Mihwangsa Temple Stay
- +82-61-533-3521
- mihwangsa.org
Overview
Mihwangsa, located in Dalmasan Mountain, Seojeong-ri, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, is considered as one of the most beautiful temples in the nation. Unlike other temple stay programs, Mihwangsa Temple Stay, which is a year-around program available from January throughout December, offers diverse options from a one-day stay to an 8days/7nights program. The temple stay will be a precious opportunity for busy urbanites to do some soul-searching while learning more about Buddhist culture through various programs such as learning Chinese classics and communal living.
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- Activities
- 1. Scent of Sincere Men and Women (special program)
* This program is available once a month, designed for 8 days 7 nights.
(1) Open to students and adults aged 20 to 65.
(2) Max. capacity: 30 people (20 in winter)
(3) Registration fee: 500,000 won (300,000 won for students)
(4) Programs: Seon (Zen) Meditation, Dharma talk, Tea Ceremony, Silence, Afternoon Buddhist Ceremony, Q&A for Buddhist Practice, Formal Monastic Meal
2. Temple Stay (2 days 1 night)
(1) Registration fee: (Adults) 50,000 won / (Middle and High School Students) 30,000 won / (Elementary School Students) 30,000 won
* No difference on weekends
(2) Programs: Gongyang (a temple meal), communal work, Yebul (the Buddhist ceremony), conversation over tea, Seon (Zen) meditation
3. Hanmun Hakdang School
The temple operates Hanmun Hakdang School during summer and winter vacation. Designed for 8 days 7 nights, it helps children get effective character education and learn Hanmun (Chinese). It also offers calligraphy for spiritual exercise, Seon (Zen) meditation, and formal monastic meal, etc. while experiencing real temple life with Sunims (Korean title for a Buddhist monk or Buddhist nun).
** Program details and fees are subject to change. - Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-533-3521 - Parking
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Updated 2017.08.01
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How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
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[Bus]
From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (Express Bus Terminal Station, Subway Line 3,7,9) / Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Gangbyeon Station, Subway Line 2), take an intercity bus bound for Haenam.
From Haenam Bus Terminal, take a city bus to Mihwangsa Temple Entrance/Seojeong-ri(서정리).
* Bus schedule: 06:20, 08:20, 10:50, 14:10, 16:50
From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (Express Bus Terminal Station, Subway Line 3,7,9) / Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Gangbyeon Station, Subway Line 2), take an intercity bus bound for Haenam.
From Haenam Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Wan-do and get off at Wolsong(월송).
From Wolsong, take a taxi to Mihwangsa.
164, Mihwangsa-gil, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
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