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5 Breathtaking Temple Destinations in Korea to See Spring Blossoms – Where Nature Meets Tranquility 5 Breathtaking Temple Destinations in Korea to See Spring Blossoms – Where Nature Meets TranquilityLooking for a spring trip that blends ancient tradition with jaw-dropping natural beauty? South Korea might not be the first place that comes to mind for flower viewing, but it absolutely should be. Beyond the modern cities and K-pop culture, Korea hides a serene and spiritual side – temples nestle.. 2025. 4. 22.
Buddhism Meets K-Pop: Korean Monks on YouTube and Cultural Fusion Buddhism Meets K-Pop: Korean Monks on YouTube and Cultural FusionIn a surprising twist that blends centuries-old wisdom with modern tech, Korea’s Buddhist monks are stepping out of their mountain temples and onto your smartphone screen. You might expect monks to avoid social media or pop culture entirely, but a new wave of Korean monastics is proving otherwise.These digital-savvy monks are appea.. 2025. 4. 19.
Hidden Zen: Korea’s Remote Mountain Temples Foreigners Don’t Know Yet Hidden Zen: Korea’s Remote Mountain Temples Foreigners Don’t Know YetSouth Korea is often celebrated for its neon-lit cities, hyper-connected lifestyle, and global cultural exports like BTS and Korean drama. But hidden among its rugged mountain ranges and tranquil forests lies a completely different Korea—one shaped by centuries of Buddhist devotion and spiritual solitude. While tourists crowd i.. 2025. 4. 18.
Bongeunsa Templestay Experience: A Peaceful Escape in the Heart of Seoul Welcome to My Bongeunsa Templestay Experience[EN] IntroductionHidden among the skyscrapers of Gangnam, Bongeunsa Temple offers a rare opportunity to step out of the city's chaos and into centuries-old serenity. This blog post shares my recent experience at Bongeunsa's Templestay — a cultural immersion where meditation, mindfulness, and Korean Buddhist traditions intertwine.Whether you're a solo .. 2025. 4. 15.
Korean Temple Food: A Journey Through Three Famous Temples Korean Temple Food: A Journey Through Three Famous TemplesOne of the treasures of Korean Buddhist culture is temple food. More than just a meal, temple food represents a meeting point of nature, humanity, and philosophy—a form of practice that has recently gained worldwide attention. Today, I would like to introduce three temples particularly famous for their temple food. From wild vegetables gr.. 2025. 4. 14.
Bongjeongsa Temple: A Spiritual Haven in Andong's Ancient Hills Bongjeongsa Temple: A Spiritual Haven in Andong's Ancient Hills The Soul of Korean BuddhismAs the morning mist rises slowly from the valleys of Hwangaksan Mountain, Bongjeongsa Temple emerges like a vision from another time. Standing here, amidst centuries-old wooden buildings that have weathered countless seasons, one can almost hear the echoes of prayers that have been offered since the 7th ce.. 2025. 4. 13.