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Temple stay activity

Temple Stay is cultural program in several South Korean Buddhist temples. Temple Stay allows participants to experience the life of Buddhist practitioners and learn the various aspects of Korean Buddhist culture and history through stories told by monks. The temple stay program has been operating since the 2002 World Cup game.

Origin of Templestay

Templestay is an experiential program in Korean Buddhism initiated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism at the onset of the 2002 World Cup. During its 1,700 years of history, Korean Buddhism has preserved and passed down Ganhwa Seon practice, a kind of Seon (Zen) meditation. Every year during the retreat seasons of summer and winter, about 2,500 monastics enter a 100-day meditation retreat in one of the 100 temples nationwide. This is a unique Korean tradition in the sphere of Mahayana Buddhism.

This tradition has influenced the architectural layout of temples and monastic life over the years, and one can attain inner calm and peace of mind and body at any of these temples. In their effort to transform the 2002 World Cup into a cultural opportunity, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism decided to open their temple gates during the games and allowed both Koreans and non-Koreans to stay in one of their mountain temples.

As a result, in the 30 days the World Cup lasted (May 31, 2002 to June 30), 1,000 foreigners and 10,000 Koreans experienced the Templestay program. That was a sizable achievement, but more importantly, Korean Buddhism and the Templestay program became known to the wider world as major international media, including CNN, the New York Times, BBC and NHK, paid growing attention and reported feature stories about them.

After the end of the 2002 World Cup, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced the permanent establishment of the Templestay program on July 2, 2002. The Order then established the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism on July 16, 2004 as an operative body to run the Templestay program. As the national government promised budget support, the number of temples operating a Templestay program grew from 31 in the first year to 110 in 2015.

The Templestay program is now recognized as one of the major tourist programs in Korea. In 2009, the OECD selected the Templestay program as one of the five most successful combinations of culture and tourism. According to statistics issued by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism on May 29, 2011, a total of 700,000 participants experienced Templestay in the decade following 2002 when the program began.

Basic Templestay Programs

Temple Compound Tour

In most temples this is the very first item on the schedule for Templestay participants. The aim of this guided tour around the temple for first-time visitors is to get to know the age-old traditions and culture of temples as well as the monastic lifestyle of Buddhist monks and nuns. In this way, participants are shown where the temple dining hall and public restrooms are and so they feel more at home. As they are led through the various buildings and structures of the temple, they discover firsthand the beauty of monastic architecture, paintings, handicrafts and landscaping, and so see many things that they might have otherwise missed. The guide often tells ancient stories behind many of the buildings and art as well as the temple itself.

Chamseon

Seon Meditation (chamseon)

Seon meditation (chamseon) is similar to other forms of meditation. However, it does differ in one particular respect and that is that chamseon’s goal is to achieve single-minded absorption through the illogical doubt raised by a hwadu (the punch-line to a koan) so that the rambling mind is momentarily quieted. It is one of the most important practices of Korean Buddhism. A chamseon session usually consists of 50 minutes of Seon meditation followed by 10 minutes of slow and fast walking (pohaeng or gyeonghaeng). Depending on the temple and the program, longer or shorter periods of meditation are offered in which participants learn the aim and method as well as correct posture.

Conversation over Tea with Monastics

Conversation over Tea with Monastics (Chadam)

Sometime in the afternoon or evening, when monastics are not so busy with daily tasks, one of them invites the Templestay participants to drink tea. For monastics, all aspects of the day are a part of Buddhist practice, and drinking tea is considered an important one. This is the time for participants to enjoy a moment with monastics while asking questions about temples or monastic life or even requesting advice about how to live better. Participants may have the opportunity to view the world through the eyes of Buddhist practitioners and even reassess their own lives and improve their well being.

Formal Monastic Meal

Formal Monastic Meals (Baru Gongyang)

In Korean Buddhism, “gongyang” means “offering.” During a meal one reflects deeply on the countless people and efforts that have brought the food that one receives. In this way, one learns to be grateful for even a single spoonful of rice.

Before the meal, everyone recites a verse which teaches participants how to reflect upon the Buddha’s teachings that are embodied in the act of receiving food. Everyone eats from a set of bowls called “baru” as monastics do, and they are told not to waste a single grain of rice out of respect for the offering.

Buddhist Services

Buddhist Ceremonies (Yebul)

In the daily routine of Korean temples, the most important event is the Buddhist ceremony called yebul. This ceremony refers to paying respect to the Buddhas enshrined in the Dharma halls three times a day and repeating the teachings, usually before dawn, 10 a.m., and in the evening. Yebul is also called the “ceremony of five fragrances (obunhyangnye)” because participants reaffirm the five virtues that practitioners hope to perfect. Yebul is the ceremony that regulates the day and is attended by everyone possible in the temple compound.

Different instruments are used to symbolically call all beings to join the ceremony. First of all the large bell is sounded, next the drum calls all animals, then the wooden fish for the water-dwelling animals and finally the cloud-shaped gong for the animals of the air. The ceremony continues with a re-affirmation of the refuge we take in the various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and generations of Seon Patriarchs. Then follows the recitation of the Heart Sutra and the Wishes for the welfare of the temple and all people (Barunmoon).

108 Prostrations

108 Bows (Baekpalbae)

Another major practice of Korean Buddhism is bowing. This practice consists of 3 bows, 108 bows, 1,080 bows or 3,000 bows and aims at ridding the practitioner of greed and attachment. The 108 bows is an act of atonement for one’s recognized ignorance and cravings, and the 108 kinds of afflictions that arise within them. In this respect, the 108 bows symbolize a fresh start as well and so one empties the illusions one has come to believe to make up one’s “self” and earnestly fills the void with new good intentions.

Making Lotuses

Making Lotuses

In Buddhism, lotus flowers symbolize Buddha Nature, the potential to become enlightened, which we all possess. Just as lotus flowers aren’t stained with the mud in which they grow, ignorant sentient beings can reveal their inherent Buddha Nature once awakened.

Korean Buddhism holds the Lotus Lantern Festival every year on the Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. Buddhists handcraft their own lanterns (which are unique to Korean Buddhism), which represent purification and wisdom. The way each petal of thin paper is glued to the paper cup, one by one with great care by Templestay participants, is meant to be a reminder of Buddhists’ fervent wish to persevere in becoming less selfish and more compassionate.

There is also a huge lantern parade through the center of Seoul and cultural performances until late at night during this national festival.

