
dreamed of a dragon grasping a Cintamani
jewel(magic pearl) in its mouth, ascending
to heaven, and so he named the Yongjoosa
Temple(Dragon Jewel Temple). Therefore,
Yongjoosa is known as “The original temple
of filial piety”, where Buddha nature and
filial piety go hand in hand.
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t. Palgongsan, which is known as
a sacred mountain, is dotted with
temples and religious sites, and boasts
popularity with people who search for
spirituality and want to go beyond the limits
of the physical world. One of those places
frequented not only by Buddhists but also
culture-seekers is Donghwasa, a 1500 year
old temple full of history, tradition and
nature. Donghwasa Templestay takes pride
in a wide range of programs including
‘Meditation Practice in Search of My
True Self,’ ‘Meditation in the Monk’s Stele
Field,’ ‘Meditation by Starlight’ and ‘Tea
Ceremony’ which you can experience the
tea drinking customs. Oriental medicine
specialized programs such as making herbal
air fresheners are sure to help awaken your
body along with your mind. Donghwasa
got its name from a legend that flowers of
royal foxglove (Paulownia koreana) trees
suddenly bloomed in winter when it was
reconstructed.
Public
Transit
Train
Dong-Daegu Station → walk (10 min.) → Fatima
Hospital → Express city bus No. 1 (45min.) →
Donghwasa
Bus
Seobu Bus Terminal → Subway No. 1 (in direction of
Ansim) → get off at A-yang-gyo Station → Express city
bus No. 1 (35min.) → Donghwasa
Bukbu Bus Terminal → Take a city bus to Gu (old)
Hanil Geukjang → Express city bus No. 1 (1 hour ) →
Donghwasa
Private
Car
From Daegu: Daegu-Pohang Express Way →
-From Suwon Station→6km Korea National Open Univ.
(Suwon)→4km Yunggeon-neung→2km Yongjoosa
Address 88 Songsan-dong Hwaseong
1
Gyeonggi-do Province
Tel
031 235 6886 Fax 031 234 2818
Website www.yongjoosa.or.kr
E-mail youngjoosa@templestay.com
Palgongsan IC → Bulno-dong (straight) → Gongsan
Tunnel (straight) → Left turn at Baek-an Samgeori (threeway intersection) → Youth Training Center (straight) →
Address 35 Dohak-dong Dong-gu Daegu
Tel
053 982 0223 Fax 053 985 0223
Website www.donghwasa.net
E-mail saerom_suk@daum.net
Donghwasa

11. 범어사 Beomeosa Temple
직지사 Jikjisa Temple
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Beomeosa Templestay is full of Korean
monastic practice. Beomeosa Templestay
offers a wide array of programs. Whatever
you may choose, the essence is the same: to
find myself through Templestay. In the clear
atmosphere and the natural beauty, you will
find yourself shining like a golden fish with
the light of your true self.
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eomeosa was founded in 678 CE
by Master Ui-sang as one of the ten
temples of Hwaeom Order he established
in Korea. Legend has it that at the top of
the mountain, where the temple is situated
in, there was a well with golden colored
water, which never dries up. A goldcolored fish had come down from heaven
on the clouds and enjoyed living in the
well. From this story, the mountain got
its name ‘Geumjeongsan’ meaning ‘Gold
Well Mountain,’ and the temple ‘Beomeosa’,
‘Temple of Heavenly Fish.’
Public
Transit
Subway
Busan Subway No. 1 Beomeosa Station, Exit No. 5 or 7
→ Walk about 5 minutes → No. 90 Bus for Beomeosa
→ Beomeosa
Bus
Take 148, 37, 49-1, 80-1, 90, 301, 50, 50-1, 1002 and
get off at Beomeosa stop → Walk about 5 minutes →
No. 90 Bus for Beomeosa → Beomeosa
Private
Car
From Nopo-dong area: After the Check Point, turn
right at the three-way intersection → Turn right at the
intersection → Turn right at the three-way intersection →
Go straight for about 5 minutes → Beomeosa
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ikjisa Temple’s history spans more than
1,600 years. The name “Jikji”, which
means “Pointing directly”, comes from
an expression in the Seon(Zen) School,
“Pointing directly to Original Mind.”
