A Happy journey for me in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do: Ssangbongsa Templestay!

*This project is for foreign participants.

*This project is for foreign participants.

Escape the busy city and enjoy a quiet healing experience through a temple stay!

Have you ever thought about leaving alone when you get tired of the crowded subway?

I believe that people living in this modern world need time alone.

This is the Hwasun Ssangbongsa temple stay, made for such people! Enjoy a safe and comfortable break at a clean temple.

You will be able to have your own space and clear your mind.

Clear your busy mind and become a pure new you!

At the Ssangbongsa in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, send some warm encouragement to your tired body and mind.

Starting a temple stay in a new place will help not only remove your worries but also let you clear your mind.

Eating temple food and breathing fresh air will help you wake up to a healthier body and mind.

Sharing meals, meditating, and talking over tea with the monks will open your heart and help you find your inner freedom!

Temple stay at Ssangbongsais great for these reasons!

First, you can take a break when you need a pause in life.

Second, you can heal your tired body and mind while enjoying nature.

Third, by eating temple food and following a regular routine, you can achieve a healthy body and mind.

Fourth, through your own time, you can understand your true self.

Fifth, you can gain new insights through prayers and meditation that you never tried before.

In the dawn of the mountain temple, when darkness still lingers, everyone is asleep.

The sound of the morning bell invites you into nature, awakening the inner you.

This project is a temple stay where you can relax comfortably in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do.

Both the short and long programs focus on relaxation, allowing you to calm your body and mind through meditation and prayer.

Anyone wanting a short break from daily life or wanting to give themselves a long break can join.

Option 1: Long-term relaxation temple stay.

Time	Schedule
07:00 ~ 07:30	Breakfast
07:30 ~ 12:00	Free time
12:00 ~ 12:30	Lunch
12:30 ~ 17:00	Free time
17:00 ~ 17:30	Dinner
17:30 ~ 22:00	Free time

Option 2: Short-term relaxation temple stay (One step toward myself).

Day 1		Day 2
Time	Schedule	Time	Schedule
15:00 ~ 16:00	Orientation (Filling out the application, room assignment)	04:00 ~ 04:30	Prayer
16:00 ~ 17:30	Rest	06:30 ~ 07:00	Breakfast
17:30 ~ 18:00	Dinner	07:00 ~ 11:30	Free activities (Hiking the Sangsang mountain, chatting with a monk, meditation, etc.)
18:30 ~ 19:30	Walking meditation	11:30 ~ 12:00	Cleaning and writing reflections
19:30 ~ 20:30	Washing up, showering, and getting ready for bed.	12:00 ~ 12:30	Lunch offering
21:30 ~ 06:00	Sleep	12:30 ~ 13:00	Ending the gathering

* This activity is just an example to help understand the program. The schedule may change based on the temple's needs.

Main activities

- Meditation and mindfulness practice

- Tea talk with the monk

- Morning prayer

- Offering food in bowls

Additional instructions

- No drinking or smoking in the temple.

- Please refrain from loud talking in the temple.

- Adhere strictly to meal times. (Do not arrive early or late.)

- Always bow with hands together when greeting the monk.

- Actively participate in group activities in the temple.

- Do not go out without permission; ask in advance if you need to.

Details of support

- Includes accommodation

- Legal outfit (top, bottom, vest)

- Bedding (pillow, blanket, mattress)

- Laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener)

- Desk

- Fan

- WiFi

Exclusions

- Various personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste)

- Tumbler

- Sneakers, slippers

- Warm clothes, casual wear

- Hair dryer

This temple was founded by the monk Cheolgam during the reign of King Gyeongmun of Silla after he returned from China and saw the beauty of the landscape.

The terrain has two mountain peaks in front of and behind the temple, which is why it is called Ssangbongsa.

Inside the temple, there are various cultural heritage sites like the Daeungjeon Hall, the Geungnakjeon Hall, and the Cheolgam Tower, which were designated as a cultural property of Jeollanam-do in 2014.

Words from a local institution representative.

Temple stay is a traditional cultural experience program where you can experience daily life as a practitioner in a mountain temple alive with the history and culture of Korean Buddhism.

We strive to bring a special touch to those who come to find true happiness away from their busy lives.

We hope you can stay at the temple for as long as you wish and find comfort for your tired body and mind.

We encourage you to recharge your life's energy through meditation and prayer while breathing in nature.

■ There are 4 double rooms in the temple training center and 4 quad rooms in the temple dormitory, and the rooms will be shared based on the number of participants.

■ Each room has its own bathroom and sink, and it is also equipped with heating.

| Region : Jeollanam-do Hwasun-gun

Jeollanam-do Hwasun-gun is located in central Jeollanam-do and is known as a happy place filled with history and tradition.

Moreover, it is a beautiful place with friendly people and excellent natural conditions.

Hwasun Jukbyeok, where wandering poets like Kim Satgat and Dasan Jeong Yak-yong have visited frequently, offers a spectacular view, and a cultural festival is held there each year around the end of October.

Additionally, the dolmen site, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, boosts the pride of the local community.

You can see various cultural properties and beautiful nature that you cannot find in the city. Come travel to Hwasun!

■ Recommended travel destinations by the planner

1. Seryangje

Seryangje is a small reservoir located in Hwasun that has become famous as amateur photographers take pictures of the mist rising from the reservoir and the mountain cherry blossoms. In spring, the sight of mountain cherry blossoms, cedar trees, and willows reflecting on the misty reservoir is said to be fantastic. Thanks to this wonderful scenery, it has been listed as one of the '50 places you must visit in Korea' by CNN. If you visit Hwasun, take your camera and tripod and head to Seryangje!

2. Mudeungsan Sheep Ranch

Mudeungsan Sheep Ranch has been in operation for about 40 years and is a specialized sheep ranch. It started with raising Korean cattle and black goats, based on open grasslands, wide pastures, and pine forests, but now focuses on raising sheep.

It is the first eco-friendly tourist ranch in Honam where you can run around, see, touch, and feed the countless sheep on green pastures, just after Daegwallyeong in Gangwon-do. This happy tourist spot allows you to return to your pure childhood, take pictures, and play freely while interacting with nature.

3. Hwasun Dolmen Site

The Hwasun Dolmen Site is an outstanding site that vividly shows the tombs of prehistoric leaders and the burial and ritual artifacts from 2000 to 3000 years ago. The preservation condition is very good, and there is a quarry that demonstrates the construction process of the dolmens, providing important information about stone handling, construction, and transportation methods at that time. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, recognizing its value.

1. This project is open to foreign participants aged 19 and over.

2. Refunds are not possible for personal reasons after the project is confirmed.

3. By applying for the project, participants are considered to have agreed to the refund policy.

4. This project has a <strict> refund policy. If you cancel before the project is confirmed, we will refund 100% of the project fee. For details about refunds, please check the refund policy.

5. The project schedule and content may change due to local conditions (like transportation and weather), and in some cases, may have to be reduced or altered.

6. This project is run by a partnering organization. Therefore, the responsibility for actual operations lies with the local project agency.

7. Please make transportation arrangements only after you receive the final confirmation for project participation. After confirmation, we will provide individual guidance about the schedule.