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Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

So I want to do a temple stay on a specific weekend, thus am not looking to join a tour as there is no guarantee that the dates will match up.

Where is the best place to do a temple stay - I would like to get out of Seoul.
I was thinking the one at Golgusa temple.

Any thoughts?

Thanks Smile

sojourner1 · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:39 am Post subject:

Yes, you can make a reservation at this site and go by which ever means of transportation you have. http://eng.templestay.com/temple/view.asp?temple_id=27&indiv_chk=1&recmd_chk=&content_code=C1C12

I haven't done it yet, but looking to.

Mint · Joined: 08 May 2008

LOL
That costs money huh?
It's about as subtle as getting your tongue slammed in the door eh?

Gollywog · Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Location: Debussy's brain

Would someone care to tell me why, after the Korean Buddhists formally joined in the mad cow protests, they have any spiritual credibility? It seems to me that intellectual honesty is a prerequisite for spiritual understanding. But I could be mistaken.

I looked at the schedule on the site cited:

warren pease · Joined: 12 May 2008

tfunk · Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland

I did it on the South West coast.

We just showed up and fortunately the head coordinator was there and could speak very good English. Getting up in the morning actually wasn't too much of a problem on the first night, but on the second night I asked if we could skip getting up. If they ask why tell them that Buddha was against suffering and getting up 4am is a form of suffering.

We did some farmwork, went for a deadly walk and played football with some orphans(orphans make great photos).

It's definitely worth doing but the prostrations get a bit tiresome after a while. Note I said prostrations, not prostitutes. Prostitutes can never get boring.

We gave a token amount of money and they all but refused it. You'll feel like giving loads, the strawberries are yummy but watch out for the grim faced monk. He's so scary, I still think he's watching me.

cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

Temple stays are for suckers...

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

Loza · Joined: 28 May 2006

http://www.kr.dhamma.org/

If it's meditation you want I recommend VIPASSANA meditation, 10 day course and there is no charge.

Very Happy

May all beings be happy.

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

IMNSHO, if your goal is to get a taste of what life is like for a monk, then temple stays are not for saps. BUT, if you think you'll become enlightened by spending a few hours at a temple...think again!

You're better off trying to implement Buddhist principles into your day-to-day life, while going to a temple of your choice once a month than going to a temple stay for a couple of days and being done with it.

However, if you are new to Buddhism then I heartily recommend doing a temple stay, as you will learn proper temple etiquette and will be able to ask the monks any questions you have about Buddhism. Also, if you believe you might want to be a monk one day, temple stays may cure you of that belief!

And finally, while it may be a "touristy" thing to do, how often will you get the opportunity to stay at a temple overnight in Asia? Something to think about before heading home. It pains me when people say "Don't do that--it's touristy." Hey, I went to the Great Wall in China. Touristy? Of course! But I will never regret having gone. I'm sure the pyramids are touristy too, but that won't stop me from going if I ever make it to that part of the world.