Ep 6. Meditation & Temple Stay Guide
AI image Meta description (140–160 chars): Experience Korea’s temple stays and meditation culture—silent prayer, tea rituals, and Buddhist practices that calm the mind and body. Opening: Silence as medicine In a fast-paced country like Korea, temples remain sanctuaries of quiet. Meditation ( seon , Zen in Korean Buddhism) and temple stays invite both locals and travelers to pause, breathe, and reconnect. These experiences are not just religious—they are cultural windows into mindfulness and balance. What is a temple stay? A temple stay is a cultural program that allows visitors to live like monks for a day or more. Started in the early 2000s, it is open to everyone regardless of faith. Programs combine Buddhist rituals, meditation, and daily routines in historic temples. Typical activities include: Seon meditation: Sitting or walking meditation to focus the mind. 108 prostrations: A moving meditation of humility and gratitude. Tea ceremonies: Mindful tea drinking ...