Temple Stay: A Journey of Self-Discovery (Korea Essentials Book 17) by Choi Ho-sung

Temple Stay: A Journey of Self-Discovery (Korea Essentials Book 17) by Choi Ho-sung

Author:Choi Ho-sung
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Seoul Selection
Published: 2016-01-02T16:00:00+00:00


THE GROWTH OF TEMPLE STAY

Regardless of who you are, each day only has 24 hours. It always passes at the same rate. Nowadays, people will still try to split this limited time into fractions, putting off sleep so they can work more and dream of a better life: a more comfortable home; a better car; better-tasting food; better clothes. All of this requires pursuing money, which is seen as a guarantor of happiness. As a result, our minds have gone dry and we have lost the valuable time to reflect on ourselves. We are in desperate need of a pause like an oasis in a desert.

We have forgotten what truly matters because we are preoccupied with eating and living. But this pause has always been near us. The journey to a pause starts when you climb the beautiful mountains all over Korea. Mountainside temples will reveal the depth of Korean Buddhist culture from the last 1,700 years when they hear the footsteps of visitors. Comprising one night at a temple not far from the city, temple stays have become the oasis for many who thirst for a break.

The purpose of a temple stay is to allow a person to experience Buddhism and the daily life of monks who practice it at traditional temples, places that embody Korean Buddhist culture. It is also a place where one can reexamine oneself and create new connections with monks, nature, and Korean Buddhism. Although temple stays have become this place of connection, they actually began as a form of lodging. The program dates back to 2002 during the World Cup games hosted by Japan and Korea, an event that saw Korea advance to the semi-final. The Korean government was worried about a lack of accommodation for foreign tourists and asked temples to open their doors—fortunately, Korean Buddhist temples obliged. The same thing happened during the 2003 Summer Universiade Games.



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