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3 Days Korean Temple Stay Tour Package
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night Priced From: Contact Travelwizard Departures: Join any day  Worship before the image of Buddha at dawn in zen-style, It's 4:00 a.m. and the power of the cosmos is waking. You awake to the sound of the moktak – wooden block- which greets the new day and proceed to the temple to read Buddhist scriptures with the  sanga – Buddhist family – for meditation. You will experience life at a traditional Buddhist temple, the Golgulsa Temple (Stone Buddha Temple), attracting truth seekers from around the world. Located at the foot of Mt. Hamwol, Gulgulsa is the only temple cave in Korea. The temple was built out of solid rock during the 6th century by Saint Gwang Yoo and some accompanying monks, and was designed according to the architectural structure of India. On the top of the temple stands a sculpture of the Maya Tathagata Buddha, which is Golgulsa's main attraction, and surrounding the sculpture are twelve rock caves used as a prayer sanctuary. Seven of the twelve rock cave sanctuaries are still standing today. Another main attraction is the Gwaneum Cave, which is the largest sanctuary of the seven still existing caves. To protect the sculpture of any damage from the wind or rain, a glass ceiling has been installed in the Gwaneum Cave. Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Seoul/Gyeongju. Depart by train from Seoul to Gyeongju, and transfer to Golgulsa Temple. Golgul Temple has run Sunmudo (monks' martial art) training programs since 1992 for those who wish to experience the traditions of Korean Buddhism. On arrival, after a brief orientation meeting, you will attend a service with the monks including a sermon on the teachings of Buddha translated by the English speaking monks or the temple authority. Remainder of the day is free. D
Day 3. Gyeongju to Seoul. This morning, along with the guide, start your tour of ancient Gyeongju to include Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and the Gyeongju Arts and Crafts Centre. Continue your onwards travels. BL It should be noted that accommodation will be basic and food will be vegetarian.
Priced Includes
Return train tickets Seoul/Gyeongju, return transfers to the temple, two night's accommodation with private facilities, meals as shown by BLD, sightseeing tours.
Contact: Travelwizard.com 12/09 |
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