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List of Temples that Run Templestay Programs

Available Language	Temple Name	Address
English/Korean	International Seon Center, Ko:국제선센터	167 Mokdongdong-ro (shinjeong-dong) Yeongchun-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 영천구 목동동로 167(신정동))
English/Korean	Geumsunsa, Ko:금선사	137 Bibong-gil (Gugi-dong) Jongno-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 종로구 비봉길 137(구기동))
English/Korean	Myogaksa, Ko:묘각사	31 Jongno 63ga-gil (Sungin-dong) Jongno-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 종로구 종로63가길 31(숭인동))
English/Korean	Bongeunsa, Ko:봉은사	531 Bongeunsa-ro (Samsung-dong) Gangnam-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531(삼성동))
English/Korean	Jeondeungsa, Ko:전등사	603-42 Jochi-ro Gilsang-myeon Ganghwag-gun Incheon City (Korean: 인천광역시 강화군 길상면 초지로 603-42)
English/Korean	Yongjoosa, Ko:용주사	135-6 Yongju-ro (Songsan-dong) Hwaseong-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 화성시 용주로 135-6(송산동))
English/Korean	Donghwasa, Ko:동화사	41 Palgongsa-ro 201 gil Dong-gu Daegu City (Korean: 대구광역시 동구 팔공산로201길 41(도학동))
English/Korean	Woljeongsa, Ko:월정사	374-8 Odaesan-ro Jinbu-myeon Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 평창군 진부면 오대산로 374-8)
English/Korean	Beomeosa, Ko:범어사	250 Beomeosa-ro (Cheongryong-dong) Geumjeong-gu Busan City (Korean: 부산광역시 금정구 범어사로 250(청룡동))
English/Korean	Beopjusa, Ko:법주사	405 Beopjusa-ro Boeun-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 보은군 속리사면 법주사로 405)
English/Korean	Magoksa, Ko:마곡사	966 Magoksa-ro Sagok-myeon Gongju city South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 공주시 사곡면 마곡사로 966)
English/Korean	Geumsansa, Ko:금산사	1 Moak 15 gil Geumsan-myeon Gimje city North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 김제시 금산면 모악15길 1)
English/Korean	Seonunsa, Ko:선운사	250 Seonunsa-ro Asan-myeon Gochang-gun North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 고창군 아산면 선운사로 250)
English/Korean	Naesosa, Ko:내소사	243 Naesosa-ro Jinseo-myeon Buan-gun North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 부안군 진서면 내소사로 243)
English/Korean	Mihwangsa, Ko:미황사	164 Mihwangsa-gil Songji-myeon Haenam-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 해남군 송지면 미황사길 164)
English/Korean	Hwaeomsa, Ko:화엄사	539 Hwaeomsa-ro Masan-myeon Guryeo-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 539)
English/Korean	Golgulsa, Ko:골굴사	101-5 Gimrim-ro Yangbuk-myeon Gyeongju-city North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 경주시 양북면 기림로 101-5)
English/Korean	Jikjisa, Ko:직지사	89 Bukam-gil Daehang-myeon Gimcheon city North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 김천시 대항면 북암길 89)
English/Korean	Haeinsa, Ko:해인사	122 Haeinsa-gil Gaya-myeon Hapcheon-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 합천군 가야면 해인사길 122)
English/Korean	Yakchunsa, Ko:약천사	293-28 Ieodo-ro Seogwipo city Jeju Island (Korean: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 이어도로 293-28)
Korean	Geumsansa, Ko:금산사	1 Moak 15 gil Geumsan-myeon Gimje city North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 김제시 금산면 모악15길 1)
Korean	Beopjusa, Ko:법주사	405 Beopjusa-ro Boeun-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 보은군 속리사면 법주사로 405)
Korean	Simwonsa(Seongju), Ko:심원사(성주)	17-56 Gayasan Botanic Garden-gil Suryun-myeon Seongju-gun North Gyeongsan Province (Korean: 경상북도 성주군 수륜면 가야산식물원길 17-56)
Korean	Banyasa, Ko:반야사	652 Baekhwasan-ro Hwanggan-myeon Yeongdong-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 영동군 황간면 백화산로 652)
Korean	Samhwasa, Ko:삼화사	584 Samhwa-ro (Samhwa-dong) Donghae city Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 동해시 삼화로 584(삼화동))
Korean	Dogapsa, Ko:도갑사	306 Dogapsa-ro Gunseo-myeon Yeongam-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 영암군 군서면 도갑사로 306)
Korean	Daewonsa, Ko:대원사	453 Pyeongchon-upyeongro Samjang-myeon Sancheong-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 산청군 삼장면 평촌유평로 453)
Korean	Yongmunsa, Ko:용문사	782 Yongmunsan-ro Yongmun-myeon Yangpyeong-gun Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 양평군 용문면 용문산로 782)
Korean	Sudeoksa, Ko:수덕사	79 Sudeoksa-angil Deoksan-myeon Yesan-gun South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 예산군 덕산면 수덕사안길 79)
Korean	Beomnyunsa, Ko:법륜사	126 Nongchon Park-ro Wonsam-myeon Cheoin-gu Yongin city Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 용인시 처인구 원삼면 농촌파크로 126)
Korean	Naksansa, Ko:낙산사	100 Naksansa-ro Ganghyun-myeon Yangyang-gun Gwangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 양양군 강현면 낙산사로 100)
Korean	Baekdamsa, Ko:백담사	746 Baekdam-ro Inje-gun Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 인제군 북면 백담로 746)
Korean	Gapsa, Ko:갑사	567-3 Gapsa-ro Gyeryong-myeon Gongju-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 공주시 계룡면 갑사로 567-3)
Korean	Gaeamsa, Ko:개암사	248 Gaeam-ro Sangseo-myeon Buan-gun North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 부안군 상서면 개암로 248)
Korean	Geonbongsa, Ko:건봉사	723 Geongbonsa-ro Geojin-eup Goseong-gun Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 고성군 거진읍 건봉사로 723)
Korean	Gounsa, Ko:고운사	415 Gounsa-gil Danchon-myeon Uiseong-gun North Gyeongsang Province 415 (Korean: 경상북도 의성군 단촌면 고운사길 415)
Korean	Gwanmunsa, Ko:관문사	111 Baomyeo-ro 7 gil (Umyeon-dong) Seocho-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 서초구 바우뫼로7길 111(우면동))
Korean	Gwaneumsa, Ko:관음사(제주)	660 Sanrokbuk-ro (Arail-dong) Jeju-si, Jeju Island (Korean: 제주특별자치도 제주시 산록북로 660(아라일동))
Korean	KwaneumJungSa, Ko:관음정사	299 Pyeongji-gil Jinrye-myeon Gimhae-si South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 김해시 진례면 평지길 299)
Korean	Gwangmyeongsa, Ko:광명사	51 Jungmunsang-ro 17 beongil (Jungmun-dong) Seogwipo-si Jeju Island (Korean: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 중문상로17번길 51(중문동))
Korean	Guryongsa, Ko:구룡사	500 Guryongsa-ro Wonju-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 원주시 소초면 구룡사로 500)
Korean	Guinsa, Ko:구인사	73 Guinsa-gil Youngchun-myeon Danyang-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 단양군 영춘면 구인사길 73)
Korean	Kumkangjeongsa, Ko:금강정사	58 Seolwol-ro (Soha-dong) Gwangmyeong-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 광명시 설월로 58(소하동))
