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Start the day at the mountain temple by waking to the sound of the wooden gong during the early morning worship ceremony. Find out new things you never knew about the bells of a Buddhist temple as they ring, something you have only admired from afar. Realize the importance of food through the eating habits of monks, and experience the search of your true "self" through Zen meditation.


   Tea Ceremony    Experience of Sound
   Experience of 108 Bows    Experience of Meditation
   Preparation of Meals    Act of Silence
   Temple Food    Temple Behavior
   Famous Korean Temples    Famous Priests
   Pictures of Korea's Temples    Movies and Panoramic Pictures

Life in Korea extends special thanks to KOREA i TOUR for their support in creating this Spotlight. They provided much of the content and many of the pictures. You can arrange a 2- or 3-day Temple Stay with them through our Online Tour Reservations section.

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