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[Adventurer]

I was wondering if there were any worthwhile meditation courses or something in English. I live in Cheonan. Any feedback you've got would be cool. I attend a church, but I would like to learn more about Buddhist meditation while I am here.

[beekeeper3000]

there's a temple in SUYU called Hwa-gye-sa that provides dharma talks in English. the monk who gives the talks is a Lithuanian guy who is great. the talks are free and they offer temple-stays as well. just head up to Suyu, get in a cab and say "Hwa-gye-sa."

there are lots of foreigners and natives alike. have a good time.

[alistaircandlin]

Hi

Saw your message and thought you might be interested in an email i was sent recently, so i've copied it below:

Inspiring Yourself into Practice! Challenge 3000 prostrations!

Have you been inspired enough in Buddhism? Then, put yourself into practice
this summer! `
Lotus Lantern provides those who inspired enough with an opportunity to
practice 3000 prostration and meditation in five different famous temples in
south of Korea on August 3-6.

Many think Sitting Meditation is all about Buddhist practice. However, for
beginners, it is not easy to sit down due to the pain and delusion. Thus
3000-prostration has been recommended as a preparatory practice for lay people
by a great Zen Master SongChol.

Zen Master SongChol(1912-1993) was one of great pillars of the 20th century.
Having served as both monastic grand master and Zen master of Korea�s renowned
Haeinsa Monastery and then as patriarch of Korea�s leading Chogye Zen Order.

The temples to visit have been the places where he was born, studied,
practiced, made his teachings and resided all his life. Let�s share the great
spirit and teaching of SongChol this summer and put yourself into real practice
now!

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