Korean	Kumyongsa, Ko:금용사	148-11 Gimnyeong-ro Gujwa-eup Jeju-si Jeju Island (Korean: 제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 김녕로 148-11)
Korean	Kirimsa, Ko:기림사	437-17 Girim-ro Yangbuk-myeon Gyeongju-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 경주시 양북면 기림로 437-17)
Korean	Kilsangsa, Ko:길상사	68 Seonjamro 5-gil (Seongbuk-dong) Seongbuk-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 성북구 선잠로5길 68(성북동))
Korean	Naewonjungsa, Ko:내원정사	80 Eumgwangsanro 40 beon-gil Seo-gu Busan City (Korean: 부산광역시 서구 엄광산로40번길 80(서대신동3가))
Korean	Daegwangsa(Seongnam), Ko:대광사(성남)	30 Gumiro 185 beon-gil Bundang-gu Seongnam-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 성남시 분당구 구미로185번길 30(구미동))
Korean	Daegwangsa(Changwon), Ko:대광사(창원)	303 Jinhae-daero (Taebaek-dong) Jinhae-gu Changwon-si South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 창원시 진해구 진해대로 303(태백동))
Korean	Daeseungsa, Ko:대승사	283 Daeseungsa-gil Sanbuk-myeon Mungyeong-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 문경시 산북면 대승사길 283)
Korean	Daewonsa(Gapyeong), Ko:대원사(가평)	21-162 Baekdun-ro Buk-myeon Gapyeong-gun Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 가평군 북면 백둔로 21-162)
Korean	Daewonsa(Boseong), Ko:대원사(보성)	506-8 Juksan-gil Mundeok-myeon Boseong-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 보성군 문덕면 죽산길 506-8)
Korean	Daeheungsa, Ko:대흥사	400 Daeheungsa-gil Samsan-myeon Haenam-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 해남군 삼산면 대흥사길 400)
Korean	Dorisa, Ko:도리사	526 Dorisa-ro Haepyeong-myeon Gumi-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 구미시 해평면 도리사로 526)
Korean	Myeongjoosa, Ko:명주사	62 Mulan-gil Shinrim-myeon Wonju-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 원주시 신림면 물안길 62)
Korean	Myojeoksa, Ko:묘적사	174 Suryero 661 beon-gil Wabu-eup Namyangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 남양주시 와부읍 수레로661번길 174)
Korean	Mugaksa, Ko:무각사	230 Uncheon-ro (Ssangchon-dong) Seo-gu Gwangju City (Korean: 광주광역시 서구 운천로 230(쌍촌동))
Korean	Muryangsa, Ko:무량사	203 Muryang-ro Buyeo-gun South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 부여군 외산면 무량로 203)
Korean	Munsuam, Ko:문수암	173-17 Mageundam-gil Sicheon-myeon Sancheong-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 산청군 시천면 마근담길 173-17)
Korean	Baekryunsa(Gapyeong), Ko:백련사(가평)	159-50 Samgol-gil Sang-myeon Gapyeong-gun Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 가평군 상면 샘골길 159-50)
Korean	Baekryunsa(Gangjin), Ko:백련사(강진)	145 Baekryunsa-gil Doam-myeon Gangjin-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 강진군 도암면 백련사길 145)
Korean	Baekyangsa, Ko:백양사	1239 Baekyang-ro Jangseong-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 장성군 북하면 백양로 1239)
Korean	Baekjesa, Ko:백제사	54 Gwangryeongnam-6-gil Aewol-eup Jeju-si Jeju Island (Korean: 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 광령남6길 54(광령리))
Korean	Bogyeongsa, Ko:보경사	523 Bogyeong-ro Songra-myeon Buk-gu Pohang-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 포항시 북구 송라면 보경로 523)
Korean	Bohyunsa, Ko:보현사	396 Bohyeon-gil Seongsan-myeon Gangreung-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 강릉시 성산면 보현길 396)
Korean	Bongnyeongsa, Ko:봉녕사	236-54 Changryong-daero (Uman-dong) Paldal-gu Suwon-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 수원시 팔달구 창룡대로 236-54 (우만동))
Korean	Bongsunsa, Ko:봉선사	32 Bongseonsa-gil Jinjeop-eup Namyangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 32)
Korean	Bonginsa, Ko:봉인사	295 Saryeungro-156-gil Jingun-eup Namyangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 남양주시 진건읍 사릉로156번길 295)
Korean	Bongjeongsa, Ko:봉정사	222 Bongjeongsa-gil Seohwu-myeon Andong-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 안동시 서후면 봉정사길 222)
Korean	Busuksa, Ko:부석사	243 Buseoksa-gil Buseok-myeon Seosan-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 서산시 부석면 부석사길 243)
Korean	Bulgapsa, Ko:불갑사	450 Bulgapsa-ro Bulgapsa-myeon Younggwang-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 영광군 불갑면 불갑사로 450)
Korean	Bulguksa, Ko:불국사	385 Bulguk-ro (Jinhyun-dong) Gyeongju-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 경주시 불국로 385(진현동))
Korean	Samwoonsa, Ko:삼운사	12 Hwuseokro-441-beon-gil Chuncheon-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 춘천시 후석로441번길 12(후평동))
Korean	Seogwangsa, Ko:서광사	44 Buchunsan-1-ro (Eupnae-dong) Seosan-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 서산시 부춘산1로 44(읍내동))
Korean	Seokjongsa, Ko:석종사	271-56 Jikdong-gil (Jik-dong) Chungju-si North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 충주시 직동길 271-56(직동))
Korean	Seonseoksa, Ko:선석사	616-33 Sejongdaewang-jataesil-ro Wolhang-myeon Seongju-gun North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 성주군 월항면 세종대왕자태실로 616-33)
Korean	Seonamsa, Ko:선암사	450 Seonamsa-gil Seungju-eup Suncheon-si South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 순천시 승주읍 선암사길 450)
Korean	Seongjusa, Ko:성주사	191 Gomjeol-gil (Chunseon-dong) Seongsan-gu Changwon-si South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 창원시 성산구 곰절길 191(천선동))
Korean	Songgwangsa(Suncheon), Ko:송광사(순천)	100 Songgwangsa-angil Songgwang-myeon Suncheon-si South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 순천시 송광면 송광사안길 100)
Korean	Songgwangsa(Wanju), Ko:송광사(완주)	255-16 Songgwansuman-ro Soyang-myeon Wanju-gun North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 완주군 소양면 송광수만로 255-16)
Korean	Sujinsa, Ko:수진사	115-13 Cheonmasan-ro (Hopyeong-dong) Namyangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 남양주시 천마산로 115-13(호평동))
Korean	Sunglimsa, Ko:숭림사	495-57 Baekje-ro Ungpo-myeon Iksan-si North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 익산시 웅포면 백제로 495-57)
Korean	Silleuksa, Ko:신륵사	73 Sileuksa-gil Yeoju-gun Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 여주군 신륵사길 73)
Korean	Sinhungsa(Sokcho), Ko:신흥사(속초)	1137 Seolaksan-ro (Seolak-dong) Sokcho-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 속초시 설악산로 1137(설악동))
Korean	Sinhungsa, Ko:신흥사(완도)	101-1 Chaenghaejinnam-ro Wando-eup Wando-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 완도군 완도읍 청해진남로 101-1)
