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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[Buddha's Birthday] Traditional Culture Fair
Seoul,
2026-10-11~
2026-10-13
Celebratethe 1232nd Anniversary of Bongeunsa Templewith a special cultural event in the heart of Seoul!
From October 11 to 13, Bongeunsa will host ...
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BONG-PASS [Your Time at the Temple]
Seoul,
2026-03-01~
2026-12-31
BONG-PASS
Your time. Your pace. Your way.
Every Tuesday, Bongeunsa Templestay Hall opens its doors from 10 AM to 4 PM for you to simply slow down ...
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[Volunteership] Experience Bongeunsa from Within ⭐
Seoul,
2026-09-02~
2026-12-31
[Experience Bongeunsa from Within]
Join BONG-PASS as a Volunteer
Ever wondered what its like to experience a Korean Buddhist temple beyond simpl...
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Five Elements Yin Yoga Night
Seoul,
2026-07-24~
2026-10-23
Five Elements Yin Yoga Night
오행 인요가 나이트
Escape the city in five minutes. In the quiet grounds of Bongeunsa, a 1,200-year-old temple surrounded by ...
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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~
2026-10-25
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~
2026-10-30
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~
2026-10-29
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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