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Regular Templestay [Sat~Sun]

Manager : Chae Minseok
bongeunsa@templestay.com
Bongeunsa, Gangnam-gu Seoul 06087 Korea 531, Bongeunsa-ro
02-3218-4846

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The Practicing Temple for the Revival of Korean Buddhism

Price List

Adult	Teenager	Child
120,000	120,000	120,000

※ Reservations available until 1days before the program start date.

Program Information

Operating Period [2025-06-07 ~ 2026-12-27]

Templestay is a unique cultural program that began in Korea in 2002, allowing participants to stay at Buddhist temples and experience monastic life firsthand.

Rooted in more than 1,700 years of Korean Buddhist tradition, it was first launched during the 2002 FIFA World Cup to introduce Korea’s temple culture to international visitors.

Today, Templestay welcomes people from all walks of life who are seeking rest, reflection, and inner peace. Through activities such as Meditation, Tea ceremonies, Yebul(buddhist ceremony), Monastic meals, many participants find relief from stress, greater emotional clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves.

It’s more than just a retreat—it’s a meaningful journey into simplicity, silence, and Korean heritage.

Bongeunsa Temple, with over 1,200 years of history, is one of the most iconic and active temples in Seoul. It welcomes more than 250,000 Buddhist followers and over 15,000 visitors each day.

For travelers interested in Korean traditional and Buddhist culture, Bongeunsa offers a wide range of Templestay programs. We hope that even just one of these experiences will become a memorable and peaceful part of your journey in Korea.

Program reservations open one month before the scheduled date.
If you encounter any issues while booking due to a system error, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the email address below, and we will be happy to assist you.
bongeunsa@templestay.com

Schedule

(The schedule may be subject to change depending on the circumstances.)


Day	Time	Title
Day 1	13:50~14:15	Opening / Assigning rooms / Wearing a uniform
	14:15~14:50	Learning for temple Etiquette
	14:50~15:50	Temple tour
	15:50~16:50	Free time
	17:00~17:40	Monastic Meal
	17:40~18:20	Watching Sunim's playng Dharma instrument / Evening yebul service
	18:30~21:00	Self Meditation
	21:00~04:00	Lights out
Day 2	04:00~04:15	Waking up
	04:20~05:00	Buddhist Ceremony(Yebul)
	05:00~05:50	Bow 108 times for a happy life
	06:00~09:00	Monastic meal and Break time
	09:00~10:00	Tea time with Sunim
	10:00~11:00	Arranging one's bedding & Cleaning up a private room / Survey & Closing

What to bring?

-Socks : Bare feet is not acceptable, please wear socks when entering the hall.
-Tumbler : For Zero-waste, we recommend you to bring your own tumbler for drinking water
-Toiletries : Since we only provide soap, hair-dryer, tissue, participants should bring other items he/she needs.
-Extra clothes : During templestay, we provide templestay uniform(vest and pants), other than that, please prepare by yourselves.
-Umbrella
-Personal Medicine

Refund Policy

100% refund 14 days before
70% refund 7 days before
No refund 6 days before

**No-shows are strictly prohibited because they deprive other participants of the opportunity to participate. Please tell us if you cannot attend.
Once found, participation in the Bongeunsa Temple Stay Program is restricted.

Regulation

🌿 Templestay Guidelines
Welcome to Templestay.
We warmly welcome all who seek to discover their true self, regardless of nationality, belief, age, or gender. To ensure a meaningful and peaceful experience for everyone, please observe the following guidelines during your stay.

🙏 Greeting Etiquette
Greet others with a gentle smile, palms together (hapjang), and a half-bow.
When entering or passing the Main Buddha Hall, always face the Buddha, perform hapjang, and bow respectfully.

🧘 Noble Silence
Silence is a form of inner reflection.
Please remain quiet throughout the temple grounds, especially near prayer halls.
Avoid unnecessary conversation or noise.

🕯️ Buddhist Ceremony(Yebul)
Join the morning and evening chanting at the Main Buddha Hall.
Sit in the designated seats and follow the moktak (wooden bell) signals.
Yebul are a time for mindfulness and devotion.

🍚 Temple Meals (Gongyang)
Meals are a form of spiritual offering.
Participate in all meals with gratitude and mindfulness.
Avoid commenting on the food and eat silently.
Take only what you can finish — do not waste food.

👕 Attire
Dress modestly in clean and tidy clothes.
Avoid heavy makeup or strong scents.
Please return your uniform before you leave.

🚶 Peaceful Movement
Walk calmly with hands folded in chasu (right hand over left, in front of the body).
Follow the guide in line and avoid wandering or rushing.
Refrain from loud or disruptive behavior.

💬 Consideration & Community
Be punctual for all programs.
Respect quiet hours and others’ rest time.
Alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited.
Keep waste to a minimum.
Participate actively in communal tasks.
Do not enter restricted areas.

Thank you for your presence and participation.
We hope every day here is a good day. 🌸

Public Transport

By Subway
- Line 2 ( green line ): At Samsung st. exit 6, 600 meters( 0.3 miles/ 656 yards) away on your. left will be Bongeunsa
- Line7(olivegreenline): AtCheongdamst.exit2, 800 meters( 0.4 miles/ 874 yards) away on your right.
- Line9(goldenline): AtBongeunsast.exit1, 100 meters( 109 yards) away on your right.

By Bus
-COEX north gate st., Bongeunsa ASEM center st., COEX Intercontinental st., Samsung 1 Pachoolso st.
-Bluebuses: 143,146,301,351,401,N61
-Greenbuses: 2413,2415,3011,3217,3411,3412,3414,3417,3426,4318,4419
-Redbuses: 9407,9414,9507,9607
-Green마을 buses: 강남 01, 강남 06, 강남 07, 강남 08
-AirportLimousinebuses: 6006,6103,6104,6704