Korean	Ko:신흥사(화성)	17-34 Shinheungsa-gil Seoshin-myeon Hwaseong-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 화성시 서신면 신흥사길 17-34)
Korean	Silsangsa, Ko:실상사	94-129 Ipseok-gil Sannyae-myeon Namwon-si North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 남원시 산내면 입석길 94-129)
Korean	Simwonsa(Chulwon), Ko:심원사(철원)	58 Sangno-1-gil Dongsong-eup Chulwon-gun Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 철원군 동송읍 상노1길 58)
Korean	Ssanggyesa(Jindo), Ko:쌍계사(진도)	299-30 Unrimsanbang-ro Uishin-myeon Jindo-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 진도군 의신면 운림산방로 299-30)
Korean	Ssanggyesa(Hadong), Ko:쌍계사(하동)	59 Ssanggyesa-gil Hwagaemyeon Hadong-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 하동군 화개면 쌍계사길 59)
Korean	Ssangbongsa, Ko:쌍봉사	459 Ssangsaneui-ro Iyang-myeon Hwasun-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 화순군 이양면 쌍산의로 459)
Korean	Anguksa, Ko:안국사	1050 Sanseong-ro Jeoksan-myeon Muju-gun North Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라북도 무주군 적상면 산성로 1050)
Korean	Yeongoksa, Ko:연곡사	774 Piagol-ro Toji-myeon Guryeo-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 구례군 토지면 피아골로 774)
Korean	Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center, Ko:연등국제선원	349-60 Ganghwadong-ro Gilsang-myeon Ganghwa-gun Incheon City (Korean: 인천광역시 강화군 길상면 강화동로 349-60)
Korean	Yeonjuam, Ko:연주암	63 Jahadong-gil (Joongang-dong) Gwacheon-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 과천시 자하동길 63(중앙동))
Korean	Yeonguksa, Ko:영국사	225-35 Younggukdong-gil Yangsan-myeon Yongdong-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 영동군 양산면 영국동길 225-35)
Korean	Younglangsa, Ko:영랑사	142-52 Jingwan-ro Godae-myeon Dangjin-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 당진시 고대면 진관로 142-52)
Korean	Youngpyungsa, Ko:영평사	124 Yeongpyeongsa-gil Janggun-myeong Sejong City (Korean: 세종특별자치시 장군면 영평사길 124)
Korean	Oeosa, Ko:오어사	1 Oeo-ro Ocheon-eup Pohang-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 포항시 남구 오천읍 오어로 1)
Korean	Okcheonsa, Ko:옥천사	471-9 Yeonhwasan-1-ro Gaecheon-myeon Goseong-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 고성군 개천면 연화산1로 471-9)
Korean	Yongmunsa(Namhae), Ko:용문사(남해)	166-11 Yongmunsa-gil Idong-myeon Namhae-gun South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 남해군 이동면 용문사길 166-11)
Korean	Yongmunsa(Yecheon), Ko:용문사(예천)	285-30 Yongmunsa-gil Yongmun-myeon Yecheon-gun North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 예천군 용문면 용문사길 285-30)
Korean	Yongyeonsa, Ko:용연사	961 Joongangseo-ro Sacheon-myeon Gangreung-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 강릉시 사천면 중앙서로 961)
Korean	Yonghwasa(Chungju), Ko:용화사(청주)	565 Musimseo-ro (Sajik-dong) Seowon-gu Chungju-si North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충북 청주시 서원구 무심서로 565(사직동))
Korean	Yonghwasa(Tongyeong), [[:Ko:용화사]	(통영)] 107-82 Bongsu-ro (Bongpyeong-dong) Tongyeong-si South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 통영시 봉수로 107-82(봉평동))
Korean	Yumasa, Ko:유마사	603 Yuma-ro Nam-myeon Hwasun-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 화순군 남면 유마로 603)
Korean	Yukjijangsa, Ko:육지장사	190 Gisanro-471-beongil Baekseok-eup Yangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 양주시 백석읍 기산로471번길 190)
Korean	Eunhaesa, Ko:은해사	951 Cheongtong-ro Cheongtong-myeon Youngcheon-si North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 영천시 청통면 청통로 951)
Korean	Jabisunsa, Ko:자비선사	208 Gyejung-gil Suryun-myeon Seongju-gun North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 성주군 수륜면 계정길 208)
Korean	Jangyuksa, Ko:장육사	172 Janguksa-1-gil Changsu-myeon Youngdeok-gun North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 영덕군 창수면 장육사1길 172)
Korean	Jogyesa, Ko:조계사	55 Ujeongguk-ro (Gyeonji-dong) Jongno-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 종로구 우정국로 55(견지동))
Korean	Joongheungsa, Ko:중흥사	393 Daeseomun-gil (Bukhan-dong) Deokyang-gu Goyang-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 고양시 덕양구 대서문길 393(북한동))
Korean	Jeungsimsa, Ko:증심사	177 Jeungsimsa-gil (Unrim-dong) Dong-gu Gwangju City (Korean: 광주광역시 동구 증심사길 177(운림동))
Korean	Jijangjeongsa, Ko:지장정사	103 Hwagokan-gil Noseung-myeon Nonsan-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 논산시 노성면 화곡안길 103)
Korean	Jinkwansa, Ko:진관사	73 Jingwan-gil (Jingwan-dong) Eunpyeong-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 은평구 진관길 73(진관동))
Korean	Choneunsa, Ko:천은사	209 Nogodan-ro Gwangeui-myeon Guryeo-gun South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 구례군 광의면 노고단로 209)
Korean	Chukseosa, Ko:축서사	739 Wolgye-gil Mulya-myeon Bonghwa-gun North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도 봉화군 물야면 월계길 739)
Korean	Tongdosa, Ko:통도사	108 Tongdosa-ro Habuk-myeon Yangsan-si South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도 양산시 하북면 통도사로 108)
Korean	Pagyesa, Ko:파계사	741 Pagye-ro (Jungdae-dong) Dong-gu Daegu City (Korean: 대구광역시 동구 파계로 741(중대동))
Korean	Korea Culture Training Institute, Ko:한국문화연수원	1065 Magoksa-ro Sagok-myeon Gongju-si South Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청남도 공주시 사곡면 마곡사로 1065)
Korean	Hyundeoksa, Ko:현덕사	170 Ssarigol-gil Yeongok-myeon Gangreung-si Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 강릉시 연곡면 싸리골길 170)
Korean	Hongbeopsa, Ko:홍법사	202 Duguro-33-beongil (Dugu-dong) Geumjeong-gu Busan City (Korean: 부산광역시 금정구 두구로33번길 202(두구동))
Korean	Hwagyesa, Ko:화계사	117 Hwagyesa-gil (Suyoo-dong) Gangbuk-gu Seoul (Korean: 서울특별시 강북구 화계사길 117(수유동))
Korean	Hwaamsa, Ko:화암사	100 Hwaamsa-gil Toseong-myeon Goseong-gun Gangwon Province 강원도 고성군 토성면 화암사길 100}})
Korean	Hwaunsa, Ko:화운사	111-14 Dongbaek-jukjeon-daero Cheoin-gu Yongin-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 용인시 처인구 동백죽전대로 111-14(삼가동))
Korean	Hoeamsa, Ko:회암사	281 Hoeamsa-gil (Hoeam-dong) Yangju-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 양주시 회암사길 281(회암동))
Korean	Heungguksa(Goyang), Ko:흥국사(고양)	82 Heungguksa-gil (Jichuk-dong) Deokyang-gu Goyang-si Gyeonggi Province (Korean: 경기도 고양시 덕양구 흥국사길 82(지축동))
Korean	Heungguksa(Yeosu), Ko:흥국사(여수)	160 Heungguksa-gil (Jungheung-dong) Yeosu-si South Jeolla Province (Korean: 전라남도 여수시 흥국사길 160(중흥동))