The strong point of the life in Jikjisa is the
natural well-being style. The simple and
humble temple food and monastic life
changes your body and mind naturally and
healthily. Jikjisa applies various aspects in
running Templestay program. To begin
with, its titles are enticing: Slowness,
Emptiness and Sharing, I Only Know It Is
Sufficient, YandanBeopseok, and Tranquil
Templestay for Relaxation. How do they
sound to you?
Jikjisa Templestay presents you with the
chance to put down the stress and find your
true self. Through the life in the tranquil
and sublime atmosphere, you will be in
touch with true freedom which will make
you be yourself.
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Public
Transit
Train (KTX)
Gimcheon (Gumi) KTX Station → Take a local bus to
Jikjisa (No. 11 or 111 bus headed for Jikjisa or transfer
to bus No. 11 or 111 at Gimcheon Bus Terminal when
using other buses.
Train (Saemaeul / Mugunghwa)
Gimcheon Station → Take a local bus No. 11. or 111
headed for Jikjisa → Get off at Jikjisa Bus Terminal
Bus
Gimcheon → Jikjisa
Gimcheon Bus Terminal → Take a local bus No. 11 or
111 headed for Jikjisa
Private
Car
From Seoul: Seoul→Gyeongbu Expressway
From Namsan-dong area: At the intersection of
Chupungnyeong IC (3 hours) →National Road / Route
Beomeosa Subway Station, turn left → Turn right at
No. 4 (in direction of Gimcheon) →Local Road No. 903
the intersection → Go straight for about 5 minutes →
Address 46 Cheongnyong-dong Geumjeong-gu
5
Busan
Tel
051 508 5726 Fax 051 508 3229
Website www.beomeosa.co.kr
E-mail beomeosa@templestay.com
Beomeosa
→Jikjisa
Address 16 Unsu-ri Daehang-myeon
2
Gimcheon Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
Tel
054 429 1716 Fax 054 436 3174
Website www.jikjisa.or.kr
E-mail jikjisa@templestay.com

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or Daegu Station, then take Subway line 1 headed for
Daegok. Get off at Seongdangmot Station, go to Seobu
Intercity Bus Terminal, then take a bus to Haeinsa.
(about a one hour and 40 minute ride)
Bus
From Seoul: Express Bus Terminal → Daegu → Seobu
Intercity Bus Terminal →Haeinsa
Private
Car
From Masan: Central Region (Jungbu naeryuk)
Expressway → Dong-Goryeong JC → 88 Olympic
Expressway → Haeinsa IC (about a one and a half hour
Gyeongju
National Park
S
unmudo translates literally into “the
way of doing meditative martial arts.” It
emphasizes the harmony of body and mind
through the awareness of one’s breath. It is a
traditional Korean Buddhist martial art that
traces its origins back over a thousand years.
Soft and meditative Qi Gong movements
cultivate an awareness of our own internal
energies, while leading us towards a
greater sensitivity of the external energies
flowing all around us. Golgulsa Templestay
programs combine Sunmudo with all of
the special moments of temple life: the
unforgettable tones of early morning
chanting; practicing walking meditation as
the sun rises in the sky above you; exalting
after finishing the 108 prostrations; the
pleasure of having a conversation with a
Sunmudo master over tea; and the healthy
simplicity of temple food.
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aeinsa was founded in 802 C.E.
under the full support of the Silla
royal family with the goal to elucidate the
philosophy and thought of the Avatamsaka
School (Flower Garland School). During
the Joseon Dynasty the Tripitaka Koreana
was enshrined in Haeinsa, making this
temple the first Dharma Jewel Monastery.
The Tripitaka Koreana is a cornerstone of
Korean people’s faith. Haeinsa Templestay
offers a time and place to meet a thousand
year culture. In the harmony of nature and
history, it invites a journey of tranquility
and awareness. To help your journey of
self reflection and finding a way to empty
yourself, Haeinsa Templestay advises you
to be aware of each moment. Start by trying
to find yourself all the time, either while
listening to the sound of the Dharma drum
or while having conversation over tea.
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Public
Transit
Bus
From Gyeongju Station or Gyeongju Intercity Bus
Terminal, take the city bus No. 100 or 150 to Andong
Samgeori (three-way junction). The bus ride is about 1
hour. From there, walk about 15 minutes to Golgulsa.
Taxi
From Gyeongju Station or Gyeongju Bus Terminal, it’ll
take about 50 minutes by taxi.
