The program will be held once a month and will open one months in advance.

We upload the schedule as soon as it is confirmed.
No one knows about the future schedule. We ask for your understanding.

Essential Items

Our rooms are equipped with basic amenities, so please remember to bring your own toiletries and towels.

1. Towel (Required)
2. Personal Water Bottle / Tumbler
Be sure to pack a personal water bottle, as the water purifier is located in the hallway between rooms 2 and 3
3. Personal Toiletries (Toothpaste and soap are provided)
4. Personal T-shirt – To wear under the temple vest (Temple vest and pants will be provided; sleeveless shirts are not permitted)
5. Socks – Required when entering the Dharma Hall
Since you'll need to cover your feet in the Buddha halls, don't forget to bring at least one pair of socks
6. Comfortable Walking Shoes
Please bring comfortable shoes because you need to take off your shoes before entering a room
7. Hat
8. Personal Medications (if needed)
9. Seasonal Items
Winter: Please bring thermal underwear (long johns/tights) and warm outer clothing / Please bring cold weather gear (e.g., gloves, crampons, etc.)

Important Notes
- Temple practice uniform (vest and pants) will be provided
- You must wear socks when entering the Dharma Hall
- Please keep your personal belongings with you (The temple is not responsible for lost items)

Cancellation Fees (Based on days before the program date):

- 7 Days Prior: 100% Refund
- 3 Days Prior: 50% Refund
- 1 Day Prior: 10% Refund
- Day of Program: No Refund

IMPORTANT: Due to high demand for this program, we kindly request cancellation notice at least 10 days in advance whenever possible.

Schedule Change Policy:
- Program dates may be changed once only, within 2 months from the original date
- Changes cannot be made on the day of the program
- After one postponement, re-scheduling, cancellation, and refunds are all not permitted

Refund Processing:
- Refunds are processed on the second and fourth Friday of each month
- Your reservation is confirmed upon payment completion
- Cancellations can be made on the website

※ If it is difficult to pay in advance overseas, you can pay by credit card or cash on arrival.

Please adhere to the Temple's rules and regulations throughout your stay.

Basic Etiquette
- When meeting monks, place your palms together in a respectful bow (hapjang)
- Please be punctual and participate actively in all programs
- Please keep your voice down during your stay
- Our rooms are not soundproof, so please maintain quiet to respect others in the shared space
- Please observe meal times strictly
- Please wear your temple uniform within the temple grounds

Prohibited Items & Behaviors
- Please note that smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited within temple grounds
- Sleeveless tops are not permitted
- Instant cup noodles are not permitted
- Please refrain from displays of affection within the temple
Violations of these rules will result in immediate dismissal

Temple as Communal Living
The temple is a place for communal living, so kindly return items to their proper place after use. Always be considerate of others
- Small snacks are permitted in your room
- Special Guidelines for Temple Cuisine Program
- Photography is permitted during the demonstration
- Video recording is strictly prohibited
- Please observe in silence during the cooking demonstration
- Questions may be asked during the designated conversation time after the meal

Movement & Accommodation
- Once you have checked in, you cannot leave the temple premises
If you wish to leave the temple premises during your templestay, please consult the administrator
- There are no private rooms unless requested with additional fee (though private room requests are difficult for this program)
- Participants will share a room with 3-6 people, and rooms are assigned based on gender
- Please keep your temple uniform pants and vest throughout your stay
- Families may be assigned together; otherwise, opposite-gender participants will be assigned separate rooms
- Templestay is a communal living experience

Important Notices
Health & Safety
Please acknowledge and agree to the following statement: I take full responsibility for my health and safety, including any accidents, during my stay in the temple program.

Participation Guidelines
- Please arrive by 3:00 PM on the first day for check-in
- If you are unwell or have any food allergies, please inform us in advance
- If you have health concerns, please inform us by phone in advance
- Pregnant women in their third trimester may find participation difficult

Questions
If you have any questions, feel free to send us messages:
Email (Preferred): baekyangsa1@templestay.com
WhatsApp messenger: +82 10 9037 0434 (voice calls only)

To Baekyangsa Temple
(1) From Seoul
By Train
Book a train ticket at www.letskorail.com
- Youngsan Station to Iksan Station by KTX (1 hr & 22 min)
  Transfer at Iksan Station
  Iksan Station to Baekyangsa Station ( 43 min by Mugoogwha train )
  Baekyangsa Station to Baekyangsa Temple ( 21 min. by taxi )
- Youngsan Station to Jeongeup Station ( 1 hr 33 min or 2 hr & 30 min )
  Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Baekyangsa Bus Stop ( 50 min by Bus )
  Bus Departure Time: 13:55
  Baekyangsa Bus Stop to Baeyangsa Temple ( 30 min on foot )
By Bus
  Seoul Central Bus Terminal to Jangseong Bus Terminal ( 3 hr & 15 min )
  Departure time : 09:50, 16:05
  Jangseoung Bus Terminal to Baerkyangsa Bus Stop ( 20 min by Bus )
  Bus Departure Time : 10:15, 12:15, 15:55
  Baekyangsa Bus Stop to Baekyangsa Temple ( 30 min on foot )
(2) From Busan
By Bus
  Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gwangju U Square Bus Terminal (3 hours.)
  Gwangju U Square Bus Terminal to Baekyangsa Bus Stop ( 70 minnutes )
  (Bus departuer time : 09:50, 11:50, 15:30 )
  Baekyangsa Bus Stop to Baekyangsa Temple on foot ( 30 minutes )

From Baekyangsa Temple
(1) To Seoul by train
  -Baekyangsa Temple to Baekyangsa Station ( 20 min by taxi )
   Baekyangsa Station to Iksan Station(transfer) to Youngsa station
  -Baekyangsa Temple to Baekyangsa Bus Stop( 30 min on foot )
   Baekyangsa Bus Stop to Jeongeup Bus Terminal ( 50 min by  Bus )
   Departure Time: 10:35, 12:35, 16:15
   Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Jeongeup Station ( 8 min on foot )
   Jeongeup Station to Youngsan Station by KTX
(2)To Gwangju by Bus
   Baekyangsa temple to Baekyangsa Bus stop ( 30 min on foot )
   Baekyangsa Bus stop to Gwangju U Square Bus Terminal( 70 min by Bus )
   Bus Departuer time : 08:30, 12:20, 14:30  

09:00 a.m. ~ 17:00 p.m. (Korean Standard Time)
For more information, contact us via phone or email during our office hours
Team manager
+82-10-9037-0434
bys3927502@gmail.com