External links

• Official website

References

Korean Templestay History

• "The first news report on Templestay in Korea was released in Hankook Ilbo Newspaper" (in Korean). 29 November 2001.

• ""Seminar on Templestay Promotion Strategy" co-hosted by the Bureau of Dharma Propagation of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and the Korean Buddhist Order Association was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, Seoul" (in Korean). 3 Dec 2001.

• "Ven. Jungdae, President of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, announced the Jogye Order's four New Year key projects, which included the launching of Templestay" (in Korean). 5 January 2002.

• "Ms. Joan Hubbard, the wife of the U.S Ambassador, spoke about her experience of Templestay at Daeheungsa Temple in South Jeolla Province on October 2001, at the event held by the VISIT KOREA YEAR steering committee (Chairperson, Ms. Youngsim DO). Ms. Hubbard stated, "It was such a delightful, impressive and touching experience for me."" (in Korean). 6 February 2002.

• "Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced a list of 25 temples available for Templestay" (in Korean). 7 February 2002.

• "The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced a list of 31 temples available for Templestay located near the World Cup Stadiums" (in Korean). 28 February 2002.

• "President Dae-Joong KIM praised Templestay at the grand Buddhist prayer ceremony for the successful 2002 World Cup in Korea, "I believe that Templestay, staying at Korean traditional temples, is such a great opportunity for foreign visitors to the World Cup to gain hands-on experience of Korean Buddhist culture and tradition."" (in Korean). 9 April 2002.

• "Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon held a Templestay demonstration program for 60 foreign diplomats from 25 different countries" (in Korean). 12 May 2002.

• "During the 2002 World Cup, about 1,000 foreign visitors and 10,000 Koreans experienced Templestay at 31 different Korean traditional temples" (in Korean). 30 June 2002.
• "The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the Post-World Cup plan in which promotion and development of street markets, sales, cultural events, sports activities and accommodation such as Templestay were included" (in Korean). 26 June 2002.

• "The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced a list of 14 Temples in Busan which would operate Templestay in preparation for lodgings during the Busan Asian Games in 2002" (in Korean). 19 September 2002.

• "600 executives and staff at Hana Bank experienced Templestay at Jeundeungsa Temple on Gwanghwa Island" (in Korean). 26 October 2002.

• "33 Temples that operated Templestay during the World Cup 2002 resume the program to provide accommodation during the Busan Asian Games in 2002" (in Korean). 2 July 2002.

• "Two presidential candidates, Heuichang LEE from the ruling party, Hannara Dang, and Muhyeon ROH from the opposition party, Minju Dang, both announced that they would support promotion and vitalization of Korean Buddhist traditional culture in their electoral commitments" (in Korean). December 2002.

• "The National Institute of Korean Language (Director Gisim NAM) included the word "Templestay" in the "2002 Korean New Vocabulary."" (in Korean). 7 February 2003.

• "Chung-ang University established a 3-credit class on Templestay entitled "Understanding One's Mind Correctly" under liberal arts" (in Korean). 6 October 2003.

• "Seventy foreign diplomats to Korea and their family members from 31 countries participated in the 2-day Templestay at Bulguksa Temple and Sukguram in Gyeong-ju" (in Korean). 20 March 2004.

• "Eighty members of the Association for the Development of Economic History (French: Association pour le développement de l'histoire économique) participated in the 2-day Templestay at Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon" (in Korean). 23 April 2004.

• "Arirang TV broadcasted "Foreign ambassadors' One Day with Templestay" as a special feature in commemoration of the Buddha's Birthday" (in Korean). 26 May 2004.

• "Staff of Shinhan Investment Corporation experienced Templestay at Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon as one of its training programs" (in Korean). 18 August 2004.

• "South Jeolla Provincial Office announced its choice of Templestay and decided to develop it as one of its provincial specialized tour programs" (in Korean). 1 November 2004.

• "The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced a list of 44 temples that operate Templestay" (in Korean). 15 March 2005.

• "Ten world famous scholars including Henri Godart, a Sorbonne professor form Paris, experienced Templestay at Girimsa Temple in Gyeong-ju" (in Korean). 30 May 2005.

• "The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced financial support of $1,500,000 from the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund for Templestay promotion across the country" (in Korean). 17 June 2005.

• "South Chungcheong Provincial Office made an announcement that they would give financial support to six temples that operate Templestay as a strategy to attract more tourists expected to increase due to the newly implemented policy of Five Work Days per Week" (in Korean). 1 August 2005.

• "Youngae LEE, a Korean TV actress or Hallyu star (Korean Wave Star), experienced a 2-day Templestay at Magoksa Temple. NHK, Japan's largest broadcasting company, featured a one-hour program" (in Korean). 24 August 2005.

• "North Jeolla Provincial Office announced its new tourism brand "F-Tour (Food, Farm, Festival, Foot)," in which Templestay was included as one of its 26 core tour products" (in Korean). 21 September 2005.

• "Forty members of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club experienced Templestay at Mihwangsa Temple in Haenam County" (in Korean). 24 September 2005.

• "Thirty-one foreign diplomats in Korea participated in "2005 GISTOFF" (Gangwon International Sports-Tourism Fair & Forum) experienced Templestay at Guryongsa Temple on Mt. Chiaksan" (in Korean). 24 September 2005.

• "Seventeen foreign scholars from 11 countries majoring in Korean studies experienced Templestay at Jagwangsa Temple in Daejeon" (in Korean). 20 November 2005.

• "At the "Seminar on the Development and Vitalization plan for Korean Wave-induced Tourism" hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea International Trade Association, Ven. Hyungo, Director of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, made a presentation on "Templestay, a stimulant of Korean wave-induced Tourism in Korea."" (in Korean). 8 December 2005.

• "A special article introducing Templestay Korea was published under the title, "Try living like Buddhist Monastics," in the French monthly magazine, GEO" (in Korean). 11 April 2006.