Private
Car
From Gyeongju: take the National Road / Route No.4
and drive for 26km towards Gampo on the east coast.
There will be signs for both Golgulsa and Girimsa. At
Andong Samgeori (three-way intersection), turn left. After
about 500m, you will see the signs for Golgulsa Temple.
ride)
There will be brown road signs on the right of the road,
and a big stone sign with Korean letters on the left. Turn
left and pass through the main gate. There is a parking
Address 0 Chiin-ri Gaya-myeon Hapcheon-gun
1
Gyeongsangnam-do Province
Tel
055 934 3110 Fax 055 934 3109
Website www.haeinsa.or.kr
E-mail haeinsa@templestay.com
area just inside the temple gate. It takes about thirty
Address an 304 Andong-ri Yangbuk-myeon
S
Gyeongju Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
Tel
054 744 1689 Fax 054 745 0172
Website www.sunmudo.net
E-mail d-kumkang@hotmail.com
minutes from downtown.

13. 금산사 Geumsansa Temple
미황사 Mihwangsa Temple
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eumsansa Temple is quietly perched in
the western foothills of Mt. Moaksan.
Like the mountain Gyeryongsan, Mt.
Moaksan, so-called “Mother Mountain”, is the
cradle of many different indigenous religions.
The mountain’s shape looks like a mother
cradling her baby, just as Mt. Moak embraces
Geumsansa Temple. During the Baekje reign
of King Beop(599 C.E.), the temple was built
to pray for the king’s prosperity and good
fortune. Later during the reign of Silla King
Hyegong(766 C.E.), the Precepts Master Ven.
Jinpyo(718–752 C.E.) enlarged the temple
and established it as the Head Temple for the
worship of Maitreya. Maitreya is the future
Buddha, who will appear countless eons
from now, but to his faithful followers he is
a compassionate Buddha who is always with
them. Wherever you step in Geumsansa
Temple, there are valuable relics and cultural
assets.
Mihwangsa
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Public
Transit
Train (KTX)
Yongsan Station → Gimje Station (1 hour 50 minutes))
Bus
-From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
Take the bus 79 to Geumsansa (The bus comes every
25 minutes, about 50-minute distance)
※You are supposed to take a 100-meter walk from the
Bus Terminal to the bus stop.
-From Gimje Bus Terminal
Take the bus No. 5 to Geumsansa (about 50-minute
distance)
-From Gimje Station
Take the bus No. 5 to Geumsansa (about 45-minute
distance)
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ihwangsa is located at the southernmost
tip of the Korean Peninsula, on the
hillside of Mt. Dalmasan, amidst such
picturesque beauty. The location at the end of
the land sets this ancient temple apart from
others and this is reflected in the Templestay
program. Mihwangsa offers its own programs
for those weary souls who come so far seeking
peace of mind. The morning service is when
they encounter another world, which is
followed by sitting meditation when they face
their own selves. In this way, their spiritual
adventure starts at the temple deep in the
woods, faraway from their ordinary life. The
Main Buddha Hall, in addition to the graceful
architectural esthetic, has some interesting
features such as tortoises and crabs carved in
the corner stones. Inside the hall, there are
Sanskrit letters and one thousand Buddhas
painted on the ceiling and the cross beams.
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Public
Transit
Train
-Seoul Yongsan Station (Honamseon, Honam Line) →
Gwangju Station → Taxi → Gwangju Bus Terminal, take Direct
Bus for Haenam → Mihwangsa
-Seoul Yongsan Station (Honamseon) → Naju Station → Taxi
→ Naju Bus Terminal, take a bus to Haenam → Mihwangsa
-Seoul Yongsan Station (Honamseon) → Mokpo Station
→ Taxi → Mokpo Bus Terminal, take a bus to Haenam →
Mihwangsa
Bus
-Seoul Central City Bus Terminal → Haenam (5 hours)
-Seoul Central City Bus Terminal / Dong-Seoul Bus Terminal
→ Gwangju → take Direct Bus for Haenam → Mihwangsa
Private
Car
Private
Car
-Take the Honam Expressway, Geumsansa IC Exit
Geumsansa IC → Wonpyeong → Geumsansa (about 5
Gyeongbu Expressway → Cheonan Junction →
km, 10 minutes)
Address 9 Geumsan-ri Geumsan-myeon
3
Gimje Jeollabuk-do Province
Tel
063 542 0048 Fax 063 548 1390
Website www.geumsansa.org
E-mail geumsansa@templestay.com
-Take the Seohaean (West Coast) Expressway, West
Gimje IC Exit
West Gimje IC → Gimje → Wonpyeong → Geumsansa
(about 26km, 50 minutes)
Address 47 Seojeong-ri Songji-myeon
2
Haenam-gun Jeollanam-do Province
Tel
061 533 3521 Fax 061 535 2706
Website www.mihwangsa.com
E-mail dalmaom@hanmail.net
Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway → Nonsan → Honam
Expressway → Gwangju toll gate → Naju → Haenam →
Mihwangsa

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선운사 Seonunsa Temple
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T
he red camellia blooming in spring is one
of the signature aspects of the scenery
in Seonunsa. The camellia forest around
Seonunsa was formed after the initiation
of the temple. It has developed into a large
forest which surrounds the temple. Seonunsa
Temple was built during the reign of Baekje
King Wideok(577 C.E.) by Master Geomdan.
