The Practicing Temple for the Revival of Korean Buddhism. Bongeunsa is a millennium Buddhist Temple with a long, storied history. This temple was founded in 794 during the United Shilla Dynasty. Around 15th century, the devoted Queens graced this temple to be rebuilt and enlarged at the present location. Even under the rule of Confucianism-led Dynasty, the qualifying national examination for monks was reintroduced after long interruption. Greatly through the religious devotion of Venerable Bowoo, Bongeunsa later became the cornerstone of the Korean Buddhism Seon lineage (Meditation). Enhanced by its status and function, the Temple has carried on this sprit on the Seon legacy through distinguished Masters including Venerable Seosan and Sameong selected by the national examination. During the late Joseon Dynasty, Venerable Yeonggi built Panjeon, where 81volumes of wood blocks of the Avatamsaka Sutra were enshrined. The calligraphy on the signboard of the Panjeon was written by Kim Jeonghee, one of the greatest scholars and calligraphers. While seeking the enlightenment, Venerable Cheongho was guided by Buddha's teachings of salvation to volunteer and rescue those afflicted by the floods of 1925. Nowadays, Bongeunsa has carried on this sprit into the present day, writing a new history of Korean Buddhism through practice-oriented temple management like Templestay programs.
[Bongeunsa] Templestay
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2026 May Special Travel Month [Double Happiness Templestay]_Daily
Seoul,
2026-05-07~
2026-05-28
2026 May Special Travel Month (May Only!!)
Double Happiness Half Price Templestay
Program includes Temple tour, Sound MeditationandSa-gyeong(copy...
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Bong-pass! (Tour, Tea & Classes!)
Seoul,
2026-03-01~
2026-12-31
We will run the Bong-pass on Saturday afternoon too from May!
*From May, Tuesday running time will be adjust to 13:00~16:00.
Bong-pass is a special ...
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LOTUS LANTERN PARADE for Foreigners
Seoul,
2026-05-16~
2026-05-16
[Notice] You may unable to register through this website, kindly ask you to inform us via email bongeunsa@templestay.com to apply!
The Lotus Lanter...
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Regular Templestay [Sat~Sun]
Seoul,
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 fi...
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Twilight Resonance [Sunday evening Experience]
Seoul,
2026-01-01~
2026-12-31
Want to experience vivid Buddhist culture? Heres a guide to Ringing bells and evening Buddist worship rituals held every evening.
March is a free t...
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[A] Temple tour & Tea [Thursday]
Seoul,
2025-01-01~
2026-04-30
Since Buddhism was first officially introduced to Korea in 372 during the reign of King Sosurim of Goguryeo, it has had a profound influence on Korean...
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[B] Buddhist Culture [Thursday]
Seoul,
2025-04-03~
2026-12-24
Since Buddhism was first officially introduced to Korea in 372 during the reign of King Sosurim of Goguryeo, it has had a profound influence on Korean...
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