• "One hundred and forty young Asian professionals in various fields such as culture, art, sports, tourism, and media were invited by the Cultural Partnership Initiative in Korea to experience Korean traditional culture. They took part in Templestay at Golgulsa Temple in Gyeongju" (in Korean). 28 April 2006.

• "Fifty managerial staff in Cheil experienced Templestay at Beopjusa Temple in Boeun County" (in Korean). 27 October 2006.

• "Fifteen teenagers of the Jinju Probation Office experienced Templestay at Seongjusa Temple in Changwon" (in Korean). 9 November 2006.

• "Yongmoonsa Temple in Namhae held a special Templestay by inviting a famous Korean poet, Dohyeon AHN" (in Korean). 19 November 2006.

• "Forty members of the Asia Journalist Association experienced Templestay at Baekdamsa Temple in Inje County" (in Korean). 26 November 2006.

• "The New York Times introduced Templestay Korea on page TR2 of its weekend edition with the headline: Immersion in Buddhist Austerity" (in Korean). 26 November 2006.

• ""A Sparkling Journey to Korea," a promotional film of Korean tourism that includes the introduction of Templestay, produced by Korea Tourism Organization was awarded 3rd place at the US International Film and Video Festival" (in Korean). 17 May 2007.

• "Seventeen director-level executives from the US press who participated in the International Reporting Projects of Johns Hopkins University U.S. experienced Templestay at Baekdamsa Temple in Inje County" (in Korean). 10 November 2007.

• "Twenty members of the Asia Journalist Association experienced Templestay at Baedamsa Temple in Inje County" (in Korean). 30 November 2007.

• "SBS, one of the Korea's major TV channels, featured a special edition on Templestay in one of the programs, "Lee Gyunggyu and Kim Yongman's Line Up."" (in Korean). 29 December 2007.

• "Commencement of constructing a building dedicated to Templestay, called "Templestay Information Center."" (in Korean). 28 March 2008.

• "MERITZ Securities Korea offered Templestay to all employees by granting additional holidays and participation fees as part of its employee welfare program" (in Korean). 3 June 2008.

• "The Korean Tourism Organization and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism had a 2-day Templestay Monitoring Visit to Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon" (in Korean). 14 June 2008.

• "An article on Templestay "Discovering the value of Templestay" was published in Seoul Newspaper: "The number of Korean Buddhist temples nationwide running Templestay has increased from 67 to 87. Participants are annually increasing by 40% from 36,902 in 2004, to 51,561 in 2005, to 70,914 in 2006, and to 81,652 in 2007, and finally reached 13,533 in 2007, being the first year of exceeding 10,000."" (in Korean). 26 June 2008.

• "The Times, the UK's leading newspaper, introduced Templestay Korea in its edition of 4 July 2008" (in Korean). 4 July 2008.

• "KORAIL (Korea Railroad Corporation) announced the operation of a regular special train each month destined at the Buddhist temples that run Templestay" (in Korean). 31 October 2008.

• "OECD Tourism Paper selected Templestay as one of the world's 5 most successful tourism items" (in Korean). January 2009.

• "The 1st Templestay Cultural Festival was held at Geumsansa Temple in North Jeolla Province" (in Korean). 29 March 2009.

• "Grand opening of the Templestay Information Center in Seoul" (in Korean). 21 April 2009.

• "The Seoul metropolitan government offered Templestay for the homeless at Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon" (in Korean). 29 May 2009.

• "Muju County Office devised a special Templestay focusing on Taegwondo, the most representative of Korean martial arts, and held it at Anguksa Temple in Muju County, North Jeolla Province" (in Korean). 14 June 2009.

• "Jaewook AHN, a Korean TV star, experienced Templestay at Baekdamsa Temple in Inje County with his foreign fans" (in Korean). 27 July 2009.

• "The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, approved the change in the articles of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism so as to legalize its profit-making business such as Templestay" (in Korean). 28 July 2009.

• "Foreign government officials in tourism, who participated in the familiarization tour of national parks and eco-tourism in Korea, experienced Templestay at Daewonsa Temple on Mt. Jirisan" (in Korean). 14 August 2009.

• "Gyeonggido Provincial Office offered teenagers from families in crisis the experience of Templestay at Yongjusa Temple" (in Korean). 19 August 2009.

• "A Business agreement on the global promotion of Templestay was made between Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, Joongang Media & Business, Bongnyungsa Temple in Suwon, and Temple Food Department in the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism" (in Korean). 15 September 2009.

• "Minjong KIM, a Korean TV star, experienced Templestay at Magoksa Temple in Gongju with his Japanese fans" (in Korean). 25 October 2009.

• "Ven. Ilgam, the Head of Templestay at Geumsansa Temple, received the Prime Minister's Award for his excellence in operating Templestay on the 36th World Tourism Day" (in Korean). 29 September 2009.

• "Yongjoon BAE, a Korean TV star, introduced his Templestay experience with photos in his book entitled "A Journey in Search of Korea's Beauty."" (in Korean). 30 September 2009.

• "South Chungcheong Provincial Office announced the local tourism boosting plan linked with Templestay which it named "Templestay+1 Tour."" (in Korean). 10 January 2010.

• "The Korean Culture Training Institute and the Gimcheon Office cooperated to offer Templestay to 61 members from 18 multi-cultural families at Magoksa Temple, Gongju" (in Korean). 28 February 2010.

• "The 2nd National Templestay Cultural Festival was held at the Korean Culture Training Institute in Magoksa Temple, Gongju" (in Korean). 11 March 2010.

• "The Buddhist Committee (Chairman, Ven. Yongjo) in the International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2010 held a seminar on the illumination of traditional cultural value and discussion on how to utilize them in tourism. Prof. Park at Gwangju University made a speech entitled "Current Status of Templestay in the Southwestern Area of Korea and Suggestions to Make it a Vital Part of Tourist Resources."" (in Korean). 13 March 2010.

• "The 2nd Templestay Cultural Festival was held" (in Korean). 1 April 2010.

• "KBS 2TV, one of the major Korean TV channels, featured Templestay in the program called "Happy Sunday: 1 night 2 days."" (in Korean).

• "KORAIL introduced Templestay at Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan in its summer tourism product "6 Must-Go Destinations by Train in June in Korea."" (in Korean). 1 June 2010.

• "Gosung County Office announced the building of "Temple Forest" nearby Hwa-amsa Temple, which would offer a healing and medicinal trail for those who are sick with such illnesses as high blood pressure, asthma, atopy dermatitis etc. with the cooperation of Hwa-amsa Temple" (in Korean). 16 June 2010.

• "At the 2010 Cittaslow Mayors' General Assembly that took place in Seoul, the participating mayors from all over the world were introduced to various events which offer a sense of Korean beauty including Templestay" (in Korean). 26 June 2010.

• "Dreaminus, a fundraising organization established in 2008 by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, offered Templestay to those unemployed and job seekers as an encouraging and supporting event, at the Korean Culture Training Institute at Magoksa Temple" (in Korean). 10 July 2010.