The villagers near the temple were thieves and
displaced people who were not making their
living in a righteous way. The master taught
them not only the Buddha’s teachings but also
the way to earn an honest living. He taught
them how to make salt. Since then, they have
offered their product to the temple every
spring and fall, which is called ‘Boeunyum’
meaning ‘salt of repayment.’
The hallmark of Seonunsa Templestay is
diversity. In addition to recuperation and
experiential programs, it offers various
colorful activities in accordance with the
seasons.
Address 00
5
Samin-ri Asan-myeon Gochang-gun
Jeollabuk-do Province
Tel
063 561 1375
Website www.seonunsa.org
E-mail seonuntemple@templestay.com
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Public
Transit
Bus
-From Gochang Intercity Bus Terminal, take a
direct bus or a local bus to Seonunsa Temple
Direct Bus: runs 8 times a day / Local Bus: runs
24 times a day, 30min. 20km
-From Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal, take a
direct bus to Seonunsa Temple: runs 4 times a
day 1.5 hrs, 72km
Private
Car
From Gwangju: Honam Expressway →
Jangseong-Gochang Expressway → Seohaean
(West Coast) Expressway, Seonunsa IC →
Seonunsa
Seohaean (West Coast) Expressway, Seonunsa IC
→ Seonunsa
W
hen you first see Yakchunsa, you will
be overwhelmed by its magnificent
and exotic atmosphere. You will feel like you
are Alice in Wonder Land. Everything, from
the entrance lined with statues to the palm
trees in the vast court yard, will defy your
previously conceived notions about Korean
temples. It is totally, really the world of fantasy.
The Templestay in this monastery of wonder
is categorized into four programs according
to the themes; Standard, Buddhist Practice,
Buddhist Culture Experience and Native Jeju
Life Experience. Activities including picking
mandarins in winter and summer, natural
dyeing and experiencing the eco-system
of Jeju Island are the essence of Yakchunsa
Templestay. The Buddhist Culture Experience
Templestay offers tea ceremony, calligraphy
and yoga, while the Buddhist Practice
Templestay has Barugongyang, prostration
practice, scripture study, and copying
scripture.
Address 165
1
Daepo-dong Seoguipo Jeju-do
Island
Tel
064 738 5000 Fax 064 738 5022
Website www.yakchunsa.org
E-mail yakchunsa@hanmail.net
Public
Transit
Bus
From Jeju Airport: Airport Limousine Bus
Jeju Airport – Yakchunsa, one hour ride, Get off at
Yakchunsa
From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal: Intercity Bus for
Jungmun
Jeju-Jungmun, 1hour 20 min. Get off at
downtown or Jungmun High School
From Seogwipo: Take a city bus or intercity bus for
Jungmun, get off at Jungmun High School. Walk
about 50 m in the direction of Jungmun, then
cross the street to meet the road ‘Yakchunsa-gil’.
Taxi
From downtown Jungmun, 10 min.
From Jungmun Tourist Complex (Yeomiji Botanical
Garden, Lotte Hotel, Silla Hotel), 5 min.
Private
Car
From Jeju Airport: Pyeonghwa-ro → Jungmun
Tourist Complex→Road Sign for Yakchunsa
It takes about 5 minutes from the Convention
Center of Jungmun Tourist Complex

15. Resting Peacefully, in the Buddhist temple