• "Participants in the 21st International Biology Olympiad (IBO) experienced Templestay at Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan" (in Korean). 15 July 2010.

• "Arab Ambassadors to Korea experienced Templestay at Yongjusa Temple in Hwaseong" (in Korean). 24 Oct 2010.

• "Executives and staff members of the Korean Financial Supervisory Service experienced Templestay at Baekdamsa Temple in Inje County" (in Korean). 29 October 2010.

• "Executives of the Grand National Party experienced Templestay at Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan" (in Korean). 29 October 2010.

• "Templestay official English website was re-launched along with the other newly built webpages in five different languages: Chinese, Japanese, German, French, and Spanish" (in Korean). 4 January 2011.

• "The Department of Religions in Hanshin University held Templestay at Yongjusa Temple as one of the freshmen's induction courses (or orientations)" (in Korean). 18 February 2011.

• "Hana Tour released a new tour product linked to Templestay under the name of "Dabansa," meaning "Finding serenity in the midst of daily life"" (in Korean). 29 March 2011.

• "Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan held Templestay for those addicted to alcohol" (in Korean). 12 June 2011.

• "Byeong-guk JUNG, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced support of the development and promotion of Templestay in Korea" (in Korean). 15 June 2011.

• "Richard GERE, an American actor, experienced Templestay at Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju" (in Korean). 21 June 2011.

• "Catholic novices who belong to a Benedictine monastery in Germany experienced Templestay at Hwagyesa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 10 August 2011.

• "Templestay operated a promotion booth at the 19th General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization that took place in Gyeongju" (in Korean). 14 October 2011.

• "Gyeongju University, President Sunja LEE, held Templestay at Girimsa Temple in Gyeongju for its 30 foreign instructors" (in Korean). 5 November 2011.

• "Wonsoon PARK, the Mayor of Seoul, stated that the Seoul metropolitan government would support the Lotus Lantern Festival (held annually on the weekend before the Buddha's Birthday in Seoul) and Templestay, two national events in Korea, as they are great contributors to the Korean tourist industry" (in Korean). 29 November 2011.

• "The first Templestay UCC Competition's award ceremony was held" (in Korean). 7 December 2011.

• "Geumgang University held Templestay at Guinsa Temple as one of the freshmen's orientation" (in Korean). 22 February 2012.

• "Jeju-do Office announced that it would increase the total amount of Templestay support fund to $210,000 so as to facilitate repairing old buildings and constructing new Templestay amenities" (in Korean). 2 March 2012.

• "North Gyeongsang Provincial Office held a meeting for discussing ways to develop and promote Templestay with the relevant organizations in the province at Gounsa Temple" (in Korean). 9 March 2012.

• "Eighteen American students from Georgia University in USA experienced Templestay at Unmunsa Temple in Chungdo County from 13 to 15 March and Seonunsa Temple in Gochang County from 15 to 16 March, 2012" (in Korean). 16 March 2012.

• "The Korean Navy offered its sailors the opportunity to participate in Templestay at Samhwasa Temple in Donghae" (in Korean). 4 April 2012.

• "Gimcheon Police Station provided the high school students of Gimcheon with the opportunity of experiencing Templestay at Jikjisa Temple" (in Korean). 12 April 2012.

• "The Korean Film Council together with Jecheon Office invited the president and board of directors of AFCI (Association of Film Commissioners International) to Templestay at Jungbangsa Temple in Jecheon" (in Korean). 12 April 2012.

• "Onstyle, Korean CJ E&M-running TV channel, featured Hyori LEE, a Korean singer, experiencing Templestay at Myojuksa Temple in Namyangju in the program entitled "'Lee Hyo-Ri's Social Club, Golden 12."" (in Korean). 19 April 2012.

• "KBS 2TV channel featured the main characters of the TV program, "Happy Sunday — Qualifications of Men," experiencing Templestay at Baedamsa Temple in Inje County" (in Korean). 29 July 2012.

• "KBS 2TV channel featured Korean singer Suji and others experiencing Templestay at Sanggyesa Temple on Daeboo-do Island in the TV program titled as "Invincible Youth Season 2."" (in Korean). 1 September 2012.

• "Yongeun YANG, a Korean professional golfer, experienced Templestay at Beopjusa Temple with 40 young golfers from the middle and high schools located in North Chungcheong Province" (in Korean). 30 October 2012.

• "Templestay Vision Proclamation Ceremony marking the 10th year anniversary was held at the Memorial Hall of Korean Buddhist History and Culture in Seoul. The programs included presenting the achievements of Templestay in the past, vision for the future, giving awards to contributors, exhibiting Templestay photos, announcing the newly-launched Templestay emblem, and presenting the music album entitled "Precious Encounter (words and music by Lucid Paul, song by Hyori Lee, piano by Yiruma)" specially produced to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Templestay" (in Korean). 31 October 2012.

• "The Ministry of National Defense invited 50 American soldiers of the US Army Forces in Korea to a 2-day Templestay at Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon" (in Korean). 8 December 2012.

• "President Myungbak LEE expressed gratitude to the Korean Buddhist Orders at a luncheon citing the fact that they had been greatly contributing to the promotion of Korean traditional culture globally through the nationwide operation of Templestay" (in Korean). 14 January 2013.

• "Templestay was offered to athletes who would compete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang 2013 in various temples such as Woljeongsa in Pyeongchang, Silleuksa in Yeoju, Shinheungsa in Hwasung, and Deagwangsa in Sungnam" (in Korean). 29 January 2013.

• "Twenty-five Buddhist Student Council members in Sungsil University participated in Templestay under the theme of "Stop and Jump" at Beopjusa Temple in Boeun County" (in Korean). 24 February 2013.

• "Geumsansa Temple in Gimje held Templestay under the theme of "Let it be."" (in Korean). 24 February 2013.

• "Templestay received the Best Exhibitor Award in the division of Asia-Pacific region at ITB (The International Tourism Bourse) held in Berlin, Germany" (in Korean). 10 March 2013.

• "President Geunhye PARK attended the "Dharma Assembly to Pray for National Peace and Happiness" held at the Sheraton Grand Walker Hill Hotel hosted by the Association of the Korean Buddhist Orders, and said "Not only the Tripitaka Koreana, but also the Lotus Lantern Festival, Temple Food and Templestay are all national treasures to Korea."" (in Korean). 15 April 2013.

• "Shinsegye Department Store encouraged all employees to participate in Templestay with their family members" (in Korean). 23 May 2013.

• "Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency announced the operation of a series of Templestay programs that target attackers and victims of school violence so as to heal their minds and wounds at Bongsunsa Temple in Namyangju" (in Korean). 24 May 2013.

• "MBC, one of the major Korean TV channels, featured the couple (Jungchi and Jung-in CHO) experiencing Templestay in the TV program entitled "We got married."" (in Korean). 1 June 2013.

• "A commemorative event was held in Berlin for the 130th year anniversary of establishing the diplomatic relationship between Korea and Germany and for the 50th year anniversary of dispatching Korean laborers to Germany" (in Korean). 4 June 2013.

• "KEB (Korean Exchange Bank) offered Templestay to its foreign customers at Jundeungsa Temple in Ganghwado Island" (in Korean). 9 June 2013.

• "MBC, one of the major Korean TV channels, featured the members of the program entitled "Dad! Where are we going?" experiencing Templestay at Hyundeoksa Temple in Mt. Odae" (in Korean). 23 June 2013.

• "Gangjin Office of Education in South Jeolla Province offered Templestay at Beakryunsa Temple in Gangjin County to the 26 disabled primary and middle school students living in the county" (in Korean). 12 July 2013.

• "Forty-nine teenagers of low-income families who belong to after-school classes run by the Catholic Church experienced Templestay at Beomeosa Temple in Busan" (in Korean). 14 August 2013.

• "The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism held Templestay and Temple Food Promotion Events in Sydney, Australia" (in Korean). 30 August 2013.

• "An evaluation Seminar on the Social and Public Values of Templestay was held at the National Assembly" (in Korean). 19 September 2013.

• "A Templestay music album "One Night at a Mountain Temple" produced by Ponycanon Korea was released" (in Korean). 14 October 2013.

• "Participants in World Energy Congress Daegu 2013 experienced Templestay at Donghwasa Temple in Daegu" (in Korean). 14 October 2013.

• "Thirty foreign diplomats from 30 countries experienced Templestay with their family members at Chukseosa Temple in Bonghwa County while they joined in the V-Road Trekking Festival" (in Korean). 26 October 2013.

• "KB Kookmin Bank offered Templestay to its distinguished foreign customers at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 26 October 2013.

• ""We are Good Friends in the Dharma," a Korean Buddhist NGO, held a special Templestay with lectures on humanities at Geumsunsa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 10 November 2013.

• "Gyeongnam PARAMITA Youth Association held a special Templestay focusing on Temple Food for 30 students from primary, middle and high schools located in South Gyeongsang province at Sungjoosa Temple in Changwon" (in Korean). 10 November 2013.

• "KBS 2TV, one of the major Korean TV channels, featured the main characters of the program "MaMado" experiencing Templestay at Baekyangsa Temple in Jangsung County" (in Korean). 21 November 2013.

• "The International Seon Center held Templestay focusing on Ganhwaseon meditation practice for both Korean nationals and foreign visitors at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 29 November 2013.

• "Dukjin Police Station in Jeonju offered Templestay at Songgwangsa Temple in Wanju County for 11 middle school students who were prospective juvenile delinquents" (in Korean). 29 November 2013.

• "Beopjusa Temple in Boeun County and Baekdamsa Temple in Inje County offered Templestay for high school seniors who took university entrance exams and juniors so as to heal their stressed-out minds" (in Korean). 11 December 2013.

• "Special Templestay on New Year's Day was held at 40 temples nationwide" (in Korean). 1 January 2014.

• "The International Seon Center held "Templestay for Pregnant Women (Mothers-to-be)" in commemoration of the New Year" (in Korean). 2 January 2014.

• "The International Seon Center held English Templestay for Teenagers" (in Korean). 12 Jan 2014.

• "2014 Buddhist Expo was held to promote and commercialize various Buddhist cultural products and programs such as Templestay, Temple Food and Buddhist cultural merchandises, etc" (in Korean). 9 Mar 2014.

• "28 students from the Seoul French School in Korea experienced Templestay at Naksansa Temple in Yangyang County" (in Korean). 10 April 2014.

• "KBS World Radio Channel broadcasted a special feature on Templestay in celebration of the Buddha's Birthday" (in Korean). 6 May 2014.

• "Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would subsidize 9 temples in Seoul that run Templestay including Bongeunsa, Jogyesa, Hwagyesa Temples, etc" (in Korean). 25 May 2014.

• "Gongju Fire Station ran a fire fighting safety education program for 55 Dharma teachers who run Templestay in various temples at the Korean Culture Training Institute in Magoksa Temple" (in Korean). 27 May 2014.

• "Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency offered Templestay to 50 employees working in constabularies and police substations at Donghwasa Temple in Daegu" (in Korean). 28 June 2014.

• "20 Buddhist members in the Judicial Research and Training Institute experienced Templestay at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 2 August 2014.

• "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family held Templestay for Teenagers of low-income families at Yongjusa Temple in Suwon" (in Korean). 8 August 2014.

• "The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism presented the Templestay program with two manuals: one designed to help cure those addicted to gambling and the other that targets juveniles with mental health problem" (in Korean). 20 August 2014.

• "Hongsung Police Station offered Templestay at Sudeoksa Temple to 40 policemen and their family members who volunteered to participate, as part of its employee welfare programs" (in Korean). 23 August 2014.

• "Bongsunsa Temple in Namyangju held Templestay for the national players who would compete in the Asian Games Incheon 2014 as an encouragement and support for their effort" (in Korean). 24 August 2014.

• "About 10 CEOs in the CJ holdings experienced Templestay at Jingwansa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 27 August 2014.

• "Templestay was introduced as one of the best examples of tourism linking spiritual life and tourism in the First International Congress on Tourism and Pilgrimages, held in Santiago, Spain" (in Korean). 20 September 2014.

• "JTBC, one of the Korean cable TV channels, featured the couple (Sangmin LEE and Yuri SA) experiencing Templestay in one of the programs entitled "With You."" (in Korean). 8 October 2014.

• "ROKA 1st Logistical Support Command and Woodblock Prints Museum at Myeongjusa Temple in Wonju made a business agreement on the joint operation of cultural programs that increase the cultural activities to heal the stress of soldiers; Templestay is one of the cultural programs" (in Korean). 20 October 2014.

• "Foreign correspondents staying in Korea experienced Templestay at Jingwansa Temple in Seoul" (in Korean). 23 October 2014.

• "KBS, one of the major Korean TV channels, featured Ilguk SONG, a Korean actor, experiencing Templestay with his triplets at Jundeungsa Temple in Ganghwado Island" (in Korean). 26 October 2014.

• "Gimcheon Office offered Templestay to foreigners such as English teachers, university students, and migrant workers living in the city at Chungamsa Temple in Gimcheon" (in Korean). 2 November 2014.

• "The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism participated in the 2014 Roadshow Kuala Lumpur & Jakarta and promoted Templestay and Temple Food in Indonesia and Malaysia" (in Korean). 6 November 2014.

• "The Special Military Religious District of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism held a Templestay for all military cadets at the Korean Culture Training Institute in Magoksa Temple, Gongju" (in Korean). 16 November 2014.

• "Dongducheon Police Station offered Templestay focusing on school violence to elementary and middle school students and their parents at Yukjijangsa Temple in Yangju" (in Korean). 19 November 2014.

• "Gapyeong County Office held Templestay for the managerial officers at Baekryeonsa Temple in Gapyeong County" (in Korean). 22 November 2014.

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